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userdon
Waxhaw, NC

The only way to travel

4 star rating

budget conscious, budget-conscious traveler, frequent-cruiser, lover of cruises, married, appreciative of good service, seeker of fun and interesting places
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    good to go on the beatuiful seas


DEC
15
2007

I have been on ten Carnival boat cruises each a little different and a bit dependent of the people you meet, your servers, and the weather.By far this line offers some of the best rates and services, Never pay brochure prices and call an agent not the line directly as you may not find your best deal? I have bragged about cruising and have sent many others on there path to cruising, Cozumel, A great place, nice beaches lots of shopping for silver and onyx. You must be able to barter here, Never pay listed prices.Nothing beats an endless supply 24hours a day of Food, ice cream pizza, Never will you be able to go to sleep at night and wake up in a new country each morning. A great way to see other cultures.

If you take a trip out of Puerto Rico, Flights are more costly? But you can find ships stopping at 5 different countries. All your costs are included minus soda, Alcohol,Tips and shopping. We cruise with our kids, You can interact with lots of people or find a quiet spot for yourself. Lots of broadway type shows on board, We have seen the worlds greatest Jugglers, Ballet, Acrobats, Magicians, Comedians.

The main difference to me on most different cruise lines will be the age of guests, The activities will be geared toward certain age groups. Carnival is very child Friendly with programs including youth camp etc.the closer you are to summer the more children will be there.

If you want older crowds look at Princess, No kids in the front row at shows, more geared to 40 - 50 year olds, Holland will perhaps be even older average age.

I highly advertise Carnival as the best vacation for the money. Wait till you have been on Ten Cruises and you will get all kinds of special treatments while aboard.

Did I mention you have to get a massage while on board, Thats extra but worth it.

I hope I have covinced you by now to try carnival, Also it looks really great to pay extra for a window or balcony, My wife prefers to spend the money on a massage rather to look at the water from her room, you will also find that almost all interior rooms look the same they are just on different floors. Just find a room closest to the center of the boat and not under neath the dance floor?  Stick a floor map in your pocket at all times with your room number so you dont get lost. Have a great trip and you will go back. Good luck

Last edited on Feb 12, 2008



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