DebbieandJerry

Wha-who Jan! Finally Have a grand time!

Thanks for the honest review. The Imagination is one of their older ships.

I did look at the deck plan. What would indicate an obstruction?

I check the cost of our cruise daily. Today I noticed that the price is $100 per person cheaper. Previously, I was able to get the price reduced (from $829/person to $709/person). Now I'm told that the price is for the unsold cabins and they are a different "category" than our cabin. We specifically reserved 2 rooms (next to each other), balcony aft. The same rooms that we were in last Sept. The rooms that are unsold are 3 rooms over. They are considered "midship" and not aft which is why Carnival tells me different categories. How do I find out if these (new) rooms are obstructed or partially obstructed? If I ask, will they be honest? What we would get is $200/cabin ship board credit because we have paid for this cruise in full. That is not a bad deal financially. I just want to make sure that we are not getting a crap room. Any thoughts?

I don't see where air contingency has been a problem. I don't want to pay more for my cruise as "just in case".

Thanks for clarifying.

Darn that Arizona. Too much desert and not enough water! Thanks Jason. Great information

I am so glad that this was a positive experience. We return on the Freedom in Sept. Thanks for such an honest review.

I look at cost. Allure and Oasis are just too darn expensive

Also say ads in Kohl's for luggage with 4 wheels. Now that you have brought this to my attention, I'm seeing this type all over. Jan, as for the overhead question, I have a feeling that if the luggage is sideways, it will fit overhead.

Good point made that it depends on the length of the cruise. Jerry is a smoker. The only place where he can smoke (on some ships) is the balcony. So that is a huge factor when we consider where we are going and the total cost. Right now, a balcony for us is it!

Thanks for the tips

Enjoy your vacation. Come back and post

Have a great vacation. Come back and post

Have a great vacation

Hope you have a wonderful time on your vacation

Have a great cruise. We were on the Splendor March 2012 and found her to be a beautiful ship. Can't wait to hear what you think,

Welcome. Looking forward to reading more about you and your cruises.

Thanks for the suggestion. There are 2 Ross' near my home

Goes to show - no matter what it cost, there will always be inspection issues

I'm sure we'll get all types of details on our Sept sailing on the Freedom

Canada or Caribbean?

Welcome to Cruise Crazies. I have never been on HAL, so I can't weigh in. Where are you going?

Good to know. We'll start looking for this

Great article. I can hear your enthusiasm