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On 2/17/2023 at 3:13 PM, jazzybaz said:

I am taking Virgin's Valiant Lady from Miami April 22 to Barcelona then will spend three weeks in Florence and environs. My return to North America will be on Carnival Venezia. Thanks for the ideas shared in this group! Hello to the Canucks on board! 

I'm doing both of these cruises as well but I am flying home to NYC then going back to Barcelona three weeks later.

Denise aka Denny

Hi everyone,

I booked this Carnival Transatlantic a few weeks ago. I've done several TAs on several different cruise lines but this will be my first on Carnival. Have sailed out of Barcelona a few times as well. The main draw for me was that this unusual spring westbound ends in Manhattan which is where I live. Thirty minute cab ride home, maybe even less! 

Denise aka Denny

Awesome! Does this mean I can pack in a carry on?😁

Denise aka Denny

On 9/7/2022 at 8:20 PM, matt1 said:

I’ve never done a transatlantic cruise, and have never cruised with Virgin Voyages. Most all of the cruises that I have done were Eastern/Western Caribbean and Bahamas, Canada/NE, Alaska, and the short cruises out of LA, and with most all the mass market cruise lines over the past 33 years. I did spend quite a bit of time at sea in the 12 years I was in the US Navy and racked up 10 years of sea time. So I’ve got that going for me. LOL 😉
 

That being said, the Oct. 29, 2023 14-night Barcelona to Miami cruise is a steal and just too good of a deal to pass up for a single-occupancy sailor as myself. 
 

I have done a few longer cruises, but not one that had soooo many sea days, which I’m sure that I’ll love. Being sort of an introvert, I’m sure that I can find plenty to do by reading a book, catching up on some movies on the in-cabin entertainment system, people-watching, and gazing out at the horizon from my balcony while relaxing in a hammock. The ports of call - Ibiza, Malaga, and Funchal - are almost secondary in my mind, since I’d primarily be doing this for the ship. 
 

So, I’m wondering if there are any cons to doing a two-week stretch on Valiant Lady? For those that have sailed with Virgin Voyages, do you think that 14-nights is too much of a good thing? 
 

THANK YOU in advance for your insights! 😁

Hi Matt

I hope you've booked already as the no single. Supplement deal expires on October 4.

I agree it's a steal. 😁 I booked this years cruise Barcelona to Miami. 10\16\22. 

Denise

1 hour ago, LatinaInTexas said:

On the Seashore last week we were on the side that you could view the lighthouse. I don't know the technical terms but looking toward the front of the ship from our balcony we were on the right hand side.

That is starboard. Now you know. 🤓

Denise

On 12/16/2021 at 10:16 PM, globaltraveller said:

Radio - Thanks for the parking information.  I have totally enjoyed your postings and pictures.  We are on the Xmas cruise.  One person on our Roll Call wrote that RCL told him up to 60% capacity. Another wrote that they were told it was not finalized,

Sunshine 3601 thanks for the parking info as well.  The web site says $25/day.  I think it used to be $20

 

The $20 parking price was awhile back. It's $25 now. They were going to raise it to $30 back in October but they decided not to luckily.

Denise

I think sodas are $3.50 + 18% gratuity. Coffee varies depending on which kind or size.

Denise

Had ours opened on Oasis in October. Cabins 11158 & 11156.

Denise

1 hour ago, not-enough-cruising said:

How about the CDC?

Bingo...you beat me to it.

Denise

On 8/9/2020 at 5:35 PM, Arzeena said:

Hi Denise!

Haven't read any post from you or the other Denise in a while. Hope you are doing good and planning future cruises (by land or by sea!😄)

Hi it's been awhile !!

I am doing ok ,just waiting to get back to cruising. I have one booked for next November, a TA of course on Harmony which will be my first Oasis class. And also Anthem in January of 2022. The other Denise and I were supposed to spend 40 or so days on Radiance this year. Two transpacifics...All canceled. Sigh!

Denise

OMG, first I would cry a whole lot. Then maybe use my Timeshare which has been woefully unused. But someone will have to drive. I no longer like to. I have seen very little of the United States. Probably start there.

Denise

Hi everyone

I love transatlantics. I have done several on different cruiselines. Like Cunard, Windstar, Princess, HAL, Royal Caribbean, Celebrity and Azamara. Most have been westbound but eastbound are ok too. Was scheduled to do two transpacifics on Radiance this year but the Roma virus has basically killed those. I have booked Harmony of the seas for next year. My first Oasis class cruise. I look forward to trivia and enrichment lectures and just relaxing. I booked an ocean view cabin on Harmony overlooking the helicopter in front of the ship so I can see what the Captain sees. Hopefully it won't be too Rocky but I do enjoy a little motion of the ocean.

Denise

My days left till retirement is 232 days. Maybe I should start counting days in the office. I will work on that, it's gotta be a better number. Three week vacation in October coming up. [emoji3]

Denise

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Congrats AF-1! Awesome

I originally picked May 1 as my tentative retirement date. Then I found out that you get your first pension check sooner if you retire at the end of the month as opposed to the beginning, so I am moving it back to April 29 or 30. I get 5 personal days on April 21 (my Anniversary date) then I will use them and retire.

Denise

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Interesting that you mention that. On a similar note the ships make such a point of asking people not to refill their water bottles at the ice water stations but they have no problem with people refilling their soda cups at the machines.:confused:

Edit: many folks don't obey the signs anyway. Sit and watch sometime. Folks refill their dirty bottles at the dispenser . Actually I rather use the freestyle machine. I try not to get upset about it .

Denise

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I think there was one on Brilliance but it's been a few years since I was on that ship.

Denise

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Hi,

I was just on Anthem in January. There are 2 Freestyle machines in Sorrento's and 2 in the Windjammer ( 1 on each side). Also there is one in the Dog House. There is a machine in the Escape Room, but I don't know if they use it.

Denise

Yes, they do provide diet Tonic

Denise

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Just checking in, countdown is at 440 days . I have replaced my cancelled "Retirement cruise" with a new one ( in fact 2 new ones) [emoji16] First one on Equinox and then Adventure of the seas as a side to side spending a night in FLL in between.

Denise

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I agree, and I think we said the same thing.

Denise

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If you choose the $100 reduced deposit, then that is automatically non-refundable. However, they should have told people that for categories of JS and below, refundable deposits are an option. Refundable deposits would not be reduced.

Denise

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He was quite clear that Diamond members would not lose lounge access. He's going to look really stupid if he goes back on that.

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Not really a recognized level. Several new benefits, but non existent. Kind of like D++

 

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Denise

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I have a calendar count-down - for the days, but since retirement is still a ways away, I'm using my marble jar. Each marble represents a month....I started with 48 marbles, I'm down to 12. When I lose all my marbles I'm out of there! Official retirement date is January 31, 2019 but I've kept enough vacation to be able to walk out the door at the end of November 2018. I'm not wishing the days away but I'll be very happy when that day arrives.

 

Congrats to all who have retired this month!

only let us carry so much from year to year and I use mine. When I run out I will have to retire anyway. [emoji16]

Denise

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I retired yesterday. Going to Mexico in the morning for a week to spend Christmas. 16 days from now I have a 10 day Caribbean cruise booked. Retirement should be fun!

Denise

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