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Forum: Carnival Cruise Lines March 23rd, 2013, 05:01 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 655
Posted By big apple
Totally agree with you as the Bahamas certainly...

Totally agree with you as the Bahamas certainly not like when we first visited in the late 50,s and early 60,s. Paradise Island was an island only with no hotels and you took a small boat for a...
Forum: Carnival Cruise Lines March 18th, 2013, 06:55 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 655
Posted By big apple
Have been on both lines several times and if...

Have been on both lines several times and if ports visited are important your two choices RCCL wins hands down . You have not indicated which ships are involved and this in my opinion also would...
Forum: Carnival Cruise Lines March 13th, 2013, 09:27 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,005
Posted By big apple
Would suggest another cruise line in the future...

Would suggest another cruise line in the future which will follow thru with special occasions and I say this with experience in this regard
Forum: Carnival Cruise Lines February 21st, 2013, 10:52 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,049
Posted By big apple
Totally agree with you however they must not...

Totally agree with you however they must not worry as much on Celebrity and Holland about losing customers and as you well know Holland owned by Carnival.would like to see Carnival run a survey on...
Forum: Carnival Cruise Lines February 20th, 2013, 11:33 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,049
Posted By big apple
Nice shorts ok but not ball caps , workout shorts...

Nice shorts ok but not ball caps , workout shorts and t shirts with cut out arm pits. Sorry cannot agree with these other posts and will stay with Holland and Celebrity where the dress code is more...
Forum: Talk with the Editor February 12th, 2013, 08:15 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 243
Posted By big apple
Next wave of add on expenses

As a seasoned cruiser am curious your opinion what new add ons will most ships be looking at.Early boarding charge,show charges,etc.
Forum: Carnival Cruise Lines February 3rd, 2013, 11:00 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 613
Posted By big apple
there are sites out there which will tell you...

there are sites out there which will tell you when the price drops on any catagory however am not able to post as they will not allow.
Forum: Carnival Cruise Lines February 1st, 2013, 11:32 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,295
Posted By big apple
Ask the complainers if this does not beat staying...

Ask the complainers if this does not beat staying at home? you have them either way. Right?
Forum: Holland America January 22nd, 2013, 07:10 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 470
Posted By big apple
We are very fond of Holland and have over 130...

We are very fond of Holland and have over 130 days on numerous ships however would suggest that you look at the reviews on this ship and form your own opinion
Forum: Carnival Cruise Lines January 22nd, 2013, 07:06 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 722
Posted By big apple
If my memory serves me correctly it was not that...

If my memory serves me correctly it was not that many years ago when they separated both the port charges and the taxes and now have combined basic charge and port into one figure and taxes show as...
Forum: Celebrity January 11th, 2013, 11:16 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 673
Posted By big apple
Do you have any idea how many people "stiff" the...

Do you have any idea how many people "stiff" the hard working waiters and room attendants? We have been cruising since the early 50.s prior to Carnival and have seen this too many times and it is no...
Forum: Celebrity September 21st, 2012, 10:45 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 757
Posted By big apple
Am a big fan of celebrity however lived in alaska...

Am a big fan of celebrity however lived in alaska for 18 years and can say princess is the line of choice as they have total control of their passengers with their own lodges and train car for trips...
Forum: Celebrity July 21st, 2012, 10:16 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 779
Posted By big apple
yOU ARE EVERY SITE .WHAT SHIP ARE YOU ON?

yOU ARE EVERY SITE .WHAT SHIP ARE YOU ON?
Forum: Carnival Cruise Lines July 10th, 2012, 06:02 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,144
Posted By big apple
Carnival will be facing a real competitive...

Carnival will be facing a real competitive situation from RCL and others if they do not follow Carnival and does this apply to all the lines owned by carnival?The travel agents got around the same...
Forum: Carnival Cruise Lines July 9th, 2012, 10:11 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 761
Posted By big apple
It is now out that Carnival is not allowing any...

It is now out that Carnival is not allowing any more shipboard credits from the travel agents and they will be forcing cruisers to try other lines. Any comments on this as others may very well be...
Forum: Carnival Cruise Lines July 8th, 2012, 09:52 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 761
Posted By big apple
Would suggest that you choose holland or...

Would suggest that you choose holland or celebrity where this type action would very seldom occur. Have been on 60 some cruises and numerous times on both and have never seen this happen fun ship or...
Forum: Carnival Cruise Lines June 10th, 2012, 12:37 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,123
Posted By big apple
Celebrity has some very excellent pricing Am...

Celebrity has some very excellent pricing Am taking trans Atlantic on new ship with base cost of $899 for outside cabin. Fifteen night cruise and with the benefits of Elite to include free drinks...
Forum: Carnival Cruise Lines June 7th, 2012, 06:40 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,386
Posted By big apple
Carnival has now announced an increase in...

Carnival has now announced an increase in specialty restaurants to $35 which is same as other lines however they will have a ways to go to match them in service and food.
Forum: Carnival Cruise Lines May 17th, 2012, 10:58 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,563
Posted By big apple
My question is how do they dress for a formal...

My question is how do they dress for a formal wedding after 5:00 pm There is a reason for the dress code and the individual line does set the requirement however Carnival is the most lax in enforcing...
Forum: Celebrity April 25th, 2012, 07:33 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 5,239
Posted By big apple
We started cruising in the late 50,s from Miami...

We started cruising in the late 50,s from Miami and have seen the total transition thru the years.Can vividly remember when several courses were prepared at your table every night on Sitmar and also...
Forum: Celebrity April 18th, 2012, 06:46 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,571
Posted By big apple
For the record NCL is the most stringent on...

For the record NCL is the most stringent on sneaking booze on board with Carnival a close second Am giving this opinion with some 60 cruises on all lines and feel I know most all of the tricks thru...
Forum: Celebrity April 8th, 2012, 11:09 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 5,239
Posted By big apple
Have been cruising since the late 50,s from Miami...

Have been cruising since the late 50,s from Miami to Nassau and now have some 60 cruises to date and have kept receipts from past cruises and you are not paying any more than we did in the 70,s and...
Forum: Holland America March 30th, 2012, 11:23 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,298
Posted By big apple
We have been traveling on Holland since the early...

We have been traveling on Holland since the early 70,s and have never experienced the negative stories from above and for the record am glad am not from the New york area and am very aware as to the...
Forum: Carnival Cruise Lines March 30th, 2012, 11:05 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,571
Posted By big apple
You will receive your award on your 10 th cruise...

You will receive your award on your 10 th cruise and on others you must have completed to receive your goodies.
Forum: Holland America March 16th, 2012, 10:14 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,298
Posted By big apple
We have 125 days on Holland and do not feel your...

We have 125 days on Holland and do not feel your critique represents this fine line and for starters would suggest you start with one of the newer ships and yes we have been on the one you are...
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