dawnp Posted May 8, 2004 #1 Share Posted May 8, 2004 ok - I think we need a thread of our own [img]http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif[/img] Where are you from? How many cruises have you been on? Is anyone else plannning a cruise out of NY this year? Any tips and tricks to share? Hudson, MA (20 miles west of Boston) here! [img]http://escati.linkopp.net/cgi-bin/countdown.cgi?trgb=000000&srgb=00ff00&prgb=191970&cdt=2004;7;3;17;30;00&timezone=GMT-0500[/img] until Century Then let the countdown to the Miracle 08/07/04 begin Fantasy - 02/04 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pgmrdev Posted May 8, 2004 #2 Share Posted May 8, 2004 Legend - June 8 out of NYC. <html> <head> <title></title> </head> <body> <font color="#FF0000">Grand Princess 2-2001</font> <font color="#0000FF">Grand Princess 12-2001</font> <font color="#FF8000">Carnival Paradise 3-2002</font> <font color="#FF00FF">Carnival Destiny 10-2002</font> <font color="#008000">Golden Princess 10-2003</font> <font color="#0000A0">Carnival Legend 6-8-2004</font> [img]http://mywebpages.comcast.net/tshoo/dice.gif[/img] </body> </html> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moxie99 Posted May 8, 2004 #3 Share Posted May 8, 2004 We're from Maine. We love to cruise and have talked my parents into joining us in October, out of NYC as my dad won't fly. We're on the Legend for 8 days and can't wait. Faye, Ken and Brianna [img]http://escati.linkopp.net/cgi-bin/countdown.cgi?trgb=000000&srgb=00ff00&prgb=111111&cdt=2004;10;6;16;00;00&timezone=GMT-0500[/img] Till the Legend Begins Carnival Victory - 2/2003 Serenade of the Seas - 8/2003 Carnival Victory - 1/2004 Carnival Legend - 10/2004 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dawnp Posted May 8, 2004 Author #4 Share Posted May 8, 2004 We had a hard time deciding between the legend and the miracle. Wanted to do the legend but the timing just didn't work out with vacation timing in August. Maybe next year [img]http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif[/img] pgmrdev - I see you go back and forth between ccl and princess - how do they compare? or are they apples and oranges? [img]http://escati.linkopp.net/cgi-bin/countdown.cgi?trgb=000000&srgb=00ff00&prgb=191970&cdt=2004;7;3;17;30;00&timezone=GMT-0500[/img] until Century Then let the countdown to the Miracle 08/07/04 begin Fantasy - 02/04 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
halos Posted May 8, 2004 #5 Share Posted May 8, 2004 I guess you can count me as a New Englander, I have been here for 5 years in Maine (originally from Philadelphia) We cruising the Miracle out of NY in 6 weeks (from today!). Can't wait!! I believe in Miracles [img]http://escati.linkopp.net/cgi-bin/countdown.cgi?trgb=000000&srgb=00ff00&prgb=000080&cdt=2004;6;19;16;00;00&timezone=GMT-0500[/img] MIRACLE JUNE 19, 2004 Calm Seas, Good Friends Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eqty Posted May 8, 2004 #6 Share Posted May 8, 2004 We're taking the <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR> All Saints Clothing Optional <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> cruise on the Legend out of Port Everglades in February. Fascination - 8/92 Maasdam - 5/95 Fantasy - 10/97 Fantasy - 10/98 Saw "Titanic" - 2/99 Destiny - 5/01 Triumph - 8/02 Victory - 9/02 Sensation 5/03 Legend - 9/03 ...and if you're STILL hungry, you can break into one of the lifeboats and eat the rations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dawnp Posted May 8, 2004 Author #7 Share Posted May 8, 2004 <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by halos: We cruising the Miracle out of NY in 6 weeks (from today!). Can't wait!! <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Ohhhh halos - I expect a very full, thorough review when you get back [img]http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif[/img] August can't get here quick enough for me to see that Ship - all the pics looks so awesome! [img]http://escati.linkopp.net/cgi-bin/countdown.cgi?trgb=000000&srgb=00ff00&prgb=191970&cdt=2004;7;3;17;30;00&timezone=GMT-0500[/img]until Century Then let the countdown to the Miracle 08/07/04 begin Fantasy - 02/04 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
halos Posted May 8, 2004 #8 Share Posted May 8, 2004 I will definitely post a detailed review when I get back...once I start the depression meds that I'll need when I start suffering from PCD. I believe in Miracles [img]http://escati.linkopp.net/cgi-bin/countdown.cgi?trgb=000000&srgb=00ff00&prgb=000080&cdt=2004;6;19;16;00;00&timezone=GMT-0500[/img] MIRACLE JUNE 19, 2004 Calm Seas, Good Friends Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fascination 5/10 Posted May 8, 2004 #9 Share Posted May 8, 2004 Hi Dawn.... Another New Englander here.... raised in RI, have lived in VT for 24 years (and question it every single winter...except when I'm skiing!). I leave on Monday for my second cruise...we cruise out of FL as we can get a RT flight [img]http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif[/img]on JetBlue from Burlington for less than $200...can't beat that! [img]http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif[/img] [img]http://escati.linkopp.net/cgi-bin/countdown.cgi?trgb=000000&srgb=00ff00&prgb=00bfff&cdt=2004;5;10;17;0;00&timezone=GMT-0500[/img] Fascination 5/12/03 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AuntieBon Posted May 8, 2004 #10 Share Posted May 8, 2004 Newton, Massachusetts about 20 minutes west of downtown Boston. Sailing on the Empress of the Seas, Sept. 18 from Bayonne NJ to the beautiful island of Bermuda (or Canada if mother nature messes us up) [img]http://escati.linkopp.net/cgi-bin/countdown.cgi?trgb=000000&srgb=00ff00&prgb=111111&cdt=2004;09;18;20;00;00&timezone=GMT-0500[/img] Empress of the Seas 9/18/04 Pink Sand and Blue Waters of Bermuda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pgmrdev Posted May 8, 2004 #11 Share Posted May 8, 2004 To dawnp: I actually prefer Princess for the food and the crowd (less kids). In addition, the timing and frequency of entertainment is better on Princess. That is, they generally show shows twice each night, making it possible for each dining to see two shows a night if desired. But, money is the driving issue. Better deals can be had on Carnival. I also prefer the cabin bedding on Carnival. The bedding is twin/king as opposed to undersized twin/queen of Princess. In addition, I like the way breakfast/lunch are handled in the dining room on sea days on Carnival. You usually sit at your same dinner table for those meals. Traveling with a group, there is no need to have to wait for them to show before being seated as they will always know where to find you. If they decide not to show, you are already seated. Otherwise, we have to agree on a time on Princess as to when and where to meet before being seated as seating is open. This only applies to the dining room where we prefer to eat all our meals. <html> <head> <title></title> </head> <body> <font color="#FF0000">Grand Princess 2-2001</font> <font color="#0000FF">Grand Princess 12-2001</font> <font color="#FF8000">Carnival Paradise 3-2002</font> <font color="#FF00FF">Carnival Destiny 10-2002</font> <font color="#008000">Golden Princess 10-2003</font> <font color="#0000A0">Carnival Legend 6-8-2004</font> [img]http://mywebpages.comcast.net/tshoo/dice.gif[/img] </body> </html> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krissta Posted May 8, 2004 #12 Share Posted May 8, 2004 From New Hampshire here. This will be my second cruise, but a first for my boyfriend. yay! [img]http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif[/img] Carnival Destiny - May 16th through May 23rd Hooray!!! [img]http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif[/img] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcyjane Posted May 8, 2004 #13 Share Posted May 8, 2004 Can't Wait!!!! New York to Canada September 25, 2004 Carnival Victory [img]http://escati.linkopp.net/cgi-bin/countdown.cgi?trgb=000000&srgb=00ff00&prgb=191970&cdt=2004;09;25;16;00;00&timezone=GMT-0500[/img] Victory New York to Canada 09/25/2004 Cruise Victory Cruise New York to Halifax Carnvial Sensation 2003 Carnival Fantasy 1993 ***So Glad To Be Back Cruise Again [img]http://d21c.com/AnnesPlace/Summer3/Ship.gif[/img] Carnival Victory New York to Canada Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanatravel Posted May 8, 2004 #14 Share Posted May 8, 2004 We are from New Hampshire but I used to spend my days in MA where we both were born. We live in a border town, so come and go quite often. We don't have a cruise booked as I was recently laid off. That is why I spend my free time reading and trying to help other cruisers when possible. I too love the size of the new Carnival cabins and some of the great "special" cabins with huge balconies. The values we have found have also been great for our last 3 Carnival cruises. Bon Voyage Celebrity Millennium 2/22/04 Carnival Conquest 10/26/2003 Carnival Legend 4/11/2003 Carnival Pride 2/23/2002 Celebrity Galaxy 11/2001 Grand Princess 3/2001 Celebrity Millennium 9/9/2000 Sea Princess 2/22/1999 Vison of the Seas 10/28/1998 Rhapsody of the Seas 3/1998 Celebrity Century 3/1997 Celebrity Zenith 11/1996 Legend of the Seas 6/1995 Celebrity Horizon 4/1994 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dawnp Posted May 8, 2004 Author #15 Share Posted May 8, 2004 Hi Nanatravel - So sorry to hear you got laid off...there are so many around here in the same boat right now [img]http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_frown.gif[/img] I see you do the back and forth cruise where you wish thing - thats my goal, to try many before deciding which is my favorite...and then start over again [img]http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif[/img] So what can you tell me about the Century? I'm heading out on her in July [img]http://escati.linkopp.net/cgi-bin/countdown.cgi?trgb=000000&srgb=00ff00&prgb=191970&cdt=2004;7;3;17;30;00&timezone=GMT-0500[/img]until Century Then let the countdown to the Miracle 08/07/04 begin Fantasy - 02/04 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dawnp Posted May 8, 2004 Author #16 Share Posted May 8, 2004 pgmrdev - hmmm I hadn't thought of that concern with meeting for meals but your right - that would be a problem...thanks so much for the info [img]http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif[/img] [img]http://escati.linkopp.net/cgi-bin/countdown.cgi?trgb=000000&srgb=00ff00&prgb=191970&cdt=2004;7;3;17;30;00&timezone=GMT-0500[/img]until Century Then let the countdown to the Miracle 08/07/04 begin Fantasy - 02/04 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dawnp Posted May 8, 2004 Author #17 Share Posted May 8, 2004 krissta - WOW..you have almost no time left to wait - lucky duck! [img]http://escati.linkopp.net/cgi-bin/countdown.cgi?trgb=000000&srgb=00ff00&prgb=191970&cdt=2004;7;3;17;30;00&timezone=GMT-0500[/img]until Century Then let the countdown to the Miracle 08/07/04 begin Fantasy - 02/04 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dawnp Posted May 8, 2004 Author #18 Share Posted May 8, 2004 fascination - if only all the airlines were like jetblue! Cheap fares and TV to pass the time...you can't beat that. [img]http://escati.linkopp.net/cgi-bin/countdown.cgi?trgb=000000&srgb=00ff00&prgb=191970&cdt=2004;7;3;17;30;00&timezone=GMT-0500[/img]until Century Then let the countdown to the Miracle 08/07/04 begin Fantasy - 02/04 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dawnp Posted May 8, 2004 Author #19 Share Posted May 8, 2004 AuntieBon - Your just down the road from us [img]http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif[/img] [img]http://escati.linkopp.net/cgi-bin/countdown.cgi?trgb=000000&srgb=00ff00&prgb=191970&cdt=2004;7;3;17;30;00&timezone=GMT-0500[/img]until Century Then let the countdown to the Miracle 08/07/04 begin Fantasy - 02/04 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emt562 Posted May 8, 2004 #20 Share Posted May 8, 2004 Hello !! We're from Boston...we're taking our 8th & 9th Destiny cruise from San Juan ...October 24-November 7...we started doing the two-week vacation 3 years ago...one week was just never enough !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Famisaac Posted May 8, 2004 #21 Share Posted May 8, 2004 Victory...July 26th. Three women friends from NY sailing w/o our hubbies. We can't wait!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fascination 5/10 Posted May 9, 2004 #22 Share Posted May 9, 2004 dawnp.... Yes... we are so lucky to have JetBlue here in VT... the planes are great, TV's, the connections are always good for us from here toFL, and the prices can't be beat! Used to drive 3 hours to Manchester, NH to fly Southwest. It wasn't bad going there anticipating a vacation, but coming home already depressed facing that drive was a bummer! Now, 10 minute drive to the airport and we're off! On Monday!! [img]http://escati.linkopp.net/cgi-bin/countdown.cgi?trgb=000000&srgb=00ff00&prgb=00bfff&cdt=2004;5;10;17;0;00&timezone=GMT-0500[/img] Fascination 5/12/03 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krayziecr Posted May 9, 2004 #23 Share Posted May 9, 2004 May 30th on the Miracle out of Baltimore!!!!!!!! Carnival Victory 5/28/01 Carnival Pride 5/25/02 Carnival Legend 5/29/03 Carnival Miracle 5/30/04 [img]http://escati.linkopp.net/cgi-bin/countdown.cgi?trgb=000000&srgb=00ff00&prgb=008000&cdt=2004;05;30;16;00;00&timezone=GMT-0500[/img] Till I'm on the Miracle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruise Dragon Posted May 9, 2004 #24 Share Posted May 9, 2004 We are from Somerville, MA. Next month we are going on our 3rd cruise. Walter 6/12/04 2nd Anniversary on The Carnival Miracle [img]http://smilies.sofrayt.com/%5E/y/inlove.gif[/img] 6/2003 Carnival Legend 1st Anniversary [img]http://smilies.sofrayt.com/%5E/y/inlove.gif[/img] 6/2002 Celebrity Mercury Honeymoon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*KristenInCT* Posted May 9, 2004 #25 Share Posted May 9, 2004 Hello from Hamden (right next to New Haven), CT!! Hubby and I are officially addicted to cruising. We have been on RCCL's Radiance,Majesty, and Adventure and have the Caribbean Princess and Carnivals Destiny booked for the upcomming year. I have also sailed on Carnivals Victory before I was married. Four more months til the next one....but whos counting! 9/11/04 ...days left til the Caribbean Princess!! [img]http://escati.linkopp.net/cgi-bin/countdown.cgi?trgb=000000&srgb=00ff00&prgb=ff00ff&cdt=2004;09;11;17;00;00&timezone=GMT-0500[/img] Destiny, here we come 4/10/05!! [img]http://escati.linkopp.net/cgi-bin/countdown.cgi?trgb=000000&srgb=00ff00&prgb=00ff00&cdt=2005;4;10;22;00;00&timezone=GMT-0500[/img] [img]http://animatedgif.net/nauticalboats/islesun_e0.gif[/img] 3/04 Adventure of the Seas 9/03 Majesty of the Seas 3/03 Radiance of the Seas 3/00 Victory Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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