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Hello!
It has been a very long time since I've visited....I hope everyone is well.
I am considering booking a cruise out of NOLA.......should I or shouldn't I?
It is on Navigator of the Seas. In all of our cruises, we have never sailed out of NOLA. I'd appreciate any tips for where to stay, etc.
Thanks!!!
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Mary Lou Scanlon
NCL Pride of America April 24, 2010
NCL Epic February 12, 2011
RCCL Allure of the Seas - September 18, 2011
Celebrity Eclipse - February 11, 2012:
RCCL Navigator OTS - February 9, 2013
I have to say that there is no way you should book a cruise out of New Orleans........................................... .....................unless you take me.
Seriously: New Orleans is, in a way, like New York. It is a fantastic place to visit. There are fabulous restaurants, great sites to be seen and fun atmosphere. I have some wonderful times in New Orleans. Just be careful with the Hurricanes. I don't mean the storm kind but the "drink". I lost a day and a half of vacation because of those dang things. The first one tastes like cough syrup, the second is OK and the fourth one will rip the souls of your shoes out from the inside.
GO!!!!!!! You and Gary have fun.
Take care,
Mike
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Mary Lou, so nice to see you posting here again! You were the first CruiseMate I met on my first CruiseMates cruise those many years ago.
I got a brochure today from a local agency, and that cruise was in it. Sounded like a good deal, and as the others have said, New Orleans is wonderful.
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Yes - cruising out of NOLA is an experience in and of itself. Winding your way down the Mississippi River to the Gulf is something you have to experience. And two days pre or post cruise is wonderful! You need to take this cruise!
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Thank you, everyone! It is so great hearing from all of you! I appreciate all of the positive feedback! I think we are going to do it. I was a little hesitant because the deal seems too good to be true and you know what they say about that!! I was also a little worried about sailing on a ship that old, but she is still getting great reviews.
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Mary Lou Scanlon
NCL Pride of America April 24, 2010
NCL Epic February 12, 2011
RCCL Allure of the Seas - September 18, 2011
Celebrity Eclipse - February 11, 2012:
RCCL Navigator OTS - February 9, 2013
We're booked out of NOLA for back-to-back-to-back cruises in January, 2013. We haven't been there since 1971 - do you suppose it's changed?
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As for the Navigator of the Seas, it ain't that old! Still a nice ship to sail on, so I wouldn't worry about that.
Pete
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I have considered using New Orleans as a port but, whatever lower price is available there is offset by the cost of gasoline to get there from Houston. So, I will continue to use Galveston. Have fun while in NO!!!
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