What cutbacks have you noticed since you started cruising?

[PescadoAmarillo]

I have know idea who you are, but man I like your style,grace,class and honesty.

You have a unique way of suttleness,humour,and honesty that is fairly evident in your writing style.

You neither scave new-comers,with stupid questions,and don't leave people feeling cold by your answers.

An inspiration maybe.:):)

Aww shucks, ma'am.

 

While those who know me might (aka, would definitely) question the 'subtle' part, I thank you for your kind words.

[clearwaters]

Our first cruise, on Carnival back in 1991, had a "Mini" Buffet from 1:30AM until 2:30AM:

 

 

Boy, that Carnival Capers is an antique! Cool you still have it. :D

[Colo Cruiser]

Aww shucks, ma'am.

 

While those who know me might (aka, would definitely) question the 'subtle' part, I thank you for your kind words.

 

 

 

I don't know....I have been cold a couple of times. :p

[Jasperdo]

Boy, that Carnival Capers is an antique! Cool you still have it. :D

I've kept the "dailies" from all of our cruises down through the years. They're fun to look at every now and then.

[Bill B]

Everything has been 'cut back'. Only the colour of the hulls is the same... but that's changing with the new, 'Chinese' Princess.

[westendgirl]

I have know idea who you are, but man I like your style,grace,class and honesty.

You have a unique way of suttleness,humour,and honesty that is fairly evident in your writing style.

You neither scave new-comers,with stupid questions,and don't leave people feeling cold by your answers.

An inspiration maybe.:):)

 

There are thousands who would agree with you! Ms. Pescado has a travel blog that she has maintained for years and will keep you totally engaged and entertained (and she does the same in person). I think I've read every word she's ever posted! :D

[raz455]

My first cruise was on RCCL back in 1976 on the Song of Norway. Except for my endless energy that empowered me to remain awake for 20 hours at a time (at least that is how I remember my life at 16), I don't miss much about my early cruising years. Yes, there was the midnight buffet, two cabin stewards per cabin, and deck chairs on demand but today's ships offer so much more . . .a real theater with bigger production shows and not a small stage with a guy at a piano, multiple eating options as opposed to institutional dining arrangements - "you will eat when we say you will eat," multiple freshwater pools as opposed to a single salt water pool (although it was kind of fun to swim in the ocean on board a ship), cabins that offer more than just five channels of piped-in music, and even smaller bathroom, and portholes as the closet thing you could get to getting fresh air while in your cabin . . . I remember being told that taking that cruise cost a considerable small fortune, so I made sure thank my parents for taking my brother and me along with them. In just the seven years I have returned to cruising, I continue to appreciate how Princess continues to stretch my dollar ever further. While I miss the small stuff, I try not to sweat it! After all, I am on a BOAT! :D