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Every cruise is worth travel insurance no matter how cheap the trip was. Medical emergencies/accidents etc. can happen to anyone at any time and any age. Just a thought!

Loved Pride. Sailed on her 7X.from Baltimore which I think is the easiest port ever. I like the smaller ships on any line, Food was good and there was always something to do. Met a lot of people on the ship and there's a lot of repeat cruisers on Pride. Saw some several times on my trips and stayed in touch with them. Always a good time!

Over the years, in regards to cruising and many other things, I prefer to see it for myself before I decide if it's good or bad. Prior to my first cruise on Carnival I had doubts from so many negative comments on boards of the "other" lines. I figured if it was that horrible, I wouldn't go on another. I've been on 16 Carnival cruises since then. Glad I didn't listen to the negative!.

Once on MSC: A friend invited me on MSC Divina out of Miami back in 2017. I was Diamond Plus on RCL so they matched my status for the trip and we had the top perks. We had fun overall but neither of us was crazy about it. Met some nice people but some were very obnoxious. Once was enough. Thought about it again when I saw NY sailings but looking back, Once was enough!

I gave up speculating on how Carnival decides to comp people and tired of being asked how much I spend blah blah to get what I get. As long as the offers keep coming I won't worry how they figure it all out. Smooth sailing!

Past cruises: (For me) If I've bought Cheers or had DOU everywhere, the casino host will offer Steakhouse at around 3000 points, first or second night. Sometimes I'll get another offer around day 5 (sometimes not). This was on Pride and Legend and I was always visible in the casino...lol. It also depended who the host was on a particular sailing. Some were more generous than others. I've never asked. They approached me. Agree with RCL hosts. Haven't sailed with them since 2007.

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I'd be more afraid of walking through Times Square these days and I grew up in New York!

One NCL cruise was enough for me. It was an older ship and people keep telling me to give it another try. Leaving from NY and driving distance is a plus but I just can't bring myself to do another! Pride and Legend are my favorite Carnival ships and I don't mind the ride to Baltimore since it's the easiest port ever. Good choice going with Carnival!

I'll grab a sandwich at the Deli and can still sit solo in the Lido area, inside or out. I've done the seaday brunch with others but only after I knew them from other areas on the ship (casino, bars etc.) and got along with them...(LOL)

I do set time. Easier for me! If you want to do set time with your own table, see the Maitre D when you board. They will accommodate. I have never done YTD.

I do set time. Easier for me!

I cruise solo and always get my own table for early seating. Works for me.

I have no idea. Never used it.

A long time ago I pre-booked an excursion that involved a boat ride and a beach day. It poured rain that day and I really didn't want to go but the excursion was going as planned and I would have lost the money if I didn't go. It was an awful day and I left the excursion early and taxied back to the ship. I've never pre-booked again. I wait till I board and if something is sold out, Oh well!

I called Carnival to put $750 OBC on my sons honeymoon cruise. I gave them the booking # and paid by credit card.. They used it for drinks and excursions and had about $100 left that was refunded in cash at the end of the cruise.

I've never used a lanyard or a phone. Menus are posted outside the dining room and paper FUN TIMES are available. I'll do early dining so no need for a phone. Sign and Sail is in the front flap of my purse.

I'd take Legend since I'm a fan of the older and smaller ships. Wouldn't give it a second thought Same for RCL : Favorite ships were Song of America and Nordic Empress(tiny by today's standards) and Radiance and Serenade of the Seas.

When I cruise solo I'll do early dining because it gets me out of the casino if I have somewhere to go.(LOL). If I cruise with others, I'll go with the flow. I've only done Anytime Dining on one cruise It was OK..

I used a PVP when I first sailed Carnival and he couldn't answer basic questions, I had already been on 15 cruises with other lines and my questions were specific to Carnival. Turns out he had never been on a cruise and had no idea what I was talking about. I never called him or another PVP again. I'll use a TA if it's a trip involving multiple flights, destinations and/or cruises with international travel but otherwise I'll just book on my own if it's a simple cruise and I'm driving to the port (or flying a short distance). Smooth sailing!

I don't think I could pick a favorite interior on a ship. I just never paid attention to it. As long as everything was clean and in working order, I was happy!

My friend was sailing solo and last minute asked if I wanted to come along. I said YES and she added me 4 days before the cruise. I had to pay taxes and port charges. No fees.

Radiance and even smaller: Song of America and Empress Voyager class was too big for me!

I booked a balcony GTY and was given an Owner's Suite. (Theodora Suite) Cabin was assigned about an hour after I booked. I'll add that this was on Empress of the Seas and was almost 20 years ago. The good old days....LOL

I've sailed solo and was offered a bottle of the "free stuff" for myself.. I don't remember the name of the wine but it was white. It was OK but I'm not a big wine drinker. I left half the bottle.. .