Our Adventure on the Legend!

[anthsmom]

We are going through Moby Dicks as well. I also saw outstanding reviews about them on TA as well. Great review I'm going to show my parents this hopefully this will ease some of there hesitiations. Great review keep it comming!!!

 

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They were awesome! I am very squimish. If I could do it...they certainly can! ;)

[BOUDREAUX]

Thank you so much for posting this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I just finished with Rotan. I'm also on deck 8 with an ext bal....did you really like it better than the standard bal we will be in cabins near the midway back.

[BOUDREAUX]

My dad is terrified that he is going to get stung like the croc hunter I've read that they really work with you to get over your fears do they?

[BOUDREAUX]

We also went with cavetubing.com I cant wait to have a home cooked meal!!

[gogetter]

About Us:

 

After dinner, DH and I headed to the piano bar. Was not jumping at all. On past cruises this was the place to be. I ordered a Classic Carnival cocktail. TIP: If you order from this list of drinks they cost $8.75 each but if you take the receipt to the casino cashier's cage they give you a $5 credit ticket that you can use at the casino tables. So it breaks down to your cocktail costing $3.75 since you get the $5 back in casino credit WOOT WOOT! (Carnival Classic cocktails are Long Island Iced Tea, Ultimate Margarita, Mojito, The Cruiser and I think there are a couple more. I only know which ones the DH or I ordered)

 

 

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Is this in certain bars or just ordering from this specific menu?

[anthsmom]

My dad is terrified that he is going to get stung like the croc hunter I've read that they really work with you to get over your fears do they?

 

They do ease the nerves. Stingrays only use their barb if they are boxed in or feel threatened. Also, let your dad know (this made me even more comfortable) that Steve Irwin did get a barb in the chest but pulled the barb out releasing toxins and killing him. There was another man who also got the barb in the chest and DID NOT pull the barb out - he lived. This of course did not happen in stingray city. The stingray that killed Irwin was when he was snorkeling right above the stingray and camera men surrounded the stingray. It is their instinct to protect themselves when they feel trapped. With the big ocean and standing in the shallow water, you are not boxing in or trapping any of the stingrays at stingray city. Another thing, until your dad it comfortable, he doesn't have to get in the water. Nobody made me get off the boat. I did when I was comfortable. Hope that helps! :)

[anthsmom]

Is this in certain bars or just ordering from this specific menu?

 

The carnival classic drinks are available at all bars and/or through a drink server (pool deck, dining room). they are $8.75 each (long island iced tea, ultimate margarita, the cruisin and a few more). Take your receipt to the cashiers cage and you get the $5 ticket. You must play $5 with your own chips and add this ticket to make the bet a $10 bet. Good luck!

[anthsmom]

Love the review. :) I sailed on Legend in 2006. Sailing again in 2011. I love the tip about the drink of the day and the casino, I'm sure I'll be using that one. :) Also curious about the internet? How did you say you could keep in touch with family for free?

 

Thanks! :)

 

In my review to come...I have some side notes and listed about the internet there. But since I am not done with that yet, you can access carnival dot com for FREE. If you have a laptop you can do it from your cabin, if you want you can use a computer in the internet cafe. You DO NOT need to purchase the internet package. There are forums listed under the carnival website. We used the one under COMMUNITY then USER GROUPS then CURRENTLY ONBOARD. Our family and friends created a log in as did we. I was able to post messages and they could respond. It is not instant messages or emails it is a PUBLIC board/thread you start. All can read and comment on your thread just like on cruise critic which didn't bother us. Best thing about it is it's FREE.

 

TIP: The satelite internet is quite slow so you may want to write in a word document then copy and paste when you are ready to send it. Also, the time is very off while you are on the cruise but when you get home and read your posts, they are real time. Weird.

[anthsmom]

Thanks for continuing the review :D

 

Where did MR and Mrs Florida go zip lining? I have read there is a zip line right in the port area. I know there are excursions for this (CCL and independent) but am interested in the one right outside the port for my DD - NO zip lining for me...NOPE. Just curious which one they did.

 

Thanks again

 

There was a clip n zip that we saw right there at the port. I know they did not use them as they rented a car and were traveling around on their own and stopped somewhere along the way. We have hooked up with MR. and MRS. Florida on facebook so I can ask them.

 

TIP: When meeting fun people on your cruise that you can see yourself hanging out with in the future, make sure to exchange emails or phone #s so you can keep in touch. We only live about 1.5 hours apart and plan on getting together and keeping in touch. They were so fun and DH and I laughed so much with them!

[AZ Squirrel]

Totally awesome review:)

 

My husband and I and another couple are going on the Legend on 10/17/10- anyone else going to be on that one?

Haven't been on Carnival since our honeymoon 10 years ago- been on RCCL every year since then.. Excited to try Carnival again!:)

[silverwolf]

Hubby and I just got off the Legend. We had a nice balcony cabin and a wonderful cabin steward. :) We were a liitle disappointed in the entertainment area- Billie"s was not good at all. We visited the first night and made several song suggestions, most he didn't know. They were very simple requests. Eagles, Fleetwood Mac, Bob Seger were not his forte.

I wil say karaoke was great! The shows were wonderful. But hubby and I have always had a great piano bar, but not this time.

 

I love Carnival and plan to cruise on her aqain. We loved the ports, Cozumel was our favorite. Embarkation was okay, getting off the ship was a little slow and tedious.

 

The food was the same cruise fare, when will the menus change? I am not a picky eater at all. Love the rueben sandwich. Room service great in the mornings delivering coffee.

 

I love Carnival, they just need to step up a little.

[gogetter]

The carnival classic drinks are available at all bars and/or through a drink server (pool deck, dining room). they are $8.75 each (long island iced tea, ultimate margarita, the cruisin and a few more). Take your receipt to the cashiers cage and you get the $5 ticket. You must play $5 with your own chips and add this ticket to make the bet a $10 bet. Good luck!

 

Cool Thanks. we are on the Legend Sunday.

 

Sounds more like a match play and even better if you win.

[AZ Squirrel]

Which ports do you have to tender ? Is it Grand Cayman only or Belize too?

[Ren1216]

Which ports do you have to tender ? Is it Grand Cayman only or Belize too?

 

Both Grand Cayman and Belize are tender ports.

[cruiserMan28]

You mentioned that the seas got ruff one night. Did you take anything for motion sickness? Going on the Legend 09/19.

Thanks and great reveiw!

[KandCsailing]

About Us:

Our head server came over and introduced herself...she was Bianca and her assistant was Armando. They were two of the best we have ever had!

We also had Bianca and Armando and they were wonderful!

Bianca is now on another ship, I think it is Imagination. Her last day working on Legend was Sept. 10th. They are not allowed to work for 48 hours before switching ships.

Armando is a total sweetie, he also helped me with a malfunctioning hot chocolate machine late one night.

[Dreamz2cruise]

Thanks for sharing!

[jmjpro]

In my review to come...I have some side notes and listed about the internet there. But since I am not done with that yet, you can access carnival dot com for FREE. If you have a laptop you can do it from your cabin, if you want you can use a computer in the internet cafe. You DO NOT need to purchase the internet package. There are forums listed under the carnival website. We used the one under COMMUNITY then USER GROUPS then CURRENTLY ONBOARD. Our family and friends created a log in as did we. I was able to post messages and they could respond. It is not instant messages or emails it is a PUBLIC board/thread you start. All can read and comment on your thread just like on cruise critic which didn't bother us. Best thing about it is it's FREE.

 

TIP: The satelite internet is quite slow so you may want to write in a word document then copy and paste when you are ready to send it. Also, the time is very off while you are on the cruise but when you get home and read your posts, they are real time. Weird.

 

Your review has been my favorite to read. By any chance are you going to be able to finish it? We are cruising on 10/3 and would love to hear more NOTES and side notes.

[FloridaLaura]

Your review has been my favorite to read. By any chance are you going to be able to finish it? We are cruising on 10/3 and would love to hear more NOTES and side notes.

 

 

I am on the Oct 3rd sailing of the Legend also!! Hoping to read more and more about the ship before we sail!

 

Thanks for posting this great review, i have totally enjoyed reading it so far!

[MSRussell]

Everything in the review is spot on. I was on the Legend on the week of September 6th, and LOVED it.

Talked with Ken, the Maitre D', I found out the names in the book 'Cruise Confidential' were changed. He was mentioned in the book, but his name was changed to Dan. Bianca's name was changed also.

One thing that thrilled me, in a nutshell, an officer personally escorted me to the 'coins' that are welded for the public to see. I had asked the Captain where they were, and he sent an officer for me. That made my cruise even more special.

The dancing waiter was great!!

Melanie

[rrraydon]

One of the best reviews I've read!!!

 

We're doing the same itinerary in 2012 on the Valor. We've been on the Freedom previously and loved it.

 

Definately doing the zip lining and the rafting!

[kellbellscruise]

Love love love the details... Thanks for the info... perhaps some pics are in the future???? Thanks again.... If you have to work I will write you a doctors note..... I am NOT a doc, but I have stayed at a Holiday Inn Express .....:p

[Eeyoregon]

I am NOT a doc, but I have stayed at a Holiday Inn Express .....:p

 

That made me snort root beer thru my nose! LOL!

[Ren1216]

If you have to work I will write you a doctors note..... I am NOT a doc, but I have stayed at a Holiday Inn Express .....:p

 

Haha! That phrase gets used quite often around my house... gave me a good chuckle :D

[TheJayCat]

What happened to the review? I was really enjoying this. :confused: