Rare upsmanclt Posted December 29, 2013 #226 Share Posted December 29, 2013 Hey everyone, Steve here. Just discovered this cursing thing, well cruising by ship, and I'm already hooked. Have several cruises booked for 2014. I live in Gastonia, NC, near Charlotte. I am single so I travel solo for the most part. My next cruise is with a co-worker and her wife. I'm currently looking at booking for January 2015. Was thinking about doing a B2B out of SJU. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crosbystreet Posted January 10, 2014 #227 Share Posted January 10, 2014 Ricknyc. What did you think of the Breakaway? Does anyone have an opinion on Breakaway? The recent reviews here aren't great (http://www.cruisecritic.com/memberreviews/getreviews.cfm?action=ship&ShipID=642). But they are sailing out of NYC for weekends at $205pp. I thought it could be a fun way to check out the ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AttilaTheFun Posted January 11, 2014 #228 Share Posted January 11, 2014 Does anyone have an opinion on Breakaway? The recent reviews here aren't great (http://www.cruisecritic.com/memberreviews/getreviews.cfm?action=ship&ShipID=642). But they are sailing out of NYC for weekends at $205pp. I thought it could be a fun way to check out the ship. Are you looking at the 2-night "cruise to nowhere" ? Those shorter cruises tend to be "booze cruises" because everyone is trying to pack as much fun/partying into 1.5 days as possible. I could see it being even worse during this time of year, since it will be too cold to use the pools, so everyone will be cooped up inside, drinking! I really liked the ship when we did a late-September Bermuda sailing on her, but I think the key is to find a time of year when very few kids sail. It sounds like when the ship is completely full, there tends to be more dissatisfaction and maybe NCL didn't build enough space for that many people. I have some link to some pictures in my signature, but I thought the staterooms and entertainment onboard were great. The main dining room (free) food is OK and the buffet food was good. Let me know if you have any other questions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HLR Posted February 18, 2014 #229 Share Posted February 18, 2014 anyone still with us? nothing since Sept 2013! Hey there...when are you sailing on the Splendor? Howard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbird76 Posted February 18, 2014 #230 Share Posted February 18, 2014 I live on Long Island, love taking cruisers. Heading out on the Miracle next month solo. Looking at another cruise for the fall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulypride Posted February 18, 2014 Author #231 Share Posted February 18, 2014 Hey there...when are you sailing on the Splendor? Howard we already sailed - january 20-28th :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HLR Posted February 21, 2014 #232 Share Posted February 21, 2014 we already sailed - january 20-28th :) Okay! Tell me all about the Splendor! Is it as wonderfully garish as it looks in the pics???? I just booked with NO single Supplement and a cabin upgrade and OBC. May 4th 2014. Carnival is having a big sale.... If you'd like to send an email instead of on here it is Cowboychef at Verizon dot net. I do have some questions.... Of course everyone has different opinions and that is what makes the world go round...but would love to hear fun stuff and any tips to make for a more enjoyable solo cruise... Howard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulypride Posted February 21, 2014 Author #233 Share Posted February 21, 2014 I pretty much covered it all in this review...pics, comments, concerns, being with my same gender spouse....its all in there!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulypride Posted February 21, 2014 Author #234 Share Posted February 21, 2014 I pretty much covered it all in this review...pics, comments, concerns, being with my same gender spouse....its all in there!! of course it would help if I gave the link....lol :p http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1980615 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjm8325 Posted February 26, 2014 #235 Share Posted February 26, 2014 HI Pauly -- We are going on the Explorer of the Seas Sept. 25th in celebration of our milestone birthdays (my 50th and Karen's 60th). We are bringing some of my family along and trying desperately to get some of our friends to come. We were originally going to fly to Italy but my kids through a fit that I was going to leave them home. The happy compromise was the cruise. Thank God for "kid camp". It's like being on vacation without them!! XO - Maria Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulypride Posted February 27, 2014 Author #236 Share Posted February 27, 2014 Maria - I am pretty sure I know you from the LI GLBT Community. You work for a Health Services company? I was with LI Pride for years. :) I am working for the Staten Island LGBT Center now as well as a travel agent....life is good!! Royal is a great line! I bet you are gonna have a blast! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjm8325 Posted February 27, 2014 #237 Share Posted February 27, 2014 Hi == of course we know each other :) I didn't know that you worked for the LGBT Center in Staten Island though! That is some commute you have to do!! This will be the 3rd time on Explorer of the Seas - love that ship! Be Well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulypride Posted March 2, 2014 Author #238 Share Posted March 2, 2014 Hi == of course we know each other :) I didn't know that you worked for the LGBT Center in Staten Island though! That is some commute you have to do!! This will be the 3rd time on Explorer of the Seas - love that ship! Be Well! Yes that would be quite the commute, but I don't live on LI anymore! We moved here last April and I started working with them in August. I am their Volunteer Coordinator and the Director of Pride Events. In my "Spare" time I am a travel agent as well now! Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bklynbobby Posted March 15, 2014 #239 Share Posted March 15, 2014 hi howard im going on the splendor solo april2 tell you all about it after I return bklyn bobby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HLR Posted March 15, 2014 #240 Share Posted March 15, 2014 hi howard im going on the splendor solo april2 tell you all about it after I return bklyn bobby Kewl Beanz! So far...there is you going a month before and a couple going a week after...but no one popping up on MY cruise! Funny cause the price is sure right! No single supplement! Howard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bklynbobby Posted March 15, 2014 #241 Share Posted March 15, 2014 my price was amazing also! haven't found any gay men on board my cruise but called carnival and they said F.O.D. meetings will be held on board that cruise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themixedone86 Posted March 16, 2014 #242 Share Posted March 16, 2014 (edited) I'm going on carnival valor out of San Juan feb 8th of 2015. Just did this cruise last week it was awesome Edited March 16, 2014 by themixedone86 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vivere LaDolceVita Posted March 16, 2014 #243 Share Posted March 16, 2014 We are a gay male couple from HK (Manhattan). Just came back from 4-day Bahamas on NCL with 6 friends. It was...interesting. But definitely looking forward to the next one, which we're trying to plan now. :) Anyone going on a PP cruise? We were considering booking the PP 7-day on X Silhouette on 11/30 out of Miami. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HLR Posted March 17, 2014 #244 Share Posted March 17, 2014 my price was amazing also! haven't found any gay men on board my cruise but called carnival and they said F.O.D. meetings will be held on board that cruise I glanced at a "Fun Times" and it looked like the FOD meetings are at like 11pm each night! On the Elation last September they were at 5pm and that was great. Maybe they are different on each ship? Howard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bklynbobby Posted March 17, 2014 #245 Share Posted March 17, 2014 I glanced at a "Fun Times" and it looked like the FOD meetings are at like 11pm each night! On the Elation last September they were at 5pm and that was great. Maybe they are different on each ship? Howard they usually always have them at 5 p.m. and sometimes in addition throw the 11p.m. meet up also. I love the 5 cocktail hr lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony11727 Posted April 5, 2014 #246 Share Posted April 5, 2014 Headed on a solo on the NCL Breakaway first week of December this year. Can't wait! Sent using the Cruise Critic forums app How did you like the Breakaway as a solo traveler? I'm traveling solo on the Breakaway May 25, 2014. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickinNYC Posted April 7, 2014 #247 Share Posted April 7, 2014 How did you like the Breakaway as a solo traveler? I'm traveling solo on the Breakaway May 25, 2014. Loved it. Stayed in a studio, which was the perfect size for a solo traveler. I'd go solo again in a heartbeat. As for the ship, enjoyed it so much, I sailed on her with my husband in February, and we're going again in August. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulypride Posted May 2, 2014 Author #248 Share Posted May 2, 2014 Heading out on the Splendor again on May 12th - I got a fantastic TA rate and couldnt pass it up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MightySailinMan Posted May 7, 2014 #249 Share Posted May 7, 2014 We I've in Chelsea (What a cliche) and right on the Hudson, we see the Cruise ships come and go all the time. Cannot count the number of cruises we have been on. Both Gay and Non Gay (Makes not much difference to us) We are a quieter couple, might walk on the perimeter of a dance party and watch for a few, Prefer the piano bar etc. Alway feel free to come upend say hey. And on a rare occasion out 'inner girl' ca make a peek!:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony11727 Posted May 16, 2014 #250 Share Posted May 16, 2014 Anyone Sailing the Breakaway May 25? Hoping there are some locals on board to meet up with at the LGBT gatherings or meet and mingles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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