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Live Review: Freedom of the Seas Feb 27-March 3, 2023
CatLadyFemme posted a topic in Royal Caribbean International,
For those who don’t know me, I’m Shanna, aka the CatLady. This will be my first RCCL cruise as Diamond 💎. I am a queer, nonbinary femme, also am disabled and chronically ill (including navigating over a year of long COVID), autistic and anxious. Usually I travel with one of my two partners (MrCatLady or MxCatLady), but due to the Michigan State shooting and recent ice storm that has made MrCatLady’s house uninhabitable, I will be cruising solo for the first time ever. Super anxious about traveling alone for the first time in 3 years (I used to travel alone monthly; so much changes!), and about being fairly visibly queer in a state passing such hateful laws. But also really ready to be out of this house, so here we go!
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LauraS,Pirate's LIVE Celebration Review...February 26-March 5, 2023
pirate4me2 posted a topic in Carnival Cruise Lines,
I booked this sailing around the same time I booked our MG sailing last fall, right after Carnival lifted their vaccine and testing requirements. I was apprehensive about sailing such a big ship leading up to our MG sailing, but I have to admit…I actually really, really like the Excel class! I love all the included dining options, the variety of bars to choose from, and I was impressed with how they designed the ship to spread out the crowds. I am really, really hoping that Celebration is just as awesome!
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LauraS,Live(ish) from Reflection 2/26 - 3/5/2023
DCPIV posted a topic in Celebrity Cruises,
I've begun packing in earnest. That means it's real! Our first cruise of 2023!
This was something of an impulse cruise to the extent there is one. Sometime during the wackiness of the restart, we were thinking about taking a chance on what looked like a good deal for a SIgnature Suite on Reflection. New ship for us. New sort of room. So few had sailed in a Signature that we had a hard time getting some opinions (and thank you all y'all who did give us your thoughts!) We went ahead and pulled the trigger.
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LauraS,Live from the Joy - 2/19 to 2/24 (5 nights from LA)
debenson0723 posted a topic in Norwegian Cruise Line,
Background - sailed most of the big lines but come back to NCL because they are the most solo friendly. I sometimes have a Travel Companion (TC) and he is on this voyage.
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LauraS,Semi-Live Getaway: Feb 26 - Mar 10, 2023 NY - So. Caribbean ... 12 nights
PistolPete13 posted a topic in Norwegian Cruise Line,
I'm going to do my best to record my upcoming long cruise on the Getaway leaving this Sunday for the southern Carribean. My last cruise was a short 5-day Bermuda run on the then new Prima. I've included a link to that semi-live review in my next port. I just finished re-reading it right now and it seems like a stranger had written it. I will do my best to get that snarky Pete back out of his shell.
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LauraS,LIVE from Pursuit, Buenos Aires - Rio, Feb 25-Mar 7
asnaleah posted a topic in Azamara,
We are planning to bring some Argentinian wines on board, but I hear the wine selection has improved on Pursuit. We will decide if the ultimate package is worthwhile once we get a look at the ever elusive wine list. I will keep you posted.
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LauraS,Live report - Iona G305 Canary Islands
db51 posted a topic in P&O Cruises ( UK ),
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LauraS,LIVE Apex Suite Review 2/25-3/4: Love in the Time of Relaxed Luxury
GenerationX posted a topic in Celebrity Cruises,
I didn’t expect to be back on a ship so soon after my Silhouette/Divina side by side last month. However, I was completely at a loss for what to give my better half for a Valentine’s Day gift this year (and to celebrate him FINALLY following doctor’s orders and doing away with his asthma-aggravating cigarette smoking 20-year habit 🙌🏾) and the pricing and work schedule stars aligned, so in 4 days the hubs and I will be flying to Florida for a last minute booking 7 night Caribbean cruise on Apex!
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LauraS,Let’s give it a go…sort of live-ish Getaway February 18-26, 2023–I’ll do my best!
Dorhead1230 posted a topic in Norwegian Cruise Line,
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LauraS,Live Review - Harmony of the Seas 2/18-2/26 Southern Caribbean
DaKahuna posted a topic in Royal Caribbean International,
We are finishing our final packing now and our SIL and DD will be picking us up and taking us to Washington Dulles Marriott Suites where we will spend the night before taking the airport shuttle to the airport tomorrow morning.
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LauraS,LIVE / Navigator OS / Feb. 17 – 21 / 4-day Getaway
HBCcruiser posted a topic in Royal Caribbean International,
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LauraS,Live from the Nieuw Amsterdam 2.12.23 Sailing
misguy posted a topic in Holland America Line,
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LauraS,Live Report Arvia 14 Nights From Barbados 18th Feb onwards
Interestedcruisefan posted a topic in P&O Cruises ( UK ),
We fly from Birmingham tomorrow morning to Bridgetown. Our first sun holiday since Covid. We've worked hard the last few months and are both really looking forward to the break.
It's our first overseas cruise without the kids (they are grown up now). We are mid 50s.
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LauraS,South America Grand Voyage Segment - delayed live.
Mary229 posted a topic in Holland America Line,
February 9, 2023. American Airlines flight at 7:45 pm from DFW, premium economy booked through flight ease. Bumped down to aisle seats from window seats. Seat wide but no cushion. Flight uneventful, dinner hot but starchy, cold breakfast, no snack. Arrived on time, 9:00 am at Buenos Aires EZE on February 10, 2023.
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LauraS,Live from the Getaway 2/18
kh6275 posted a topic in Norwegian Cruise Line,
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LauraS,Live Emerald Princess Panama Canal LA to Ft. Lauderdale 2/16 to 3/3
pmallen posted a topic in Princess Cruises,
I've really enjoyed and learned a lot from the various live blogs I've read here, so I thought I'd do my part and contribute. I'll share the usual stuff, but if you have questions, fire away.
We had an uneventful (albeit delayed) flight from PDX to LAX on Alaska. Our pre-cruise stay is at the Doubletree San Pedro. It's a lovely hotel. We have a marina view room, and got to watch the Crown Princess depart this afternoon. The hotel has a free shuttle to the cruise terminal every half hour, but reservations are required.
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LauraS,A Silver Shadow Over The World - December 2023 to May 2024
mysty posted a topic in Silversea,
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LauraS,Escape Live Review
ventigirl posted a topic in Norwegian Cruise Line,
This is our NCL cruise but we’ve done Royal Caribbean and Carnival. We are mid to late 50s looking mostly to relax and appreciate good food and service.
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LauraS,Live NCL Encore 2/12/23
rxlowry posted a topic in Norwegian Cruise Line,
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LauraS,Live From the Constellation - 11 Night Ultimate Caribbean and the Americas - February 13 to 24
zgscl posted a topic in Celebrity Cruises,
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LauraS,Fun, food, friends, and football live! Splendor February 8-22, 2023
kjbacon posted a topic in Regent Seven Seas Cruises,
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LauraS,Riviera Live — February 10th
What A Market posted a topic in Oceania Cruises,
Oceania is definitely my cruise line of choice. Our last O cruise was this past September on the Regatta for a Pacific Coastal cruise. My wife and I were joined by daughter and SIL. This was my first Pacific coastal cruise. We had a great time. Easy trip when you live in Arizona and embark and disembark in Los Angeles. I’ll definitely do this cruise again. I tried (miserably) to post live from that cruise.
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This is our fifth cruise since Covid “ended.” Yep, putting ended in quotes. Not sure how best to phrase that. Maybe better to say “since cruising returned.”
Other than the Oceania Coastal cruise, we’ve done three cruises with Celebrity since cruising returned to normal. Two on the Apex and one on the Reflection. I guess I’ll say Celebrity is my backup cruise line to Oceania. All those cruises were fun as well. Definitely a different experience from Oceania, particularly on the Apex as a bigger ship.
Currently flying from Phoenix to Miami. Non-stop flight to start the trip. Flying back home at end of cruise thru Dallas. Staying one night at the Marriott Stanton South Beach. Getting in so late this evening that in retrospect it seems stupid to stay in South Beach.
Posting this after checking in at hotel.
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LauraS,Live From the Wish, Feb 13-17, Bahamas cruise + DW pre-cruise adventure Feb 8-13
Ken the cruiser posted a topic in Disney Cruise Line,
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LauraS,Post in Prima / Live / Solo / Feb - 5-12 - 2023...
sid_9169 posted a post in a topic,
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LauraS,Post in Saint Greg's Magic Super Bowl cruise - Live - February 11-19
Saint Greg posted a post in a topic,
I wanted to book this cruise for December of 2019. I was only booking about six months out and the room selection was limited. Prices were through the roof. I booked a six-day Magic cruise instead. I then booked this itinerary on Breeze for late August of 2020 with a better room and a lower price. That cruise was of course canceled due to COVID. I booked the same cruise on Breeze for the spring of 2021. A few months later that was canceled as well. Finally, I booked this one on Magic two years out.
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