cruises in 2012

[cruisingcats]

Falina, we had our Hawaiian cruise on Carnival Spirit. We flew to Vancouver, and although I was a bit concerned about 5 days at sea they went by very quickly. We stopped at Kona, Hilo, Maui (2 days), Kauai, and Honolulu (2 days). We love Hawaii; our DD lived there for 4 years, so we have been back many times.

So you would recommend this cruise ship? The 5 days wouldn't bother me but am concerned for dh but it would give him some time to relax. Any info you have would be greatly appreciated.

[mercedes]

All 8 of our cruises, from the Caribbean to Europe, have been with Carnival and we have enjoyed all of them, see the topic “Carnival Cruiselines” under “Cruising”. I would recommend them, but ultimately it is up to you. We took the Hawaiian cruise back in 2004, I couldn’t believe that I still had the Carnival package after all these years.

[JoeyandDavid]

you don't ask Carmen if she would recommend Carnival.. you ask Carmen which Carnival Itineray she would recommend ...

The woman is Carnival

(she is probably the main reason.. i am willing to look at them again)

[cruisingcats]

Joey and Carmen thank you. I have heard good things about Carvinal and willing to try them. Just want to make sure sailing out of BC is good and the ship will offer enough to do while at sea. We are not real keen on a set time to eat. Do they offer alternative eatery's besides the buffet and the extra charge resturants. Will try the set time to see how we like it. Everyone talks about getting to know your wait staff and they getting to know you. My concern would be what if you didn't like the people you have to sit with? How does that work.

One cruise and it was on NCL Star and we had a great time. Love their freestyle cruising. We did dress up for their formal night which was nice. Had pictures done and celebrated your anniversary that night.

Probably will be asking alot more questions when we have decided on when and which cruise line.

[JoeyandDavid]

My concern would be what if you didn't like the people you have to sit with? How does that work.

normally a quiet word to your Maître de and like magic its' taken care of..

(they discreetly move you to another table or give you a table for two)

[cruisingcats]

I wondered how they would take of that. That is a nice way to handle it. Works for me.