Who's booked? Going Where? What Ship?

beentravelin · #1 (**permalink**) February 10th, 2009, 11:22 AM

We booked the Canival Victory last night. It leaves from San Juan going to St. Thomas, Dominica, Barbados, St. Lucia, Antigua, and St. Kitts. No sea days at all!. We sail on May 10th.

Pocono Pug · #2 (**permalink**) February 10th, 2009, 11:32 AM

Thats an awesome itinerary. If and when I can afford another cruise thats the ship and itinerary Ill do. Have a great time and let us know how it was. OH and you sail the day before my birthday.

msblackjack · #3 (**permalink**) February 10th, 2009, 11:40 AM

I am sailing on Pocono Pug's ship; the Valor on Feb 22, 2009, but I think everyone here already knows

- of course, I am excited and bouncing , hopping, and jumping for joy.

beentravelin · #4 (**permalink**) February 10th, 2009, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by msblackjack

I am sailing on Pocono Pug's ship; the Valor on Feb 22, 2009, but I think everyone here already knows

- of course, I am excited and bouncing , hopping, and jumping for joy.

Yeah! Just two weeks. You should be bouncing, hopping, and jumping!!!!

beentravelin · #5 (**permalink**) February 10th, 2009, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Pocono Pug

Thats an awesome itinerary. If and when I can afford another cruise thats the ship and itinerary Ill do. Have a great time and let us know how it was. OH and you sail the day before my birthday.

Well Happy early B-day in case I forget to tell you! How was the Valor?

mrrobb · #6 (**permalink**) February 10th, 2009, 01:06 PM

Sounds Awesome.
The wife and I booked Sunday our first cruise (finalY) for a aniversary
The dreaded Holliday ..lol 23 July 2009

dear23 · #7 (**permalink**) February 10th, 2009, 01:09 PM

We just booked the Valor for the November 1st sailing; Costa Maya, Belize, Cozumel, and Grand Cayman. This will be our 2nd cruise - we did the Eastern Carribean on the Triumph last September - and we are pretty excited!

bahamamomma · #8 (**permalink**) February 10th, 2009, 01:20 PM

Imperial Majesty - April '09 to Nassau, Bahamas

Carnival Conquest - out of Galveston - Jan 2010
Ports of Call will be Montego Bay, Grand Cayman and Cozumel!!
Have never been to Montego Bay, the other two are repeats but that's ok!!

MsBlackjack - you'd better be excited - I'm excited for you!!!!

cutiecat · #9 (**permalink**) February 10th, 2009, 01:33 PM

traitor

i did a six day itinerary last March on the Destiny. i was exhausted, but i loved it.

i intend to see the world, and a cruise is the best way to do it

Pocono Pug · #10 (**permalink**) February 10th, 2009, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by beentravelin

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Originally Posted by Pocono Pug

Thats an awesome itinerary. If and when I can afford another cruise thats the ship and itinerary Ill do. Have a great time and let us know how it was. OH and you sail the day before my birthday.

Well Happy early B-day in case I forget to tell you! How was the Valor?

The Valor was amazing we had a great time and thank you

DUPES · #11 (**permalink**) February 10th, 2009, 02:56 PM

Hey there Travelinman, I'll be on the Victory out of San Juan on March 01,09. I'll let you know about it when I get back.I don't plan on getting off the ship cause I've already been to the islands were scheduled to stop at.Just looking to relax and not have to do anything for a week.Enjoy your cruise and let you know what's up when I get back.

wannacruise? · #12 (**permalink**) February 10th, 2009, 04:13 PM

Going on the Conquest on March 22nd...just me and my daughter! (20) Getting excited

Cruznut2 · #13 (**permalink**) February 10th, 2009, 04:14 PM

Group Cruise on Carnival Dream Decmber 12, 2009. Western Caribbean.

Laura

Grandy · #14 (**permalink**) February 10th, 2009, 04:20 PM

cruising on the Conquest Mar 29th to Eastern Carbbean - Bahamas

briguy · #15 (**permalink**) February 10th, 2009, 05:43 PM

No trips because I just spent a bunch on my Spirit trip a few weeks ago and have to pay the piper before Carnival sees any more money from me. Just curious, I noticed some people are booking for trips 7-9 months away. Why? They should wait until 5 months prior to get the best possible deal on the early booking feature. Its a hassle to fill out refund forms for OBC if your pricing goes down after booking. I cant imagine the ship would sell out 8 months in advance anyway. I know its easy to get caught up in the moment but slow down. Just my way of thinking for what its worth.

Skywench · #16 (**permalink**) February 10th, 2009, 07:24 PM

I did the same itinerary last year on the Destiny that Victory is now doing. Absolutely loved it. I think it has been my favorite cruise so far, because it was a different port each day. I'd like to do it again soon. So far I've got the Splendor booked for May.

beentravelin · #17 (**permalink**) February 10th, 2009, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by briguy

No trips because I just spent a bunch on my Spirit trip a few weeks ago and have to pay the piper before Carnival sees any more money from me. Just curious, I noticed some people are booking for trips 7-9 months away. Why? They should wait until 5 months prior to get the best possible deal on the early booking feature. Its a hassle to fill out refund forms for OBC if your pricing goes down after booking. I cant imagine the ship would sell out 8 months in advance anyway. I know its easy to get caught up in the moment but slow down. Just my way of thinking for what its worth.

I typically agree with that. Kuki or Paul I can't remember which, wrote about Early Vs. Late booking in a recent blog. There are pros and cons to both.

Sorry you can't cruise for a while. Did you enjoy the Spirit?

spencercoop · #18 (**permalink**) February 10th, 2009, 07:37 PM

I leave in 5 days on the Elation for a short 4 day cruise!

roxy83 · #19 (**permalink**) February 10th, 2009, 08:38 PM

We are booked for the Carnival Pride out of Baltimore in June! It's headed to Freeport, Grand Turk, and Half Moon Cay. We can't wait!

airforce95 · #20 (**permalink**) February 10th, 2009, 08:41 PM

July 5th 7 days on the Legend out of Tampa. We did the Destiny out of San Juan last August. We called it our power cruise. We stayed 3 extra days in San Juan after the cruise. Best vacation ever.

Chefkel22 · #21 (**permalink**) February 10th, 2009, 09:31 PM

We sail the Legend this coming Sunday - 2/15.

Can not wait. Cruise #6 and first stop in Belize.

Agree, the best way to see the world is via cruise. Where else can you get a room, all meals, maid service, room service, sun, sand and an ocean breeze for such a reasonable price

Safe travels to all.

Synderrela · #22 (**permalink**) February 10th, 2009, 10:30 PM

Carnival Splendor, May 31st, 7 day for the Mexican Riviera! Our first cruise and will be our Honeymoon! I am so excited and am already thinking of next year's cruise! I will wait though, couple months ahead of time is good time to book, I got a great rate with a military disocunt to boot! heaper than a hotel!

Travelnut · #23 (**permalink**) February 10th, 2009, 11:11 PM

Booked the Carnival Freedom for Feb 27, 2010,,,I know that's along way off,,,,but will be watching for better pricing,,,,It's a great cruise with lot's of ports,,,and Nancy got us a great price already,,,

jlauntz · #24 (**permalink**) February 10th, 2009, 11:42 PM

Valor Western Caribbean, April 26 , Grand Cayman, Roatan, Belize, Cozumel. Roatan the only port that I haven't been to. The rest of the group (17 in all) wanted this itinerary.
Looking at the Fascination in Aug. or possibly NCL Magesty in Aug. "A bad day at sea beats a good day at work! "

Thoth · #25 (**permalink**) February 11th, 2009, 12:01 AM

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Originally Posted by beentravelin

We booked the Canival Victory last night. It leaves from San Juan going to St. Thomas, Dominica, Barbados, St. Lucia, Antigua, and St. Kitts. No sea days at all!. We sail on May 10th.

I did that same cruise last year on the Destiny. Hope you love ports of call ! It can be tiring and at times one island runs into another causing confusion.

"Did I purchase the Banana sauce in Barbados or Dominica?"
"Where WAS that lovely waterfall?"
"I forgot...which island had the great shopping? "
"Was it St Lucia, St Kitts, or St Thomas that our tour guide showed us a wild monkey?"
"which place was the fort ?"
"Oh never mind, they are all the same !"

Seriously though, I found the Southern Caribbean to be the best Caribbean itinerary.

I found the islands themselves to be far prettier and with more history, more culture than the Western or most Eastern itinerary ports. Just my opinion !
Personally I found Antigua and St Kitts to be the best of the lot. Antigua is different...make that unique. Semi-arid with simply lovely beaches ( 365 one for every day of the year) and English Harbour where Lord Nelson was once posted.
St Kitts offered what I judged to be the friendliest locals + Brimstone Hill Fortress which dates from the 1600's.

Thoth · #26 (**permalink**) February 11th, 2009, 12:19 AM

My next one is in April on the Holiday for my 45th birthday. The merits of that ship is it's in Mobile which is an easy drive for me. I need not fly anywhere ! 8)
In September, I'll escape the Deep South heat for a much cooler New England & Canada on the Triumph.

beentravelin · #27 (**permalink**) February 11th, 2009, 06:19 AM

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traitor

Awww! Girl don't even. I saw you eyeballing that Canada/New England in June.

There's still time 4 europe! I just don't know about a 6 dayer for my first trip over the big pond. We've been looking at longer ones. And Michelle mos def wants to see Santorini!

Manuel · #28 (**permalink**) February 11th, 2009, 06:46 AM

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Originally Posted by briguy

No trips because I just spent a bunch on my Spirit trip a few weeks ago and have to pay the piper before Carnival sees any more money from me. Just curious, I noticed some people are booking for trips 7-9 months away. Why? They should wait until 5 months prior to get the best possible deal on the early booking feature. Its a hassle to fill out refund forms for OBC if your pricing goes down after booking. I cant imagine the ship would sell out 8 months in advance anyway. I know its easy to get caught up in the moment but slow down. Just my way of thinking for what its worth.

Some of us like to have a cruise booked.

If the price goes down, our TA makes sure we get the lower price.

There has been a few times when the price went up, but we were locked in on the lower rate.

TM

RockChickX51 · #29 (**permalink**) February 11th, 2009, 09:25 AM

Carnival Liberty - May 16, 2009
7 Day Western Caribbean with 3 sea days and 3 port days.
Ocho Rios, Jamaica - Grand Cayman - Cozumel, MX

Me and the BF and a couple friends are going. This is only our 2nd cruise (last one was in Oct. 2008 on the Inspiration), personally I'd rather party in Vegas but the BF only gets a weeks vacation and wants to go on another cruise so I sided with him. So I'm going to Vegas toward the end of the year with my best friend.

dear23 · #30 (**permalink**) February 11th, 2009, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Manuel

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Originally Posted by briguy

No trips because I just spent a bunch on my Spirit trip a few weeks ago and have to pay the piper before Carnival sees any more money from me. Just curious, I noticed some people are booking for trips 7-9 months away. Why? They should wait until 5 months prior to get the best possible deal on the early booking feature. Its a hassle to fill out refund forms for OBC if your pricing goes down after booking. I cant imagine the ship would sell out 8 months in advance anyway. I know its easy to get caught up in the moment but slow down. Just my way of thinking for what its worth.

Some of us like to have a cruise booked.

If the price goes down, our TA makes sure we get the lower price.

There has been a few times when the price went up, but we were locked in on the lower rate.

TM

Also, some of us pay our cruise off in monthly increments (just like anty other bill), so the further out we book, the easier it is to pay!