wendy

First, I want to say how much I appreciate all the information I have received from this forum. Next, I want to tell you how sorry I am that I disappeared. DH told me months ago that we would not be going on a cruise, so I kind of dropped out of here. I joined a forum here in Maryland (not cruise based) and have been spending my free-time with them. A month ago, a forumite was in the chatroom and mentioned she was going to Bermuda on the Norwegian Crown. I ran upstairs, told my DH I wanted to book, he crossed his arms and laughed at me. I took that as a dare, and booked non-refundable tickets. He was not happy about it, but now he's like a little kid. Thank you again for all the information. Cheryl? Please email me. Anyone else going on this cruise? Best wishes to all of you! Wendy

:cool: Welcome mjones!! Looking forward to your posts!! :grin:

Treasure Cay in the Bahamas is absolutely gorgeous....A resort is there, but a short walk down the beach you can find your own private cove. Very romantic. Since I don't fly anymore my favorite close by beach is Assateague Island. Wild ponies roam the dunes. It is a state park so no spoiling of nature. Hey Jeff! You can take a long walk south (about 1/2 mile) and there is a nude beach. Can reach it by boat easier. Yes!!! Summer will be here very soon :grin:

That's a shame about the Paradise :sad: Seriously, as a smoker I feel I can reply to this. When I want to smoke I will go outside where there are other smokers and that nasty smoke can drift up to the sky. On a cruise--I would like to have a balcony and enjoy my very bad habit. Without a balcony my choice would be to go outside--and I guess on a non-smoking ship I couldn't do that-- Maybe, re-defined rules for the lines would work. No smoking in public enclosed places. What do you all think??

That's a shame about the Paradise :sad: Seriously, as a smoker I feel I can reply to this. When I want to smoke I will go outside where there are other smokers and that nasty smoke can drift up to the sky. On a cruise--I would like to have a balcony and enjoy my very bad habit. Without a balcony my choice would be to go outside--and I guess on a non-smoking ship I couldn't do that-- Maybe, re-defined rules for the lines would work. No smoking in public enclosed places. What do you all think??

:smiley: Hi Jeff! Tomorrow is now today. You and Browie will have a great time--We all can't wait to hear about it! Just wondering...will you get Browies hair (fur) braided in Nassau??? How about yours?? Sunny skies and happy sailing! :cool: Wendy

:smiley: Hi Jeff! Tomorrow is now today. You and Browie will have a great time--We all can't wait to hear about it! Just wondering...will you get Browies hair (fur) braided in Nassau??? How about yours?? Sunny skies and happy sailing! :cool: Wendy

Hello Tigersrq! Thank you for responding :smiley: Actually I originally was going to take the March or April cruise from Philly to Bermuda, but when I found out the Crown would be leaving Baltimore in Oct. and Nov. it just made everything so much easier since my sister lives outside of Baltimore and I'm here on the eastern shore of Md. This is now even better because you will be on the Crown and can let me know about the freestyle and what you think. I am more about food and individual sightseeing than guided tours. Feed me well and put me near a beautiful beach and I am content as can be :smiley: I also like to go where the locals go so maybe you or someone out there can help me with that--I understand NCL now gives vouchers that can be used for offshore dining--($5 for a lunch and $10 for dinner) I like to really explore the local areas--and eat what they like to eat. Thanks again for responding and your cruise is right around the corner--I look forward to your review--HappyHappy Cruising! Wendy :cool:

Hello Tigersrq! Thank you for responding :smiley: Actually I originally was going to take the March or April cruise from Philly to Bermuda, but when I found out the Crown would be leaving Baltimore in Oct. and Nov. it just made everything so much easier since my sister lives outside of Baltimore and I'm here on the eastern shore of Md. This is now even better because you will be on the Crown and can let me know about the freestyle and what you think. I am more about food and individual sightseeing than guided tours. Feed me well and put me near a beautiful beach and I am content as can be :smiley: I also like to go where the locals go so maybe you or someone out there can help me with that--I understand NCL now gives vouchers that can be used for offshore dining--($5 for a lunch and $10 for dinner) I like to really explore the local areas--and eat what they like to eat. Thanks again for responding and your cruise is right around the corner--I look forward to your review--HappyHappy Cruising! Wendy :cool:

Jason-- very interesting....Pay for your own bedding? Can I bring my inflatable mattress with me or is this his way of saying I really have to pay for my room?? Actually if they feed me I could be quite happy snuggled up in my sleeping bag on the deck under the stars. So, do they feed us or do we need to bring a picnic hamper?? :grin:

Jason-- very interesting....Pay for your own bedding? Can I bring my inflatable mattress with me or is this his way of saying I really have to pay for my room?? Actually if they feed me I could be quite happy snuggled up in my sleeping bag on the deck under the stars. So, do they feed us or do we need to bring a picnic hamper?? :grin:

:cool: Wow DaCruzNut--I've never had a welcome like that before--I love it and will save it forever :smiley: I was looking for a cozy ship without all the glitz and the freestyle cruising suits me. I went on the Carnival Ecstacy for my honeymoon in 1996. My husband and I had never been on a cruise before and were just ecstatic to be going. We had a great time, but the formal sit down dining was definately not us. Carnival had tables to seat 10 and we herded in like cattle with whatever group we happened to be in line with. Oh well, live and learn. NCL sounds like the match for me and I'm so glad to hear the Crown was your favorite. Gotta go now and sweep the snow off the sidewalk, but, I'll be dreaming of the Crown and Bermuda. thanks again! wendy :cool:

:cool: Wow DaCruzNut--I've never had a welcome like that before--I love it and will save it forever :smiley: I was looking for a cozy ship without all the glitz and the freestyle cruising suits me. I went on the Carnival Ecstacy for my honeymoon in 1996. My husband and I had never been on a cruise before and were just ecstatic to be going. We had a great time, but the formal sit down dining was definately not us. Carnival had tables to seat 10 and we herded in like cattle with whatever group we happened to be in line with. Oh well, live and learn. NCL sounds like the match for me and I'm so glad to hear the Crown was your favorite. Gotta go now and sweep the snow off the sidewalk, but, I'll be dreaming of the Crown and Bermuda. thanks again! wendy :cool:

:cool: Has anyone been on the the Norwegian Crown formerly known as the Norwegian Odyssey? My sister and I are planning a fall cruise leaving from Baltimore. I also want to thank Jason, Gottacruz, Pammie, Slainte and Lisa 63 for wecoming me to Cruise Crazies--I've been browsing through the forums and have gained much insight to cruising. please reply! Wendy :cool: