which ship??

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record of making many Condé Nast Traveler readers happy in a range of
destinations. Even if you settle into a long-term relationship with one
of them, it's still advisable to contact the listed specialists to find
out what they offer that the generalist doesn't, particularly when it
involves a major journey where the right guides and other local
connections are critical.

On 9 Mar 2006 23:05:29 -0800, travelexpert wrote:

Highly respected in the travel business, this generalists has a track
record of making many Condé Nast Traveler readers happy in a range of
destinations. Even if you settle into a long-term relationship with one
of them, it's still advisable to contact the listed specialists to find
out what they offer that the generalist doesn't, particularly when it
involves a major journey where the right guides and other local
connections are critical.

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Anita,

If you're talking about a 3 or 4 day West Coast Cruise to Ensenada, may I
recommend Carnival Cruise Line. I had a group of 43 on the Monarch of the
Seas (Royal Caribbean International) for a 3 day cruise out of San Pedro to
Ensenada. Half the group had been on Royal Caribbean before, in fact, this
very ship - that why they wanted her again. However, after the cruise, just
about everyone wanted another 3 or 4 day cruise, but this time requested
that I book then on Carnival Cruise Lines instead. The ship in this case is
the Paradise. The main reason for this is the comments and complaints
received from a few in this group, that was indeed communicated to Royal
Caribbean International, and that pretty much sums things up.


"My family and I took the 3 day cruise from Los Angeles to Ensenada on the
Monarch of the Seas in January of 2006. There were several concerns that we
all feel need to be addressed by Royal Caribbean. The most unacceptable
was the fact that our cabins did not have electricity for nearly half of the
time we were aboard. We complained and repeatedly phoned housekeeping and
maintenance to no avail. We were told that there was a problem with the
fuses and that it was being worked on. We were without water for several
hours... this meant no shower before dinner. There was also a problem when
one of the children was sick in the night and there was limited light (at
the time half of the cabin had power) - nor was there any hot water to bath
them (water had been restored by then - it just wasn't warm). It was awful
cleaning up a sick child in cold water - not a fond memory."

"The swimming pool which the children had looked forward to using was only
filled for one day. Why??? The BINGO board had electric problems... the MC
told us that it was to be fixed next time they were in port. The karaoke
machines (words to songs) were not working. One of the 'exciting' seminars
available on the ship was really a sales pitch on spending money to have
your teeth whitened. Not good."

"The ship was in immediate need of general cosmetic maintenance. Rails in
hallways were loose, ceiling fixtures damaged, frayed carpeting, etc. Even
the children asked "why is the ship worn out and broken?". Those words,
coming from a child's view must tell Royal Caribbean something they need to
know and act on."

"I must say that the dining room wait staff was wonderful as was our cabin
steward - but - the ship was unacceptable. We are all Crown and Anchor
Members and have cruised with Royal Caribbean in the past. I will be anxious
to hear a response from your offices."


As a side note, I am well aware that many responding within this newsgroup
have also sailed on the Monarch of the Seas before, and experienced no
problems whatsoever. Of course, that is all well and good - for them. I am
just communicating what some of my clients encountered. So far, I have
already booked a future 3 day West Coast Cruise for 23 out of this original
group, but all on Carnival Cruise Lines Paradise this time. Besides, as an
added bonus, Carnival sails out of Long Beach, right next to the Queen Mary,
where Royal Caribbean used the port in San Pedro, in the heart of oil
refinery country.

The bottom line, try Carnival Cruise Line.

Happy sailing,
John Sisker
SHIP-TO-SHORE CRUISE AGENCY®
(714) 536-3850 or toll free at
(800) 724-6644 & (pagoo ID: 714.536.3850)
http://www.shiptoshorecruise.com









"Anita & Pat" wrote in message
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My family wants to take a short cruise to mexico, which line would you
recomend
Carnival or Royal Caribean.
thanks anita