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Bluedawg
06-17-2008, 02:52 PM
We leave tomorrow for my first ever cruise. I've been told to go hungry!
Lid
06-17-2008, 03:15 PM
And thirsty. Have fun!
blazindw
06-17-2008, 03:48 PM
Absolutely. Unlimited food and drink at your fingertips. Mmmmm. Have a great time!
Shammrog
06-17-2008, 04:05 PM
We leave tomorrow for my first ever cruise. I've been told to go hungry!

What line/ship?

My wife and I went on Royal Carribean's Voyager of the Seas (at the time the world's largest; now joined by several sister ships. And soon to be surpassed.)

We had a blast! I love cruising!!! (She loved it too, but not as much as me. We haven't went since - partly because our daughter is only 6. As she gets older, we all may go since she'll be old enough to enjoy it.)
Bluedawg
06-17-2008, 04:35 PM
What line/ship?

My wife and I went on Royal Carribean's Voyager of the Seas (at the time the world's largest; now joined by several sister ships. And soon to be surpassed.)

We had a blast! I love cruising!!! (She loved it too, but not as much as me. We haven't went since - partly because our daughter is only 6. As she gets older, we all may go since she'll be old enough to enjoy it.)

I think its Royal Carribean. We aren't paying for it!
ghost
06-17-2008, 04:35 PM
My husband I went on a Windstar Cruise through the Greek Islands and now I will never go on one of those giant cruise lines... well except for Alaska.

http://www.windstarcruises.com

Oh, if you are going to take any excursions, be sure to sign up for the ones you KNOW you want to take, right after you get on the boat. They can fill up fast.
DukieInKansas
06-17-2008, 05:21 PM
My husband I went on a Windstar Cruise through the Greek Islands and now I will never go on one of those giant cruise lines... well except for Alaska.

http://www.windstarcruises.com

Oh, if you are going to take any excursions, be sure to sign up for the ones you KNOW you want to take, right after you get on the boat. They can fill up fast.

I would highly recommend small ship cruising in Alaska. In Chatham Strait, our captain was getting as close to the whales as he could and the big ships just sailed on through. Also, the day we went to Sitka, the seas were rough, so the big ships had to skip it as they needed an ocean approach. Being a small ship, we didn't have to go out into ocean waters and had a lovely day without the 3 big ships that were scheduled to be there at the same time. :)
Lavabe
06-17-2008, 06:14 PM
Does this mean that Bluedawg's pursuit of EarlJam on postcount will go on hiatus? What's the Wifi & computer situation?

Cheers,
Lavabe
ugadevil
06-17-2008, 08:29 PM
We had a blast! I love cruising!!! (She loved it too, but not as much as me. We haven't went since - partly because our daughter is only 6. As she gets older, we all may go since she'll be old enough to enjoy it.)

Disney has a cruise line that's a huge success for families with children. The coolest part is the private island that Disney owns. Is your daughter a Disney fan?
Bluedawg
06-17-2008, 11:28 PM
Does this mean that Bluedawg's pursuit of EarlJam on postcount will go on hiatus? What's the Wifi & computer situation?

Cheers,
Lavabe

Are we close?
Bob Green
06-18-2008, 05:24 AM
Being on a ship out at sea is one of the most peaceful events one can experience - until it storms! Here's to "Fair Winds and Following Seas" for the duration of your cruise.
Bluedawg
06-25-2008, 03:55 PM
Had a great time. We were on the "Enchantment of the Seas"

http://www.travelexplorer.com.br/webtour2/navios/royal/enchantment/Enchantment%20of%20the%20Seas.jpg

and I would highly recommend it to anyone.

Pictures of the ship (http://www.travelexplorer.com.br/webtour2/ghiu/cruzeiro/visualiza_navio.asp?cod=19)
Lavabe
06-25-2008, 06:25 PM
Had a great time. We were on the "Enchantment of the Seas"

http://www.travelexplorer.com.br/webtour2/navios/royal/enchantment/Enchantment%20of%20the%20Seas.jpg

and I would highly recommend it to anyone.

Pictures of the ship (http://www.travelexplorer.com.br/webtour2/ghiu/cruzeiro/visualiza_navio.asp?cod=19)

I hate to ask, but ...

where did you cruise?

DId you have good weather?

WELCOME BACK!

Cheers,
Lavabe
Bluedawg
06-25-2008, 11:05 PM
I hate to ask, but ...

where did you cruise?

DId you have good weather?

WELCOME BACK!

Cheers,
Lavabe

We had 2 ports of call, Key West, Florida and Cozumel Island Mexico. Weather was absolutely wonderful. it rained when we got to Fort Lauderdale but it stopped when we boarded.
devildeac
07-07-2008, 08:23 AM
Alaska-full report to follow in bits and pieces scattered throughout the various threads on the OTB (Seattle and Ymm Beer, most notably)
godukerocks
07-07-2008, 10:07 AM
Disney has a cruise line that's a huge success for families with children. The coolest part is the private island that Disney owns. Is your daughter a Disney fan?

I'm going on the Disney Wonder for a 3 day trip this Thursday. I went on it last year and it was the best vacation I've ever had. I hope Bertha doesn't mess things up this year though.