thesmiths Posted April 8, 2019 #1 Share Posted April 8, 2019 (edited) Turn 60 in September. Been thinking of doing something, had it narrowed down to heading to the Keys for the week. So Online over the weekend looking at what sailings were local, Baltimore or New York. saw an 8 day out of New York on the Sunrise. Grand Turk, San Juan Amber Cove. Would put me in Grand Turk on my 60th. Called my PVP thinking she would not be in on Saturday, she picked up the phone, caught me off guard so I booked it with a hold until today:-) Aft Wrap 6461 So Do I go? Yes or no? First to 10 decides. Edited April 8, 2019 by thesmiths 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jupie Posted April 8, 2019 #2 Share Posted April 8, 2019 Of course you go. Happy Birthday! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdventurousCat Posted April 8, 2019 #3 Share Posted April 8, 2019 Yes - have a great time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aplmac Posted April 8, 2019 #4 Share Posted April 8, 2019 You KNOW you want to hear Yes............... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beerman2 Posted April 8, 2019 #5 Share Posted April 8, 2019 Aft balconies are fantastic. Grand Turk on your 60th , Margaritaville is right at the dock. Or walk along the beach to Jack's Shack or anything of the other quieter bars. Go for it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShakyBeef Posted April 8, 2019 #6 Share Posted April 8, 2019 (edited) I'll be the minority: No. Pick a sailing out of Baltimore instead. Easier and cheaper drive to port from Delmarva (more tolls on the way to and higher parking fee in NY). Also, Pride is a more appealing ship than Sunrise (to me). An Aft Wrap is a great cabin, though. Good choice! Either way, have a very Happy Birthday! Disclaimer: Obviously these are my opinions and you may be of the completely opposite point of view. Edited April 8, 2019 by ShakyBeef cheaper parking 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anyislandwilldo Posted April 8, 2019 #7 Share Posted April 8, 2019 YOLO!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thesmiths Posted April 8, 2019 Author #8 Share Posted April 8, 2019 7 minutes ago, ShakyBeef said: I'll be the minority: No. Pick a sailing out of Baltimore instead. Easier and cheaper drive to port from Delmarva (more tolls on the way to and higher parking fee in NY). Also, Pride is a more appealing ship than Sunrise (to me). An Aft Wrap is a great cabin, though. Good choice! Either way, have a very Happy Birthday! Disclaimer: Obviously these are my opinions and you may be of the completely opposite point of view. Thank you ! I just looked, for a 7 day from Baltimore, A Grand Suite is $100.00 more then the 8 day Aft Wrap from New York Grand Turk, Half Moon And Freeport are the ports. My Birthday falls on the last day, sea day. Oh boy...Decision Time...Thanks Shakybeef 🙂 7 minutes ago, ShakyBeef said: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShakyBeef Posted April 8, 2019 #9 Share Posted April 8, 2019 1 minute ago, thesmiths said: Thank you ! I just looked, for a 7 day from Baltimore, A Grand Suite is $100.00 more then the 8 day Aft Wrap from New York Grand Turk, Half Moon And Freeport are the ports. My Birthday falls on the last day, sea day. Oh boy...Decision Time...Thanks Shakybeef 🙂 Is there a Vista Suite (Aft Wrap) still available on the Pride sailing? I love the VS and the OS on Pride. But VS is by far better! Never done the GS on Pride, though. If you're driving, keep in mind: parking at Manhattan Terminal is $40 a day for cars; and Baltimore is $15 a day (last I checked). That's $200 extra, just to park in NYC. Not to mention the gas and tolls... But if you're not driving, then ignore all this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thesmiths Posted April 8, 2019 Author #10 Share Posted April 8, 2019 Will check with my PVP when she gets in, I don't see any online. Yes we will be driving. Thank you ! 1 Hour drive down 301 sounds real nice... Oh boy! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cajunfla Posted April 8, 2019 #11 Share Posted April 8, 2019 I would take Keys for a week every time! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNcruising02 Posted April 8, 2019 #12 Share Posted April 8, 2019 A cruise is a great way to spend your birthday. I cruised out of Baltimore last year. I had to fly in the day before the cruise and had a wonderful time walking around the boardwalk area. There was so much going on at that time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ObstructedView2 Posted April 8, 2019 #13 Share Posted April 8, 2019 (edited) 2 hours ago, thesmiths said: Turn 60 in September. 8 day out of New York on the Sunrise. Grand Turk, San Juan, Amber Cove. Would put me in Grand Turk on my 60th. 1 hour ago, thesmiths said: 7 day from Baltimore Grand Turk, Half Moon, 😝Freeport😝 My Birthday falls on the last day, sea day. Definitely the 8 day on Sunrise... ✌️ Edited April 8, 2019 by ObstructedView2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanmarcosman Posted April 8, 2019 #14 Share Posted April 8, 2019 (edited) The Pride is the better ship by far. The Conquest Class are our least favorite ships and Sunrise will still be a Conquest build after the conversion to Sunrise. Edited April 8, 2019 by sanmarcosman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MzOhioLady Posted April 8, 2019 #15 Share Posted April 8, 2019 An 8 day and being on a cruise for your Birthday? Yes, I say Go For It. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jamman54 Posted April 8, 2019 #16 Share Posted April 8, 2019 The Pride is my favorite ship but in this case I would pick the Sunrise. 8 days and better ports. 😎 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tandemcruzr Posted April 8, 2019 #17 Share Posted April 8, 2019 My vote is also Yes for the Sunrise 8 day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keywest1 Posted April 8, 2019 #18 Share Posted April 8, 2019 Love Key West, but I would pick the 8 day cruise, and Triumph has been our least favorite ship (just my opinion--others love her.. Part of it was sailing out of Galveston. I'm allergic to country music--it makes my ears bleed 😖) We still had a great cruise. No time like the present to get started on your new addiction 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thesmiths Posted April 8, 2019 Author #19 Share Posted April 8, 2019 Up to 9 for the Sunrise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PortSideCruzan Posted April 8, 2019 #20 Share Posted April 8, 2019 Hi Thesmiths ☺️ I would pick the 8-night sailing on Sunrise over the 7-night on Pride as well. Happy birthday! And have a terrific voyage! 🌴 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sw33twif3 Posted April 8, 2019 #21 Share Posted April 8, 2019 Do it!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babyfin Posted April 8, 2019 #22 Share Posted April 8, 2019 2 hours ago, thesmiths said: Will check with my PVP when she gets in, I don't see any online. Yes we will be driving. Thank you ! 1 Hour drive down 301 sounds real nice... Oh boy! If its only an hour drive, I personally would have someone drop me off or take an Uber, Lift or Taxi. The amount you would save on parking alone would make up for it and they can drop you off at the terminal and you can drop off your luggage and be on your way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joebucks Posted April 8, 2019 #23 Share Posted April 8, 2019 I think the majority of us are going to say yes because it's a cruise, and we love them! You are going to have a great time with whatever you choose. There are infinite factors you could consider, but in the end, it comes down to what is important to you. Ship, itinerary, convenience, price, room, etc. Driving to New York may seem economical, but by the time you pay all of the tolls and fees, I've gotten flights for two previously, equal to the price of going to New York by car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaniceB Posted April 8, 2019 #24 Share Posted April 8, 2019 Sailing out of NY is a great experieince passing by the Statue of Liberty and 8 days is a great cruise length because we always want 1 more night. I do love the Pride but pretty sure you should choose 8 days and the experieince. Can you take a train to NY? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antmaril Posted April 8, 2019 #25 Share Posted April 8, 2019 I vote yes! Do it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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