AOS 12/21/08 Christmas Cruise Review

[suznf]

When we finally got to the ship to drop of luggage, a total of 10 bags for both families.

 

Gladys...I am thoroughly enjoying your review....but I had to stop and comment...10 bags for BOTH families? :eek:How the heck did YOU do that???? roflmao.:p Hugs- Suzanne

[suznf]

 

 

 

OMG...G, you and your DD are seriously rockin' those gowns!! (DH is looking quite fine in his tux too!) You are all gorgeous! (And the blue dress too....I wish I could take you shopping with me!)...ok Im going back to the next installment now. :D

[Mommy4lyfe]

Thanks for the wonderful review. If the pictures work well, I will include them in our Adventure Review for the week of Jan 18 - 25. Thanks for the information, the inspiration, and the pictures!

 

I will be waiting with anticipation for your review.

 

Gladys...I am thoroughly enjoying your review....but I had to stop and comment...10 bags for BOTH families? :eek:How the heck did YOU do that???? roflmao.:p Hugs- Suzanne

 

Lady Patsy and DH had 4 bags and we had 6 bags not including our personal carry on. We checked 3 large bags which was free because we booked our flight before the charges went into effect. We had 3 carry ons that were large, however when we got to the gate the airline staff asked for volunteers to have their luggage stored underneath the plane at no charge and of course we surrendered ours. Our personal carry on were large duffel bags. I also read and actually saw people with carry ons to large for the overhead bins and the airline staff tagged it to go under the plane free. Now I know how to get luggage checked for free.;)

[Mommy4lyfe]

Thanks for your wonderful review. Your pictures are wonderful and you have a beautiful family. We are going on this cruise in March and reading your review gets me even more excited.

 

Please take lots of pictures and do a review.

[wave rider]

Thank you so much for the photos and the reviews. We have sailed this itinerary twice now and have enjoyed it immensely. The next trip is in June on NOS out of Rome. I hope that will be as much fun as before.

[Mommy4lyfe]

Thank you so much for the photos and the reviews. We have sailed this itinerary twice now and have enjoyed it immensely. The next trip is in June on NOS out of Rome. I hope that will be as much fun as before.

 

I am sure it will be. I have never had a cruise that was not fun. Please share your experiences with us when you return. Sometimes we don't get a chance to travel some places in person and the only way we can see them is thru the eyes of someone else. Take plenty of pictures and share please.

[mdcruzer]

Does AOS use tenders at any of its Southern Carib. ports?

Doing the Aruba, Curacao route with 5 and 3 yr old DDs.

Will be much easier it ship docked at pier.

 

Thanks,

[Mommy4lyfe]

Does AOS use tenders at any of its Southern Carib. ports?

Doing the Aruba, Curacao route with 5 and 3 yr old DDs.

Will be much easier it ship docked at pier.

 

Thanks,

 

We docked at each port.

[Dcellbattery]

I was wondering if St Marten is a stop when you travel on the 25th? If so would love to ask a favor.

[Mommy4lyfe]

[KansCocoa]

Thank you for the wonderful review, the beautiful photos, and the Valentine! Happy Valentine's Day to you, as well!

 

I totally agree with a poster above who recommended going to St. John for a beach day when a ship is docked at St. Thomas. I speak from personal experience - my dear grandfather lived in Charlotte Amalie for many years, and I would spend my summers staying with him (little did I realize how lucky I had it!:rolleyes:) Megan's Bay was very touristy, and Coki Beach has never been in a good area. We would catch the ferry over to St. John - it is less touristy and more scenic, since they've managed to keep most of the island reserved as a national park.

 

Thanks again for the wonderful review - you have a very beautiful family!

 

Sherri

[Mommy4lyfe]

Thank you for the wonderful review, the beautiful photos, and the Valentine! Happy Valentine's Day to you, as well!

 

I totally agree with a poster above who recommended going to St. John for a beach day when a ship is docked at St. Thomas. I speak from personal experience - my dear grandfather lived in Charlotte Amalie for many years, and I would spend my summers staying with him (little did I realize how lucky I had it!:rolleyes:) Megan's Bay was very touristy, and Coki Beach has never been in a good area. We would catch the ferry over to St. John - it is less touristy and more scenic, since they've managed to keep most of the island reserved as a national park.

 

Thanks again for the wonderful review - you have a very beautiful family!

 

Sherri

 

Sherri - Thanks, I was wondering what I would do if I go back to St Thomas, now I know. ST JOHN;):)

[Mommy4lyfe]

I think all of you who love cruising will enjoy this. This video convinced me it is cheaper to cruise than be in a nursing home during my old age.

 

 

 

http://www.theleadershiphub.com/file...gHomePlan1.pps

[ThinkingInPink]

We live in Waldorf, MD. You will love the AOS. Will post more of my review tomorrow.

 

We will be on AOS in September. Live in Brandywine and work in Waldorf!

[Mommy4lyfe]

We will be on AOS in September. Live in Brandywine and work in Waldorf!

 

You will love the AOS. Are you going in early for pre cruise? Where in Waldorf do you work?

[sheri18]

I think all of you who love cruising will enjoy this. This video convinced me it is cheaper to cruise than be in a nursing home during my old age.

 

 

 

http://www.theleadershiphub.com/file...gHomePlan1.pps

 

that was so funny and so true....my mom just went into a nursing home and its over 325.00 a day...and no fun..........

[Mommy4lyfe]

[sailingawaysoon]

Thanks for sharing your Christmas cruise w/us. I really enjoyed the pictures and reading the review. Happy cruising!

[Mommy4lyfe]

You are so welcome. Sometimes I go back and re read my review to help me thru my non cruising time.