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Drum Roll Please: Announcing the 2013 Cruisers' Choice Awards!
Once again, your voice is loud and clear! Here are your choices for the best experiences at sea:

2013 Cruisers' Choice Awards


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Forum: Gay & Lesbian Cruisers May 10th, 2013, 03:35 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,359
Posted By zactak
I think it's important to point out that the OP...

I think it's important to point out that the OP likely meant by "major" sport that they were talking about US baseball, football, hockey and basketball. Tennis isn't a major sport in American...
Forum: Solo Cruisers March 23rd, 2013, 10:29 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 4,662
Posted By zactak
I'd just like to quickly say that I am a few...

I'd just like to quickly say that I am a few weeks off the EPIC as a solo and I had an amazing time. I'll be providing a review in the Norwegian section in the next couple weeks as I'm still on...
Forum: First Time Cruisers February 27th, 2013, 12:50 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,838
Posted By zactak
Hey Shaun! Welcome. This site is a great wealth...

Hey Shaun! Welcome. This site is a great wealth of knowledge.
Forum: Solo Cruisers February 21st, 2013, 12:44 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,382
Posted By zactak
I bet that was a fairly boring game for you to...

I bet that was a fairly boring game for you to attend. That was a great defensive game. I think Cardinals fans were surprised we took the series, but it got overshadowed by games 3, 6 and 7 of the...
Forum: Solo Cruisers February 19th, 2013, 11:57 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,382
Posted By zactak
Wow, the number is that high on the Epic? I...

Wow, the number is that high on the Epic? I honestly didn't think the solo cruisers number would be that high on average. That's a little more comforting to know.

What research have you figured...
Forum: Cruise News February 19th, 2013, 09:06 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,372
Posted By zactak
The life boats fell a good distance. They likely...

The life boats fell a good distance. They likely died from the fall. I doubt they drowned
Forum: First Time Cruisers February 19th, 2013, 08:08 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,137
Posted By zactak
That's why I think cruising is so interesting......

That's why I think cruising is so interesting... Lol. One person can love a place, ship, dish, etc. while another absolutely hates it.

When I went, we went snorkeling. The water was cloudy and...
Forum: First Time Cruisers February 19th, 2013, 03:49 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,325
Posted By zactak
I'm not sure how much help I can be, but I just...

I'm not sure how much help I can be, but I just wanted to let you know that it is really cool that you're surprising your sister like that.
Forum: Solo Cruisers February 18th, 2013, 04:10 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,772
Posted By zactak
I'm going on the EPIC next week and if I enjoy it...

I'm going on the EPIC next week and if I enjoy it plan to book a studio on the Breakaway. I'm interested to hear reviews once people get on it too. I'm personally not worried about the number of...
Forum: Solo Cruisers February 17th, 2013, 12:54 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,075
Posted By zactak
I'm going on the EPIC on March 2 and I booked all...

I'm going on the EPIC on March 2 and I booked all my entertainment and specialty restaurants that are available already. I figure I can switch them somehow if I choose to go with other people, or...
Forum: Solo Cruisers February 17th, 2013, 12:48 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,382
Posted By zactak
I think this is a common worry for those of us...

I think this is a common worry for those of us new to solo cruising. I leave next week for my cruise on the Epic and even though I chose a ship more geared towards solo travelers, I am worried about...
Forum: Solo Cruisers February 17th, 2013, 12:38 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,563
Posted By zactak
Did you really use the word discrimination to...

Did you really use the word discrimination to describe cruise pricing? I wouldn't take it to that extreme. For me, I understand why there is a single supplement and while I find it irritating at...
Forum: Solo Cruisers February 17th, 2013, 12:20 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,563
Posted By zactak
My only suggestions for you would be to look for...

My only suggestions for you would be to look for a deal on a room that you are willing to pay. You're likely always going to have a single supplement on a cruise in some sort of way. The Studios on...
Forum: First Time Cruisers February 16th, 2013, 09:51 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,137
Posted By zactak
Allure of the Seas most certainly is a beautiful...

Allure of the Seas most certainly is a beautiful ship that is on my short lost of cruises ships to be on in the future.

With that said, I personally do not like the western Caribbean cruise. I...
Forum: Solo Cruisers February 13th, 2013, 12:53 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 4,662
Posted By zactak
I'm 29 and going on my first solo in a few weeks...

I'm 29 and going on my first solo in a few weeks on the Norwegian Epic. The studios and lounge definitely drew me in. I was also considering a cruise on the Allure of the Seas or Oasis of the Seas,...
Forum: First Time Cruisers February 12th, 2013, 10:01 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 851
Posted By zactak
I hope you enjoy your cruise on the Magic!

I hope you enjoy your cruise on the Magic!
Forum: Solo Cruisers February 12th, 2013, 12:52 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 984
Posted By zactak
I've traveled by myself a lot and really enjoyed...

I've traveled by myself a lot and really enjoyed it, but where I've traveled, I've always known or been kind of familiar with where I was going. At home, I find restaurants that are more low key and...
Forum: Solo Cruisers February 11th, 2013, 11:49 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,336
Posted By zactak
I'm pretty sure I read your review of the Allure...

I'm pretty sure I read your review of the Allure the other day! Very entertaining read. The Allure and Oasis were final contenders in my decision, but I couldn't justify the extra $1,000 at this...
Forum: Solo Cruisers February 11th, 2013, 11:04 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 984
Posted By zactak
Canceling After Booking

Hey everyone!

So, for those solo cruisers out there that have gone on their first cruise, or booked their first solo cruise... Have you ever had second thoughts and thought about canceling your...
Forum: Solo Cruisers February 11th, 2013, 10:33 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 8,889
Posted By zactak
I feel ya in the warm sun! I see you're from NY....

I feel ya in the warm sun! I see you're from NY. Did you get hit by Blizzard Nemo? (Only said Nemo because I find it funny)
Forum: Solo Cruisers February 11th, 2013, 10:31 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 8,889
Posted By zactak
I hear ya! I'm going by myself because my friends...

I hear ya! I'm going by myself because my friends can't afford it and a lot of people don't have the time to go. I love doing my own thing.

You'll definitely have to let us know how the Breakaway...
Forum: Solo Cruisers February 11th, 2013, 10:18 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 8,889
Posted By zactak
Read your review and enjoyed it! Thanks for...

Read your review and enjoyed it! Thanks for posting about it! Congratulations on the sexy man contest... Lol.
Forum: Solo Cruisers February 11th, 2013, 09:54 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 8,889
Posted By zactak
I just saw this and it was a while since you...

I just saw this and it was a while since you posted it. Hopefully you're still following the thread. Don't get too discouraged when you see the prices going up. I was considering the trip I am going...
Forum: Solo Cruisers February 11th, 2013, 07:05 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,676
Posted By zactak
I missed you by two weeks! I'm going on the March...

I missed you by two weeks! I'm going on the March 2nd cruise in a solo cabin. This is going to be my first solo trip as well. The price point and studio lounge were definite reasons why I chose this...
Forum: First Time Cruisers February 11th, 2013, 04:55 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 851
Posted By zactak
I agree with what everyone else has said....

I agree with what everyone else has said. Ultimately it's going to come down to your personal preferences, but there are some factors to consider. Comparatively RCI and Carnival are similar cruise...
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