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coptergirl · 02-26-2008, 04:56 PM

January is good too so that all of the holidays are over, and PTO starts all over again

taleci · 02-26-2008, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by PennyJ

As someone who just got off the Carnival Conquest yesterday morning, and who sailed in January two years ago as well - the seas were absolute glass this week! Our Januray cruise was smooth - but not as smooth as this last week.

Count Mike and I in as definite maybe's!

We even had someone in our party that thought she was prone to be seasick and she didn't experience any of it.

These big ships have great stabilizers that make sailing very smooth. Also, if you think you may get seasick, people recommend that you book a cabin smack dab in the middle of the ship. That is supposed to be the area with the least amount of sway. But these big cruiseliners really are like small cities with restaurants, shops, a casino, a spa, etc.
I will say this was the last cruise I will book in an inside cabin. We usually get a balcony, but because we treated FIL and MIL to the cruise we economized with an inside for each of us and I couldn't believe how dark it was. I never had an idea of whether it was morning or night, sunny or raining or what. The sensory deprivation really got to me. If you can make it work with your budget balconies are great....you can have your morning coffee on it while you watch the port come into view. AMAZING! At a minimum, get an ocean view for some light.

taleci · 02-26-2008, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Claire-in-Texas

Sherry brings up a good point. Several good points. Would January be better?

This is something we will discuss when I get information - which will be for January as well as December. Good thinking there, Sherry.

I am hoping everyone, from the totally gung ho to the mildy interested, will join the group I formed here on TT. Up at the top click on "groups" and then click on our TT cruise group. You will see a link toward the bottom in the center - "join group." Click on that, and you are there. It will be easier to communicate on the group mini board.

Danniboi and I could do early spring. We are currently booked on the Splendor in April to leave out of Los Angeles to cruise the Pacific side of Mexico, but we could shake that up a bit.

Also we are booked with another group (not anyone we would mind cheating on with y'all) on that cruise and were offered:
Shared cocktail party
Champagne and chocolates
$100 ship board credit
and a $25 pp deposit

Claire-in-Texas · 02-26-2008, 06:08 PM

I'm starting earlyf or that very reason - I am hoping to get as many people on this as possible so that we can get more bonus perks - the more cabins, the more perks. I can't promise anything until I give more info, and get more info. Right now I am working on general interest.

I know you will love Europe on a cruise!! How fabulous is that!!

Claire-in-Texas · 02-28-2008, 05:17 AM

Bumping it up!

Ruca · 02-28-2008, 05:29 AM

Wish we could afford a cruise! We never took a honeymoon. Postponed it for 3 yrs! Looks like our honeymoon will be babys first trip to Disneyland @ 5 lol.

paige52 · 02-28-2008, 07:17 AM

Clair,

Can you please PM me your cruise reps contqact info... I'm planning a cruise in the fall in the sydney/new zealand area.... if she';s good maybe she can help us get a better price. Thanks

Claire-in-Texas · 02-28-2008, 07:51 AM

Done! Hope you have a wonderful time!