No More Cruises

[CherieB]

You are at the mercy of the cruise line, yes they can 'screw' ya & there is not a thing you can do about it. I paid big buck to go on Princess, yes was a very nice trip, they even gave me a whole 25 bucks for missing one of the stops. The Sensation, omg, never again. When my husband won't eat the food, it has to be bad. We gained weight by eating Dramamine. Walking through the dining room with food and about fall on people sitting! They released all 2000 of us at one time to hunt luggage & wait in LONG/HOT lines to board one of the 3 buses taking people back to the parking garage in NO. Carnival needs to get their act together! But they needed to get us off there so they could clean up for the next 2000 payers. The pools were empty 2 1/2 days of the 5. Empty when you get on, filled next day at sea. Drained at about 2 pm the day before you come back so they can clean them. I guess I need to learn to fly so I can go sit on a beach for a week instead of on a ship in the middle of the ocean with nothing to do but drink (the beer & mudslides I took in my luggage). CRUISING ISN'T FOR EVERYONE!

[*CruiseFan*]

Ooookie dokie. You're very correct, cruising isn't for everyone and while I'm sure that your trip was nothing short of horrific from the sounds of it, don't count it out completely. You had one really bad experience, but if you've loved it before I think you can again :)

 

Best of luck!

[VentureMan_2000]

Thanks for sharing...

and decreasing the surplus cruise population...:rolleyes:

[F5Loar]

There are 2 types of people in this world; cruisers and non-cruisers. To find out which one you are you need to take a cruise. I guess you found out.

If you couldn't find food fit to eat on a Carnival or Princess cruise best you stay on those land vacations.

[stlrboo]

WOW! Thats quite an experience.. Food that bad..??:eek:

 

Guessing we won't be meeting up on a cruise anytime soon.., but if you can make it, there may be a few cabins left on the RCI Jewel of the Seas in 19 days.. Gotta' try the 'Ranch' Steak.. :D

 

If not that trip, we are booked in April 2007 on the Liberty.. Please consider joining us.. :cool:

[kris12]

You are at the mercy of the cruise line, yes they can 'screw' ya & there is not a thing you can do about it. I paid big buck to go on Princess, yes was a very nice trip, they even gave me a whole 25 bucks for missing one of the stops. The Sensation, omg, never again. When my husband won't eat the food, it has to be bad. We gained weight by eating Dramamine. Walking through the dining room with food and about fall on people sitting! They released all 2000 of us at one time to hunt luggage & wait in LONG/HOT lines to board one of the 3 buses taking people back to the parking garage in NO. Carnival needs to get their act together! But they needed to get us off there so they could clean up for the next 2000 payers. The pools were empty 2 1/2 days of the 5. Empty when you get on, filled next day at sea. Drained at about 2 pm the day before you come back so they can clean them. I guess I need to learn to fly so I can go sit on a beach for a week instead of on a ship in the middle of the ocean with nothing to do but drink (the beer & mudslides I took in my luggage). CRUISING ISN'T FOR EVERYONE!

 

I would be interested to read a detailed review of your cruise experience, I'm sort of confused why you say it was a "very nice trip" and then "omg never again". :confused:

[Folgy]

To OP

 

Don't let the door hit you on the way out:p LOL

 

I can't stand all inclusive land vacations (boring...blah!)

 

each to their own.

[jdougs]

To OP

 

Don't let the door hit you on the way out:p LOL

 

I can't stand all inclusive land vacations (boring...blah!)

 

each to their own.

 

Yea me either who in their right mind would want to spend any time on the land of their destination to get to see and know it even just a little...

 

jd

[salty dingo]

One man's dream cruise is another's nightmare. Go figure.

[PTPD2312]

I would be interested to read a detailed review of your cruise experience, I'm sort of confused why you say it was a "very nice trip" and then "omg never again". :confused:

 

If you read the OP's posting it says they were on Princess and it was a very nice trip. Then they go to explain about Carnival's Sensation.

Sorry to hear about the disappointing cruise. I find it hard to believe that no food on the ship was to your liking. To each their own I guess.

[big_duck]

I am not saying this person is a Troll, but may I point out that the Sensation hasn't sailed out of NO since before Katrina.

[L2J]

I am not saying this person is a Troll, but may I point out that the Sensation hasn't sailed out of NO since before Katrina.

 

Fine then...I'll say it. :p

 

I doubt this person even cruised - didn't even know what line they were on.

[cruisecastle]

You are at the mercy of the cruise line, yes they can 'screw' ya & there is not a thing you can do about it. I paid big buck to go on Princess, yes was a very nice trip, they even gave me a whole 25 bucks for missing one of the stops. The Sensation, omg, never again. When my husband won't eat the food, it has to be bad. We gained weight by eating Dramamine. Walking through the dining room with food and about fall on people sitting! They released all 2000 of us at one time to hunt luggage & wait in LONG/HOT lines to board one of the 3 buses taking people back to the parking garage in NO. Carnival needs to get their act together! But they needed to get us off there so they could clean up for the next 2000 payers. The pools were empty 2 1/2 days of the 5. Empty when you get on, filled next day at sea. Drained at about 2 pm the day before you come back so they can clean them. I guess I need to learn to fly so I can go sit on a beach for a week instead of on a ship in the middle of the ocean with nothing to do but drink (the beer & mudslides I took in my luggage). CRUISING ISN'T FOR EVERYONE!

 

 

Why the lies? Sensation doesn't sail out of NO! What's even more hilarious than this guys blatant lies is all the "sympathy" people tried to show him in their posts.

[LHP]

I guess I need to learn to fly so I can go sit on a beach for a week instead of on a ship in the middle of the ocean with nothing to do but drink (the beer & mudslides I took in my luggage). CRUISING ISN'T FOR EVERYONE!

 

If you hate being at the "mercy" of the cruise lines, I can't wait to hear of your "wonderful" experience with the airlines. We were delayed for 9 hours sitting in an airport and our family didn't get "jack" for our inconvenience.

 

Thank goodness it was on the way back from our cruise (which was just as wonderful as the previous 21).

[gfsmith]

To each their own..... We have had a great time even on our worst cruise.

 

It's definetly what you make of it.

[K.T.B.]

I am not saying this person is a Troll, but may I point out that the Sensation hasn't sailed out of NO since before Katrina.

A few select posts by Cherie (note the dates please):

 

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showpost.php?p=6267729&postcount=9

 

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showpost.php?p=3743225&postcount=8

 

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showpost.php?p=3732557&postcount=14

 

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showpost.php?p=3723336&postcount=12

 

Two from this year, two from almost a year ago. Funny how one's perception changes, hm?

 

People come on here and accuse those of us of being "cheerleaders" when we defend a particular line. But when crap like this pops up, what else should someone do? Allow those create lies and let it go or point it out? I tend to point it out.

[selucrey]

From the Op's past posts I have gathered that they sailed on the Sensation in 5/05 and the Princess was prior to that.:rolleyes:

[Nliedel]

Cruising is not for the OP. Actually unless you are a flexible person who enjoys new experiences travel may not be for you. In general travel is something that you need to take with a grain of salt. You are at the mercy of others. If you want guarantees stay home and vacation in your backyard. I am not being mean, just honest.

[meluvtogocruise]

One thing I can agree on is that Carnival shows little respect to their valued customers when it comes to getting on and off the ship.

 

mel

[mrdood]

CRUISING ISN'T FOR EVERYONE!

 

So why are you loggin on almost a year after your last cruise to tell us this??? Cruising is definitely for me!!!

 

Can't people just go away quietly:rolleyes:

[finoky]

I wished you had warned me earlier. Now I am in the penalty period and wouldn't get any of my money back, crap. Guess I will have to go on the cruise anyway. At least I will lose a few pounds from not having to eat the horrible food.

[Nliedel]

OK while I get the OP posted a long time after cruising they do have as much right to come here and complain as others who love the various lines and think they can do no wrong. A complaint can be valid and no line is perfect. I would hate for people to only want to come here who had a wonderful experience, that would be as valid as the people who post it was all horrible.

[*CruiseFan*]

I am not saying this person is a Troll, but may I point out that the Sensation hasn't sailed out of NO since before Katrina.

 

They sailed in May 05 apparently which pretty much made me re-think my nice post. They're entitled to their opinion, but my opinion of them is = Troll.

 

And I'm entitled that that!

 

:p

[mrdood]

OK while I get the OP posted a long time after cruising they do have as much right to come here and complain as others who love the various lines and think they can do no wrong. A complaint can be valid and no line is perfect. I would hate for people to only want to come here who had a wonderful experience, that would be as valid as the people who post it was all horrible.

 

They sure do! Which is why asked why they were back just to complain, I like to understand the logic/purpose. Hopefully they will respond and explain their logic, and give us more details (not personal ones, I never ask for that, just the logic)

[jw4jg1mg2eg1]

I'm really sorry to hear about your bad experiences. But, ya know what? If you read the papers or watch the news, people are having bad experiences all the time in all different kinds of traveling. Surely there were some good times while you were on your cruise. Don't let one bad experience keep you from doing something you enjoy.