~Christie~

Later in the morning I went to James’ Fun Aboard Fun Ashore show. It was actually very informative. James was funny and really does do a good job of interacting with folks from the stage in my opinion. They also made sure to say 100 times that there is nothing in Freeport, so you’d better have something planned ahead of time.

 

I stayed for the shopping show, and I even sat close enough that I could have gotten one of the coupon books for $25 (if I wanted to be trampled to death by the thundering herd), but by the time they listed all the coupons it contained I had talked myself out of it. But boy is it hard to turn down a chance to win something, especially for me. Oh well. And seriously, the free necklaces and whatnot were not cute. If they had been, I’d have snatched up that book. They shouldn’t have shown it ahead of time.

 

Afterwards we had lunch at the deli. They serve mostly hot grilled sandwiches, but that always made me want chips…. Which they don’t have. Bummer, Carnival. But it was still very good. I had basically a fancy grilled cheese and my husband had a grilled Turkey and cheese. Both delicious! Then it was back to the room for a quick reading/nap session after checking the seas and our current location. I love that channel.

 

 

 

Making progress!!

 

I wanted to go to the gemstone talk at 3 to get those free earrings. I went, got my coupon (and not just the first 50 like they advertise, they had a whole stack of the cards) and then promptly left. It was in the comedy lounge and looked like it was going to be a real drag. I snuck out the back.

 

But at some point this afternoon, you could see another Carnival ship in the distance! She was too far away to know which one, but I wanted to know so badly that I almost worked up the nerve to ask one of the guys in white uniforms.

 

 

 

Formal night is tonight. Sorry, "cruise elegant". We have your time dining and knew that formal night would be busier but boy was it even more than I had imagined. We had to wait about 20 minutes with a pager before being seated which wasn't bad, but then service was SLOW. I mean so slow. So slow in fact, that we chose to forgo desert for a Lido ice cream cone instead. Yum! We did get showtime tonight, which did not happen on night one. I didn’t recognize the techno song they danced to.

 

After dinner and ice cream, we spent the rest of the evening in the Ocean Plaza. Can I say again how much I love this area? We watched the band "highlights" phonetically sing everything from Johnny Cash to Coldplay. It was entertaining, and interesting.

 

 

Then two of the hostess ladies came and started up 70's "Name that song" trivia which was really fun. They were just starting the 70s line dance when we called it a night.

 

But first, I have no idea what this is supposed to be.

 

 

Any ideas???

 

A puppy? Also I blew up the pic and looking at the way the back of the ship is designed it may be the magic or breeze

....?????

 

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LOL! We are not into the casino thing except the bar in the casino - LOL!

Thanks!

 

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Hey all!

 

I have a quick question regarding just how "late" does the late night entertainment go until for clubs and etc.?

 

My husband and I are looking at possibly booking the navigator and we were just wondering. Thanks in advance!

Great review so far! Thanks for taking the time to do this. My hubby and I are really considering this ship and the same ports for our next cruise in spring of next year!

But I do have to say that the virtual balconies do interest me! lol.

Thanks! We tend to like interior on the lido deck or one deck down b/c of location and saving a little money that we can use for other things on the cruise.

 

I appreciate the replies b/c we have never sailed RCL. I think we may just stick to a regular ole interior room. LOL! We are not in there that much anyways. lol

In considering the Navigator for our next possible cruise we are looking to get an interior room. With the new virtual balconies now available would you choose that one over a promenade interior? It appears that the promenade rooms are a little bit bigger?

thanks!

If one person in the cabin gets the unlimited alchohol package does the other person over 21 have to as well still? I know that was the rule at first for most cruise lines, but it seems that they are starting to back off of that now (RCL & Princess). I was just wondering about CCL

You are correct but you do have to choose some package.

 

 

I am good with getting a soda, water, and coffee package. I just do not drink as much alcohol that would warrant the unlimited package. lol.

Am I correct that if my husband purchases the ultimate package that I don't have too?

Trust me, it makes a huge difference.

 

Entertainment - Navigator has Studio B - the ice rink - and I think the ice show far surpasses any of the shows on Dream. That, and there are live bands all over the ship - Boleros, Viking Crown Lounge, Star Lounge. Plus, there is still a live calypso band on the pool deck. I'll take live bands over DJs any day.

 

We love the live bands! We missed that on our last Carnival cruise. Princess had a couple of live bands and the best piano player I have ever seen! But, their production shows lacked. The comedian was great! It seems that the ship shut down after 10:30 except for the night club.

I agree with K2. If entertainment aboard the ship is important to you, then "Dream" is the answer to your question. Shows, and entertainment overall, aboard "Dream" is second to none. Shows are fantastic, and the entertainment staff/bands aboard "Dream" are also outstanding. :cool:

 

"SKY"

 

 

I have heard that alot about the Dream. I think we are narrowing it down to between the Dream and the Navigator of the Seas.

To be honest, we've only sailed on CCL, but life's too short to never try anything new, or at least that's how we look at it.

 

We just love to cruise, found a great deal on a RCL ship and decided to give it a go.

 

I say try something new

 

That is what we did this past cruise where Princess had a better rate so we booked with them. We loved the ship and the staff & ports. Just wished it had little more to do for us during the days at sea. But over all we will sail Princess again. Glad we tried it! So I am game for trying RCL as well! LOL!

I have actually been on all 3, more than once, and I recommend RCI Navigator. She was just refurbished and a lot was added including virtual balcony interiors.

 

You are correct in size. Navigator is about the same size as Dream. But Navigator has a lot less passengers than Dream and has a lot more pool space, including a Flowrider and an adults only pool.

 

 

Thanks! that is good to know about number of passengers!

Thanks all! keep it coming please! lol!

Thanks everyone! I think that if we can book at decent rate we may give the navigator a try this time. I am all game for giving each cruise line a shot! LOL

lol - it is ok. :D Any input on the Navigator would be great!

Thanks!

 

I am researching as much as I can about the Navigator. We are basically trying to choose between the Navigator of the seas, CCL Dream, and CCL Freedom.

 

I would love to give RCL a go especially at a sale rate - lol!

Thanks everyone!

 

I am really interested in the Freedom b/c of the size of the ship, if I am correct it is about the same size as the Caribbean Princess and we really liked that size.

 

I think the Navigator is about the same size as the Dream and if we can get it at the rate they are running now then I think I would pick that one over the Dream just to give RCL a go. (that is how we ended up on Princess this last time - b/c the rates beat CCL so we decided to try Princess).

 

I will continue to research! LOL!

The Freedom is in the Conquest Class right?

We are looking at maybe booking the Navigator of the Seas and I would love to know more about the entertainment on the ship. comedy clubs? musicals? variety of daily activities on the ship for sea days?

 

We have sailed Carnival twice and Princess once so how is it in comparison?

 

thanks!

Thanks! I have been reading reviews on all three and I see alot in each of the ships that I think we would like.

 

We want relaxing and peaceful, but we love a good night life on the ship. We recently went on the Caribbean Princess and loved it but what I missed the most was the comedy and entertainment as well as a variety of activities during the day.

We are trying to begin planning for next year's cruise. All the options go to same ports: Cozumel, Jamacia, & Grand Cayman. Our ship options are:

 

CCL Dream

CCL Freedom

RCL Naviator of the Seas

 

I would love to get thoughts and opinions of all three. We have decided on cabin type so that is not an issue. According to the rates as of right now they all seem to be within our budget & range. We have sailed CCL twice, Princess once, but never RCL.

 

Any advice is greatly appreciated!