I am still in awe of these ships that you are able to cruise on. The day we got back to Miami port there were 5 large ones docked and then as we drove over to Ft. Lauderale Airport there were 6 more docked at that port.
It must be a very big business for these areas.
This ship would not even be considered the top of the line...although the NCL is launching a new one called EPIC and the Royal Caribbean has one called the "Oasis of the Seas" which just takes your breath away.
One day hubby and I were watching on the Discovery channel the building of the "Freedom of the Seas"
It almost seems similar to Vegas where each owner is trying to build something bigger and better.
Our youngest has been on several companies ships and prefers the PRINCESS line and if all goes well we take that this August up to Alaska (had to cancel last year because of hubby's heart attack and son's illness)
NOT sure and my hubby said after this one he thought my cruising days might be over.
This trip we were invited up to one of the POSH suites for a cocktail party and to "view" the Villa. In fact the agent we had gone through had received a call prior to our sailing if my youngest girl's family want to pay and extra $8000.00 and be upgraded??
This suite (unless you get a sell-off) cost $25,000 for the first 2 people.
We have prefered the NCL line as it is family friendly and my six grandkids were under $300.00 a piece for our 9 day cruise.
It actually will cost MORE to go to Alaska as it seems the closer you are to a place the more it costs????? Not sure of the reasoning there.
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I'd prefer the warmer climate rather than Alaska, but they say it is a breath taking cruise. A friend of mine did it and loved it.
I'm rarely lucky to get out of Ohio and find my little camper in the woods my cup of tea at least in the warm weather. Winter finds me homebound when I'm not working for most of the time as traveling is hazardous to say the least. This winter we've had way too much snow.
They are amazing. I'm partial to Royal Caribbean~have cruised with them 4 times now. My friends that cruise several times a year like Holland America & RC. They say that Carnival & Princes are geared to the younder crowd and there's too many party people on those ships. They've had really bad experiences on both. They were on Carnival last summer & they said it was horrible! They said it was dirty, food was sub standard and there were drunks everywhere. Lots of college age kids drinking themselves crazy. HA & RC are geared towards families and mature folks.
It sounds like you and your family had a wonderful time. Loved the pictures you posted. Take care, Sheila
so glad you are back safe and sound Lori! I bet you guys all had a great time!
I think the NCL would be an ideal one if you have young kids since it is kid friendly!
I hope you do get the Alaska cruise! I hear its stunning!
(I'm taking a break from journaling for a month or so, but I'll stop in as I can :)
betty
The ship is awesome! I read that it's almost 1,000ft long. I can't wait to see it in real life! I just know I'm going to love it. I'm waiting to hear about your experiences on the islands and what optional exursions you took if any. It's good to get a review like this before I go! Jeannette xx
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