Dennislee2 Posted March 14, 2008 #1 Share Posted March 14, 2008 Hello everyone, It's been about 2 years since I was last here. Great to be back as I start the process to plan another cruise. My wife and I cruised about 7 years ago on the Victory (eastern caribbean) and loved it! :D We cruised 1.5 years ago on the Miracle (western caribbean) and loved it even more. :D :D :D Now we are planning a trip in June of '09 and I'm trying to decide on ship and ports. My wife and I will be happy going back on the Miracle, but not sure if we should try a different ship or class of ship. :confused: I think the Miracle is part of the Spirit class, but could be very wrong on that one. I've read a bit about the Conquest class and thought about it. Any ideas? I really enjoyed St. Thomas a few years ago. Didn't enjoy San Juan for the evening stop, could have skipped that one. Wouldn't mind San Juan during the day. This will be our first time cruising with kids, ages 12-10-6, plus both sets of parents (grandparents), my sister and her husband, plus whomever else decides to go with us! Okay, guess I've said enough. Kinda excited now that we're starting the planning again. ;) Actually that's part of my vacation is the planning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ddunn Posted March 14, 2008 #2 Share Posted March 14, 2008 I have been on the Glory twice, and loved that ship. It does an Eastern and a western. I loved the eastern... St thomas, St Maarten and Nassau. I have also been on the Miracle, going my second time in april... I have been on the fantasy and twice on the sensation... Loved them all!!!! Yes, it is fun planning!@ Denise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chitown cruisers Posted March 14, 2008 #3 Share Posted March 14, 2008 Miracle and her sister Legend switched routes....Legend is now out of Tampa(year around western sailings) the Miracle does the summer out of NY and the southern out of FLL starting in Oct. I'd recommend the spirit class again....if it's not broke..... the main reason....we just did a southern Miracle with the kids, my SIL and my parents. On the spirit class you can get an interior connecting the first balcony....this is AWESOME with the kids, then put the others in the balconies next to you for a FANTASTIC family set up we had interior 5106, balconies 5108, 5110 and 5112.......it was a GREAT cruise. my review if you want full details with pictures of the AWESOME cabin set up http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?p=12213024&posted=1#post12213024 what ever you choose.....have a great time and bon voyage!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
penguin2 Posted March 14, 2008 #4 Share Posted March 14, 2008 Hello everyone, It's been about 2 years since I was last here. Great to be back as I start the process to plan another cruise. My wife and I cruised about 7 years ago on the Victory (eastern caribbean) and loved it! :D We cruised 1.5 years ago on the Miracle (western caribbean) and loved it even more. :D :D :D Now we are planning a trip in June of '09 and I'm trying to decide on ship and ports. My wife and I will be happy going back on the Miracle, but not sure if we should try a different ship or class of ship. :confused: I think the Miracle is part of the Spirit class, but could be very wrong on that one. I've read a bit about the Conquest class and thought about it. Any ideas? I really enjoyed St. Thomas a few years ago. Didn't enjoy San Juan for the evening stop, could have skipped that one. Wouldn't mind San Juan during the day. This will be our first time cruising with kids, ages 12-10-6, plus both sets of parents (grandparents), my sister and her husband, plus whomever else decides to go with us! Okay, guess I've said enough. Kinda excited now that we're starting the planning again. ;) Actually that's part of my vacation is the planning. You should go on the Liberty like I did a few weeks ago. It was my first cruise ever, and I can't say enough good things about it. Liberty is a Conquest-class and the 2nd newest ship to Carnival. It will be leaving for 7 day Eastern Caribbean out of Miami with stops at the following ports of call: Half Moon Cay, St. Thomas, San Juan (day time), and Grand Turk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
penguin2 Posted March 14, 2008 #5 Share Posted March 14, 2008 I just realized you meant June of next year. :o That's too bad you are not planning for this year. The itinerary I mentioned above is for dates between 5/31/08 and 10/31/08. The ports of call are all places that I wanted to go to... I guess I may have to book this cruise myself. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennislee2 Posted March 14, 2008 Author #6 Share Posted March 14, 2008 I wish it was this June, but not complaining, since the family will be taking a vacation to Florida this year. Where is there a list of the Spirit class ships? I remember a website once that listed every Carnival ship, class and year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chitown cruisers Posted March 14, 2008 #7 Share Posted March 14, 2008 I wish it was this June, but not complaining, since the family will be taking a vacation to Florida this year. Where is there a list of the Spirit class ships? I remember a website once that listed every Carnival ship, class and year. Splendor Class Length: 952 Feet Guests: 2948 Tons: 113,000Carnival Splendor - 2008 (SL) Conquest Class Length: 952 Feet Guests: 2974 Tons: 110,000 to 113,000Carnival Freedom - 2006 (FD)Carnival Conquest - 2002 (CQ)Carnival Glory - 2003 (GL)Carnival Liberty - 2005 (LI)Carnival Valor - 2004 (VA) Spirit Class Length: 963 Feet Guests: 2124 Tons: 88,500Carnival Pride - 2001 (PR)Carnival Spirit - 2000 (SP)Carnival Legend - 2002 (LE)Carnival Miracle - 2004 (MI) Destiny & Triumph Class Length: 893 Feet Guests: 2758 Tons: 101,509Carnival Triumph - 1999 (TI) (Triumph class)Carnival Victory - 2000 (VI) (Triumph class)Carnival Destiny - 1996 (DE) (Destiny class) Fantasy Class Length: 855 Feet Guests: 2052 Tons: 70,367Imagination - 1995 (IM)Ecstasy - 1991 (EC)Elation - 1998 (EL)Inspiration - 1996 (IS)Sensation - 1993 (SE)Fascination - 1994 (FS)Fantasy - 1990 (FA)Paradise - 1998 (PA) Holiday Class Length: 740 Feet Guests: 1486 Tons: 47,262Celebration - 1987 (CE)Holiday - 1985 (HO) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smiling Cruiser Posted March 14, 2008 #8 Share Posted March 14, 2008 Welcome back. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dec2007w3boys Posted March 14, 2008 #9 Share Posted March 14, 2008 We took the Valor Western itinerary as our first cruise. We stopped in Cayman Is, Roatan Honduras, Belize and Cozumel. LOved the ports and loved the ship - Conquest class. Anything you plan will be wonderful as you will be on a cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennislee2 Posted March 15, 2008 Author #10 Share Posted March 15, 2008 Thank you Chitown Cruiser....:) Thank you... That's exactly what I was looking for.:D We want to cruise in either June or July of '09, Eastern Carribbean for 7 days. With that criteria, we have it narrowed down to three ships/cruises. The Carnival Pride, ports of Half Moon Cay, St. Thomas, San Juan (day) and Grand Turk. Or Carnival Glory or Valor, ports of Nassau, St. Thomas and St. Maarteen. Now at least I can focus on those three. Any suggestions or thoughts I should consider on these ports or ships? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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