Cruise Questions for October

rogue · October 8, 2008

Neither. The closest I came was the third on the Crown Princess a couple of years ago.

Joanandjoe · October 8, 2008

Not even close. Of our 12 cruises, only two were on ships less than five years old: the two year old Avalon Poetry in 2007, and the eight month old Noordam IV in 2006. The closest we came to a final cruise was the Zenith in 2006, a few months before it was removed from the Celebrity fleet. However, the subsequent removal from the fleet had not been announced when we sailed on the Zenith (although it was rumored).

We did do one cruise before drydock, on the Wind Surf in 2004. With the crew making obvious preparations for changes in the ship, that was something like a final cruise. Does that count as a last cruise?

We also had the results of a final cruise, on the Radisson Diamond. We weren't on the Diamond; instead, we were on the first cruise on the Radisson Navigator that had a massive crew infusion from the Diamond. That included transporting the Italian steakhouse theme restaurant (Portofino?) from the Diamond to the Navigator, complete with the waiters from the Diamond.

Longboysfan · October 8, 2008

I do remember we got pins from HAL on time but they were lost right away on return.

DebbieandJerry · October 8, 2008

The Celebrity Mercury that we were on (San Francisco to Mexican Riviera) was the first week that they were sailing that itinerary 'for the season'. Previously sailed in Alaska. Many of the waitstaff told us about Alaska and all that we need to see when we visited there.

Most of the staff and crew had never been to Mexico and were excited about the new itinerary. Kinda funny how we were telling them what to do, where to go, etc., etc. since we had been on the Mexican Riviera a number of times.

If your question meant inaugural cruise and/or final cruise before ship retirement, NEVER MIND.

cruisetarp · October 10, 2008

We were on the next to last cruise on the old Homeric. It was actually quite sad. Such a beautiful ship and the crew were so great but most of them were losing their jobs and returning to their homes.

Have never been on an Inaugural cruise - I'd like for them to get all the little kinks out first.

TheSkipper · October 10, 2008

We sailed the inaugural of the Celebrity Zenith, way back when. Sailed her again exactly one year later and were invited to diner with Mrs. Chandris, the wife of the owner. How special is that?? :biggrin:

sailingrose · October 11, 2008

We sailed the inaugural of the Celebrity Zenith, way back when. Sailed her again exactly one year later and were invited to diner with Mrs. Chandris, the wife of the owner. How special is that??

That's really cool Ed!

We went on the second cruise of the Navigator of the Seas. I agree......I'd wait until they get the kinks out.