dec2007w3boys Posted February 6, 2010 #1 Share Posted February 6, 2010 Hello all - as I am snowed in at home in Ohio, I am thinking today would be a great day to book our next cruise. Leaving the kids at home so dh and I can celebrate our 15th wedding anniversary this Dec. Two questions: 1. Anyone else booking today? :) 2. Can anyone provide input on the two I have narrowed down to: Carnival Freedom 8 day to: San Juan, St Thomas, Antiqua, Tortola and Nassau (have been on Freedom to Panama, Cozumel and Costa Rica - loved it) or Carnival Miracle 8 day to: Grand Turk, Dominican Republic, Aruba and Curacao (We have never been on a spirit class ship - only Conquest class(freedom, valor and liberty)) Help! The prices only about $30 different and both go out of FLL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
golfadj Posted February 6, 2010 #2 Share Posted February 6, 2010 We did the Freedom one a year ago and loved it. Will probably do the Miracle one next year. Cannot go wrong with either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom2isabella05cole08 Posted February 6, 2010 #3 Share Posted February 6, 2010 I booked today too! Except we are doing Jan on the Legend since Tampa is our closest port. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Luv2Cruz* Posted February 6, 2010 #4 Share Posted February 6, 2010 Got some good cabins left for our May CC group cruise!;) See the links below if interested!:cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chachi Posted February 6, 2010 #5 Share Posted February 6, 2010 I would book the Miracle. I have been wanting to do this itinerary, but the dates they have it available doesn't fit my schedule. I cruise in the summer and it is not available then. I would love to do a southern carribbean that doesn't leave from Puerto Rico. Also, I love Spirit class ships. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulekrause Posted February 6, 2010 #6 Share Posted February 6, 2010 Booked the Fantasy today for August. An ocean view for my wife and me and an inside for my sons (22, 17). Not easy to find cabis near each other as the Aug 14 sailing is selling fast Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherrybaby412 Posted February 6, 2010 #7 Share Posted February 6, 2010 Well I am currently booked on the Freedom for the itinerary you want but am having to change it due to the economy, finances, bad luck. I am changing it to the Miracle March 2011 and the other itinerary you asked about. I think both would be great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefly333 Posted February 6, 2010 #8 Share Posted February 6, 2010 Im thinking today, Im sooooooooooo glad I dont live in Maryland. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dec2007w3boys Posted February 6, 2010 Author #9 Share Posted February 6, 2010 I'm thinking I am glad I am not getting on the Pride tomorrow in Baltimore. I hope everything works out for them. I agree with the ones that say either would be great - such a tough decision. The Freedom one actually dropped in prices, so now there is a $140 price difference - but something about the Miracle stops really appeals to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherrybaby412 Posted February 6, 2010 #10 Share Posted February 6, 2010 My daughter lives in Baltimore and has posted lots of snow pics on her Facebook page. They can't go anywhere. Second time in a month. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nunu Posted February 6, 2010 #11 Share Posted February 6, 2010 I'm thinking there's no snow at all up here. :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherrybaby412 Posted February 6, 2010 #12 Share Posted February 6, 2010 I'd say we have gotten more snow this year than we have in last 5 years. We may and I say may get an inch every other year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Socref124 Posted February 6, 2010 #13 Share Posted February 6, 2010 Hello all - as I am snowed in at home in Ohio, I am thinking today would be a great day to book our next cruise. Leaving the kids at home so dh and I can celebrate our 15th wedding anniversary this Dec. Two questions: 1. Anyone else booking today? :) 2. Can anyone provide input on the two I have narrowed down to: Carnival Freedom 8 day to: San Juan, St Thomas, Antiqua, Tortola and Nassau (have been on Freedom to Panama, Cozumel and Costa Rica - loved it) or Carnival Miracle 8 day to: Grand Turk, Dominican Republic, Aruba and Curacao (We have never been on a spirit class ship - only Conquest class(freedom, valor and liberty)) Help! The prices only about $30 different and both go out of FLL. We have been on both ships and loved them both. Since we do not care for San Juan and Nassau, we would pick the Miracle. Actually we are looking at that itinerary on the Miracle for next January.:D We have been to the Dominican Republic but not on a cruise ship so I am not sure what excursions would be available there. Grand Turk is beautiful. We did a scuba excursion and the water is fantastic. The largest Margaritavill is on the island too. Haven't been to Curacao and Aruba and that is why we are looking at this cruise. On the Freedom, we love St Thomas but haven't been to Antigua and Tortola. San Juan isn't that bad, just an awful lot of peple and traffic. We did a Segeway tour in SJ and had a blast going up to El Morro Fort. One other thing, the Miracle is a smaller ship with less people and it is a little easier to navigate around the ship. On the other hand, the Freedom has Movies Under The Stars and the Miracle doesn't. You really can't go wrong with either choice, imho.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frazzledrazzle16 Posted February 6, 2010 #14 Share Posted February 6, 2010 Our latest cruise is one that we booked when we were in the middle of a snowstorm and all had the swine flu. Its funny, we were debating between the Freedom and Miracle, too. :) The Freedom won out because of price and itinerary. We're driving to Ft. Lauderdale on Tuesday for our cruise on Saturday, but it seems the weather will not be cooperating as there is a snowstorm predicted for the first leg of our drive (from Chicago down to Atlanta). Wish us luck! ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaylensgigi Posted February 6, 2010 #15 Share Posted February 6, 2010 Went to Antigua and Tortola in December.They are my new favorite places.If you get a chance, you should try them.Just beautiful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S.S.Oceanlover Posted February 6, 2010 #16 Share Posted February 6, 2010 Im thinking today, Im sooooooooooo glad I dont live in Maryland. or Philly lol - care to help me dig out my car? Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hazeleyez3 Posted February 6, 2010 #17 Share Posted February 6, 2010 I want to book our Miracle cruise today; however, prying the Playstation 3 away from husband (to help me decide on a cabin) right now is impossible... We are definately snowed in...my husband shoveled out at 11pm last night, came in looking like a drowned rat, shoveled again this morning and then, with the snow still falling down so hard he just gave up. The railing around our porch is about 3ft high and you can barely see it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dec2007w3boys Posted February 6, 2010 Author #18 Share Posted February 6, 2010 or Philly lol - care to help me dig out my car? Bill I think all I can say to this is OMG! We had 25" of snow of Dec 23 a few years ago and I don't think it looked this bad on cars. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dec2007w3boys Posted February 6, 2010 Author #19 Share Posted February 6, 2010 I want to book our Miracle cruise today; however, prying the Playstation 3 away from husband (to help me decide on a cabin) right now is impossible... We are definately snowed in...my husband shoveled out at 11pm last night, came in looking like a drowned rat, shoveled again this morning and then, with the snow still falling down so hard he just gave up. The railing around our porch is about 3ft high and you can barely see it. I know what you mean about dh - mine was on the other computer and would just answer what ever.... Errrr.... I just think to book would make me feel warmer. We just received over a foot - so compared to what you are going through - not much at all. Good luck and be safe!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dec2007w3boys Posted February 6, 2010 Author #20 Share Posted February 6, 2010 Our latest cruise is one that we booked when we were in the middle of a snowstorm and all had the swine flu. Its funny, we were debating between the Freedom and Miracle, too. :)The Freedom won out because of price and itinerary. We're driving to Ft. Lauderdale on Tuesday for our cruise on Saturday, but it seems the weather will not be cooperating as there is a snowstorm predicted for the first leg of our drive (from Chicago down to Atlanta). Wish us luck! ;) Good luck with the drive!! At least you are leaving yourself plenty of time - or so we hope with this crazy winter.:confused: Don't even get me started on the swine flu... I was just happy for my kids to get it 6 weeks before we left on our Nov cruise - no, not happy that they got it. But, that we didn't get in right before or on our trip. :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dec2007w3boys Posted February 6, 2010 Author #21 Share Posted February 6, 2010 We have been on both ships and loved them both. Since we do not care for San Juan and Nassau, we would pick the Miracle. Actually we are looking at that itinerary on the Miracle for next January.:D We have been to the Dominican Republic but not on a cruise ship so I am not sure what excursions would be available there. Grand Turk is beautiful. We did a scuba excursion and the water is fantastic. The largest Margaritavill is on the island too. Haven't been to Curacao and Aruba and that is why we are looking at this cruise.On the Freedom, we love St Thomas but haven't been to Antigua and Tortola. San Juan isn't that bad, just an awful lot of peple and traffic. We did a Segeway tour in SJ and had a blast going up to El Morro Fort. One other thing, the Miracle is a smaller ship with less people and it is a little easier to navigate around the ship. On the other hand, the Freedom has Movies Under The Stars and the Miracle doesn't. You really can't go wrong with either choice, imho.:) Decisions, decisions... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
remharri Posted February 6, 2010 #22 Share Posted February 6, 2010 Hello all - as I am snowed in at home in Ohio, I am thinking today would be a great day to book our next cruise. Leaving the kids at home so dh and I can celebrate our 15th wedding anniversary this Dec. Two questions: 1. Anyone else booking today? :) 2. Can anyone provide input on the two I have narrowed down to: Carnival Freedom 8 day to: San Juan, St Thomas, Antiqua, Tortola and Nassau (have been on Freedom to Panama, Cozumel and Costa Rica - loved it) or Carnival Miracle 8 day to: Grand Turk, Dominican Republic, Aruba and Curacao (We have never been on a spirit class ship - only Conquest class(freedom, valor and liberty)) Help! The prices only about $30 different and both go out of FLL. We are snowed in here in Indy and we booked today! Just do it! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ItsAllAboutTheSass Posted February 6, 2010 #23 Share Posted February 6, 2010 I was on the phone with my PVP as the snow was falling yesterday. Booked b2b2b on the Destiny. Giving them the benefit of the doubt that the dry dock will work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
remharri Posted February 6, 2010 #24 Share Posted February 6, 2010 I think all I can say to this is OMG! We had 25" of snow of Dec 23 a few years ago and I don't think it looked this bad on cars. Good luck! I guess I shouldn't be complaining...because my car doesn't look like that over here. Although, we got A LOT of snow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulekrause Posted February 6, 2010 #25 Share Posted February 6, 2010 My TA was really busy today. You could hear the phones ringing in the background. He said it gets that way every time there is a snowstorm. He did a great job for us too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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