Winnigirl

We have taken a cruise on Carnival. Granted it was about 15 years ago now, but it just simply wasn't for us. I don't think I want to go into specifics; we just knew that we wouldn't take another one. We have cruised on all the lines you mention, other than MSC, over the last 30 years as well as Holland-America. We are trying MSC and I hope we enjoy it too. Everyone should be able to choose what works best for them.

I will! And I hope I am pleasantly surprised!

We have booked our first MSC cruise on the Seaside for this August and I, too, am already regretting it. A little voice in my brain keeps saying "buyer beware"! And I guess I didn't listen. We normally cruise on Celebrity or Holland-America. A balcony room, because that is what we prefer. I knew nothing about MSC, but I was intrigued by their "Island" and recovering from knee surgery, the thought of 3 days sitting on the beach, plus a beach day at Costa Maya, seemed relaxing. I knew nothing of their "class system", mostly because in everything I read and everything we asked, this didn't come up. Then I started reading these posts! No, we are not going to be in the "YC". God forbid that I am called an "interloper" if I look at an elevator I shouldn't be near!" And on the other end of the stick, I wouldn't be caught on a Carnival cruise. I am not loud, I am not rude. I have good manners. Are these my choices?

Most children in the USA are back in school by the middle of August. We actually would plan our trips for the end of August. Our kids didn't go back to school until the 2nd week of Sept., so it was ideal for us.

Pretty sure that was MY lobster. We were on the Silhouette and Just off the Silhouette and Equinox. That one lobster tail is bigger than the 2 I had. And no parsley. And the baked potato has been change to a 1/2 cup of white rice, no seasoning, and some frozen vegetables sprinkled through the rice - guess that's the menu's "pilaf" part.

Yes, they still do them. I had one done for our trip in August.

We've driven Winnipeg to Orlando many times. Most recently in August. Straight south and turn left at Kansas City. I would think that Regina to Galveston would be just about straight south. I still rely on the Trip Tiks from CAA. I guess I'm pretty old school, but I just love maps.

In September we took a cruise on the Allure of the Seas. The food was amazing! Our usual cruises are on Celebrity and Hal. The food has been ok - but nothing compared to the Allure. My husband literally raved about it. It was wonderful. Now I have been looking at the menus for our Jan. 30 on the Silhouette. I think I will be eating a lot of salmon. I hope they can cook it properly. We have a reservation at Qusine for one evening. I hope that is up to standard. I think I'm going to have to make a few more reservations.