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@www3traveler, thanks for info re the YVRteacher review .I’ve read through it and I think the Star is a No for us. Ports were great but I think we will still keep Prima as a maybe and I’ll wait to see which ship  and route Celebrity   will be sailing there in 2025. 
 

Im really going for the ports this time , rather than the cruise line/ ship but I still want good food. 
Thanks all for the info. 

@MeHeartCruising, we like the ports and that it’s both Iceland and Norway and starts in Reykjavik and ends in the UK.
 

Other lines have Scotland ports that we are not interested  in ,or have done before ( have done Ireland on land trip) 

Which port specifically would you say Prima is too large for? 
We would like some entertainment which is why we’re averse to Marina. 
 

I just noticed the new Prima review  for those type of cruise now ,so will maybe have to rethink lol. 
Thank you. 
 

We’ve never cruised NCL. 
We’re looking at Prima August 2025.

I’ve looked at O ( not too keen on the Marina) and Celebrity ( waiting for 2025 and which ship), but for now Prima seems to be the one we are leaning towards.

Will there be specials around Thanksgiving or should I just go ahead and book if the price is acceptable? 

Thank you. 

 I asked this question a while back and the responses I got was that it was the canned stuff. Does anyone know what Specialty Coffes are available in suite? Thank you.  

Personally I’d pay for the convenience through X.
We’ve done it and I found the time was enough. 

@Sthrngary, I’m waiting patiently for your cruise so I can read your observations. Ive enjoyed your pre cruise posts. 
Have fun. 

@calicakes, thank you. 
I guess I’ll wait to do our first O cruise before I book Iceland.

Thanks for taking the time from your vacay to post.  

Being as this  is your second O cruise, I assume you enjoyed the first one enough to book a second. 
 

This cruise though does not seem to  be that exciting or am I over analyzing your posts?

Food seems ok but not finest at sea! 

Im curious as we’re usually on X .We have our first O cruise next year and I’m looking at Iceland for next fall so I’m trying to decide if O would be a good fit. We enjoy good food. Don’t go to the Broadway type shows but do enjoy good music in the different venues on X.
We are energetic 60 year olds ( well

 still 59) who still think we’re 40 lol! 
 

I realise we could have very different wants and expectations ,but just curious if you’d book O again. 
Thank you.
 

Sorry this happened to them. I’m sure it’s very stressful.

Did I miss which hotel this was at? 
 

@calicakes, appreciate your review.

As a Celebrity refugee myself, I’m interested in what new O cruisers opinions are ,so thank you for taking the time  from your vacay to post. 

Agree with Hyatt Centric Las Olas. Great location. 

Welcome to Toronto. 
Hope you have a wonderful time. 
 

Looking forward to seeing the city through your eyes. 
 

If you’re in the Distillery District and enjoy Mexican Food , El Catrin - casual but good food. 
 

Bloor St : Amal- great Lebanese , nice vibe. 
Eataly - some nice venues as well. 
Hazelton Hotel - lovely outdoor dining . Good food and great people watching.
Sassafraz - food ok imo, but also great for people watching. 
 

We have numerous great restaurants but these are just a few in the tourist areas. 
 

Lovely pics.
Niagara is always breathtaking.

@hcatyouve convinced  me to look at that itinerary. Sounds magical.

Do you recall if it was after Cdn TG, ie about Mid October? 
 

View from my backyard last TG. 

Enjoy. Looking forward to your posts. 

Enjoying your pics. 
Those prices for transfers and the tour are just outrageous. 

Please book your own or use Uber for transfers. 

 

Definitely Aruba for at least one of your beach days imo. Enjoy. 
 

Sounds like a fun cruise. Thanks for taking the time to post. 

Was anyone in an Aqua Suite recently?
Im curious if the two bottles of daily water was name brand or the canned stuff. 
Thank you. 

Pls report back, as that’s an excellent rate for Midtown and the  place looks fabulous. 
Safe travels. 

I’m hoping that it will get a little quieter once some of the ships leave as we  have an 11pm departure. 
 

You booked in March ‘23 for a July’23 cruise so you’re not going to pay the same price as those who booked earlier than you, unless there was some sale. 
You were given a substantial OBC as well amd you travelled in high season on an Edge class. All these things have to be factored in. 
 

Hopefully you’ve had a great cruise, don’t overanalyze now. You’re in the ballpark that many are paying for a SS so your price sounds about right. 

@Jim_Iainif you prefer to stay downtown T. then try the Omni King Edward. Great location, walkable to  many sites and generally  much better rates than the Royal York ,Ritz or

Shangri La. 
 

St Regis - great location also better rates than some of the others.

Im not sure when you plan on being in T. but TIFF is  7-17th September so rates all over the city will be at a premium.

Ascent in Feb’24, becos of a NRD and then Oceania. I’m not brand loyal anymore. 

Have been on Carnival 3 times way back in the day, usually when doing Family Reunions and have went with an open mind and all 3 cruises were great fun , wonderful entertainment and great food , with well dressed passengers on formal nights etc. 

Our best ever cruise was the Carnival Liberty Inaugral Med Cruise way back. The only time that a cruise we were on ,docked in the Grand Canal in Venice ( a few meters from the Doges Palace as the Captain was a home town boy and was granted special permission) .

John Heald was the CD. Our best CD to date on any ship. We all still have fond memories of him.
A fantastic personality , warm , engaging and soo humorous. 

Granted all  Carnivals top management were on board so that may have accounted for stellar service and food but if you have kids I’d have no qualms trying them. Go with an open mind. 
 

Never participated in belly flop or beer drinking but have no issues with it. 
It’s your vacay , do what you want. 
 

With all cruise lines cutting back ,to us there’s no down side to now relook at all the various lines we’ve tried in the past.