Our next cruise..time to book.....

[boatsnblondes]

take a look at these itineraries..tell me which one you would do....this will be my 18th cruise with Princess, 28th cruise overall...but my first with a black stateroom card.....
First up, 14 day to the Carribean..leaves from San Juan.....
http://www.vacationstogo.com/fastdeal.cfm?deal=16171
Second up, 14 day also, from Barbados....
http://www.vacationstogo.com/fastdeal.cfm?deal=23178
Third up, is a 10 day, from Fort Lauderdale....
http://www.vacationstogo.com/fastdeal.cfm?deal=21389
I am shooting for the end of march, so all three of these are open and have Balconeys available....let me know which one you guys think would rock..this has been a long year, we have worked hard, time to go enjoy ourselves...:D

[Devil's Advocate]

Tahiti!! And French Polynesia. We loved it, very beautiful. But maybe a little bit pricier. Barbados sounds like it may be cool.

[RiverToysJas]

Have fun. :idea: Are you newly wed, or nearly dead????
Never been on a cruise.....just doesn't sound fun to me. Would much rather fly to a destination, and explore than sit and eat on a ship all day......Not that there's anything wrong with sitting and eating all day, but even that I'd rather do on a white sandy beach somewhere. ;)
RTJas :D

[No Name]

Tahiti!! And French Polynesia. We loved it, very beautiful. But maybe a little bit pricier. Barbados sounds like it may be cool.
I think with 28 cruises under his belt he’s most likely made that trip baby.:hammer2: :)

[photo chick]

Mix it up and try a small boat.......the ultimate!
http://www.windstarcruises.com/

[Devil's Advocate]

Mix it up and try a small boat.......the ultimate!
http://www.windstarcruises.com/
The Tahitian Princess we went on was small, only about 670 passengers, about 300+ crew. What's Windstar like?

[ULTRA26 # 1]

28 cruises in all. BnB must be including his 6 years in the Navy. :D

[photo chick]

The Tahitian Princess we went on was small, only about 670 passengers, about 300+ crew. What's Windstar like?
148 people and 85 crew. No formal attire allowed, no select time for eating, they'll bring anything on the menu to your room. Oh and no kids!!!!!!
I've been on 7 and absolutely love them.

[Devil's Advocate]

148 people and 85 crew. No formal attire allowed, no select time for eating, they'll bring anything on the menu to your room. Oh and no kids!!!!!!
I've been on 7 and absolutely love them.
Wow, that is small. Pretty cool sounding, laidback. But do you get bored? Is there much to do on the ship itself? How's the food? Don't you feel the movement a lot on a small ship like that?

[XtrmWakeborder]

Have fun. :idea: Are you newly wed, or nearly dead????
Never been on a cruise.....just doesn't sound fun to me. Would much rather fly to a destination, and explore than sit and eat on a ship all day......Not that there's anything wrong with sitting and eating all day, but even that I'd rather do on a white sandy beach somewhere. ;)
RTJas :D
When I went on a cruise I said "damn that's a lot of river trips right there." I didn't want to go at all, but with a bunch of people it's fun as hell. Especially if you like to eat.

[thatguy]

Imagine this. You are on a ship, at sea. No land in sight. Days before making port. 2 WEEKS before final disembarking.
No where to run. You meet your neighbor in the suite next to you.
He says "Hi, I'm Boatsandblondes, we'll be together for 2 whole weeks!".
:eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek:
Tommy :D
Sorry B&B, I couldn't resist! :) :)

[OCMerrill]

Imagine this. You are on a ship, at sea. No land in sight. Days before making port. 2 WEEKS before final disembarking.
No where to run. You meet your neighbor in the suite next to you.
He says "Hi, I'm Boatsandblondes, we'll be together for 2 whole weeks!".
:eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek:
Tommy
Sorry B&B, I couldn't resist! :) :)
I don't care who you are that right there is some funny shit.:D

[photo chick]

Wow, that is small. Pretty cool sounding, laidback. But do you get bored? Is there much to do on the ship itself? How's the food? Don't you feel the movement a lot on a small ship like that?
The food is excellent like lobster...need I say more? You stop somewhere different each day so you're not on the boat much. They have a casino, shopping and tons of room for bathing, no fighting for chairs! They also drop anchor in private coves so there isn't the stinky port in your face rather a beautiful cove. You can rent canoes and jet skiis right off the back of the boat. The movement is felt more but they do have stabilizers. On the crew's days off they are allowed to party with guests so you become friends with them as well as other cruisers. They usually have an all day pig roast one of the days. We end up playing volleyball with the crew and getting tipsy!!

[boatsnblondes]

Have fun. :idea: Are you newly wed, or nearly dead????
Never been on a cruise.....just doesn't sound fun to me. Would much rather fly to a destination, and explore than sit and eat on a ship all day......Not that there's anything wrong with sitting and eating all day, but even that I'd rather do on a white sandy beach somewhere. ;)
RTJas :D
I like it...it seems to work for me. When we got married, (and oh, going on 5 years now, WOOHOO!!!) I wanted badly to go to Tahiti...I wanted one of those bungalos over the water with the hole in the floor for looking at the fish...but when my agent got back to me with a price...I said wow....it was like 7000 for a week.....thats a lot....seems the airfare is killer...so I instead went with Princeville in Kauaii...great choice...we had a good time...but since we have gotten married, she has had lasik surgury, and has discovered she LOVES to snorkel...and maybe someday scuba as well..so these cruises are a great way to get to a lot of places and see a variety of different reefs and nature....you COULD sit and eat all day, and some do...bu tthe best is getting off the ship and exploring...if you look closely at the schedule, it's actually pretty grueling...a different port each day...no time to eat more than a granola bar as you run off the ship to meet up with your guides for the day...cruising is a LOT of fun..as long as you know which lines are good, and HOW to cruise...there is a science to it, thats for sure....hope this long winded answer helps.....:D :D :D

[boatsnblondes]

I think with 28 cruises under his belt he’s most likely made that trip baby.:hammer2: :)
Actually, it's one trip on my list I have yet to do....I think after this one, cruising Hawaii will be next...

[ULTRA26 # 1]

Actually, it's one trip on my list I have yet to do....I think after this one, cruising Hawaii will be next...
Being a teacher, how does your wife get 2 weeks off in the spring?

[boatsnblondes]

It's called being back in school for her masters, so she is not teaching this year, rather, going to school and subbing...so her time is her own...next year, may not be so easy....then again, we started a home based business, and it's coming along nicely, so maybe she won't have to work...I got some great things cooking....:D

[boatsnblondes]

Also, just so ya know..this is my cruise history with Princess....there are three missing, becuase I was a minor when I took them with my folks...
Total Princess Cruises: 14
Total Princess Cruise Days: 113
SHIP NAME YEAR SAILED DESTINATION STATUS
Star Princess 2006 Caribbean Completed
Caribbean Princess 2005 Caribbean Completed
Crown Princess 2000 Canada/New England Completed
Grand Princess 1999 Caribbean Completed
Regal Princess 1997 Alaska Completed
Dawn Princess 1996 Bermuda Completed
Regal Princess 1995 Mexico Completed
Island Princess 1993 Caribbean Completed
Pacific Princess 1991 Bermuda Completed
Regal Princess 1988 Europe Completed
Dawn Princess 1987 Caribbean Completed
Fair Princess 1987 Caribbean Completed
Fair Princess 1986 Caribbean Completed
Dawn Princess 1983 Alaska Completed
I/we just love Princess...I highly recommend them to anyone considering a first cruise...:D

[ULTRA26 # 1]

Also, just so ya know..this is my cruise history with Princess....there are three missing, becuase I was a minor when I took them with my folks...
Total Princess Cruises: 14
Total Princess Cruise Days: 113
SHIP NAME YEAR SAILED DESTINATION STATUS
Star Princess 2006 Caribbean Completed
Caribbean Princess 2005 Caribbean Completed
Crown Princess 2000 Canada/New England Completed
Grand Princess 1999 Caribbean Completed
Regal Princess 1997 Alaska Completed
Dawn Princess 1996 Bermuda Completed
Regal Princess 1995 Mexico Completed
Island Princess 1993 Caribbean Completed
Pacific Princess 1991 Bermuda Completed
Regal Princess 1988 Europe Completed
Dawn Princess 1987 Caribbean Completed
Fair Princess 1987 Caribbean Completed
Fair Princess 1986 Caribbean Completed
Dawn Princess 1983 Alaska Completed
I/we just love Princess...I highly recommend them to anyone considering a first cruise...:D
BnB. I have to ask. How old are you and what 6 years were you in the Navy?
Princess to the Southern Caribbean has been my favorite cruise, Maui and Coeur d' Alene are stiil my favorite vacation spots.

[boatsnblondes]

BnB. I have to ask. How old are you? What 6 years were you in the Navy?
Princess to the Southern Caribbean has been my favorite.
I was a 3x6...3 active, 3 active reserve. So the years are 83-86....and it's mine also...evidenced by the number of times I have been there...but the New England cruise....OMG....breathtaking....I have fallen in love with Quebec City....specially the old part....would love to take Chris there for the Winter Festival...:D

[ULTRA26 # 1]

I was a 3x6...3 active, 3 active reserve. So the years are 83-86....and it's mine also...evidenced by the number of times I have been there...but the New England cruise....OMG....breathtaking....I have fallen in love with Quebec City....specially the old part....would love to take Chris there for the Winter Festival...:D
I've heard great things about Alaska but figure I will wait another 10 years at least.
Quebec in the winter=COLD

[thatguy]

I've heard great things about Alaska but figure I will wait another 10 years at least.
Quebec in the winter=COLD
I can hook you up in Alaska. I lived there for 30 years.
My mom works for Princess there. Can you say discounts?
Tommy

[boatsnblondes]

I've heard great things about Alaska but figure I will wait another 10 years at least.
Quebec in the winter=COLD
If you do Alaska, do it soon....so that you don't ask yourself why didn't we do this ten years ago?? :D
Alaska is breathtaking, but any earlier in the year than say, June, and the weather is a crapshoot. But do the Sea/land tour...part of the package now with the different cruises is a rail tour to Denali.....wow, what a trip...and, because it is a specially designed train..the cars are unique to the Alaska trains...here is a pic.....let me know what you think....
http://www.***boat.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=41555&stc=1&d=1192929867

[boatsnblondes]

This is the Queen Mary 2 in Quebec City at some point in the recent past...
I have been here, I miss this place...cold? Yes, but cozy in a way that makes you forget the cold..I liked that...
http://www.***boat.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=41556&stc=1&d=1192930306

[Mrs. 20]

Wow. I am gonna ask you for help when we pick a cruise. We would like to take our 3 kids (ages 6. 8 and 9) on one this next year. We have never been on one, but it seems like a great way to see a lot of places. :)

[boatsnblondes]

Wow. I am gonna ask you for help when we pick a cruise. We would like to take our 3 kids (ages 6. 8 and 9) on one this next year. We have never been on one, but it seems like a great way to see a lot of places. :)
Mrs. 20....thanks for your trust...though I have never been on one..can I suggest the Disney Cruise line?? They are geared towards children your age, and they have a full range of things for the kids to do, leaving you and your husband a little time off also...here is a link..let me know what you think....
http://www.vacationstogo.com/fastdeal.cfm?deal=14857
They leave out of Port canaveral, so you could get there a day or two early, maybe go see the space center, then afterwords, I'm sure you would like to go to Orlando..there was a place in Orlando, let me find it, where you can swim with Dolphins...something everyone should do at least once..they are graceful, beautiful, amazing animals....and being around them is magical also...but back to the cruise..here is a link to Disney cruises....
http://disneycruise.disney.go.com/dcl/en_US/home/home?name=HomePage&bhcp=1
Even the website music is fun...enjoy!!!!!:D :D :D

[boatsnblondes]

So far, we are leaning towards the 10 day cruise...14 is a lot, and if you look at the schedule..you get almost no time to yourself, new place every day...best cruises have a little at sea time....

[boatsnblondes]

Mrs. 20...do me a favor...don't try to search out the cruise fares on the Disney website, do it on another site, or call your agent, or use the one I went to. When you try to use the Disney site to look at fares....it goes for the highest cat. possible....not good......the site I use came in at a MUCH better fare...sorry...:(

[3 daytona`s]

Mrs. 20....thanks for your trust...though I have never been on one..can I suggest the Disney Cruise line?? They are geared towards children your age, and they have a full range of things for the kids to do, leaving you and your husband a little time off also...here is a link..let me know what you think....
http://www.vacationstogo.com/fastdeal.cfm?deal=14857
They leave out of Port canaveral, so you could get there a day or two early, maybe go see the space center, then afterwords, I'm sure you would like to go to Orlando..there was a place in Orlando, let me find it, where you can swim with Dolphins...something everyone should do at least once..they are graceful, beautiful, amazing animals....and being around them is magical also...but back to the cruise..here is a link to Disney cruises....
http://disneycruise.disney.go.com/dcl/en_US/home/home?name=HomePage&bhcp=1
Even the website music is fun...enjoy!!!!!:D :D :D
KEEP your posts to these type of topics and your life will be much smoother. IMO :idea:
:)

[KineticoH20]

We also love Princess cruises, we have sailed 4 times in the Caribean and also in Mexico. We always do the 10 day as 7 seems too short. We are doing the 15 day Hawaii in March leaving from LA on the Diamond. Dollar for dollar you can't beat a cruise.

[boatsnblondes]

We also love Princess cruises, we have sailed 4 times in the Caribean and also in Mexico. We always do the 10 day as 7 seems too short. We are doing the 15 day Hawaii in March leaving from LA on the Diamond. Dollar for dollar you can't beat a cruise.
I agree, which is why we are doing the 10 day I think...7 is just too fast..as soon as you get relaxed, it's time to go....:D

[dirtmoverjeff]

what is up with the black stateroom card?????

[KineticoH20]

what is up with the black stateroom card?????
I think that is elite status.

[boatsnblondes]

Yes, it is...the more cruises you do, the more perks you get, kinda like a casino I believe...but I now qualify for the black card....

[OCMerrill]

If you do Alaska, do it soon....so that you don't ask yourself why didn't we do this ten years ago?? :D
Alaska is breathtaking, but any earlier in the year than say, June, and the weather is a crapshoot. But do the Sea/land tour...part of the package now with the different cruises is a rail tour to Denali.....wow, what a trip...and, because it is a specially designed train..the cars are unique to the Alaska trains...here is a pic.....let me know what you think....
http://www.***boat.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=41555&stc=1&d=1192929867
Very nice! :) :) :)

[boatsnblondes]

Very nice! :) :) :)
Thanks....I love Alaska...we decided I think on the 10 day cruise, more at sea time...sitting on a lounge reading a book at sea has it's finer points..
Also, I wanted to point out to you guys...if you are looking for soemthing on a whim...just to get away quickly, teh 90 day ticker option on this site is amazing for some of the deals you can get...take a look.....
http://www.vacationstogo.com/ticker.cfm?t=y

[photo chick]

Also, just so ya know..this is my cruise history with Princess....there are three missing, becuase I was a minor when I took them with my folks...
Total Princess Cruises: 14
Total Princess Cruise Days: 113
SHIP NAME YEAR SAILED DESTINATION STATUS
Regal Princess 1988 Europe Completed
I/we just love Princess...I highly recommend them to anyone considering a first cruise...:D
Where in Europe did you cruise?

[photo chick]

Thanks....I love Alaska...we decided I think on the 10 day cruise, more at sea time...sitting on a lounge reading a book at sea has it's finer points..
Also, I wanted to point out to you guys...if you are looking for soemthing on a whim...just to get away quickly, teh 90 day ticker option on this site is amazing for some of the deals you can get...take a look.....
http://www.vacationstogo.com/ticker.cfm?t=y
Have you actually booked a cruise through the above company? Those prices are unreal, $999 for Windstar? That wouldn't cover the food! Good find if so...
Also, meant to tell ya, if you haven't been to Costa Rica you should go, you sound like you enjoy exploring and this place is the best for it! Out of everywhere I've been Costa is my favorite!!

[boatsnblondes]

Have you actually booked a cruise through the above company? Those prices are unreal, $999 for Windstar? That wouldn't cover the food! Good find if so...
Also, meant to tell ya, if you haven't been to Costa Rica you should go, you sound like you enjoy exploring and this place is the best for it! Out of everywhere I've been Costa is my favorite!!
Since there are two posts, is it ok if I answer in one??:D First, we left out of London, sailed up throught the fjords and into what is now known again as St. Petersburg, in Russia. Beautiful cruise....
As for the site..yes, it is real....ask for a Guy named Chance Avon....don't tell him you know me, he might charge ya double....:D Costa Rica is on the list, I'll get to it..but I might just come down first and visit your tigers...I never get tired of your pics their majestic faces....and seeing one up close would be amazing...simply amazing....keep up the pics of them...I still miss the shots of your smiling friend...:(

[photo chick]

Since there are two posts, is it ok if I answer in one??:D First, we left out of London, sailed up throught the fjords and into what is now known again as St. Petersburg, in Russia. Beautiful cruise....
As for the site..yes, it is real....ask for a Guy named Chance Avon....don't tell him you know me, he might charge ya double....:D Costa Rica is on the list, I'll get to it..but I might just come down first and visit your tigers...I never get tired of your pics their majestic faces....and seeing one up close would be amazing...simply amazing....keep up the pics of them...I still miss the shots of your smiling friend...:(
I still haven't learned how to multi post sorry, I try and click the dealio at the right but I obviously am clueless..... (Jbb no jokes!)
I haven't been up that way on a cruise, would like to one day. I've been all through the Med over to Greece and down to Egypt, and then all over Europe inland over as far as Romania.
Come visit the tigers anytime. Yes, I miss Eric too, he had the best personality, the most fun to photograph! Midas is pretty close in personality, he's the cinnamon tiger I post sometimes..
<-------------------this guy's son actually!