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Celebrity Cruises' newest ship, the Equinox: a first-timers perspective

Sun, 8 Nov 2009 16:03:28 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author telynor - This was the year, I decided some months ago, that I was going to take the leap and go on my first cruise. And being that I am the sort of person who believes in that if you're going to do something, do it right and go all out. And so, for the last few...

Mediterranean Islands in the Fall

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 18:12:46 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author obsoperator - During the summer of 2009, we received a postcard addressed to previous travelers with Windstar cruises. (You can read reviews of our trips with their steel sailing/motor ships to the...

Norwegian Sky 4-night Miami to Bahamas

Mon, 2 Nov 2009 01:51:50 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author vr4jen - We recently booked this trip for our honeymoon (after the swine flu cancelled our Mexico plans) and I must say, thank you Swine Flu, Cancun can never compare to the Bahamas!We went at the end of May, so your experience may be different based...

Panama Canal - September/October 2009

Sun, 18 Oct 2009 18:14:58 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author pmontey - My husband and I are recent retirees and are always looking for good value cruises. Since we were also celebrating our 35th wedding anniversary, we were also looking for something special. We found both in this 16 night repositioning cruise...

Enjoyable - But Extra Perks Disappearing

Fri, 9 Oct 2009 16:40:20 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author mgbland - We cruised on the Royal Caribbean Jewel of the Seas on a seven day cruise starting September 26, 2009. We had a forced night in Boston, and we got put up at the Boston Hilton. Wonderful hotel, just two minutes from the airport...

Canada / New England cruise Aug. 29, 2009

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 19:12:20 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author don2738 - I loved this cruise! 5 ports, and a visit to NY City. Beautiful, clean, well maintained. Nice crew. The main shows in the theater were great, excellent singers and dancers. And I have no idea how they make the food so good...

Exploring from NJ to Bermuda Aboard the Royal Caribbean Explorer of the Seas

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 09:40:24 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author jeavinl - I recently came back from a 5-night cruise to Bermuda aboard the Royal Caribbean Explorer of the Seas. This was my first cruise and I am very happy with my experience. Everything from boarding to room service to entertainment and dining was well thought...

Carnival Caribbean Cruise 2009 - Won't Return

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 18:57:21 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author notadumbld - Our oldest daughter was graduating college after six hard years, complicated by health issues, and as she was planning a move to Alaska soon after we decided to take both girls on a cruise. We originally booked a cruise on Royal Caribbean as...

I LOVE THIS SHIP!

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 02:25:55 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author bestwriter33 - My family and I went on this ship October 2007. We hope to go again this year! I love NCL, it is a fantastic cruise line. The ship was gorgeous, new, and bright. It had great food and the crew was wonderful. The entertainment wasn't so good, it was...

I Spent Eight Days Waiting For The Miracle That Never Came

Sun, 6 Sep 2009 12:40:58 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author ilovesephora - My boyfriend and I went on this cruise together, it was our second time doing so, the first was in 2006 on the Crown Princess. This time we sailed on the Carnival...

Diamond Princess - Alaska land tour and cruise

Tue, 1 Sep 2009 18:44:21 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author kfrantzen - Just returned from a Princess provided land tour of Alaska followed by a cruise. The 5 day land tour started in Fairbanks (2 nights), down by train to Denali (2 nights), the most scenic train ride to Mt McKinley, aka Denali State Park (1 night), and the...

Alaska is Amazing!

Mon, 31 Aug 2009 04:22:22 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author nevadawest - This was a memorable trip like no other. It was great fun for everyone in our party! We loved every minute of it - It almost went by too fast. Highly recommended. Holland America is a great Cruise Line... their employees are really fun,...

A Sensational Voyage Despite Bad Reputation!

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 16:10:48 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author treeluvr87 - Prior to hopping aboard the Carnival Sensation, I was skeptical. I'd read lots of reviews all over the internet about how trashy, smelly, and uneventful the 3 night, 4 day Nassau cruise was aboard this ship.We were fortunate enough to have gotten...

Alaska Cruise on the Norwegian Pearl

Tue, 18 Aug 2009 01:19:05 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author jenniferkateab - We just arrived home from our 7 day Alaskan Cruise on the Norwegian Pearl, and we truly enjoyed our vacation. This was my family's third cruise, having previously taken a Celebrity cruise to Greece and Princess cruise in Scandinavia. We were fortunate to...

Norwegian Dawn To Bermuda, A Smashing, Cracker-Jack Good Time!!

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 00:38:05 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author popsrocks - My wife and I enjoyed our second Norwegian cruise departing from New York City. Last time it was the Norwegian Gem to the Bahamas. This time we boarded the Norwegian Dawn to Bermuda. We did have a "A Smashing, Cracker-Jack Good Time!!", words repeated by...

Disney Wonder: Cruises for the Entire Family

Fri, 24 Jul 2009 22:28:52 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author jdhauer - I had planned to attempt a Disney cruise with my parents next spring. My brother took a cruise on the Magic with his family and his wife's sister's family last year and booked their next cruise onboard in order to get a discount. Because he has...

Is This The Voyager or The Titanic?

Sun, 19 Jul 2009 17:52:07 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author largsmith - Our cruise experience began in the dock-side embarkation station set up by Royal Caribbean in Southampton, England. Royal Caribbean apologized that their computer system was not functioning, so the whole process resembled something more akin to a...

I'll Try Again In 7 Years when I retire.

Sun, 19 Jul 2009 00:43:35 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author kfor - This Alaska Cruise was the first cruise my family and I have been on. It's something my wife and I have talked about and looked forward to it with great excitement. It was a 7 day cruise departing from Seattle with stops in Glacier Bay,...

Norwegian Gem: A Western Mediterranean Dream Come True

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 23:29:24 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author annalin - To celebrate getting my Master’s of Science degree (which I earned summa cum laude while working full time, no less), hubby and I spent a week aboard the Norwegian Gem as it sailed through the Western Mediterranean Sea. I had been eyeing this...

The Norwegian Gem Bahamas Cruise Was a a Disappointing First Cruise

Tue, 7 Jul 2009 19:17:44 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author Javelina - When my daughter was born, we totally stopped doing any significant traveling. We always left it open as an option, but she was one tough baby (colic, etc) and so we never got around to it. When she turned 1.5, we started thinking about a...

To cruise or not to cruise LET that be the Question

Fri, 3 Jul 2009 04:31:13 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author vgm100 - We bought and paid for a 7 day cruise to Alaska on board the Rhapsody of the Seas. A fair review I will try to offer as our circumstances were monstrous and maybe unique. I am giving this ship a very bad review simply because they failed us...

SIMPLY THE BEST CRUISE EXPERIENCE EVER!! YOU WILL NOT REGRET IT!

Sat, 27 Jun 2009 17:56:05 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author kingwedding -

Imagine white beaches, the warmth of the rays from the sun caressing your shoulder, and all the food and fanfare one can imagine and you have just visualized the ultimate vacation. The Royal Caribbean Adventu...

To Cruise or Not To Cruise the Gems of the Baltic?

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 21:48:09 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author writeratwork - The Eurodam is an impressive vessel that can hold up to 2,104 guests. Launched in July of 2008, the ship contains all of the latest activities and shipboard gadgets that make sailing enjoyable. For the current list of on-board fun, you should refer...

Comparing Adventure of the Seas with Princess and Carnival

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 04:14:39 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author mountainhigh - Our cruise on the Adventure of the Seas started on Sunday, June 14th in San Juan and we returned on Sunday, June 21th in San Juan. The itinerary was: San Juan, Sea Day, Aruba, Curacao, Sea Day, Dominica, and St. Thomas. There were...

Vision of the Seas gave us more vision about cruising

Sat, 13 Jun 2009 06:23:46 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author knotheadusc - My husband Bill and I just took our very first cruise on Royal Caribbean's Vision of the Seas. I had been curious about cruising for a long time and we get a little bit of a deal by booking through USAA, our bank and insurance company. Last fall,...