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Thank you for your review. I am amazed that you included almost every detail one could imagine for the cruise. Your review was both helpful as well as entertaining!

Thank you for your pictorial. I have never been on a Fantasy class ship, but I always enjoy seeing pictures of them.

I am also surprised that Carnival ships go to Little Stirrup Cay (Coco Cay). But years ago I was surprised when our Carnival ship stopped off at Half Moon Cay with the Holland American flag, not knowing that the two cruise lines were related.

Thanks once again!

Thank you for your review!

I am currently thinking of booking a California Coastal cruise on the Grand Princess. Your review is helping me make that decision easier.

Thank you for doing this review Jamman54! I am really enjoying it so far and looking forward to what happens next.

What I really like are your pictures around the ship and I have never been on the Splendor before. Also, I enjoyed your pictures sailing out of New York. It is so different than sailing out of a Florida port.

Anyhow, thanks for your pictorial.

Enjoying your review! Thank you. Looking forward to seeing what's next.

Hey trippingpara, thanks for your review. I have been reading it over the last couple of weeks and have finally caught up.

I love this itinerary! Your pictorial makes me want to do it again. We did it with the Carnival Victory several years ago. Also, the way you write makes me feel like we are close pals.

Thanks very much for taking the time doing this and I look forward to the conclusion of your pictorial.

Thanks for your review. It is bringing back fond memories of our cruise last year. Looking forward to the remainder of your pictorial.

I am thoroughly enjoying your pictorial. Thank you very much for sharing.

Can't wait to see what's next.

Thank you for your review. I am considering taking this cruise and your review has helped.

Are there any goodies like t-shirts or prizes included for the price. $$ seem high for what they mention in the description. We definitely are interested in this excursion, just want to get value for our dollars.

 

Thanks!

We did this excursion back in November 2012 and really enjoyed it. We came in last place. If you are looking for something unique, this is the excursion for you!

The only free stuff you get is a free drink at the end of the race. You can also purchase t-shirts, hats and pictures at the finish line.

Thanks for doing a review for this itinerary. I am enjoying it so far.

I am also looking at booking this itinerary sometime in the near future.

Thank you for your excellent review Kobayahi. Loved all the pictures on board the ship, and I also appreciated the Fun Times and shore excursion brochure.

I am looking at taking this cruise combined with a 7 day cruise on another ship sometime in the future. You've got me hooked on the 4 day cruise!

We were going to book a cruise for the winter, but saw that the Canadian Dollar was dropping like a rock.

This time we opted for an all-inclusive in Cuba, which the price was in Canadian Dollars. Plus a trip to Cuba is relatively inexpensive compared to paying for a cruise in U.S. Dollars.

The money that we had left over from our Cuban trip will hopefully go toward our next cruise, as long as the exchange rates improve.

Thank you for sharing the link OP! Even though I have never sailed on any of those ships, it was very interesting to see their history.

can you tell me more about what is right off the ship? I know you mentioned duty free shops, doesn't sound like shopping is a good idea per se? But we just kind of like to get off the ship and wander around a little bit. Will that work here?

 

Eg4-It's a port that carnival built in the DR. Think Mahogany Bay in Honduras.

You're on our sailing. Have your joined our Roll Call? If not stop by!

We were at La Romana last February. There really is nothing much at the port other than the dock and a duty free shop. The usual suspects of stores, Diamond International, etc. are not at this port. The duty free shop offers bottles of booze, shot glasses, coffee mugs, and the regular junky-junk-junk of souvenirs.

We booked a private tour (Sevis Rio Chavron tour) where we had to get a taxi. The taxi situation at the port is pretty bad there. Unfortunately the private tour operators have no control over that. Eventually our group made it to our tour.

I wouldn't say that things are unsafe outside of this port, but as with anywhere, I would always keep an eye open. If you look like a tourist, someone will try to take advantage of you.

There is nothing in La Romana that is interesting or visually appealing. However, there is a nice beach where some of the private tours go. Also it is in close proximity to Punta Cana where all the resorts are.

Hope my experience is of help to you.

We had two cove balconies on the Breeze. The partition between the balconies was opened so that we could have a larger balcony. We loved the cove balcony! Also the floor space on the balcony is larger because the bulkhead is at an angle. More leg room for me!

As long as you don't mind the life boats overhead, you don't get as much sun as you would a normal balcony. You are closer to the water, which was a plus for us.

The only negative, and it is really minor, is if the crew is servicing the lifeboats, it may be a little noisy. Also, one time the crew had a hose and was washing something (I don't know what), but I got splashed a little bit. It wasn't a big deal to me.

I like regular balconies, but I wouldn't hesitate to cruise in a cove once again.

loveysbydesign,

Thank you for sharing your review with us. I am thoroughly enjoying it. Looks like you all had a great time!

We did this itinerary last February and we loved it! I have to agree with some of the other CCers that Aruba was our favourite port. We also love Curacao as well.

Great ship, great itinerary and we would do it again in a heartbeat!

Wonderful video of your cruise! I enjoyed every minute of it. Perhaps next cruise you will figure out how the ice cream machine works.

Thank you for your live pictorial of the Oasis MisterMom. I am thoroughly enjoying your pictures. Enjoy the rest of your trans-Atlantic voyage.

Thank you for your excellent pictorial and narrative of your cruise Spaniel Lover. I enjoyed everything.

I may just have to book a cruise on the Getaway or the Breakaway, depending on the itinerary.

Thanks once again!

Thanks for the excellent review seannyice81. I enjoyed the read and the pictures The Victory is still my favourite ship, but I am also a big fan of green.

I thoroughly enjoyed your pictorial. Thank you for sharing your vacation with us.

Thanks for your review. We took the same itinerary back in February.

I was especially interested in your comment about the cleanliness of the beach at Grand Turk. I have read about CC members horseback riding and playing with the local dogs on the beach. While it seems nice, I was wondering about where the animals go to the bathroom.

Thank you for your pictorial CleveCruiser. I thoroughly enjoyed reading about your cruise!