CaliTraveler77

We got lucky, our first cruise was a few years back on the Carnival Spirit, and we didn't really know what kind of room we wanted, other than we needed a balcony because my wife gets a little claustrophobic, so we booked a Guarantee Balcony, not knowing where we'd end up. This was back when they'd give you a room above your booked class, which apparently is no more, but we ended up with a category 9A, which totally blew us away. We gambled and got lucky, but that's been the only time we've managed any sort of upgrade.

Our first was the Carnival Spirit to Mexico in 2008, and we were quickly hooked!

I figure we have a couple years, I don't want to be the guy with the kid still in diapers getting in everyone's way. Our little Madelyn is very advanced and social, so hopefully by 3 she'll also be able to remember/enjoy/participate in the fun!

Thanks everyone! Kevin, I think we did actually, I used to post quite a bit, and I do sell suits, yep

I am way worse than my wife! She's pretty good about not overpacking, and the everyday stuff is easy, shorts, etc., but what gets me are the formal nights. Now I sell suits and tailored men's clothing for a living, so I actually enjoy breaking out my tuxedo for a cruise, and usually take another sport coat and slacks for the supper club night (totally overdoing it, I know, but my wife and I kinda like the more intimate date night feel, so it's nice to dress up). This of course means packing tux shoes and dress shoes, ties, shirts, etc.... I know, I'm nuts! lol

I think it's nearly a tie for us. We're big into the ports, so itinnerary is a big deal, but we'll compromise on that a little if it means sailing a better ship!

I'm kinda new... signed up ages ago and had a baby, so haven't had much time for anything in a while, but it's been 2 years since my wife and I took our last cruise and the bug's biting big time! But I'm looking forward to recconecting and getting some info/advice and cruising with a kid. So far we've taken 3 cruises, all Carnival, all splendid, done Mexico twice and Western Carib, probably headed back to the Caribbean next!

Hey Cali...I'm assuming the Glory was a 7 nighter?? And there were 2 F.N.'s .? Yep 7 night, the first and last sea days were formal nights.

Just got off the Glory on Sunday, working on my review, which should be up shortly, but she was a great ship, loved every minute!

Just got off the Glory Sunday, and we had 2 "cruise elegant" nights, and there were still a lot of folks in suits, and more than I expected still in tuxes (which I like, I look forward to breaking out my tuxedo). In fact, this sailing we saw more people in suits and tuxes than we did on either of our 7 day Mexican Riviera cruises the previous 2 years.

I'm trying to find the name of it, but when we stopped in PV last April on the Splendor we did what turned out to be the best excursion we've ever done. It was an 8 hour all day thing. We got on this 1930's racing yacht that had been restored and spend the first 2 hours sailing out along the coastline to the spot where we ended up snorkeling for an hour or so. We then motored another 30 mins to this cove where we had lunch and got to hang on the beach, go horseback riding, etc, all before a 2.5 hour sail back to the ship. They fed us a really nice breakfast of fresh fruits and various pastries on the way out, and made the best margaritas on the way back. It was about as nice of a day as we've ever spent on vacation.

This is what I love most about Carnival's adults-only Serenity spots. We've always taken our time getting up and moving in the morning, and it's been our experience that we have always been able to find lounge chairs to lay out and get some sun in Serenity. Plus I like that they have speakers out there that pump out some soothing, relaxing tunes. The bar isn't bad either ;) lol

We're going to have a few hours to kill in Ft. Lauderdale, anyone have any suggestions for anything to do?

Very cool, thanks so much! We're both big snorkelers, so I'm anxious to do some serious snorkeling at 2-3 of our stops, probably Cozumel and Roatan for sure, but we always seem to find some fun, even when it's by accident! lol

Very cool, thanks so much! We're both big snorkelers, so I'm anxious to do some serious snorkeling at 2-3 of our stops, probably Cozumel and Roatan for sure, but we always seem to find some fun, even when it's by accident! lol

Hey guys, we're venturing into the Caribbean for the first time in April, and wanted to see if anyone had done any/all of these stops with Carnival. We typically book excursions through Carnival and have had nothing but great times, so we're figuring we'll do the same this time. Any input regarding these locations or any excursions you've done and loved/hated would be very welcome. Thanks in advance!!

Hey guys, we're venturing into the Caribbean for the first time in April, and wanted to see if anyone had done any/all of these stops with Carnival. We typically book excursions through Carnival and have had nothing but great times, so we're figuring we'll do the same this time. Any input regarding these locations or any excursions you've done and loved/hated would be very welcome. Thanks in advance!!

We sailed the Splendor the week of Easter this year (by complete coincidence), and I can't say enough about her. This was our second cruise, our first being the Spirit last year. I really loved the Spirit, but the Splendor overshadowed it in every way, from service, to the two-story Lido (with big screen), to the supper club. I would sail her again in a heartbeat!

Anyone going???