ihavecats Posted March 11, 2014 #1 Share Posted March 11, 2014 Thought it might be a fun game to play. I often look at RC itineraries and wish I could tweak them just a little to make them "perfect" in my eyes. What would be your perfect RC cruise? What ship? Sailing out of what port? Visiting what ports? How many sea days? Etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CamaCama Posted March 11, 2014 #2 Share Posted March 11, 2014 This is fun haha.. :) 8 nights on Liberty (or oasis/allure, but haven't sailed on them yet) Day 1 Ft. Lauderdale Day 2 Sea day Day 3 Sea day Day 4 Costa Rica Day 5 Sea day Day 6 Aruba Day 7 Puerto Rico Day 8 Sea day Day 9 Ft. Lauderdale 4 sea days, 3 islands Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leisuretraveler223 Posted March 11, 2014 #3 Share Posted March 11, 2014 Allure, home ported in Las Vegas (need a big canal)! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtlantaCruiser72 Posted March 11, 2014 #4 Share Posted March 11, 2014 Radiance Class from San Diego to Hawaii 21 nights. No Mexico stop to comply with Jones Act/PVSA as I would repeal both. Offer a special "dine the islands" program featuring some of the top local restaurants for lunches and dinners ashore included with the cruise fare - one meal per day per passenger. Free shuttles in ports to major shopping/dining areas/beaches. Lots of Hawaiian cultural experiences onboard both during daytime and evening on sea days. 1 Depart San Diego 2 Sea day 3 Sea day 4 Sea day 5 Sea day 6 Sea day 7 Hilo 7am-10pm 8 Oahu arrive 7am 9 Oahu 10 Oahu depart 10pm 11 Kauai arrive 7am 12 Kauai depart 10pm 13 Maui arrive 7am 14 Maui 15 Maui depart 10pm 16 Kona 7am-10pm 17 Sea day 18 Sea day 19 Sea day 20 Sea day 21 Sea day 22 Arrive San Diego Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LetsGetWet! Posted March 11, 2014 #5 Share Posted March 11, 2014 Just reading the thread title, I knew MY answer - but then the OP said "perfect RC cruise" in the post, so that eliminated my bareboat catamaran charter in the Virgins with 2 or 3 other couples. :) BUT, I do like Scott's idea! :) Radiance Class from San Diego to Hawaii 21 nights. No Mexico stop to comply with Jones Act/PVSA as I would repeal both. Offer a special "dine the islands" program featuring some of the top local restaurants for lunches and dinners ashore included with the cruise fare - one meal per day per passenger. Free shuttles in ports to major shopping/dining areas/beaches. Lots of Hawaiian cultural experiences onboard both during daytime and evening on sea days. 1 Depart San Diego 2 Sea day 3 Sea day 4 Sea day 5 Sea day 6 Sea day 7 Hilo 7am-10pm 8 Oahu arrive 7am 9 Oahu 10 Oahu depart 10pm 11 Kauai arrive 7am 12 Kauai depart 10pm 13 Maui arrive 7am 14 Maui 15 Maui depart 10pm 16 Kona 7am-10pm 17 Sea day 18 Sea day 19 Sea day 20 Sea day 21 Sea day 22 Arrive San Diego Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ihavecats Posted March 11, 2014 Author #6 Share Posted March 11, 2014 Here is mine, it's not realistic b/c the ship is too big for the ports and RC doesn't go to Turks & Caicos, but I can only dream, right!? I'd call it the "Bermuda & Saints" cruise. Ship:Oasis/Allure, 14-nights Home Port: Baltimore (I can drive there so it's cheap to get to!) Day 1: Leave Baltimore Day 2: at sea Day 3: Bermuda Day 4: Bermuda Day 5: at sea Day 6: at sea Day 7: St. Thomas Day 8: St. Maarten Day 9: St. Croix Day 10: St. Kitts Day 11:at sea Day 12: Turks & Caicos Day 13: at sea Day 14:at sea Day 15: back to Baltimore Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donnad08 Posted March 11, 2014 #7 Share Posted March 11, 2014 Here is mine, it's not realistic b/c the ship is too big for the ports and RC doesn't go to Turks & Caicos, but I can only dream, right!? I'd call it the "Bermuda & Saints" cruise. Ship:Oasis/Allure, 14-nights Home Port: Baltimore (I can drive there so it's cheap to get to!) Day 1: Leave Baltimore Day 2: at sea Day 3: Bermuda Day 4: Bermuda Day 5: at sea Day 6: at sea Day 7: St. Thomas Day 8: St. Maarten Day 9: St. Croix Day 10: St. Kitts Day 11:at sea Day 12: Turks & Caicos Day 13: at sea Day 14:at sea Day 15: back to Baltimore This would be a dream for me too! I live less than an hour from Baltimore, but have never cruised out of there because I'm totally spoiled by the big ships. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desertbelle Posted March 11, 2014 #8 Share Posted March 11, 2014 Any big ship....Allure, Oasis, Freedom, Independence. 14-16 days Leaving from any Florida port...we have to fly a long way from Las Vegas, so it doesn't matter. Hitting lots of islands, including Aruba and Barbados. Costa Rica would be a nice addition. Then the next cruise is a Transatlantic ending in Venice. 14-16 days. The perfect Back to Back cruise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSLeesburg Posted March 11, 2014 #9 Share Posted March 11, 2014 This would be a dream for me too! I live less than an hour from Baltimore, but have never cruised out of there because I'm totally spoiled by the big ships. Sent from my iPhone using Forums I would settle for Freedom in Baltimore - no need to get greedy for Oasis class ship :). Ideal cruise would be Southhampton, Boston, NYC, and Baltimore, with overnights in Boston and NYC - England, so we have ride home after long weekend in London, Boston overnight so we could see family, NYC overnight so could see Broadway show, and Baltimore so we could drive home...lol. Sent from my iPad using Cruise Critic Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donnad08 Posted March 11, 2014 #10 Share Posted March 11, 2014 I would settle for Freedom in Baltimore - no need to get greedy for Oasis class ship :). Ideal cruise would be Southhampton, Boston, NYC, and Baltimore, with overnights in Boston and NYC - England, so we have ride home after long weekend in London, Boston overnight so we could see family, NYC overnight so could see Broadway show, and Baltimore so we could drive home...lol. Sent from my iPad using Cruise Critic Forums mobile app I Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donnad08 Posted March 11, 2014 #11 Share Posted March 11, 2014 I would too!! I sailed on the FOS 3 times and I loved it. I would even be happy with a Voyager class, but I'm not sure I would be interested in spending more than 3-4 days on anything smaller than that. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulette3028 Posted March 11, 2014 #12 Share Posted March 11, 2014 (1) I am not particular about ship -- as long as it has the Flowrider. (2) I would like it to leave from Port Everglades or Miami for a 7 day Southern Caribbean -- whatever ports are fine. (3) I would like NO Formal night in the MDR -- Have a special dinner option available for one night for those who want a Formal Dress Dinner Event, RSVP required for this event (no extra charge -- it will be the MDR menu). Put it in a separate area of the dining room, if one of the specialty restaurants or another location cannot be found to accommodate. Just me -- I could do away with the Formal nights....just fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bmorecruiser021 Posted March 11, 2014 #13 Share Posted March 11, 2014 Mine is also not realistic, but hey, its "my" perfect cruise :D Ship:Oasis Class with Quantum perks, such as North Star, and RipCord Home Port: Baltimore Day 1: Baltimore Day 2: at sea Day 3: Bermuda Day 4: Bermuda Day 5: at sea Day 6: at sea Day 7: at sea Day 8: Aruba Day 9: at sea Day 10: Grand Cayman (with dock) Day 11: Jamaica Day 12: at sea Day 13: St Lucia Day 14: St Kitts Day 15: St Marteen Day 16: at sea Day 17: Key West Day 18: at sea Day 19: at sea Day 20: Baltimore 9 sea days 9 port days One can wish/dream right?:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royal2464 Posted March 11, 2014 #14 Share Posted March 11, 2014 I would imagine the height of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge would limit the size ship. Been a long time since I lived in that area, don't remember if harbor is big enough and deep enough for Freedom or Oasis class ships. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSLeesburg Posted March 11, 2014 #15 Share Posted March 11, 2014 I would imagine the height of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge would limit the size ship. Been a long time since I lived in that area, don't remember if harbor is big enough and deep enough for Freedom or Oasis class ships. lol....this was our perfect cruise, not realistic ones :). At least two bridges would need to be raised or destroyed, perhaps the channel would need to be deepened, and a new terminal would need to be built. But we can dream. :) Sent from my iPad using Cruise Critic Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bmorecruiser021 Posted March 11, 2014 #16 Share Posted March 11, 2014 I would imagine the height of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge would limit the size ship. Been a long time since I lived in that area, don't remember if harbor is big enough and deep enough for Freedom or Oasis class ships. Yeah, that's why it's just a wish/dream. I know it will never happen :( Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Tapi Posted March 11, 2014 #17 Share Posted March 11, 2014 (edited) I'm going to keep it simple. This itinerary is strictly for convenience, not because it's what I dream about: Radiance class ship 7 nights Day 1 - SAVANNAH, GA (yes, I live in GA! :)) Day 2 - At Sea Day 3 - Key West Day 4 - At Sea Day 5 - Grand Cayman Day 6 - Costa Maya Day 7 - At Sea Day 8 - SAVANNAH, GA And before someone says that it won't work, NCL used to have a similar itinerary from Charleston, SC a few years back. It would be nice to sail on a Royal ship, to the Caribbean, from a port of embarkation near home. Right now, the closest ship to us sails to Freeport and Nassau. Yuck! :mad: Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Edited March 11, 2014 by Tapi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LetsGetWet! Posted March 11, 2014 #18 Share Posted March 11, 2014 (edited) (1) I am not particular about ship -- as long as it has the Flowrider. (2) I would like it to leave from Port Everglades or Miami for a 7 day Southern Caribbean -- whatever ports are fine. (3) I would like NO Formal night in the MDR -- Have a special dinner option available for one night for those who want a Formal Dress Dinner Event, RSVP required for this event (no extra charge -- it will be the MDR menu). Put it in a separate area of the dining room, if one of the specialty restaurants or another location cannot be found to accommodate. Just me -- I could do away with the Formal nights....just fine. Ah, choices! :) We could care less about the Flowrider, and definitely want the Formal Nights - except actually enforced coat/tie (tux optional.) :cool: Actually though, your idea of an RSVP option apart from the rest of MDR is an interesting idea! I do like your idea of Southern Caribbean from Everglades or Miami - I guess the reason you don't see that is too hard to construct a 7 day itinerary that gets down there from Miami and still has enough ports to be interesting? Edited March 11, 2014 by LetsGetWet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryano Posted March 11, 2014 #19 Share Posted March 11, 2014 I'm going to keep it simple. This itinerary is strictly for convenience, not because it's what I dream about: Radiance class ship 7 nights Day 1 - SAVANNAH, GA (yes, I live in GA! :)) Day 2 - At Sea Day 3 - Key West Day 4 - At Sea Day 5 - Grand Cayman Day 6 - Costa Maya Day 7 - At Sea Day 8 - SAVANNAH, GA And before someone says that it won't work, NCL used to have a similar itinerary from Charleston, SC a few years back. It would be nice to sail on a Royal ship, to the Caribbean, from a port of embarkation near home. Right now, the closest ship to us sails to Freeport and Nassau. Yuck! :mad: Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Now we are talking! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heimey Posted March 11, 2014 #20 Share Posted March 11, 2014 Thought it might be a fun game to play. I often look at RC itineraries and wish I could tweak them just a little to make them "perfect" in my eyes. What would be your perfect RC cruise? What ship? Sailing out of what port? Visiting what ports? How many sea days? Etc. My choice is easy. I love CRUISING!!!!!! Give me 10-14 days at sea. Caribbean would be my choice. If we have to stop, make it a private island in the middle of no where. Cold beer. Lots of sun. Lots of activities and my day is made. Don't get me wrong. I enjoy the ports but there's something to be said about the wind blowing in your hair while enjoying some laughs with friends. Or at friends!!!!!! Lol!!! Wish they would plan a 14 day cruise to no where. Oasis or allure. Haven't been on either but would want a boat with lots of things to do. Dreaming already Heimey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luv2cruiserccl Posted March 11, 2014 #21 Share Posted March 11, 2014 I would like to see stops at both coco cay and labadee as well two beach days! Sent from my phone using Tapatalk 2- Please excuse any errors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulette3028 Posted March 11, 2014 #22 Share Posted March 11, 2014 Ah, choices! :) We could care less about the Flowrider, and definitely want the Formal Nights - except actually enforced coat/tie (tux optional.) :cool: Actually though, your idea of an RSVP option apart from the rest of MDR is an interesting idea! I do like your idea of Southern Caribbean from Everglades or Miami - I guess the reason you don't see that is too hard to construct a 7 day itinerary that gets down there from Miami and still has enough ports to be interesting? I have to believe there would be enough ports to choose from (maybe even some new ones) ....first day at sea to get to the first Southern Caribbean port. Have another at sea day when you are returning to Miami or Port Everglades....it can be done, is my guess. Thanks for liking my idea about the RSVP option for those who want a formal event. I want others who enjoy the formal dining evening experience to have; since I don't want it, I feel this could make everyone happy. Those who RSVP will have their own 'dinner party' to attend. Make it 'open seating' -- in the section of the dining room set aside for it....it would be its own type of MTD (for one night). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comxkid Posted March 11, 2014 #23 Share Posted March 11, 2014 My perfect cruise is always my next one. My next one includes my family on a ship that we have never been on. The next one after that, my wife and I will discover and explore Bermuda. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulette3028 Posted March 12, 2014 #24 Share Posted March 12, 2014 My perfect cruise is always my next one. quote] This I can't disagree with, at all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick-n-Lisa Posted March 12, 2014 #25 Share Posted March 12, 2014 Freedom out of Port Canaveral (because it's close :p) Embarkation Day then Day 1. At sea Day 2. At sea Day 3. Costa Rica Day 4. Panama Canal Day 5. Back through the canal Day 6. At sea Day 7. Aruba Day 8. Barbados Day 9. St Lucia Day 10. At Sea day 11. St. Maarten Day 12. At Sea Day 13. Coco cay Day 14. At sea (one more day before going home) Day 15. Port canaveral Like you said, dream cruise. Not sure about the logistics of the canal but since its my dream you can all play along. :D. LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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