MtnBikerFallDown Posted April 22, 2004 #1 Share Posted April 22, 2004 Okay, I know it's April and no one even wants to think about winter, but... My husband and I will be celebrating our 10 year anniversary in December 2005 (yes, we are planning WAAAAAY ahead). He wants to take me on a cruise. Obviously, I'm not stupid and said yes!! A little background: We're in our thirties, kid-less, and have done two cruises with RCI. We enjoyed them, but the atmosphere is a little more twenty-something party scene than we are hunting. We'd like to try Princess as it seems to be a little more polished and a little lighter on the walkie-talkie toting factor. I'm a spa-junkie and my husband is an adventure guy. Total opposites, but we really have fun doing most anything. So, when we got the Princess brochure (book is more like it), we got overwhelmed. I think they offer close to 4.8 million sailings and they all have just tiny differences. Like one port different. So, now comes the request: Those of you who've sailed in the winter, give me a clue! What's fun, what's not. What ship is great in that area? Also, if anyone has a note to add on what classes are fun to take (pottery? photography? napkin folding?), I'd like that, too! In short, help us plan our vacation, folks. We're at a loss doing it ourselves! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charliesmom Posted April 22, 2004 #2 Share Posted April 22, 2004 If you are truly adventurous, you might want to take a cruise around South America. We took the Royal Princess from Buenos Aires to Santiago via Cape Horn in January of 2000. Some people took a tour before the cruise that went to the border of Brazil and Argentina to some spectacular falls. We got a chance to see Penguins nesting and just had a wonderful time. There are all sorts of interesting side trips. I haven't been, but the folks we met on that trip had taken a cruise to Australia the year before. They were extremely pleased with that cruise. If you want to stay close to home, there are lots of Caribbean itineraries - many of which go to places where there are major Mayan sites. For us, being on the ship is the best part. Hope this helps. Roberta Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katisdale Posted April 23, 2004 #3 Share Posted April 23, 2004 My personal favorite in the caribbean is the 10 day round trip Panama canal from FLL. With stops in Cozumel, Costa Rica, and Grand Cayman it is long enough to be relaxing and has a nice mix of history and adventure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruzenmama Posted April 23, 2004 #4 Share Posted April 23, 2004 Any where you cruise, is a vacation and a celebration. JMO Enjoy Jeanne-Marie Caribbean Princess 10/16/2004 Triumph 4/26/2003 Triumph 4/13/2002 Sensation 96-01 Destiny 97 Costa Victoria 99 Horizon 95 Noordam 89 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prose Posted April 23, 2004 #5 Share Posted April 23, 2004 For the adventure guy - white water rafting in Costa Rica is fantastic! The RT Panama Canal is a great adventure. Paula Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisingfreak Posted April 23, 2004 #6 Share Posted April 23, 2004 We've been cruising the past 6 yrs at xmas time. Have done mostly Caribbean cruises. Also did r/t Panama Canal twice. This yr. we'll be doing the Island Princess, 15 day r/t from LA, on Dec. 20. Seems to me, this would be perfect, for an anniversary. Minette Caribbean Princess......7/24/2004 Island Princess......12/20/2004 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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