All things "Victory"

[kelz66]

The Onyx Room, the cigar bar, was never very busy on my January cruise. They alternated between a piano player and a singing duo for a couple of hours each evening. Other times, there was recorded music playing.

 

Most nights by the casino there was either a country music singer or the leader of the orchestra playing solo.

 

There was also someone playing in the piano bar each evening.

 

Mike

 

Thanks...what a shame....the cigar lounge on the Splendor was packed with people dancing every night to the latin band.

[irky416]

The Victory doesn't have the whirlpool in the spa, but do they at least have the nice big showers in there (the spa) with the shower heads all around? (Obviously, I have a soft spot for the Legend in my heart!)

Edited February 2, 2010 by irky416

[ktm62]

I haven't heard anything about them removing the outdoor movie screen on the Victory. Why would they do that? Can anyone who has recently sailed her fill us in. Thanks

no, not the movie screen, the hot tub from the spa :)

[hawks066]

I have cruised before but cannot remember the answer to my own question, lol. So here goes... My wife and I and another couple are going on a cruise together again. We obviously would like to sit together at dinner. How do we go about this? We both have booked late dining.

 

I think I remember going to the maitre d right when we got on the boat and he took care of it, but I can't remember for sure. It would be nice to book it together in advance.

 

Thanks

Jesse

[janabm81]

EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEKKKKKKKKKK!!!!!!!!!!:D

 

I just read through this whole thread and now can not wait to go!!!!!!!!!!:p

 

How early is too early to really start counting down????;)

[Buffettfan 225]

I have cruised before but cannot remember the answer to my own question, lol. So here goes... My wife and I and another couple are going on a cruise together again. We obviously would like to sit together at dinner. How do we go about this? We both have booked late dining.

 

I think I remember going to the maitre d right when we got on the boat and he took care of it, but I can't remember for sure. It would be nice to book it together in advance.

 

Thanks

Jesse

You would need your two Carnival confirmation numbers linked together. My TA does this for us. Can always hopefully try thru Carnival and if all else fails the Maitre'd at embarkation.

[Buffettfan 225]

Never too early to count down for a cruise. Usually I'd say under 365 days!

I think it is 150 for our cruise -nice number to start from...

Edited February 4, 2010 by buffetfan
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[aggieastrosfan]

We had cabin #6459 and loved it (extra long balcony, aft), but we were on the wrong side of the ship. The even numbered cabins are the way to go on this trip. Fortunetly our friends had the cabin next to us #6461, an aft wrap, so we opened up our balcony divider and were able to enjoy the great aft views.

 

Got any pics? We have 6461, and my in-laws have 6459. We're planning on opening up the divider, can't wait!

[Buffettfan 225]

Got any pics? We have 6461, and my in-laws have 6459. We're planning on opening up the divider, can't wait!

I thought I was the micro detailed person figuring out what side of ship was best for each cruise! So far so good. I booked even side for Victory.

Can you elaborate on views from each port for even side?

[klepton]

I noticed someone said the tv screen replaced most poolside entertainment. I was wondering if they had a reggae band poolside at all. I've only cruised once before, but one of my favorite activities was sitting poolside at sailaway listening to the live reggae band. Can anyone who's been on recently provide some insight?

 

Thanks!

[WishIwasOutThereNOW]

I thought I was the micro detailed person figuring out what side of ship was best for each cruise! So far so good. I booked even side for Victory.

Can you elaborate on views from each port for even side?

 

victory room 7272 view @ st thomas

 

 

 

dominica

 

 

 

barbados, unfortunately, you'll be looking at the container yard. thats cool if you like seeing containers loaded onto trucks. the other side, they're looking out to sea.

 

st lucia could be either way. depends if the ships pulls straight up to the pier or turns around first and " parallel parks ". both ways are good.

 

st kitts. both side views are good here but i like this view. the sun will set in your face tho.

 

 

st maarten. again, the sum will set in your face. best sail away side is the starboard side. victory will cruise around the island and starboard side has great views of the french side and simpson bay.

 

 

 

ps i even look at the phases of the moon before i cruise. bigger moon, more light at night. i love cruising under a full moon.

Edited February 5, 2010 by WishIwasOutThereNOW

[ladyj3641]

I have an inside cabin...does anyone have a picture they can post of one??

[Momto2PrncChrmgs]

Never too early to count down for a cruise. Usually I'd say under 365 days!

I think it is 150 for our cruise -nice number to start from...

 

Yep, Buffetfan, I think we're on the same cruise! 149 days until our first cruise!! WOOOHOOO!!!! :)

[Buffettfan 225]

Yep, Buffetfan, I think we're on the same cruise! 149 days until our first cruise!! WOOOHOOO!!!! :)

Yes- can't wait. I just started posting on our cruise roll call, saw your name there too. Post any questions there- this is our 7th Carnival cruise and third out of San Juan (but different itinteraries.)

Suzy

[Buffettfan 225]

victory room 7272 view @ st thomas

 

 

 

dominica

 

 

 

barbados, unfortunately, you'll be looking at the container yard. thats cool if you like seeing containers loaded onto trucks. the other side, they're looking out to sea.

 

st lucia could be either way. depends if the ships pulls straight up to the pier or turns around first and " parallel parks ". both ways are good.

 

st kitts. both side views are good here but i like this view. the sun will set in your face tho.

 

 

st maarten. again, the sum will set in your face. best sail away side is the starboard side. victory will cruise around the island and starboard side has great views of the french side and simpson bay.

 

 

 

ps i even look at the phases of the moon before i cruise. bigger moon, more light at night. i love cruising under a full moon.

Thanks for photos-just what I need as it starts to have "biggest snow storm of year outside here in Indiana" I love afternoon sun, and will be sure to checkout starboard in St.Maarten.

[NDLondon]

We are also sailing on 14 March...see you on board!

[caribbean dreams]

We are also sailing on 14 March...see you on board!

 

We'll be passing each othr at the pier, i'll be getting off as you get on!

 

Have a great trip:)

[NDLondon]

We'll have to do the "high five"...I'm super excited. It's my first cruise and I'm coming back from a deployment in Central Asia. Very muched needed vacation...

[Southerngirl_682000]

I wasnt going to do this ...But i'll be on the victory on FEB 13TH.... We have had sooooo much snow in Kc i'm past ready to get away ( like southwest commercial:D). Anyways this post was wonderful. I cant wait to get on her myself.:p We are leaving on the 13th heading to San Juan.... hope all have a good trip as I will

[caribbean dreams]

We'll have to do the "high five"...I'm super excited. It's my first cruise and I'm coming back from a deployment in Central Asia. Very muched needed vacation...

 

WOW! first cruise......your starting out right with a Southern Caribbean cruise.

I have been on many cruises and this is my very favorite.....prepare to be hooked on cruising after this one!!:)

[brampton32]

great ship and great itinerary. This was the best cruise for us.

 

Here is our report put together by my teenage son:

 

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1138283

[setra]

Hi,

 

Has anyone done the Fan-ta-sea Catermeran cruise in St Kitts through Carnvial?

 

Not sure what to do here and this looks good but is expensive, don't mind paying if it's ok?

 

Any comments appreciated as we leave in a couple of days??

 

Thanks

[lovetogolfgirl45]

I have an inside cabin...does anyone have a picture they can post of one??

 

We were on the Jan 17 sailing of the Victory. Here are pictures of the inside cabin. They do not do the room justice, I took them as we were getting ready to leave. We were very happy with the inside cabin, plenty of room for us.

 

 

 

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[Weddingcrasher]

Hi,

 

Has anyone done the Fan-ta-sea Catermeran cruise in St Kitts through Carnvial?

 

Not sure what to do here and this looks good but is expensive, don't mind paying if it's ok?

 

Any comments appreciated as we leave in a couple of days??

 

Thanks

 

 

I had read somewhere that this is possibly done through Blue Water, but not sure if this is misinformation. We booked with them independently for an upcoming cruise.

[blyle]

We have done the exact excursion on other lines. Basically you cruise on the Cat, stop and snorkel then eat lunch and have time at the beach. This used to be a great excursion because you sailed to Nevis and had lunch there. Since the hurricane damaged Nevis this excursion was changed to just going to the St Kitts Beach where the Pig is and last year it was not that great nor worth the money. We are doing it in March and I called to see where they were going. RCCL is going back to Nevis and we're excited. If I was only going to the Beach on St. Kitts I would not do it again. Just check and see exactly where you are going.