NEED your opinion on the GLORY !!!!!!!!!!

[Littlegoo75]

Hi. After doing much research and trying to decide whether to stick with Carnival or try RCCL or Celebrity, we've have decided to sail on the Glory - Western Caribbean- November 6th, 04 See, we've sailed the Pride in 2002 when she was doing that itinerary, and loved it. Now that some friends will be cruising with us, we know that they will like this itinerary as well, and we love the new ships, so with that, and the fact that the Carnival Currents coupon offers a good rate for this cruise, we are choosing this one. http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_cool.gif I have only sailed on a Carnival Spirit class, not the Conquest class, so I would like to know how they differ. For those of you who have sailed in early November, I would like to know how the weather was on your cruise to the Western Caribbean. Also, what kind of cabin were you in. I would like to know all of that stuff, Please. I have read different reviews - it seems like people either love or hate this ship. I am not afraid of the size- bigger = better to me on this. Some people have said that this ship is gawdy- I reviewed some pictures and some of the bars and public spaces look pretty neat to me. Anyway, I would love to hear what you all have to say about your experience, give me your 2 cents!!!!

Carnival GLory 11/06/04
Carnival Legend 2/03 ( had to cancel at last minute)
Carnival Pride 4/27/02
Sitmar Fairsea 4/ 1983 ( I was just a little kid!!)

[cruiseylover]

Hi
A group of us went on Glory 11/29/03 Eastern intinerary. It was great for us. http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_cool.gif The ship is big, but like you said the bigger the better. http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif I had a Balcony 7446 aft. That was GREAT. It was my first balcony cabin and I will never get anything less. The nights were cool, a little windy not too bad. I like the fact that there were more dinning selections on this ship than any of the others I have sailed. All I can say is GO FOR IT! Happy Sailing http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

7/98 Discovery
10/98 Fantasy
10/00 Fantasy
10/01 Fantasy
10/02 Fascination
11/29/03 Glory-Eastern
10/09/04 Glory-Western

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[Littlegoo75]

I read that there is a little place to get fish and chips. How cool! I love fish and chips. Is there also a place that serves sushi? The husband loves Sushi, but I prefer my seafood cooked!

Carnival GLory 11/06/04
Carnival Legend 2/03 ( had to cancel at last minute)
Carnival Pride 4/27/02
Sitmar Fairsea 4/ 1983 ( I was just a little kid!!)

[Ryanne]

We were on the Glory last September. The Fish-n-Chips place was open from about noon - 4 each day, and the Sushi bar was open early evenings.

[dtchem1]

We sailed the Glory-western last August. The ship is big, I'll give her that. We were in a balcony deck 8 midships and loved it, none of the noise or vibrations that I've read about on this class of ship. We were concerned about it being gawdy, based on pictures, but it really isn't, and who wants institutional green when your on vacation; liven things up a bit! We loved the ship and the itinerary, except Depresso, but that's another thread.

Triumph
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Glory 8/03
Imagination 2/01
Ecstasy
Fantasy
Carnivale

[g0294]

we were on the glory in late oct and it was great, great ship. great food, I was not overly impressed by supper club, but rest of ship was great, never felt crowed. the only problem we had was the very short stay in key west, and cosumel, they need to stay loger, alot of people on the ship complained about that. some felt it was done by carnival to make more money on the boat. so go have a great time we did

caribbean princess 10/16
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[Littlegoo75]

You know what a great suggestion would be on this itinerary? To cut out the stop in Progresso to add more time to Key West and Cozumel. How great would it be for an overnight in Key West?! I would take full advantage of that - or even a really late night or overnight in Cozumel? When I saw that we were stopping in Progresso, the only thing that was of interest to me was visiting Chitchen Itza - and now that I have done that, I will probably just stay on the ship on the day that it calls in Progresso. Most 7 days only call at 3 ports anyway, so by skipping Progresso and concentrating on the other places would be awesome - I was actually searching for a cruise that stayed in Key West really late because it's a shame to leave from that place early, but I couldn't find much aside from one Celebrity cruise. With the Glory leaving at 6pm in November, at least we should be able to see the sunset. Also 6pm is much better than leaving at 3pm like we had to do 2 years ago.

Carnival GLory 11/06/04
Carnival Legend 2/03 ( had to cancel at last minute)
Carnival Pride 4/27/02
Sitmar Fairsea 4/ 1983 ( I was just a little kid!!)

[Boston6]

We loved out trip on the Glory. I'd hightly recommend it.

Sovereign of the Seas (11/89)
Monarch of the Seas (8/99)
Norwegian Sea (7/02)
Carnival Glory (4/17/04)

[Littlegoo75]

Hi Boston,
It looks like you've been on RCCL and NCL. Was the Glory your first Carnival cruise? How do you compare it with the other cruises that you have taken? Did you find the decor to be gaudy at all, or was it more of a "fun" and "cheerful" atmosphere? It looks like an interesting ship to me, but I read that a lot of people had found it gaudy.

Carnival GLory 11/06/04
Carnival Legend 2/03 ( had to cancel at last minute)
Carnival Pride 4/27/02
Sitmar Fairsea 4/ 1983 ( I was just a little kid!!)

[BADBUOY]

It's amazing to see how many people say great things about this ship. I can't wait to board her in Dec and find out fisthand.

Buddy

Carnival Glory December 2004

[cruisemom2]

I'm going to LOVE the Glory; I've already made up my mind. http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif I haven't been on a Carnival ship yet that someone hasn't called gaudy, but I've loved everyone of them! http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

Beth
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Emerald Seas 6/86
Emerald Seas 11/87
S.S. Royale 10/88
Celebration 6/97
Grandeur of the Seas 6/98
Sensation 6/99
Carnival Triumph 6/00
Carnival Triumph 11/17/01
Enchantment of the Seas 10/27/02
Carnival Victory 5/25/03
Carnival Glory 5/22/04

[oorbear]

We were on the Glory last August and did not find her gaudy at all, colorful yes gaudy no. It was probably the best cruise we have been on and in 15 days we will be on her again. http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_cool.gif

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Till the Glory



06/85 S/S Norway
04/99 Carnival Paradise
06/00 Carnival Paradise
05/01 S/S Norway (Canceled)
03/02 NCL Sun
11/02 RCI SOS
06/03 S/S Norway( Canceled)
08/03 Carnival Glory(Western)
12/03 NCL Sun
05/04 Carnival Glory(Eastern)

[1tonysmom]

The Glory is the BEST!!! We liked our Western Caribbean cruise so much, we are going back for the Eastern itinerary 11/27/04. You will love this ship.

Joanne http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

11/27 Carnival Glory Cruise
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Carnival Glory 11/03
Sovereign of the Seas 5/01
Paradise 10/00
The Big Red Boat 5/98
Emerald Seas 3/90

[sugar n spice]

Hi Beth,

Don't I know you from another board that was recently closed? Peter, Paul & others were there. This is Dianne.


[QUOTE]Originally posted by cruisemom2:
I'm going to LOVE the Glory; I've already made up my mind. http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif I haven't been on a Carnival ship yet that _someone_ hasn't called gaudy, but I've loved everyone of them! http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

Beth
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[cruisemom2]

Hi Dianne,
I do sometimes visit other boards, but I don't think I've ever been to one that closed. There are lots of Beths on here though! http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

Beth
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[sugar n spice]

My apologizies. Your screen name looked familiar as well. I guess I've seen you on the CC boards on another thread.
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<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by cruisemom2:
Hi Dianne,
I do sometimes visit other boards, but I don't think I've ever been to one that closed. There are lots of Beths on here though! http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

Beth
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[beachgal58]

just off the 4-17 eastern sailing on the glory, the ship is not gawdy at all. our cabin was very clean and cabin steward excellent! however, we were on the main deck, forward.....if your cabin was back in teh midship area, it stinks to high heaven! no joke, it smells like a sewer problem. we had 5 cabins on this deck, 2 were aroun the 2292 area, p-u!!! nasty. fish and chips very good. cruise director is very funny too. the robin hood story is great! 3 bears not so good. casino very tight. lots to do, never bored for sure. love the newness of the ship.

beachgal58

Ditto everything that Beachgal just said...We were on the same sailing.

The Embarkation and Disembarkation at Port Canaveral was a NIGHTMARE!!! So bad that we have decided never to cruise from there again!!

Lisa T.
Paradise...May 1999
Sensation...May 2000
Sensation...May 2001
Pride...June 2002
Triumph...May 2003
Glory....April 17, 2004
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[Littlegoo75]

I sailed out of POrt Canaveral last time, I thought the embarkation/disembarkation was alright, but it was on the Pride - a smaller ship than the Glory - we'll see.
By the way - the people who consider this ship Gaudy have probably been on boring ships before. I looked at some pictures and love the look of the Egyptian lounge, the Ivory lounge, the Monopoly lounge - just to name a few - I know I am going to LOVE this ship!!!!!

Carnival GLory 11/06/04
Carnival Legend 2/03 ( had to cancel at last minute)
Carnival Pride 4/27/02
Sitmar Fairsea 4/ 1983 ( I was just a little kid!!)