mays3 Posted March 14, 2007 #1 Share Posted March 14, 2007 My family is thinking about taking a cruise over Christmas. Has anyone done this before? Now that the kids are getting older we all thought this would be a nice time for grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins to get together and enjoy a great trip. What I would like to know is are many other kids on board (ages 12 - 16), are the ships very crowded over Christmas? Any other info would be great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lvtotrvl1 Posted March 14, 2007 #2 Share Posted March 14, 2007 This is the most popular (and expensive ) time of the year to travel. There will be alot of families on board. Book as early as possible . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kurbanfan Posted March 14, 2007 #3 Share Posted March 14, 2007 This year will be our second annual christmas cruise. But we do the week before christmas. It's cheaper and less kids... It's great........the cruise is everyones present...so no shopping and no decorating at home....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guienevere_Arianette Posted March 14, 2007 #4 Share Posted March 14, 2007 The Christmas prices will make you puke when you see it:) ; go to Carnival, pull up your ship, and then just watch the price jump about $400 for the Christmas cruise! It's very popular; tons of families and TONS of kids! Take that as you wish;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DqALEX Posted March 14, 2007 #5 Share Posted March 14, 2007 My family is thinking about taking a cruise over Christmas. Has anyone done this before? Now that the kids are getting older we all thought this would be a nice time for grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins to get together and enjoy a great trip. What I would like to know is are many other kids on board (ages 12 - 16), are the ships very crowded over Christmas? Any other info would be great. Im going on the Carnival Miracle 9 day Christmas/ New Years cruise this year with my wife and three kids. The ship is filling up quick. Last year we did the Legend over New Years with our whole family. New Years on a ship is a very fun time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njs Posted March 14, 2007 #6 Share Posted March 14, 2007 My family is thinking about taking a cruise over Christmas. Has anyone done this before? Now that the kids are getting older we all thought this would be a nice time for grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins to get together and enjoy a great trip. What I would like to know is are many other kids on board (ages 12 - 16), are the ships very crowded over Christmas? Any other info would be great. jWe did the Glory eastern carib this past christmas with our kids and my in-laws. There are alot of kids on board (but on this cruise they all seemed very well behaved:) ) Yes, the price is higher for the christmas sailing, but after you book, watch for carnival's upgrades and sales. By the time we made final payment I think the price was reduced $1,200 from initial booking~~it pays to keep on top of it and call in whenever a sale is advertised Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CorbinCatFan Posted March 14, 2007 #7 Share Posted March 14, 2007 Our last three have been Christmas cruises with our two DD's. With four ports of call, we usually 'draw' for a port to book a shore excursion as each gift to the family. A fantastic time for Christmas. There will be a lot of familys and the ships will be full. Camp Carnival will usually have a Christmas show in the afternoon beforre dinner. The Christmas dinner is a traditional with turkey, ham, and the fixings. The ships will be decorated with garland, bows, and a Christmas tree or two. It is a wonderful time, wish we were going this next Christmas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Tom-n-Cheryl Posted March 14, 2007 #8 Share Posted March 14, 2007 Im going on the Carnival Miracle 9 day Christmas/ New Years cruise this year with my wife and three kids. The ship is filling up quick. Last year we did the Legend over New Years with our whole family. New Years on a ship is a very fun time. We are right there with Alex... counting the days! It leaves on Monday (12/24) and returns on Wednesday January 2nd!!! You can't beat that! Monday------Port Everglades (Ft. Lauderdale) Tuesday-----FUN DAY AT SEA Wednesday--FUN DAY AT SEA Thursday----St. Maarten Friday-------St. Lucia Saturday----St. Kitts Sunday------Tortola Monday------FUN DAY AT SEA - NEW YEARS EVE Tuesday-----FUN DAY AT SEA - SLEEP IN THIS DAY...;) Wednesday--Port Everglades Wow - I just LOVE typing that itinerary out!!!:D Two sea days to start AND finish up with!!:D Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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