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Forum: Caribbean & Panama Canal May 5th, 2013, 05:26 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 213
Posted By colorcrazie
Costa Maya is mostly owned by Carnival, but the...

Costa Maya is mostly owned by Carnival, but the little town that was originally a fishing village has a gorgeous beach. Few people bother going there, although enough go for it to be safe. But, our...
Forum: Travel Gripes! May 4th, 2013, 07:18 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,153
Posted By colorcrazie
:pI have never had an issue with the hair salon,...

:pI have never had an issue with the hair salon, probably because I only used it once...at my husband's request...neither of us thought it was worth the $, and I would rather spend my time in other...
Forum: Shore Excursions May 4th, 2013, 06:50 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,547
Posted By colorcrazie
Having done somewhere around 40 cruises, my...

Having done somewhere around 40 cruises, my husband and I have done a variety of things. In general, here are my thoughts.
Factor #1 is the port itself. There are many ports where we feel safe...
Forum: Norwegian Cruise Lines May 4th, 2013, 06:19 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 350
Posted By colorcrazie
Paul, or anyone, Do you know if the Cirque show...

Paul, or anyone,
Do you know if the Cirque show on other ships is also an additional charge. Going on the Jewel in December.
Thanks,
Marty
Forum: All Things Cruising May 4th, 2013, 06:02 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 322
Posted By colorcrazie
I think that some people decide to become...

I think that some people decide to become attached to one cruise line. Whatever the reason, they will tell everyone that their cruise line is the best. Almost a made up elitist attitude. Then, they...
Forum: Cruise Dress / Packing April 28th, 2013, 05:16 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 597
Posted By colorcrazie
You mentioned Carnival. If that is the cruise...

You mentioned Carnival. If that is the cruise line you are on, or NCL, then you really don't need to go dressed to the nines at all. They don't even call it formal night anymore. Not that jeans and...
Forum: All Things Cruising January 21st, 2012, 04:00 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 711
Posted By colorcrazie
I have to agree with Bruce on this. There were...

I have to agree with Bruce on this. There were thousands of people on board. While I grieve for those who were lost, the number who made it through alive and most of them okay (well, other than...
Forum: All Things Cruising January 21st, 2012, 03:21 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 377
Posted By colorcrazie
We always buy travel insurance for medical...

We always buy travel insurance for medical treatments and med-evac. While the cost of the trip is something we could absorb if need be, medical can run into tens of thousands, not to mention I don't...
Forum: Ask CruiseMates Staff January 21st, 2012, 03:14 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 842
Posted By colorcrazie
Welcome to our group. We do not consider any...

Welcome to our group. We do not consider any question to be a bad thing. Especially this one. So, yes, do use a travel agent. And if you feel uncomfortable with them when you ask questions, move on...
Forum: Cruise Dress / Packing January 18th, 2012, 04:41 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,015
Posted By colorcrazie
Just don't smear your lipstick, Mike. Marty

Just don't smear your lipstick, Mike.
Marty
Forum: All Things Cruising January 16th, 2012, 02:53 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 711
Posted By colorcrazie
I used to be a Water Safety Instructor, meaning I...

I used to be a Water Safety Instructor, meaning I could train and certify lifeguards. One of the first lessons is that people panic. Adrenaline kicks in and very, very few will even try to keep a...
Forum: Cruise Dress / Packing January 15th, 2012, 05:26 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,015
Posted By colorcrazie
My husband has some very light weight casual...

My husband has some very light weight casual slacks that he wears on the ship and in ports. Jeans can be extremely uncomfortable in the heat.
Marty
P.S. I don't wear makeup when it is hot. It never...
Forum: All Things Cruising January 2nd, 2012, 02:29 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 409
Posted By colorcrazie
I agree with Doopey. When the group is that large...

I agree with Doopey. When the group is that large and the booking is going to be complex, do it NOW. Waiting until the last minute works fine for a couple going alone, but not so well for your...
Forum: All Things Cruising January 2nd, 2012, 02:21 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 1,584
Posted By colorcrazie
In general, I think that we are missing the boat...

In general, I think that we are missing the boat on this thread....so to speak. I remember having a cabin so small that my roommates and I had to literally leave the cabin in rotation in order to get...
Forum: Shopping! January 2nd, 2012, 02:11 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,223
Posted By colorcrazie
And it's not just Cozumel. All of the ports know...

And it's not just Cozumel. All of the ports know that you are leaving on the ship, usually the same day, so you are not likely going to be coming back to make a scene the next day. There are many...
Forum: Ask CruiseMates Staff December 26th, 2011, 04:52 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,817
Posted By colorcrazie
My ankles swell badly, and I finally had to admit...

My ankles swell badly, and I finally had to admit was not salt in the water or even in the food, but that I don't drink enough water on vacation. At home, I drink it constantly, which helps keep the...
Forum: First-Time Cruisers December 20th, 2011, 03:18 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 783
Posted By colorcrazie
I would do it through the ship be because of the...

I would do it through the ship be because of the long drive to and from. You would have to be concerned about getting and dropping off the rental car, plus transportation to the rental place. And...
Forum: Ask CruiseMates Staff December 20th, 2011, 03:13 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 489
Posted By colorcrazie
The one time that I did a Christmas cruise, it...

The one time that I did a Christmas cruise, it was very low key and understated. The only thing that really got my attention was seeing Santa get off the tender at the private island. That was funny!...
Forum: Disabled Cruisers December 18th, 2011, 01:56 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,147
Posted By colorcrazie
NCL's unexpected assist

We just got back from the NCL Star. There are 2 main dining rooms. We like the one at the very back of the ship. More elegant and windows on three sides. However, you have to get a beeper on deck 7,...
Forum: Norwegian Cruise Lines December 15th, 2011, 03:21 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,905
Posted By colorcrazie
Just returned from NCL Star. For debarkation,...

Just returned from NCL Star. For debarkation, instead of putting the color coded luggage tags in your cabin, we had to go by the purser's desk to pick them up. The reason is that you pick your color...
Forum: All Things Cruising December 14th, 2011, 04:11 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 895
Posted By colorcrazie
Yes, we have done this several times. Can't...

Yes, we have done this several times. Can't really say who it was because I don't keep track. But, if someone goes above and beyond their normal duties and does it with a friendly graciousness, I...
Forum: Ask CruiseMates Staff December 14th, 2011, 04:08 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,094
Posted By colorcrazie
Review NCL Star

　
We sailed on the Norwegian Star out of Tampa, Fl. on Nov. 27, 2011.

Overall, this was a great cruise for us. Given my health and mobility problems, the ship is a little longer than I like....
Forum: Cruise Cuisine December 14th, 2011, 03:36 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,018
Posted By colorcrazie
I tend to accidentally forget about the rules of...

I tend to accidentally forget about the rules of diet while on cruises. None of mine are immediately health threatening, like your friend on chemo, so...oops, those rules just fell overboard. ...
Forum: Ask CruiseMates Staff December 11th, 2011, 02:57 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 940
Posted By colorcrazie
I used to know a Chief Engineer on one of the...

I used to know a Chief Engineer on one of the lines and he said that insurance regulations don't allow people to be in that area. Even crew members aren't allowed there unless hired to work in the...
Forum: Travel Gripes! December 10th, 2011, 01:21 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,395
Posted By colorcrazie
I don't like Steiner either. The one and only...

I don't like Steiner either. The one and only time I got a facial, I got seasick. That was not their fault, but after swathing my entire face in glop and hot towels, they totally ignored me when I...
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