Today's the day we board the Norwegian Sun. Our first cruise on this line! We were up early and had coffee in the lobby chatting while waiting for newspaper to arrive. Afterwards the four of us went to breakfast in the hotel dining room. The eggs weren't cooked properly and … [Read more...] about Norwegian Sun: February 9, 2008 – Embarkation
Norwegian Sun: Precruise, February 8, 2008
We booked a great deal for our first cruise on Norwegian Cruise Line. A charter had been cancelled and there was a balcony blowout. We paid $399 a person for a week long cruise on the Norwegian Sun in a balcony. Sister M and her spouse also booked and it was departure … [Read more...] about Norwegian Sun: Precruise, February 8, 2008
Grandeur, December 3, 2005 – Tampa
Today we arrived in Tampa, Florida. Steve and I flew home the same day and the rest of the family enjoyed a day locally before their travels home. This was our first cruise with Royal Caribbean and I wanted to share a few observations. 1. Crew- The cabin stewards seemed … [Read more...] about Grandeur, December 3, 2005 – Tampa
Grandeur, December 2, 2005 – Sea Day 6
It's our last full day on board and we're up early (as usual). Steve and I had coffee with one o the cruise critic group members. He explained the mystery of the woman leaving the ship last night. Unfortunately her husband had a fatal heart attack while snorkeling. I noticed … [Read more...] about Grandeur, December 2, 2005 – Sea Day 6
Grandeur, December 1, 2005 – Costa Maya
We are scheduled to arrive in Costa Maya today at noon. The family met this morning for breakfast in the dining room. Then Steve and I went to the Crown Viking Lounge to watch for land, read and journal. Once we spotted land it was time to get ready for our day ashore. … [Read more...] about Grandeur, December 1, 2005 – Costa Maya