I’ve cruised so many times and I cannot stress enough that the SHIP MATTERS! I’ve always taken 7+ day cruises on newer ships…Last week I took my first short cruise on an older ship. That cruise was the very first cruise I’ve taken where I was miserable and couldn’t wait for the cruise to end. That ship was NOT for me.
Upon doing my first cruise, I was constantly in the Carnival website looking up the information. I even knew by heart the lay out of the ship. It was Carnival Fascination, and even being a small ship, it was huge to me once I stepped onto it. I'm the kind of person who needs to know and plan things in advance. Last cruise was a B2B2B on Mardi Gras, and I still knew everything that was needed. Next cruise is in Carnival Vista and looking forward to it. 14 days
I was a sworn true believer not to pay for food on the ship, but since we were on our 25th anniversary cruise, I thought it would be a good time to do it. We went to the steakhouse on board and I can honestly tell you it was the best food I've ever had on a cruise ship, hands down. It is no secret that lines are revamping food items in MDR's to the point that items you traditionally received in the past are no longer available. Even if you do one pay restaurant, it is worth it if you really crave a good steak, seafood or ethnic fare.
First 🛳 was the 7 day 9:10 Norwegian joy loved it 4500 people? Second cruise was 2000 passenger 9 day. Loved the smaller ships. Then again we're a couple so we don't get bored. ISLANDS AND MEXICO ARE THE nastiest tourist traps in the world
My experience with the Caribbean and Mexico is that most areas that serve cruise passengers do speak English. However, we recently cruised out of San Juan, Puerto Rico and found that neither the Uber drivers nor the taxi drivers spoke English, which made getting around San Juan a little frustrating.
Wow. You visited another country and EXPECTED them to speak a language of YOUR home country. That's why other countries think Americans are rude and entitled.
I feel your pain of having Galveston as the home port. Im so over sailing from there that no matter the cruise line, no matter the ship, they all go to the same 6 places. I love Cozumel, but i with all my heart, i hate Costa Maya.
Shout out to Galveston Home Port! Ours, too! In fact since we live in the DFW area and Galveston is 4.5 hrs away we cruise twice a year mostly out of Galveston! Always enjoy your vids btw.
I wish I knew the photo packages were astronomical on our first cruise. I wouldn't have put us through the process of that experience if I knew it was thousands of dollars for them. I will bring our own camera from now on.
I’ve cruised so many times and I cannot stress enough that the SHIP MATTERS! I’ve always taken 7+ day cruises on newer ships…Last week I took my first short cruise on an older ship. That cruise was the very first cruise I’ve taken where I was miserable and couldn’t wait for the cruise to end. That ship was NOT for me.
Upon doing my first cruise, I was constantly in the Carnival website looking up the information. I even knew by heart the lay out of the ship. It was Carnival Fascination, and even being a small ship, it was huge to me once I stepped onto it. I'm the kind of person who needs to know and plan things in advance. Last cruise was a B2B2B on Mardi Gras, and I still knew everything that was needed.
Next cruise is in Carnival Vista and looking forward to it. 14 days
Going on my first Alaskan cruise in exactly 1 week. Never been on a cruise before 🎉🎉🎉
You're in for a huge treat; Alaska is awesome! And so is a ship! And so are ship passengers! Bon voyage!
Happy cruising. Alaska was my first cruise and it was fantastic. Hope you have a wonderful time. Bon voyage 🎉
Thanks @@andershay99212
You’re very wise. I quickly realized the real costs while I was on my 1st cruise. But I still love cruising!!!
I was a sworn true believer not to pay for food on the ship, but since we were on our 25th anniversary cruise, I thought it would be a good time to do it. We went to the steakhouse on board and I can honestly tell you it was the best food I've ever had on a cruise ship, hands down. It is no secret that lines are revamping food items in MDR's to the point that items you traditionally received in the past are no longer available. Even if you do one pay restaurant, it is worth it if you really crave a good steak, seafood or ethnic fare.
Agree with you 100%. I hate having to spend extra, but it's just flat out better food.
Love this channel I think it will be amazing if you can start doing daily cruise news
My first Carnival cruise in 1991 had an energetic topless deck. San Diego spring break. I wish they told me it was the last time😊
And back then, we were all a bit thinner (myself included!)
Thanks! Keep up with the work your doing, Love it!
Appreciate it! Happy sailing!
First 🛳 was the 7 day 9:10 Norwegian joy loved it 4500 people? Second cruise was 2000 passenger 9 day. Loved the smaller ships. Then again we're a couple so we don't get bored. ISLANDS AND MEXICO ARE THE nastiest tourist traps in the world
Great tips for newbies!
thanks for the videos
My experience with the Caribbean and Mexico is that most areas that serve cruise passengers do speak English. However, we recently cruised out of San Juan, Puerto Rico and found that neither the Uber drivers nor the taxi drivers spoke English, which made getting around San Juan a little frustrating.
Our Asian Uber driver in Seattle used Google translate.
Wow. You visited another country and EXPECTED them to speak a language of YOUR home country. That's why other countries think Americans are rude and entitled.
@@tduck828 Puerto Rico is a US territory.
@@julieb7882Spanish is and always will be the dominant language there.
I feel your pain of having Galveston as the home port. Im so over sailing from there that no matter the cruise line, no matter the ship, they all go to the same 6 places. I love Cozumel, but i with all my heart, i hate Costa Maya.
All the cruise lines need to get together and dredge sand to create an island in the gulf. Boom. New port of call.
subscribed! Hope you hit 100K soon :)
Shout out to Galveston Home Port! Ours, too! In fact since we live in the DFW area and Galveston is 4.5 hrs away we cruise twice a year mostly out of Galveston! Always enjoy your vids btw.
I wish I knew the photo packages were astronomical on our first cruise. I wouldn't have put us through the process of that experience if I knew it was thousands of dollars for them. I will bring our own camera from now on.
You did...You just didn't read the contract .