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Check out Mitsugirly Panorama review going on now. She has description of arch and a whale excursion in Cabo AND videos!
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I’ll be on Venezia for 3rd time on Monday and yea, it’s kind of 🫣🤔😣 not seeing that whale tail in the distance as you’re driving to port.
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What’s the walk to the Hilltop Bar like? And does it offer nice views? TIA
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Fresh off the Venezia: The Good, The Bad, The NYC
Crusin Karen replied to matymil's topic in Carnival Cruise Lines
Lol yes I like the ship but I DO have an ulterior motive. I live about 20-30 minutes, depending on traffic lol from port of Manhattan. I’m right over the GW Bridge in NE NJ. I have been cruising solo since my husband passed and it’s just much easier as well as much cheaper to cruise from here. You will enjoy the Venezia. It’s a very pretty ship and unlike some CCL ships it’s a bit more “refined/elegant.” Wonderful crew too! Enjoy your research! -
Odyssey of the Seas vs CCL!?
Crusin Karen replied to Crusin Karen's topic in Royal Caribbean International
Thank you! I am actually 4th generation Ridgewood on both sides of my family. My kids are 5th! Dh’es family moved here when he was in 10th grade. My DH was a Ridgewood Policeman and both sons are now too so we have a long history with the Village. And my birthday is April 25th so we will both be celebrating that day! 👏 -
Fresh off the Venezia: The Good, The Bad, The NYC
Crusin Karen replied to matymil's topic in Carnival Cruise Lines
What KaiBlue said! I’ll be going on Venezia for 3rd time on 5/6. 4th booked for May, 2025 so I have no desire to shop lol. They do have the Groove for St. Jude new blue t shirts usually first sea day going home. $12 for a very good cause! I had YTD in Gondola restaurant. Galley is in mid of ship. My advice-go all the way to aft elevators then up or down to the MDR. Chocolate extravaganza last sea day-get there early or plan to stand on a long line! (I don’t lol) -
Yes that’s what I got. It looked like another Fanny pack in the package. The one I love looks kind of like an old time bus drivers lunch box.
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You’re right!!!! I haven’t fully unpacked yet becsuse I’m going again 5/6!👏 I just checked! 🤪there was another kind of bag a few years ago, it was double that size and had a handle and like a hook on it. That’s what I thought you were talking about. Loved those bags.
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Venezia 6/19/23, 1/6-1/14 and 3/25-4/5 Fanny packs 😵💫 going again 5/6 hoping for ANYTHING else! 🤞
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Thanks to both of you. I LOVE to dress up. I’m always wearing something sparkly at dinner lol. It’s actually the menu for the elegant nights that I wouldn’t want to miss. IDK about Princess but CCL always had lobster tail, prime rib, filet etc on elegant nights.
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I’ll be sailing on Enchanted 9/14. Having not been on Princess in 17 years I have 100 questions. I’m doing my best to keep “search” and google busy! I have “plus” so 2 casual meals. From what I’ve read on forums reservations can’t be made until after 6/17-correct? It’s a 7 day cruise-are there elegant nights and what days? TIA!
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I havent been on Princess in 17 years and obviously everything is different. I'm cruising 9/14-9/21 on Enchanted. I don't have app yet, and don't plan to book specialty restaurants, but can I request anytime dining on the website now? TIA
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Live from the 4/20/24 Enchanted Princess sailing
Crusin Karen replied to Host CJSKIDS's topic in Princess Cruises
I'm along for the ride! I cruise exclusively with CCL now. Have not been on Princess since Oct., 2007! Aquaintences went on Enchanted and raved....and I discovered she'll be in my homeport area so I booked her 9/14-9/21/24. Very excited but also a bit nervous as I'm a solo cruiser and know nothing about anything about Princess! -
Mitsugirly's PANORAMA detailed review and pictorial
Crusin Karen replied to mitsugirly's topic in Carnival Cruise Lines
Happy and excited to have you back! There was a girl on my recent Venezia cruise who was wearing a mermaid tail in the pool and I thought of Sakari! (biting my nails about Kendra!) -
Odyssey of the Seas vs CCL!?
Crusin Karen replied to Crusin Karen's topic in Royal Caribbean International
DS and DDIL loved the ship! You’ll have a great time! Well I took the plunge and booked 3/23-3/30/25. There were only a handful of balconies left. I am OCD about numbers so I booked 8512. 8 is my favorite/lucky # and our anniversary is 5/12 so I couldn’t NOT book it. It’s the first balcony forward. I’ve never had a forward cabin but I have cruised many times thru very bad weather and don’t have a problem knock wood! I’m sure in the next 11 months I’ll have a ton of questions so beware! If anyone plans to cruise on CCL Venezia, I’m an expert! Thank you all for your advice and information. Happy cruising! 👏 -
Odyssey of the Seas vs CCL!?
Crusin Karen replied to Crusin Karen's topic in Royal Caribbean International
DS and DDIL cruised her and loved that ship. I also have NCL right here in Manhattan. For some reason I’m just drawn to RCL. We cruised on Voyager, Empress and Explorer years ago and I loved the ships. MSC for winter 2026 maybe! 😎 -
Odyssey of the Seas vs CCL!?
Crusin Karen replied to Crusin Karen's topic in Royal Caribbean International
I’ve been on her 3x. Going again 5/6 and booked for May, 2025. She’s a nice ship but….I live in NE NJ and only cruise from this area now and I enjoy getting away winter/pre spring. Carnival isn’t keeping a ship here in the winter anymore so I’m looking for something else! -
Odyssey of the Seas vs CCL!?
Crusin Karen replied to Crusin Karen's topic in Royal Caribbean International
Is the solo discount automatically figured in the fare? I’ve been researching all morning. A balcony on OOTS for 7 days is going to cost me about as much as a balcony on Venezia cost me for 11 day 3/25-4/5 and that was over Easter when rates are usually higher. Just wondering….🤔 -
Odyssey of the Seas vs CCL!?
Crusin Karen replied to Crusin Karen's topic in Royal Caribbean International
Lol firefly333 must be missing his Guys Burgers on CCL! I’m very easy to please. I’m sure I’ll find more than enough food so I don’t go hungry! 😋 -
Odyssey of the Seas vs CCL!?
Crusin Karen replied to Crusin Karen's topic in Royal Caribbean International
Thx! I have to get out of my comfort zone! Solo cruises since DH passed have all been on same ship (Venezia) and so it’s easy for me to go back to where I’ve been and what I know! -
Odyssey of the Seas vs CCL!?
Crusin Karen replied to Crusin Karen's topic in Royal Caribbean International
Thx to both of you. I think mentioning diamond was a bit misleading. Agree that CCL loyalty program is lacking. They do have an open bar cocktail party and captains open bar lunch. I’m more thinking on CCL I’m first on the ship, first off if I want, a few other little things. I’m just wondering if this ship would be a good fit for me. It’s different when you’re cruising solo (not by choice) Guess the only way to find out is to find out! 😉 -
Odyssey of the Seas vs CCL!?
Crusin Karen replied to Crusin Karen's topic in Royal Caribbean International
I’ve been cruising on CCL Venezia. One more on 5/6. Until next year lol. I am very easy to please but Venezia’s buffet (I eat breakfast and lunch at buffets) is at the bottom of the list. I’ve never gone hungry. But set up and variety not the best.