JerseyHorseLover

I was on the Joy in October and the food quality was excellent.  The coffee is good also. No complaints here. 

Since I don’t drink anything alcoholic, I unchecked the offer of free drinks. If I did not, I would’ve paid over $100 in gratuities. It is something I always mention to people. I always stay in a solo room so I can uncheck it. If a couple are in a room and one person drinks and the other one doesn’t, then you’re screwed, since it applies to the cabin.   

I was on the Joy in October.  There are many gluten-free options. At the restaurants, mention to the server the guest is gluten-free and  the chef will take care of you.  

I am glad you posted this since I live in NJ, and debating on the two cruises you listed.  I have been on both cruise lines.  I have no kids so I am leaning towards the smaller ship of Royal Caribbean.  I have a friend that did a Bermuda family cruise last summer and she loved Norwegian with all the activities for the kids.  

Riveria Deck - Oceanview - Midship.  LOVE it!

I went the first week of June (2019) on the Legend.  I had a blast.  It was 60-65 degrees and I saw many families and kids since they were out of school and it was a lot of fun.   You will have fun.   Depending on my shore excursion, sometimes I ate at 6pm and sometimes I ate at 8pm.   It is far from a quiet boring cruise.   Go and and enjoy!

New Jersey and S. Florida here.  The flip flops they are talking about, as stated by others are the $1 rubber ones. Keep them for the beach.  The flip flops that my NJ/S. FL friends and I wear range from $15 - $35.  They are the nicest flip flops and some have the coolest bling.  Sandals are no good for me with that strap in the back, plus fancy flip fops that we wear are awesome and comfy.  If nice flip flops are not worn in your area of the country, don't put down those of us that wear them.  I especially like  a few pairs I have with memory foam.  If I see something worn on others that I know is a thing in a different part of country, that we do not wear, I don't get all snobby.  The Jersey Shore and South Florida is a laid back Kenny Chesney area.  We will dress nice, not slobs, but don't take away our nice flip flops.  It's a Flip Flop Nation.

I went solo on the Legend 3 weeks ago.  I had a blast!   Mixed ages.  It's not an old fart cruise.  The kids were in the pools since we had a warm week.  It is far from boring!  I have always cruised out of Miami with my sister and we like to have a fun time, and this Alaska cruise was just as fun.  Go!  You will have fun.  I live at the Jersey Shore so we all like to have fun and I was never bored.  The shore excursions are unique and I enjoyed all of them.  BTW - I wrote a review on the Legend a few weeks ago also.

I went solo a month ago on the Legend on the Alaskan cruise.   I had my book and I met some people to gab with.  I loved it!  When I went to the MDR, I enjoyed dining by myself reading.  You will have a blast!

I was a mess on my Alaskan cruise.  4 hour time difference!  Hahaha, I was in bed by 9:00 pm and up at 5am the first few days.

I went solo 3 weeks ago on the Legend to see Alaska.   I find $300 a night to cruise still a bargain.  I paid $2,200 for my 7 days and that included room, food, and entertainment.  Hotels today will cost you  $200+.  One good thing that helped me was I had a voucher to use from American Airlines.  9 months ago I gave up my seat to go on a later flight.  So my $430 Philly to Seattle flight was a freebie.   Doing that Alaska cruise was wonderful and worth every dollar.  I did three excursions.  I ordered one Margarita, and that was basically it for the extras

The lumberjack show is so much fun!

I was on the Carnival Legend two weeks ago.  I went to the lumberjack show and it is so much fun!  Any seat is good.  Worth the money.   While in Victoria, I did the horse trolley tour and loved it.  There is not much to do in Victoria and everyone enjoyed it.  Bring a jacket or a hoodie.  The winds may kick up.

Some "people" buying work for the company.   Part of the deal to get cruisers to stay and possibly buy.

I find they are equal but only cruised RC once because Carnival is always a better price.  Money wins out!

I just sailed on the Legend (Spirit class) two weeks ago.   It was the perfect size ship.  You will like the Spirit class.  I did a big ship once and hate them.  I have no patience with lines.  

I went solo to Alaska on Carnival and returned last week.  My sister and I always cruise together but she had no interest in Alaska.  I am former law enforcement and very independent.  I can tell you, it is VERY safe on a cruise.  My solo cruise was great!  I was able to read my book when on the ship.  I met so many people and since the Carnival Legend is a smaller ship, I would see them through the week.  I had anytime dining and each night I asked to dine by myself.  I either watched the crowd, or played games on my phone!  Haha.   This was my 10th cruise, but first alone.  I even flew from Philly to Seattle.  You will have  blast........and a cabin for yourself!

Was on the Legend last week.  All burgers were beef.  

The smoke is nasty in the casinos.  I was just on the Legend and hated walking through the casino.  People who aren't even gambling stand in there and smoke.  I would have played roulette, but kept walking.  Too bad since I would play a lot.  

I got a pedicure yesterday on the Legend and tip was added at 15%.  I knew it would be more than home but I wanted to relax.  I tried but the girl kept going on & on with the sales pitch. Had to laugh since she kept saying my skin is dry and I know it is not.   

I am on the Legend now.  Yes, now. You can get cabin service twice a day. I choose just once and it is at night. It is only me in the cabin and make my own bed. Steward still comes and brings clean towels even though I told him he only needs to do my room at night. 

 

People here on the Legend do not dress like slobs. Elegant night was tonight.  Most dressed really nice and a few of the teenagers wore pretty prom gowns.

 

Most of use like the casualness of a cruise .  We work hard and want to relax and enjoy. 

Sailed the Ecstacy in April and I recieved an email survey after.

I am a huge Rangers fan and on my April 28th sailing on the Ecstasy...NO hockey games broadcasted! Uggh, and that was when the Rangers were working their way to the big playoffs. Just dopey soccer was on, that no one was watching.

My sister & I ignore them and carry on our own conversation as if they aren't there.

Since 9/11, there are many rules to follow in specific areas & places of the country. Just remember,we as citizens do not know everything about what our gov't is informed about with terrorists. I am former law enforcement here in NJ, and just wanted to give you all a heads up why you cannot take photos & things like that in specific areas. To the poster, so sorry to hear how it was handled.