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 Who has traveled with Carnival Cruise lines?
Normally my family travels with Royal Caribbean but this year we are going on the Carnival Miracle (this summer) and I was just wondering how it is (service, food, cruise excursions). Also what ...


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 Have you been on Royal Caribbean's "Mariner of the Seas"?
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 What did you learn from your cruise?
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 Antarctica Cruise?
I am trying to find a cruise that goes across the antarctic circle. As cheap as possible?
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Obviously I understand that any cruise will not be cheap but I have noticed ...


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 Has anyone been on the sea princess.?
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 Alaskan cruise?
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 Help! I am going on a cruise in a few days I just got my hair done?
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 Cruise Line Questions.........?
Alright so last summer me and three of my girl friends went on a four day cruise in the Caribbean, with Royal Caribbean. We had a ton of fun and want to go on another one this summer. They will all ...


 Stay on Port side or Starboard side? ?
My husband and I are taking a cruise next month (my first one). We are getting a balcony room because I have a little problem with claustrophobia. Does it matter if we stay on the port side or ...


 About a trip to the tropics?
We are planning our summer trip and wanted to return to tropics, we are looking for a cruise line that goes there and and allows you to use the boat as a hotel. Most cruises I have looked only stop ...


 Antarctic Cruise ship = USD$7800, does it worth it?
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 Is ti better to book cruise excursions before sailing or when on the ship?
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 Cruise ship - Vonage plus WiFi = communication home?
My husband signed up for Vonage and got a wireless card for my laptop. Between the two at a WiFi we were able to call Mexico, and other places. Supposedly, the Grand Princess cruise ship we are ...


 Im going on a cruise next week the 14th for our honeymoon, what happens when a hurricane hits or is out there?
do they cancel the cruise, or what will happen? i know its 11 days away but im in savannah ga and we have to storms heading straight for us, hannah and ike right behind, and we leave out from port ...


 What qualifications do I need to work on a cruise ship?
I want to be part of the cruise staff which are the people who iniciate the passenger activities. How old to I have to be? Also I have read places you need experience in a relevant field and I'm ...


 OKAY...HELP!! PLEaSE!!?
so is any one planning on going on a cruise around the end of may early april? on one of the carnival ships to either the bahamas or western caribbeans? I really need some help!!!!...


 From experience, what cruise website has the best deals and is the most reliable?
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 Anyone been on the Carnival Pride cruise ship?
We are going on a cruise next year and are trying to decide if this cruise ship is kid friendly and if they have a good kids club? Anyone have any experience or input on this? T...



dani8

Upcoming Carnival cruise on the Valor. Need some questions answered if possible!?

Hello! I'm going on a Western Caribbean cruise with Carnival Valor on May 25th. Our stops include: Grand Cayman, Roatan, Belize, and Cozumel. I was wondering if some people could give me some input on great excursions?

I'm going with my boyfriend (i'm 19 and he's 20) and his 40 year old parents. We are considering the Pirate Encounter in Grand Cayman along with some shopping & Senor Frogs either before or after the excursion. In Cozumel we want to go to Playa Mia for more of a beach day. We're really torn on what to do in Belize and Roatan. We would love to go scuba diving, but none of us are certified...are there any "discover scuba" options at these ports? Snuba is another thing that interests us.

I would love to hear your honest opinion about any excursions! Please feel free to give advice on other excursions and "must sees!"

Also, this is a seven day cruise and if you could give me a traditional yet condensed packing list... it would be greatly appreciated!

Thank you!
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Also, any advice for the cruise itself would be great! I've never been on a cruise before, but the people i'm traveling with have. This is my boyfriend's 7th cruise and his parent's 9th cruise, but none of them were on Carnival (they've been on Royal Caribbean, Princess, Celebrity, and NCL) Is there anything we absolutely must do on our cruise and be sure to not miss?! Specific shows? Thanks again!

    



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MomSezNo
Go to CruiseCritic.com, click on "Boards", then "Ports of Call", and "First Time Cruisers", and "Ask a Cruise Question", etc. You could search there for "packing list" - there have been many great posts on this subject. Or do a Yahoo or Google search for "cruise packing list" - I'll bet you'll get lots of leads.

If you're planning on going to Senor Frog's, check on the drinking age - you may not be old enough.

Re the "Discover Scuba" - there is definitely a course in Cozumel at Chankanaab Park. You don't need to do it through the ship. Just grab a cab and go. [Check their website first - they've been completely rebuilt since Hurricane Wilma and may not still have it.] I would guess they have one in Roatan, too, but I'm not sure. In Cayman, you HAVE to go swimming with the stingrays. This is also very easy to do on your own, e.g. with Captain Marvin or Nativeway or any of the other vendors you'll see mentioned at CruiseCritic.

Have a great cruise.


edward W
do NOT MISS ANY OF THE PRODUCTION SHOWS. Belize HAS SOME INTERESTING MAYA RUINS, its BEEN QUITE A WHILE BUT i FOUNND ROITAN RATHER BORING. CARNIVAL SHIPS ARE ORIENTED FOR PEOLE YOOR AGE ENJOY


Dusie
Do the cave tubing in the rainforest in Belize. It has been my favorite excursion in all of my 4 cruises. I did this cruise on the Inspiration, but went later on the Valor to do an Eastern Caribbean cruise. You are going to love it.


Terrie D
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There is a website called cruisecritic.com They have a message board that is filled with all the information that you are looking for!! There is a roll call to meet people before you go on your trip, and pages and pages of information about excursions!! Try that!! Happy cruising!!



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