ZSandy25 Posted March 31, 2015 #26 Share Posted March 31, 2015 I know you love HAL, look at all those stars you have:), when reading the posts I automatically recognize you and read what you have to say. Your memories will always be with you and your many travels with your husband. I'm sure you will feel bittersweet as you prepare for your journey. Although we have not met I wish you happy sailing and look forward to reading of your adventures. My best to you... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ger_77 Posted March 31, 2015 #27 Share Posted March 31, 2015 A big pat on the back for you for getting back to something that has always meant so much to you. Yes it will be different, and while it may not all be fun, it will create new memories for you to enjoy after. I wish you a wonderful cruise. Smooth Sailing ! :) :) :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
serendipity1499 Posted March 31, 2015 #28 Share Posted March 31, 2015 Fantastic Sail !:):) We've been on NCL several times & thoroughly enjoyed our cruises.. Hope you have a wonderful time with your Friends in Bermuda.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sevenseasnomad Posted March 31, 2015 #29 Share Posted March 31, 2015 Sail, my deepest sympathy. I pray that you have a good cruise with your friends. Let us know what you think of NCL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alberta Quilter Posted March 31, 2015 #30 Share Posted March 31, 2015 I hope you have a wonderful cruise! I, too, think sailing a different line will be good for you. After my father passed away, we did something totally different for that first Christmas and many of the other "firsts" during that following year. I think by switching it up a little, or a lot, helps you get through that year of "firsts" without your beloved, at least, it did for my mother. One day, hopefully, you'll be able to sail HAL again and will rejoice in the memories. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuthC Posted March 31, 2015 #31 Share Posted March 31, 2015 Congratulations on taking this first step. It's a biggie. You've made a good choice, for any number of reasons. Have a nice time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galensgrl Posted March 31, 2015 #32 Share Posted March 31, 2015 (edited) Sail .... Good for you! Less bittersweet memories on a totally different cruise line. On NCL the key is to book a suite (which you already have) and to have dinner in one of their $pecialty dining rooms every night! ;) Look forward to "walking on water" once again. :) LuLu You are correct about this. Although for breakfast and lunch both the Lido and MDR are good. On our last cruise the Lido seemed especially good, like they tweaked the service or something. But we found the specialty restaurants were the way to go concerning dinner. We opted for Cagney's and the Brazilian Steakhouse, both were excellent. We didn't care for the French restaurant Le Bistro last cruise, but we tried it our previous cruise and it was good, so that cruise week may have been just a bump in the road regarding service at that one venue. The Italian restaurant La Cucina is worth trying as well. And if they do the Chef's Table specialty dinner, that was always AMAZING for people who like that sort of thing, much like we do. :) Lorie edited to add: We really liked the entertainment on NCL. The showroom is comfortable to sit and watch shows, and the shows we saw were really good, and music volume is just right most of the time. Good entertainment in piano bar and around the pool too. Edited March 31, 2015 by galensgrl typo & add info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare albingirl Posted March 31, 2015 #33 Share Posted March 31, 2015 I am very happy for you. We've sailed with NCL many times and enjoyed it very much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizzie68 Posted March 31, 2015 #34 Share Posted March 31, 2015 I am really surprised to hear you picked NCL, but it makes sense to do your first solo cruise with friends - so really it won't feel like you are alone. It must have been a big decision for you and I hope you have a good time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkacruiser Posted March 31, 2015 #35 Share Posted March 31, 2015 I am glad that you have decided to cruise once again. Being with friends, I am sure it will be a good experience. Best wishes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gatorbill62 Posted March 31, 2015 #36 Share Posted March 31, 2015 Good decision, Sail; and good luck.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sppunk Posted March 31, 2015 #37 Share Posted March 31, 2015 Congratulations on taking this first step. It's a biggie. You've made a good choice, for any number of reasons. Have a nice time. Ruth stole my words. You'll have a tremendous trip, congrats on taking the leap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geocruiser Posted March 31, 2015 #38 Share Posted March 31, 2015 I am very happy that you are going on a cruise again. Going with friends will be great. A new cruise line to try should be fun. Many blessing to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrimp56 Posted March 31, 2015 #39 Share Posted March 31, 2015 I am so happy for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seaside sally Posted April 1, 2015 #40 Share Posted April 1, 2015 Dear Sail -- so happy for you Have a great time :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holacanada Posted April 1, 2015 #41 Share Posted April 1, 2015 Enjoy your cruise Sail7Seas ! Holacanada You are mandated (!) to prepare us a HA vs NCL report. Have a very good experience Holacanada Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted April 1, 2015 Author #42 Share Posted April 1, 2015 Thank you all the nice messages. Makes me feel maybe I did make a good decision. :) I plan to try hard to not compare but it is inevitable to some extent. After all, I compare each HAL ship to another why wouldn't I compare another cruise line I've never sailed before? :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boytjie Posted April 1, 2015 #43 Share Posted April 1, 2015 Sail, you are the only one that knows what you are ready to do and going with friends will surely make this first solo cruise a little bit easier. I can understand wanting to do something familiar without "duplicating" experiences you had with your husband for now. Friends have been on NCL and on their first cruise they were upgraded to a suite and enjoyed it so much that on their next cruise another NCL they would only do it in a suite. Now they are interested in joining us on a RSVP cruise on the Nieuw Amsterdam and by the time they are able to book (those on this year's cruise got first dibs, then RSVP alumni next and suites go fast) they may not get one so it will be interesting. Wishing you all the best in this big step and that you will have a great cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babyher Posted April 1, 2015 #44 Share Posted April 1, 2015 Very happy for you Sail. I know what a big step it is . Have a wonderful time and I hope it is the first of many more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare POA1 Posted April 1, 2015 #45 Share Posted April 1, 2015 Have a great trip! DW's brother and his wife love the Dawn. I'm sure you'll have a wonderful time. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legalslave Posted April 1, 2015 #46 Share Posted April 1, 2015 Have a wonderful cruise! It's only human nature to compare. It will be interesting to read a review when you return. It's a big step for you and I'll keep you in my prayers when the time comes. Diane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freanesi Posted April 1, 2015 #47 Share Posted April 1, 2015 Hi Sail, Congratulations on booking your cruise. I think you have made a very wise choice by choosing not to sail HAL on your first cruise without your DH. It will be very difficult, but you are very fortunate to have such lovely friends to sail with. You can start a new "cruise book of new memories" not to replace the old ones but to begin the new ones. 10 years ago my dad lost my mum after 55 years. He is about to celebrate his 93rd birthday on Saturday. He has just come back from a circumnavigation cruise around Australia which he shared with a friend. He has new memories too. Enjoy your cruise and may it be filled with laughter and happiness. Jen.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare puppycanducruise Posted April 1, 2015 #48 Share Posted April 1, 2015 Hope you have a wonderful cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HokiePoq Posted April 1, 2015 #49 Share Posted April 1, 2015 But I booked a suite on NCL today. Friends are sailing a date that works for me, it will be my first time sailing solo and I am not up to sailing HAL yet without my DH. Were crew to ask 'where's Sir Robert', it would be very hard for me. I know if I don't sail soon, I might never and I don't want that to happen. I won't have to worry about losing use of my veranda due to a neighboring smoker which would be a BIG factor for me. I am not willing to take a chance on losing use of my verandah because of smokers. Please, wish me luck. :o I hope I made a good choice. I wish you the very best and have wondered how I would handle the situation if it works that way for me. We sail both HAL and NCL and I think you will enjoy that cruise as well. We've only had a suite once and it was really special. Godspeed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Love the beach Posted April 1, 2015 #50 Share Posted April 1, 2015 Glad to hear you are sailing again! Hope you have a wonderful time. Marge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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