Forum: Cruises
February 17th, 2008, 04:05 PM Posted to rec.travel.cruises
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Views: 2,916
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Forum: Cruises
January 18th, 2008, 03:36 PM Posted to rec.travel.cruises
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Replies: 7
Views: 358
Embarking question
We were on Carnival last year in Feb.out of Ft. Lauderdale. We got to the
port at 11:30 and basically walked right in. There were no lines anywhere.
I checked the time when we sat down for lunch...
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Forum: Cruises
February 15th, 2007, 03:41 PM Posted to rec.travel.cruises
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Replies: 26
Views: 798
Seasick...Question
Hi Mitch,
Welcome to the wonderful world of cruising, you'll love it!!!
Motion sickness is a strange animal. Some people experience sickness easily,
some never. I get sick on Disney's it's a small...
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Forum: Cruises
February 8th, 2007, 02:33 PM Posted to rec.travel.cruises
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Replies: 11
Views: 654
Should I bother with a TA
I think it depends on personal preference and a good TA. We decided to go
on a cruise at the last minute. I called my favorite TA, bada boom we're
booked. No muss, no fuss. Was it the best...
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Forum: Cruises
January 31st, 2007, 02:59 PM Posted to rec.travel.cruises
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Replies: 18
Views: 596
GRATUITIES...FINAL THOUGHT
Cruise ship employees aren't paid a salary. They do sign a contract for
something like $100 per 4 months to validate the contract. All their
income is from tips. So in that instance it...
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Forum: Cruises
January 30th, 2007, 07:31 PM Posted to rec.travel.cruises
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Replies: 14
Views: 849
GGC2008: Does anyone care about doing this?
Hi Greg,
Heather and I were also on the GGC2000. (you, and everyone involved, did a
fantastic job) I still wear the tee shirt and even came across another
couple that was on the GGC2000 on our...
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Forum: Cruises
January 28th, 2007, 09:23 PM Posted to rec.travel.cruises
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Replies: 2
Views: 497
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Forum: Cruises
January 28th, 2007, 07:14 PM Posted to rec.travel.cruises
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Replies: 64
Views: 1,980
GRATUITIES...Look within, maybe you are cheap....
Hey George,
I just thought of something. If I slip you a twenty before you book my next
cruise, will you get me a better cabin?
Phil ...has a real problem being serious (sorry George, didn't mean...
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Forum: Cruises
January 28th, 2007, 06:40 PM Posted to rec.travel.cruises
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Replies: 64
Views: 1,980
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Forum: Cruises
January 28th, 2007, 05:26 PM Posted to rec.travel.cruises
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Replies: 2
Views: 497
OT... one reason to cruise, a reflection
For me, one of best things about cruising is the anticipation of the next
one. I know the same thing can be said of land based vacations, but the
high seas still holds a romantic fascination for...
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Forum: Cruises
January 28th, 2007, 04:36 PM Posted to rec.travel.cruises
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Replies: 64
Views: 1,980
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Forum: Cruises
January 24th, 2007, 08:36 PM Posted to rec.travel.cruises
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Replies: 1
Views: 517
World Cruise
Hello,
When we were in Grenada a couple of years ago we talked to a man who was
doing just that, and he had nothing but good things to say about the
experience. He told us that there were four...
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Forum: Cruises
January 23rd, 2007, 05:12 PM Posted to rec.travel.cruises
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Replies: 15
Views: 570
Excursion question
Hi Sue and Peri,
Thanks so much for the reply. This group is a wonderful resource and the
people we met on the GGC2000 re-enforced the reason why we cruise. The
people are the most friendly and...
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Forum: Cruises
January 22nd, 2007, 02:28 PM Posted to rec.travel.cruises
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Replies: 15
Views: 570
Excursion question
Thanks guys,
I'll give ol' Reg a call...
Phil
If you want to do cave tubing and take the ship's tours, you will go with
about 200 of your closest friends. If you take a private tour, you...
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Forum: Cruises
January 21st, 2007, 04:45 PM Posted to rec.travel.cruises
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Replies: 15
Views: 570
Excursion question
Hi All,
Just received our cruise docs for Feb 20th Carnival Legend 8 day to Panama,
Costa Rica, and Belize. Oh so sweet when it's 5 degrees out G
I wanted to know how many people generally are...
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Forum: Cruises
January 15th, 2007, 01:00 AM Posted to rec.travel.cruises
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Replies: 18
Views: 652
Carnival Legend - Western Carib tour
Hi Eddie,
No, little money, lots of craziness. In fact I'm about done. Too old. g
I agree, no excuse for running out of food. It's not like you're not sure
how many people you're going to...
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Forum: Cruises
January 15th, 2007, 12:56 AM Posted to rec.travel.cruises
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Replies: 18
Views: 652
Carnival Legend - Western Carib tour
Hey thanks Dillon,
I'm checking it out .... well after the football game g
Phil
Try www.shoretrips.com. We booked the cave tubing through them. 14
people in our party instead of a bus or...
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Forum: Cruises
January 12th, 2007, 09:41 PM Posted to rec.travel.cruises
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Replies: 18
Views: 652
Carnival Legend - Western Carib tour
Yes, I do love to eat. I retired after 30 years and promptly went to work
as a cook! My son has been a chef for 10 years and my daughter worked with
me the last 2...(my wife has it made:) After...
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Forum: Cruises
January 11th, 2007, 08:45 PM Posted to rec.travel.cruises
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Replies: 18
Views: 652
Carnival Legend - Western Carib tour
Eddie, I will personally sample every item in every buffet I come
across.g Just kidding, sort of. I have seen some pretty amazing feats of
culinary indulgence and indeed have partaken in more...
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Forum: Cruises
January 11th, 2007, 03:54 PM Posted to rec.travel.cruises
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Replies: 18
Views: 652
Carnival Legend - Western Carib tour
Hi Eddie,
We just booked the same cruise!!!
When are you going? Ours is Feb.20th. We are probably doing the same thing
as you. Trying to figure out what to do. My wife has informed me that she...
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Forum: Cruises
January 9th, 2007, 07:42 PM Posted to rec.travel.cruises
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Replies: 6
Views: 525
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Forum: Cruises
January 9th, 2007, 02:45 PM Posted to rec.travel.cruises
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Replies: 16
Views: 541
Antiviral Handwipes
Hi Kathy,
I work in a restaurant in a resort and we had an outbreak of Norwalk a year
ago. The heath dept. went over our kitchen with a fine tooth comb and
didn't find anything. It (the virus) is...
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Forum: Cruises
January 9th, 2007, 02:19 PM Posted to rec.travel.cruises
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Replies: 7
Views: 434
San Juan
Hi Sandy,
We were there a couple years ago and walked around old san juan. Lot of
little shops and places to eat. I liked it. G
Here is a web site that has a lot of info and...
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Forum: Cruises
January 9th, 2007, 01:29 PM Posted to rec.travel.cruises
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Replies: 6
Views: 525
Port of Miami bomb scare, part 2
Don't forget the birds dropping from the sky in Austin Tx.
May you live in interesting times...
Phil doesn't want interesting times
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Forum: Cruises
January 8th, 2007, 04:51 PM Posted to rec.travel.cruises
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Replies: 1
Views: 430
Bon Voyage
Hey,
Hope you have a good tour-of-duty. I'll be sure to give your comrads on
Carnival Legend good tips. I find the pain of losing eased by a friendly
dealer. I like to talk to people, find out...
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