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In Cozumel I would recommend Chankanaab Beach Adventure Park or take the ferry over to the mainland and do The AmaZing Secret River.

You do know that Toronto is not on or near an ocean, therefore only lake or river cruises can begin there?

Glory.....Splendor is ugly ship, no 2.0 upgrades and seems to have a not so nice working environment for staff...all seemed stressed and sad...loved the Glory for positive and friendly atmosphere.

While being on any ship is better than not cruising, Splendor is the only ship I have been on that I would not rebook.

We were on this sailing as well! Great review so far and interesting to see another's opinion of the week.

I. Would highly recommend purchasing FTTF when it becomes available for your Vista cruise...do a quick search for more info.

Have a great cruise!

It is a mini fridge but because it is in a cupboard it doesn't stay very cold. We keep the cupboard door open whenever we can and wnenever we leave the cabin and that seems to help.

Why does every question become a polarized name calling argument? There seems to be a fundamental lack of understanding and respect for differing opinions on this site.

I had no intention to bash anyone with my question. Please don't hijack by turning this into a brawl.

Enjoy your cruise everyone.

We have always had smokefree nights on Princess. But I am sure I will still manage to play a few machines even with the smoke...just can't stay long and sometimes not at all.

Thanks....I know they have a smoke free area but that is like having a "pee" free area in a pool.

I know that Princess has a smoke free night in the casino (usually formal night). I can't remember, does Carnival?

My Breeze cruise next week may be my last as we likely won't cruise with kids after this (youngest is 17).

Prepay whatever you can online....excursions, soda package etc. You can even "gift" yourself online so that you start your cruise with a "credit" on your account. When you checkin at the terminal, register your credit card but then, the last day, go down and pay off anything you owe with your debit card....they won't charge to your credit card unless you have a balance owing when you leave the ship.

Have a great cruise!

Oh my! Yes, Canada is a foreign country....

Really love princess!

Highly recommend soda & more package. Includes mocktails and hot chocolate from IC.

Recent food on Crown best I have had on any ship. Love combination of entertainment and info/ discovery activities.

Thanks lyannea! I will check those out.

Thank you for the review....not safe to say more without garnering personal criticism.

We should all appreciarte listening to each other's opinions without making judgements or statements about each other.

Personal preference but totally worth it for us because:

1. Room ready as soon as you board and not having to lug around luggage...can't imagine doing this as this is always the case on Princess.

2. Priority tendering and debark...love this... never waiting in line

3. Never waited in a line at guest services either...or at the port check in....and we were among the first 15 people off the ship at debark to make an early flight and didn't wait in any lines there either....

As I have said on here before, my husband questioned why we would need this as we never waited in any lines on our last Carnival cruise? I then explained to him that was because we had FTTF.

Interesting topic!

Would be interested to hear from any who have spent long time on one ship?

......and beware negative poster alert....he never says anything positive or helpful.....misunderstands that a critique need not always be negative.

Hoping for ornament as well as we have them for every ship we have sailed.

Looks like the one available online is generic whale tail and ship and not specific with ship's name. Can anyone confirm?

What a great thread!

I will add room service tea to wake me in the morning.

Sitting on balcony with said tea

....and love the "horn challenges" when ships meet in port!!

I do think the best thing of all is the "ding" of your card when you return from another amazing day on a beach.

Haven't been on magic but agree with previous poster. Splendor is not a fun ship and has some of the ugliest decor I have ever seen in real life.

Great comparison review...thank you!

We agree that both have their "niche". We cruise Carnival with the teens but Princess when it is just the two of us..

A few things...

1. Princess has always given me a price reduction, or obc after final payment. You just have to call. No form and less confusing variety of offers and sales.

2. Love the "soda and more" drink package on Princess...unlimited soda, juice, hot chocolare and mocktails...miss this on Carnival.

3. Love comedy club on Carnival and hate the move to "passengers as entertainers" on Princess. Some nights there is nothing to do unless you want to watch fellow passengers perform.

Good luck! You will have a blast!

Welcome to cruise critic jnksmom12!

We also use sticky notes to leave each other messages and are looking forward to the Breeze next month....for $5 per person we will have onboard texting capability which helps with teens and multiple rooms.

...and please do not be put off by the rude and unhelpful replies some seem intent on making...most members very friendly and helpful and glad to answer any questions.

Bravo Avril!