June Bug Posted May 25, 2022 #1 Share Posted May 25, 2022 I've been on lots of cruises with differing cruise lines, and have found Cruise Critic to be immensely helpful over the past 20 years, as far as info on ports, ships, reviews of travel, etc. Just wanted to give Cruise Critic a shout out! I've interacted with Cruise Critic members more than some relatives! 🤣 Thanks for 2 decades of helpful info! 11 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank12 Posted May 25, 2022 #2 Share Posted May 25, 2022 15 years on CC and 34 cruises here! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knights on the Beach Posted May 25, 2022 #3 Share Posted May 25, 2022 22 years for me and before that I was on the AOL cruise boards. ☺️ 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe817 Posted May 25, 2022 #4 Share Posted May 25, 2022 Congratulations to you all!!! Thanks for you contributing to make this message board the success that it is!!! 👍 🍹🎁🛳️ 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BasicSailor Posted May 25, 2022 #5 Share Posted May 25, 2022 (edited) I've been somewhere in here, to many passwords and names to remember... Edit, remember post count is important 😁. Edited May 25, 2022 by BasicSailor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgttami Posted May 25, 2022 #6 Share Posted May 25, 2022 Just about 20 years for me too. Made a lot of friends through this site that I cruised with and have remained friends with from the early days. There are those that I never met in person but have enjoyed their reviews and pics of ships that I've been on or those that I might want to go on because I trust their judgement and opinion. Thanks all! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adonisr Posted May 25, 2022 #7 Share Posted May 25, 2022 I joined in Oct of 2020. Hard to believe it's been that long. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladysail2 Posted May 25, 2022 #8 Share Posted May 25, 2022 Anyone who has been here a long time remember when the whole system crashed and we had to start from zero again? I’ve been here 20 years, but had to restart in 2004. Lots of folks were so upset that they lost their thousands of postings. But what can you do? It wasn’t the end of the world..🤣 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug910 Posted May 25, 2022 #9 Share Posted May 25, 2022 Oh how the years have passed. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yogibear Posted May 25, 2022 #10 Share Posted May 25, 2022 (edited) Just looked at mine and realized that next month, it will be 21 years for me! Karen Edited May 25, 2022 by yogibear 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linsuesue Posted May 25, 2022 #11 Share Posted May 25, 2022 You made me realize that it has been 20 years for me too! I first discovered these boards to find out info about the first cruise I ever took- The Elation in July of 2002. Since then, I I found some of the greatest tips and tricks for packing, ports, and picking a room. We have sailed with the bowling alley balconies, the French door insides, the Vista View suites on the Spirit class ships, and am now booked for a Scenic Grand Ocean View on the Splendor this summer. The posts from this site tipped me off to these categories. I am thankful for the information learned from here and love reading about other peoples experiences on the Carnival ships!💓🛳 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skiorcruise Posted May 25, 2022 #12 Share Posted May 25, 2022 I had to look too. I have been here for 18 years. How time flies. A very sincere thank you to all the long timers and others for their advice over the years. I just hope a few of my posts have been helpful to others as well. Dave 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare sparks1093 Posted May 25, 2022 #13 Share Posted May 25, 2022 It hasn't been 20 years for me, but it has been over a decade. I have also found CC to be wonderful source of information (and sometimes entertainment). I remember that when I first joined I was overwhelmed by the size of CC and I joined a somewhat smaller community where I did more posting. I now only follow and post on CC. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keywest1 Posted May 25, 2022 #14 Share Posted May 25, 2022 Congrats to all the long time members! Seasoned cruisers have made our travels a lot more enjoyable because we didn't have to spend half the cruise figuring out how things work. I've been a member since 2013 when we started cruising, but mainly stayed on Carnival Funville till that forum went poof. Went to another forum, but it wasn't much fun after awhile. This is my only "home" now and I learn something new all the time. We have 16 cruises on 3 lines, and I still feel like a newbie at times. I like the days when I can share a bit of knowledge in hopes of enabling a new cruise addict 😀 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazy4themouse Posted May 25, 2022 #15 Share Posted May 25, 2022 Wow, I guess it's 21 years for me as well... Had no idea! I joined the year before the very first cruise for my son and I, on the Disney Magic in 2002. Many cruises and a million memories later, my son is grown and now I have my (newish) husband addicted as well. 😁 And I still learn new stuff from other cruisers here all the time! Thanks for being here, CC! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Host Carolyn Posted May 25, 2022 #16 Share Posted May 25, 2022 Actually 24 years for me starting as host beginning in the AOL days in 1998. Even hosted 2 Cruise critic group cruises.... 7 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LHARTWICK Posted May 25, 2022 #17 Share Posted May 25, 2022 10 hours ago, skiorcruise said: I had to look too. I have been here for 18 years. How time flies. A very sincere thank you to all the long timers and others for their advice over the years. I just hope a few of my posts have been helpful to others as well. Dave Ditto on the thanks and advice comment, Dave! Almost 21 for me - can't believe it really. Crazy! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ontheweb Posted May 25, 2022 #18 Share Posted May 25, 2022 It would have been 20 for me if I had discovered this site when we were booking our first cruise. It was a few years later that I somehow came across it, so it has been 16 years. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homosassa Posted May 25, 2022 #19 Share Posted May 25, 2022 13 hours ago, ladysail2 said: Anyone who has been here a long time remember when the whole system crashed and we had to start from zero again? I’ve been here 20 years, but had to restart in 2004. Lots of folks were so upset that they lost their thousands of postings. But what can you do? It wasn’t the end of the world..🤣 I remember. I was also mad because when I when to reregister, someone had taken my user name. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john91498 Posted May 25, 2022 #20 Share Posted May 25, 2022 (edited) Wow, time flies... Edit...just noticed I've been here over 20 years also... Edited May 25, 2022 by john91498 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MistyRo76 Posted May 25, 2022 #21 Share Posted May 25, 2022 I joined in Feb, 2003, so my 20th year anniversary is just around the corner! Wow! That is crazy to think about! I'm not sure how I did cruise planning before I found this site! So many helpful tips along the years as well as plenty of entertainment! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
we b cruzin Posted May 25, 2022 #22 Share Posted May 25, 2022 Next month will be 17 years for me. I haven't been on that many cruises but I have used CC in my preparations. I have also made some friends on here and our cruise Roll Calls and Meet & Mingles. I really enjoy reading other cruiser's opinions (it does amaze me, however, how so many people can be on the exact same cruise and have vastly differing experiences) and advice. We are not sailing until April 2023 but I am on here almost daily. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BasicSailor Posted May 25, 2022 #23 Share Posted May 25, 2022 1 minute ago, we b cruzin said: Next month will be 17 years for me. I haven't been on that many cruises but I have used CC in my preparations. I have also made some friends on here and our cruise Roll Calls and Meet & Mingles. I really enjoy reading other cruiser's opinions (it does amaze me, however, how so many people can be on the exact same cruise and have vastly differing experiences) and advice. We are not sailing until April 2023 but I am on here almost daily. I must say you're a bit modest, looking at your post count 😉 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Rare LauraS Posted May 25, 2022 Administrators #24 Share Posted May 25, 2022 This warms my heart. I look back over these years and the realization that you all have helped newbies have the best cruise experience is so gratifying. And learned from each other. And your cruise voices were heard by the industry. Three cheers to the heart snd soul of Cruise Critic—you! And thanks for your loyalty Laura 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cgladin Posted May 25, 2022 #25 Share Posted May 25, 2022 I remember I joined before my first cruise. There was really nowhere else really to find information about cruising. And you don’t know what you don’t know. Cruise Critic was also the only place to find roll calls and chat with people going on your sailing. Thanks for being here Cruise Critic and everyone who makes up the community. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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