Rare kazu Posted December 15, 2022 #1 Share Posted December 15, 2022 This post was recognized by LauraS! "Thanks for generously sharing your time at sea with everyone at Cruise Critic!" kazu was awarded the badge '"Live from...."' Hello everyone! My DD DH and I never booked winter cruises as it was too tricky to get out of Dodge. But this year I bit the bullet and wanted to run away from home 😉 It was touch and go for a number of minutes (or is that hours 😉) but I am here in San Diego and doing my first ever Holiday cruise which will span Christmas and New Year’s. I’ve been reading some negative comments on the Koningsdam but I’m going so we shall see what happens. 🤞 I’m honest though and call it like I see it so stay tuned. I have to say that I am happy to see there are some CC members I want to meet and others that I have sailed with. I don’t plan on ending up in a wheel chair this time (although admittedly the foot is still recovering) so I hope you will join me and this time I hope to share some real experiences and the ship. Here are the itineraries - it’s all Mexican Riviera - not my usual cruise practice - but heck DH was from Mexico and I haven’t been there in years - so it should be relaxing and fun, I hope. But I know it will be warm which beats the temps at home. Hope you will join me and all the best to all for the Holiday season 🙂 39 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Love the beach Posted December 15, 2022 #2 Share Posted December 15, 2022 Boy Voyage! Have a fabulous time! I loved the Koningsdam! 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travelholics Posted December 15, 2022 #3 Share Posted December 15, 2022 Many thanks for taking the time to tell us about your journey and the Koningsdam. We hope you have a great trip and enjoy the festive celebrations on board. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare albingirl Posted December 15, 2022 #4 Share Posted December 15, 2022 Bon voyage and all the seasons blessings for a healthy and happy cruise!!! 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1ANGELCAT Posted December 15, 2022 #5 Share Posted December 15, 2022 Bon Voyage Jacqui, I’m so glad you decided to go. I hope you make some new and wonderful memories.🙏❤️ 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare rafinmd Posted December 15, 2022 #6 Share Posted December 15, 2022 Have a WONDERFUL cruise! Roy 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeeniEncinitas Posted December 15, 2022 #7 Share Posted December 15, 2022 🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺 @kazu Dear Jacqui, Well this morning our weather was clear skies and sun! Now at 3:30 looking out over the ocean while I am cooking all gray! David said she will be so happy out of her cold this will feel like summer! LOL Will be reading along and you tell it like it is!! your honesty is so worth it. Enjoy our Downtown and your stay at WestGate! 🌺Denise☺️ 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdw1972 Posted December 15, 2022 #8 Share Posted December 15, 2022 Looking forward to your report! A cruise to warm weather sounds perfect, and it'll be a nice way to spend the holidays rather than being home. Sue/WDW1972 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare 1of4 Posted December 16, 2022 #9 Share Posted December 16, 2022 We really enjoyed the New Years cruise we did 9 years ago. I hope you enjoy the next 3 weeks. You chose your outbound flights really well as it has been nothing but delays and cancellations today as a major system goes through until Friday morning. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sea42 Posted December 16, 2022 #10 Share Posted December 16, 2022 I hope you have a wonderful cruise and that your foot allows you to get out and about more this time! 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HAL4NOW Posted December 16, 2022 #11 Share Posted December 16, 2022 Jacqui, May the Lord bless you during this season of light. May your foot continue to heal and strengthen as the trip progresses. May your memories of Jose be strengthened as you visit his homeland. Enjoy the ship, the sea, the new friends, and the new memories you will build. Thanks for sharing your experience with all of us. 25 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MISTER 67 Posted December 16, 2022 #12 Share Posted December 16, 2022 Have a great cruise. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quilty964 Posted December 16, 2022 #13 Share Posted December 16, 2022 (edited) Have a wonderful, relaxing cruise. Hoping your foot is better and all goes well for you. I hear you about winter travel. We're in Wisconsin...usually take a winter vacation. This February there was a storm the day before we left. It all worked out in the end, but it caused some worry and stress. Edited December 16, 2022 by ktbraun Error 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare kazu Posted December 16, 2022 Author #14 Share Posted December 16, 2022 30 minutes ago, HAL4NOW said: Jacqui, May the Lord bless you during this season of light. May your foot continue to heal and strengthen as the trip progresses. May your memories of Jose be strengthened as you visit his homeland. Enjoy the ship, the sea, the new friends, and the new memories you will build. Thanks for sharing your experience with all of us. ♥️ Jose is always with me and will be. thank you . Wishing you blessing and happiness this holiday season. 9 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ger_77 Posted December 16, 2022 #15 Share Posted December 16, 2022 Bon Voyage; safe travels, friend! 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare kazu Posted December 16, 2022 Author #16 Share Posted December 16, 2022 50 minutes ago, 1of4 said: We really enjoyed the New Years cruise we did 9 years ago. I hope you enjoy the next 3 weeks. You chose your outbound flights really well as it has been nothing but delays and cancellations today as a major system goes through until Friday morning. Thanks - it was a touch and go yesterday but I knew if I didn’t get out then , it wouldn’t happen. I went by the Farmers Almanac a while ago but it let me down somewhat on yesterday but I’m here as is my lovely bag 😉 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seagarsmoker Posted December 16, 2022 #17 Share Posted December 16, 2022 Bon Voyage and have a wonderful cruise!!! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cat shepard Posted December 16, 2022 #18 Share Posted December 16, 2022 Bon Voyage, Jacqui! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Navybikermom Posted December 16, 2022 #19 Share Posted December 16, 2022 I did the Mexican Riviera cruise once, I think on the Westerdam. Enjoyed it very much. Riding the camels in Cabo was a blast! Enjoy the warmth. I look forward to your reports. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freestyling Posted December 16, 2022 #20 Share Posted December 16, 2022 Have an excellent cruise and wonderful holidays 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dfish Posted December 16, 2022 #21 Share Posted December 16, 2022 Wishing you a wonderful time. We'd love to hear about your adventures, but mostly want to know that you are relaxing, healing, and loving your cruise. So glad you made it out of Dodge yesterday. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Andi Land Posted December 16, 2022 #22 Share Posted December 16, 2022 Enjoy the wonderful sunshine heading your way. I hope your cruise on the Koningsdam brings new adventures on a new class of ship. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Andi Land Posted December 16, 2022 #23 Share Posted December 16, 2022 Just as a side note, we had a heck of a time getting CC to load on Koningsdam using Safari. I had to switch to Chrome for the trip. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Vict0riann Posted December 16, 2022 #24 Share Posted December 16, 2022 Decide for yourself about Koningsdam - we have cruised on her three times, with almost 60 days under our belts - almost as much as we had on Prinsendam. We're looking forward to joining you for the New Year's cruise. Hope the warmth helps your foot feel better and you can have a lovely, relaxing holiday. 9 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greysandy Posted December 16, 2022 #25 Share Posted December 16, 2022 I’m sure you will have a fabulous time! We just went over Thanksgiving which was a bit crowded with kids but still loved it. We always get a cabana for the Mexico cruises so it is always peaceful there. My husband had an earlier school break so he is on right now and says it is just perfect. They even had whole lobsters at Rudi’s. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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