You Me & the Sea Posted January 18, 2011 #101 Share Posted January 18, 2011 Yeah, I have something to look forward to!! I am getting closer to picking my cruise for next fall. Here is what I have it narrowed down to and I would LOVE any input from those that have sailed on these ships and/or itineraries! Option #1: 7 day Eastern from Miami on the Liberty on October 1. Stops at Half Moon Cay, St. Thomas, San Juan Puerto Rico and Grand Turk. Option #2: 8 day Eastern from Ft. Lauderdale on the Freedom. Stops in San Juan Puerto Rico, St. Thomas, Antiqua, Tortola and Nassau. Either the October 8 or November 5 sailing. Option #3: 7 day Eastern from Miami on the Glory on November 6. Stops at Half Moon Cay, St Thomas, San Juan Puerto Rico and Grand Turk. Thoughts, comments, suggestions and opinions are welcome! Gina Hi. We'll be on the Glory in May, but different itinerary (the same as your Legend trip), but will post pics and a review of our trip so you can get an idea of the ship when we return. Your review was one of the BEST I've seen! I was :D often while reading it. And I agree with others...you look great as Snow White. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eeyoregon Posted January 19, 2011 Author #102 Share Posted January 19, 2011 Hi. We'll be on the Glory in May, but different itinerary (the same as your Legend trip), but will post pics and a review of our trip so you can get an idea of the ship when we return. Your review was one of the BEST I've seen! I was :D often while reading it. And I agree with others...you look great as Snow White. Looking forward to your review! I hope that you have an amazing cruise! Gina Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruisin4US Posted January 21, 2011 #103 Share Posted January 21, 2011 Do you know if you are able to reserve the shuttle that takes you to the port at the same time you book the hotel (Springfiled Suites), or do you have to wait until you check in? How early does the shuttle start in the morning? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eeyoregon Posted January 22, 2011 Author #104 Share Posted January 22, 2011 Do you know if you are able to reserve the shuttle that takes you to the port at the same time you book the hotel (Springfiled Suites), or do you have to wait until you check in? How early does the shuttle start in the morning? Thanks! I was told that you couldn't make reservations until check-in. We were on the 10:00 am shuttle but I don't know how much earlier they were running. The staff at this hotel was outstanding I would stay there again! Gina Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eeyoregon Posted January 27, 2011 Author #105 Share Posted January 27, 2011 Boy do I need to get another cruise on the books!!! Gina Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmps Posted January 27, 2011 #106 Share Posted January 27, 2011 (edited) Gina, I really enjoyed reading your review! Too bad you missed Belize and cave tubing but it sounds like you had a great time in Costa Maya. You do need to book. I always feel better when we have a cruise to look forward to. :-) We are booked on the Legend for 1/1/12 in 6232. Thanks so much for posting the pics of the cabin. We are really looking forward to the super balcony. We are a family of four (two daughters) and think the balcony will make the cabin much more sharable for four. We did the Ryndam on 1/2/11 and decided to try the Legend this next time. I only lasted two weeks before I had to book again. We love the itinerary since it goes so far south to warmth. This will be our first Carnival cruise. Edited January 27, 2011 by jmps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelly11 Posted January 27, 2011 #107 Share Posted January 27, 2011 Thank you for the review, especially the balcony pics, we are in the same room in March :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aelsantokie Posted January 28, 2011 #108 Share Posted January 28, 2011 Happy Belated! Enjoyed reading your review and it sounds like you girls had fun on the Legend! Our family likes this ship as well! BTW, you make a beautiful Snow White!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eeyoregon Posted January 28, 2011 Author #109 Share Posted January 28, 2011 Happy Belated! BTW, you make a beautiful Snow White!! Thank you. Are you a Gina too? I love your family photo! gina Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eeyoregon Posted January 28, 2011 Author #110 Share Posted January 28, 2011 Thank you for the review, especially the balcony pics, we are in the same room in March :) LUCKY!!! Your cruise is just around the corner. Wishing you a wonderful time. Gina Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aelsantokie Posted January 28, 2011 #111 Share Posted January 28, 2011 Gina: Yup that would be DH and the five kiddos. I know its obnoxiously large but I'm a proud mamma! :D It's good to meet another Gina! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eeyoregon Posted January 28, 2011 Author #112 Share Posted January 28, 2011 Gina: Yup that would be DH and the five kiddos. I know its obnoxiously large but I'm a proud mamma! :D It's good to meet another Gina! You should be proud! 4 boys?? WOW! I only have 2 and some days.....;) Gina Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonnys Posted January 28, 2011 #113 Share Posted January 28, 2011 Another random thought: Before I left on the cruise my mother gave me a pair of diamond earrings that she and my Dad had purchased a year earlier for the big occasion. Dad passed away last year so these earrings had extra special meaning to me. I think it was the 3rd night when I was standing at the sink in the bathroom (dumb me!) and was changing from my diamond earrings to a different pair. Next thing I know, I fumble with the back of the earring and it goes flying into the sink and straight down the drain :eek:! Oh sh%t I start yelling! I remove the stopper and can see my earring just laying in the bottom of the drain but I have no way of getting to it. I ran to the phone and called my room steward. I told him what had happened and he said that he would call maitenance. In less than 5 minutes the maitenance team had arrived and safely retrieved my earring. Crisis over. I was extremely impressed with how quickly they sprung into action. I even made it to dinner on time :). Gina I just started reading your review and wanted to say thanks for taking the time to write it. My family is going on the Legend in April so it is exciting to read it. We went to Roatan last year and used Victor and our guide was wonderful as well. It is now our favorite port and we have booked again with the same driver. I can't wait! The post I quoted made me tear up. I lost my dad 10 years ago right before Christmas. He had already purchased my Christmas (earrings) and birthday (12/26-bracelet) gifts and my mom gave them to me. They mean almost as much to me as my wedding set. I would just about die if I lost them and I gasped as I read your post. I am so glad you got it back! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparky2 Posted February 18, 2011 #114 Share Posted February 18, 2011 Great review, Gina. We're going on the Legend next January 29th. Had a fantastic time on the Miracle this past January. I'll be celebrating a Big Birthday, too, while in Roatan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eeyoregon Posted February 19, 2011 Author #115 Share Posted February 19, 2011 Great review, Gina. We're going on the Legend next January 29th. Had a fantastic time on the Miracle this past January. I'll be celebrating a Big Birthday, too, while in Roatan. I hope you have a wonderful time! Birthdays are so much more fun when you are on a cruise! :D Gina Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eeyoregon Posted February 27, 2011 Author #116 Share Posted February 27, 2011 I really need a cruise but airfare is outrageous right now! So for now I'll read my own review again and relive it all, lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mittypooh Posted February 28, 2011 #117 Share Posted February 28, 2011 Can you stand more photos? See what happens when I finally figure out how to post photos?? Chankanaab Beach: Chrissy hugging a sea lion at Chankanaab park: Great review. Great photos. happy birthday. My 40th came and went as we were moving from New Hampshire to California. I did receive a trip for my b-day but almost a year later I have not redeemed it. Culture shock, being from the east coast has not allowed me the time to cash in on my gift. I really just wanted to see what a 40th at sea looked like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eeyoregon Posted March 13, 2011 Author #118 Share Posted March 13, 2011 The post I quoted made me tear up. I lost my dad 10 years ago right before Christmas. He had already purchased my Christmas (earrings) and birthday (12/26-bracelet) gifts and my mom gave them to me. They mean almost as much to me as my wedding set. I would just about die if I lost them and I gasped as I read your post. I am so glad you got it back! Awe...so you understand my near heart attack!!! We will always be Daddy's girls! Gina Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houdini6 Posted June 11, 2011 #119 Share Posted June 11, 2011 Hi! I am traveling on the Legend in October and really enjoyed your review! You sound like fun and should join us! My Mother, aunt, and BFF from childhood will be making the trip. I had no idea I needed to book special rooms..we ended up in an 8K extended balcony (maybe 8102 and 8104). I can't figure out if there is a fridge though? Anyway, will try to figure out the rum runner thing before then! Anyway, thanks again and yes, this will be my first cruise at age 43!!:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houdini6 Posted June 11, 2011 #120 Share Posted June 11, 2011 Hi! I am traveling on the Legend in October and really enjoyed your review! You sound like fun and should join us! My Mother, aunt, and BFF from childhood will be making the trip. I had no idea I needed to book special rooms..we ended up in an 8K extended balcony (maybe 8102 and 8104). I can't figure out if there is a fridge though? Anyway, will try to figure out the rum runner thing before then! Anyway, thanks again and yes, this will be my first cruise at age 43!!:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eeyoregon Posted July 3, 2011 Author #121 Share Posted July 3, 2011 Hi! I am traveling on the Legend in October and really enjoyed your review! You sound like fun and should join us! My Mother, aunt, and BFF from childhood will be making the trip. I had no idea I needed to book special rooms..we ended up in an 8K extended balcony (maybe 8102 and 8104). I can't figure out if there is a fridge though? Anyway, will try to figure out the rum runner thing before then! Anyway, thanks again and yes, this will be my first cruise at age 43!!:D I hope you enjoy your 1st cruise!! Yes, there will be a "Cooling box" in your cabin. Not sure that I would put perishables (milk, etc.) in there but it did just fine for soda and bottled water. Be sure and post a review when you get back as I would love to hear how it went! Gina Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tampacruiser34 Posted July 8, 2011 #122 Share Posted July 8, 2011 Wow, great review Gina! I'm cruising on Legend Jan 2012 and can't wait after reading about your great trip. I'm cruising with my senior mother as well as my aunt/uncle. Hopefully I'll run into some fun gals like you and your friends on the trip to hang out with!:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eeyoregon Posted July 9, 2011 Author #123 Share Posted July 9, 2011 Wow, great review Gina! I'm cruising on Legend Jan 2012 and can't wait after reading about your great trip. I'm cruising with my senior mother as well as my aunt/uncle. Hopefully I'll run into some fun gals like you and your friends on the trip to hang out with!:D I'm sure you will find some new friends :D. Wish I could join you as I LOVED the Legend and that itinerary. Happy sailing! Gina Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lifeisgoodPat Posted July 9, 2011 #124 Share Posted July 9, 2011 Your review was awesome! Thanks so much for the pictures too. I haven't been on the Legend yet, but I know that I will someday. Cruising is the only way to travel!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eeyoregon Posted October 21, 2011 Author #125 Share Posted October 21, 2011 To my dear friends that sailed with me 1 year ago, THANK YOU for making my birthday the best one ever! Wish I were cruising again this year for my b-day :(. Gina Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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