Christmas 2004 Cruise?

[tjosh7]

Thinking about booking either Conquest or Sensation out of nearby New Orleans during the Christmas holiday. Any advice or experience would be greatly appreciated? I would imagine lots of families with children...

 

HOLIDAY - 8/25/2003

HOLIDAY - 9/13/2003

 

[This message was edited by tjosh7 on 05-07-04 at 10:14 AM.]

[tpear3]

I have never sailed during Christmas and sure hope someone who has will respond to you soon; however, I do know that I booked last fall for our Elation Christmas Cruise and have only seen the prices go up. We have also received upgrades--all 5 rooms. By the way myself, my two sisters and our families are joining our parents for this cruise--8 children ages 4-16--and we are all very excited. Of course we travel as a large group together often, so the children know what is expected of them. Good luck!

 

NCL Sea - 10/00

CCL Inspiration - 11/01

 

12/19/04 Elation cruise

[tef43]

It will be expensive and crowded. I have seen rates as much as TRIPLE the amount of an early-December cruise on same ship/itinerary.

 

That said, if you are set on going, book as soon as possible. They sell out fast and are rarely, if ever, discounted.

 

Tom <--- Curmudgeon of the Seas

Eleven cruises so far. Up next:

Shhhh, it's a surprise!

And then:

Carnival Spirit 12/10/05 Mexican Riviera

Perhaps something else as well. Watch this space.

 

Dance like it hurts, love like you need money, and work when somebody's watching.

[CruiseFever]

We've cruised during the December holidays for the last several years and really can't imagine not being at sea during this time....although if we went a few weeks later we could save a ton of money

 

Still, its a festive time and the ship really goes all out. Here's what you can expect:

http://www.lifeiscruising.com/holiday_cruising

 

Happy Cruising

 

Chris

 

www.LifeIsCruising.com

 

Next up:

Caribbean Princess 06/26/04

Star Princess 10/24/04

Diamond Princess 12/22/04

Carnival Miracle 03/13/05

 

[tpear3]

Chris, you show Christmas trees for sale. Are these small enough to fit into a/any cabin? Do you remember prices? I would love to surprise the kids with a small tree on Christmas morning. Thanks for the information.

 

NCL Sea - 10/00

CCL Inspiration - 11/01

 

12/19/04 Elation cruise

[tjosh7]

THANKS for the info!!! We immediately noticed that the prices spike up - but we expected that. Guess we need to make this decision soon.

 

HOLIDAY - 8/25/2003

HOLIDAY - 9/13/2003

[CTMak]

Cruised Inspiration last Christmas. Lots of families. More a families crowd. Had a great time. Nice to wake up Christmas morning in Cozumel with 85 degree weather. Would do it again in a second. But, not as a single. definately a family gig.

 

CTMak

[CruiseFever]

They were $35 and sold in the Formalities shop

 

They came with lights already attached and stood about 3 ft tall.

 

I can't believe I don't have photos of this tree but I haven't been able to find any yet ..if I do I will post them

 

Happy Cruising

 

Chris

 

www.LifeIsCruising.com

 

Next up:

Caribbean Princess 06/26/04

Star Princess 10/24/04

Diamond Princess 12/22/04

Carnival Miracle 03/13/05

 

[atonal1]

I sailed on Serenade of the Seas Christmas 2003. What a blast!!! Yes there were a lot of families, but it didn't bother me (and I went stag). This year I'm sailing during Thanksgiving, (with DW this time) and I expect to see more families/children than I did at Christmas.

 

I booked the Christmas cruise in July, and as I checked for price drops, the price spiked up $750 p/p. So book ASAP.

 

Inspiration 6/96, 12/01

Carnival Destiny 7/97, 11/00

Rhapsody of the Seas 11/98

Norwegian Sea 7/00

Norwegian Star 6/02

Paradise 11/02

Sovereign of the Seas 8/03

Serenade of the Seas 12/03

 

 until Carnival Triumph 8/04

 

 until Adventure of the Seas 11/04