mikeedm

Not staying there so can’t help you guys with any options.  Would be fun to meet up on Vision…

Vision is a great ship, smaller so no huge crowds, reasonably well maintained and has some relaxing spots. I did the spring TA to Barcelona on Vision and am booked on the November 4 return TA.  There’s a friendly free steam and sauna available that allows for some pleasant conversations. Any questions, just ask.

Will be on Jewel of the Seas in mid-April, so hope the steam/sauna will be open by then.

if anyone has info on Jewel as time goes by, it would be much appreciated.  
 

Mike

Gerry, what a major hassle you’ve had!  I’ve not yet travelled on Costa, and from reading this mess they’ve created for you, I’m sure that will affect my interest in that line. As it turns out, I’m going to be in Las Palmas on November 11 of this year, assuming Royal Caribbean is operating then and doesn’t change its planned Transatlantic crossings. If you’d be willing to assist offline I’d be happy to get some ideas about your home island.  Mike

Gerry, too bad you won’t be sailing there this year. Check out the same itinerary for March 13, 2021.  I’ve booked it and you might like to think of that. Could be great fun.  Mike

dan56, thanks very much for your helpful information. Too bad about the distracting noise.
 

With this coronavirus we’re all dealing with now, let’s hope cruise lines everywhere will survive!

Hi, Dan56.

Re Pullmantur Horizon, can you tell me if the sauna you mention is set up for good conversation and is it well used?  It’s not a mainline ship but looks fairly good, and I’m thinking of a cruise on it this spring.  Thanks for anything you can tell me about it, including more generally.   Mike

Celebrity Millennium

Thanks to twodjs for the excellent pics of the newly refurbed Millennium. I was on its second cruise and can state that this “upgrade”, while modern looking, is a vast disappointment.  The floors are tile and constantly wet and slippery. There is not even one hook in the place to hang a towel or robe. The locker area is small and often crowded.  The sauna holds at best 4, and with its location has lots of traffic going to the shower. It’s not conducive to a relaxing conversation. The porthole of the past is gone, and all in all this space is a big downgrade. Very sad.  Mike