wrp96 Posted October 31, 2008 #51 Share Posted October 31, 2008 and then the big Costume Party tonight!! PICTURES!! WE NEED PICTURES!!!;) :p :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scperk Posted October 31, 2008 #52 Share Posted October 31, 2008 Dennis; I didn't get a $20.00 OBC for the change? I heard a gal on our Acapulco tour talk about the $20.00 credit. I checked our bill and it wasn't there. I thought maybe she had received the credit for some other reason. I am going to go and check my final bill again just to see if I missed it. You know if they hadn't changed the itinieray we wouldn't have been late back to SD with that propulsion problem. Sure was weird to wake up and find us just sitting still in the middle of the ocean! Margi Look on the last page of sign-n-sail final statement...there should be a $40 list that says "less refundable onboard credits applied"...Dennis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetwet1 Posted October 31, 2008 #53 Share Posted October 31, 2008 Dennis; Sure was weird to wake up and find us just sitting still in the middle of the ocean! Margi Isn't it a strange feeling, we had that happen to us on the CB back in March, everyone getting ready for formal night the lights go out and silence. It was so strange sitting out in the middle of the ocean, no noise (other than the drunk people 3 decks above us having a we have stopped so lets get drunker party) that I was forced to crack a bottle of wine, go out on the balcony and enjoy it, while the wife cursed every body and thing because she couldn't dry her hair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tri4ben Posted October 31, 2008 #54 Share Posted October 31, 2008 I am also cruising on November 20th! Keep up the awesome journal! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ms. Fun Bunch Posted October 31, 2008 #55 Share Posted October 31, 2008 I'm loving it. Keep it coming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisin4fun323 Posted October 31, 2008 #56 Share Posted October 31, 2008 :D GREAT JOB ON THE REVIEW SO FAR... Can't wait for more:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bucky3 Posted October 31, 2008 #57 Share Posted October 31, 2008 Was the Manzanillo fishing trip a ship's excursion or did you do this independently, and if so with what company? Thanks - love reading the posts in anticipation of our December cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZlabs Posted October 31, 2008 #58 Share Posted October 31, 2008 When is the first formal night? First or second day at sea? We want to go to the Supper Club and don't want to miss Lobster! :) Thanks for the Live posts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SmooCruise Posted November 1, 2008 #59 Share Posted November 1, 2008 LOVING your review! Thank you so much for your time and effort!!! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDavis23 Posted November 1, 2008 #60 Share Posted November 1, 2008 Isn't it a strange feeling, we had that happen to us on the CB back in March, everyone getting ready for formal night the lights go out and silence. It was so strange sitting out in the middle of the ocean, no noise (other than the drunk people 3 decks above us having a we have stopped so lets get drunker party) that I was forced to crack a bottle of wine, go out on the balcony and enjoy it, while the wife cursed every body and thing because she couldn't dry her hair. LOL!! Not really funny. :o I feel sorry for your wife, but I can relate to getting upset and cursing everything and everybody for inconveniencing her. It is just not right to get in a woman's way! ;) Kathy, when you were in Las Hadas, how was the beach? I have heard posts that say the beach is rocky, the current is strong, not the best for kids. The pictures from the place look gorgeous! I would love to go there, but also want to be able to have a beach that is great for swimming. Thanks! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KroozNut Posted November 1, 2008 #61 Share Posted November 1, 2008 Hi all .. I promised to do a live from thread and here is the start of it .. I will try and keep it up daily .. but who knows :rolleyes: Embarkation Well it finally arrived .. today we fly south or our adventure (or misadventure if you insist) on the Carnival Spirit. The flights went off without a hitch, met up with Chris and Claudia (son and DIL) in Sacramento and arrived in San Diego for our night at the Holiday Inn on the Bay. When we got to the hotel, our CC buddies were waiting for us and we had an interesting evening at Dick’s Last Resort (food is nothing to write home about but the waiters make it special in their own way.) Finally, Finally it is here the morning when our ship will come in and we can sail away to the Mexican Riviera. We woke up at o’dark thirty to watch her dock … and wait a minute what is this??? Where is the Dock???? Where is Anthony’s ?? For that matter .. who moved the BAY!!! It was totally fogged in. We deduced (with, I might add an bit of discussion) that the ship might be a teensy bit late .. the fog would have to clear somewhat. Little did we know that the ship would not dock until 10:00AM and that is when the fun started. The Elation had docked about an hour earlier and were still disembarking passengers and now the Spirit had many anxious guest who where going to be in flight H*** if they didn’t get to the airport SOON. It quickly became a madhouse with the line for the embarking passengers stretching past the Maritime museum. We elected for the sunny patio at the Holiday Inn on the Bay and a few more drinks while we watched the Teeming hordes continue to line up in the slowest moving line I had ever seen. We had 8 people and all of the luggage so we had decided to take the shuttle. We talked to the shuttle driver about 2:30 and he said .. I just went up in the elevator and you don’t want to go yet .. I will come an get you. About 2:45 he deemed it appropriate to cross the street and we began the process. Husband and I had a suite so we were able to use the VIP line which went rapidly, however from the very fast and efficient check in .. we needed to wind our way through hundreds of passengers with zone numbers and for some reason most of them seemed to feel that it was important to carry their own luggage on board futher jamming the limited space. We finally made it about 3:30 on board and headed straight for the nearest DOD. Son and wife and Daughter and Husband were not so lucky. They were in fact among the last to board the ship and crossed onboard as they were announcing Muster Drill. Finally all the formalities were over and we could start to relax as we sailed out of San Diego on a lovely warm evening. Oh yes, we had late seating for dinner which worked out well, since we sailed at 6PM and those with early seating had dinner at 6:15. To say there was much discussion and grumbling would be to put it kindly but then this is going to be a kinder gentler review .. heck I am on Vacation on a cruise ship under blue skies and warm sunshine .. I can’t really find much wrong in my world. More about the first sea day goings on later. Okay... fog... so what's the point?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckysll Posted November 1, 2008 #62 Share Posted November 1, 2008 Really enjoying your review. I'm going to be doing this itinerary on Nov. 12th (second time doing this cruise), so it's a trip down memory lane and it gets me excited to be doing some of these things again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7toEleven Posted November 1, 2008 #63 Share Posted November 1, 2008 LOL!! Not really funny. :o I feel sorry for your wife, but I can relate to getting upset and cursing everything and everybody for inconveniencing her. It is just not right to get in a woman's way! ;) Kathy, when you were in Las Hadas, how was the beach? I have heard posts that say the beach is rocky, the current is strong, not the best for kids. The pictures from the place look gorgeous! I would love to go there, but also want to be able to have a beach that is great for swimming. Thanks! :) The beach was great, a very gentle slope into the water, for a short while, then a drop off. I would be careful with kids. They do have a rental shack there where you can rent water "toys". Also, they do have the swimming area roped off, but it is a little bit into the water. We enjoyed the pool so much more. That darn sand is hot! Everything is hot down there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick1969 Posted November 1, 2008 #64 Share Posted November 1, 2008 Just curious - What does the ship charge for the same excursion? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7toEleven Posted November 1, 2008 #65 Share Posted November 1, 2008 Just curious - What does the ship charge for the same excursion? I think it was $89.00 pp (you do mean the hotel retreat exursion?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiznWithHubby Posted November 1, 2008 #66 Share Posted November 1, 2008 Oh Kathy, I feel your pain,,,,I have a disc which insists on herniating,,,,I hurt it two weeks ago, and it is finally "normal" again, and I am babying it for my cruise,,,,,decided NOT to do the ruins in Tulum because of my back, just because I didn't want to risk it,,,,,,hope you had fun anyway,,,Holly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyrisong1 Posted November 1, 2008 #67 Share Posted November 1, 2008 Hi Kathy, what a great thing your doing for us all!!! Thank you!!! My husband and I will be sailing this cruise in Feb. I wondered who you used for the deep sea fishing, sounds like they really enjoyed it!!! Thanks and have an awesome cruise!! Carole Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kay&me67 Posted November 1, 2008 #68 Share Posted November 1, 2008 KKLund - Thank you so much for taking the time from your cruise to share your experiences with us. The time spent could have been spent playing, but rather you chose to spend some time sharing with us. Thank you... Okay... fog... so what's the point?? KroozNut - Do you always find sarcasm to throw at people that are taking their time to share with you, or just some of the time? Thanks again KKLund - everyone else on this thread seems to appreciate your effort and time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KroozNut Posted November 1, 2008 #69 Share Posted November 1, 2008 KroozNut - Do you always find sarcasm to throw at people that are taking their time to share with you, or just some of the time? Just some of the time.. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KLLund Posted November 1, 2008 Author #70 Share Posted November 1, 2008 Good Morning I will have more of the review later on today .. we are off to La Perla at Zihuantenjo for a relax on the beach day ... But let me just say Halloween was hilarious !!! Someone asked about Las Hadras .. we practically had the beach to ourselves but there were a few children then who seemed to be having a great time. It was not rock .. and the sea was very calm .. and the Pools were wonderful also .. More when I get back !!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scperk Posted November 1, 2008 #71 Share Posted November 1, 2008 KKLund - Thank you so much for taking the time from your cruise to share your experiences with us. The time spent could have been spent playing, but rather you chose to spend some time sharing with us. Thank you... KroozNut - Do you always find sarcasm to throw at people that are taking their time to share with you, or just some of the time? Thanks again KKLund - everyone else on this thread seems to appreciate your effort and time. I think he's just padding his post count....If you don't like this thread don't read it...Dennis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iancal Posted November 1, 2008 #72 Share Posted November 1, 2008 Kathy: We are booked on the 4/3/09 cruise. It will be our first Carnival trip. How does the Spirit compare to your recent HAL and Princess trips in terms of food, cabin, ambiance, etc.... Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cascole Posted November 1, 2008 #73 Share Posted November 1, 2008 This is great! Thanks so much - I'm on the Nov 20 sailing as well & am getting more excited just reading your posts! Any update on the piano bar or has it still been dead/closed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruisin Dave Posted November 1, 2008 #74 Share Posted November 1, 2008 Good Morning I will have more of the review later on today .. we are off to La Perla at Zihuantenjo for a relax on the beach day ... But let me just say Halloween was hilarious !!! Someone asked about Las Hadras .. we practically had the beach to ourselves but there were a few children then who seemed to be having a great time. It was not rock .. and the sea was very calm .. and the Pools were wonderful also .. More when I get back !!!! Kathy, thanks for providing such a delightful "Live From". I can't wait to read more of your adventures. I'm taking a CC Group on this Itinerary Feb 2010. Thanks again, Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beverlyf Posted November 1, 2008 #75 Share Posted November 1, 2008 Kathy....boy was surprised to see your thread...I had to look at the calendar twice. Sure do wish we were with you guys. Miss you all! Tell everyone we said hi!. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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