Royal Caribbean?
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slotpuppy
Ass-hole
What ship were you on? That looks like the Explorer of the Seas. That was they very first ship we took a cruise on.
Bay_Kat
Tropical
That was the Jewel of the Seas, I was told by one of the "regulars" the Jewel is one of the sister ships of the Explorer. I think our next trip will be on either the Allure or the Oasis, the bigger ships of the Royal line.
slotpuppy
Ass-hole
Yea, Jewel is a sister ship, they are a nice line. We want to do Allure or Oasis to. I want to do the zip line.
lovinmaryland
Well-Known Member
You should check w/ Celebrity. They are running a freakin great sale right now. Book any cruise by Jan 27 and you can choose between $200 OBC (on board credit), Free Gratuities, or 2 alcoholic beverage package.
We used to sail exclusively w/ RCL...until we tried Celebrity.
awpitt
Main Streeter
We went on Oasis shortly after she entered service. Simply an amazing ship.
lovinmaryland
Well-Known Member
One of the main reasons we go w/ Celebrity is their beverage packages. It gives our cruise the all inclusive feel. The last 3 cruises we've taken w/ them our bill at the end was $0
awpitt
Main Streeter
Been there, done that. Was cool sliding across above the deck below.
Bay_Kat
Tropical
Where do they sail out of?
I loved leaving from Tampa, left the house at 10, were in the ships dining room having lunch at 12:30. It was the most
stress free vacation we've ever had. Port Canaveral isn't too far either and I know a lot of the bigger ships leave from there. Fort Lauderdale is a bit further, but still not a horrible drive. After our trip to Cancun, I'll never fly again.
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lovinmaryland
Well-Known Member
Miami.
Personally I find service, food, etc... to be above and beyond RCL. But it also depends on what type of cruise/vacation you want. I want relaxation and to be pampered. I dont want 5 million little brats running around (I get that at home every day
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Bay_Kat
Tropical
Miami.
Personally I find service, food, etc... to be above and beyond RCL. But it also depends on what type of cruise/vacation you want. I want relaxation and to be pampered. I dont want 5 million little brats running around (I get that at home every day
That's it, we picked a perfect time to go, there were very few kids with school just starting back up from winter break, our daughter wasn't bored though, she had plenty to do and felt special because there weren't many other kids her age. A bonus to home schooling.
Looks like Celebrity leaves out of Fort Lauderdale too.
Chasey_Lane
Salt Life
I was supposed to sail her in March but changed lines and I'm going with Carnival instead (better itinerary). Did you like the ship? Does she feel old?
awpitt
Main Streeter
Don't need to home school to take kids along on trips outside of school breaks. We just get approval from the principal and head out.
Chasey_Lane
Salt Life
Ft Lauderdale is a nice port. The staff are very friendly and it is a breeze getting through.
Bay_Kat
Tropical
Does not feel old at all, if I didn't know better I would have thought she was brand new.
We used this as a learning experience even though we had so much fun, we talked to many people that have sailed with all types of cruise lines and all have come back to this one just because of the friendly staff and great service. I couldn't believe when some of the older folks told us they go on cruises every other month. One couple we talked to was not even getting off the ship, they were going back out. That is the life right there.
lovinmaryland
Well-Known Member
What itinerary are you doing again?
That is what we do also. On sea days the kids bang out all their school work.
JeJeTe
Happiness
I looked up the alcoholic beverage package you were talking about and you're right. That is a great deal! Beats smuggling alcohol onboard.
lovinmaryland
Well-Known Member
Some people want to hop in an rv when they retire and travel around...not me I want cruise!
Bay_Kat
Tropical
Schools here seem to be different. We did that her last year here in public school, went to the keys and because she was out 5 days in a row, even though I cleared it with them first, I still got a nasty note.
Chasey_Lane
Salt Life
Grand Cayman and Jamaica. We have a group of about 6 cabins so it should be fun.