Considering a cruise..... - Page 2

Stephen · 10-26-2015, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

Which is the excursion where you get mauled by frenzied sharks?

They have that now? I only got to tussle with ill-tempered sea bass.

Dave128 · 11-02-2015, 01:21 PM

We're back. What an awesome trip. The Haven was great. My only complaint is that it was a bit too secluded. After the first week, we left the designated area a bit more and mingled with the rest of the ship. I like that much better and it's what I'm used to from all the other cruises that we've taken. Don't get me wrong, the Haven is a great place for privacy, but I like to be around the masses. Old San Juan was a nice place. Lots to see and we didn't have all that much time. The other ports were nice, but spent the majority of the time in those ports at the beach. The cigar lounge on the boat was decent, but the ventilation sucked. Found a nice place outside that allowed cigar smoking. Drank and ate like kings for the ten days. It was a great vacation, but glad to be back.

CigarNut · 11-02-2015, 05:29 PM

Very cool, Dave!

Porch Dweller · 11-17-2015, 05:04 PM

Glad to hear you had a good time. The wife and I just booked a Haven suite for late next year so we're looking forward to experiencing it ourselves.

Dave128 · 11-17-2015, 06:12 PM

You WILL enjoy the Haven, James.

Stevez · 11-18-2015, 11:02 AM

Kind of bummed about the no smoking policy on the balcony's. I am planning an Alaskan cruise for next summer and was going to get a room with a balcony for that reason alone. But, if you can't smoke out there, probably won't spend that much extra. Thanks for sharing; a lot of great general information.

Dave128 · 11-18-2015, 11:04 AM

Go with the balcony. Makes the room feel a ton bigger. You'll appreciate that and the awesome views that you just don't get by trying to look through the small windows. As for smoking, there are usually plenty of places on the ship to indulge.

Blueface · 11-18-2015, 05:36 PM

Dave, our favorite itenirary.
Wish I saw this earlier.
Would have said this.

We just booked another cruise this past week with this same adventure.
San Juan, El Jibarito is a must for some home style awesome Puerto African cuisine.
Old San Juan is beautiful and quite charming.

In St. Thomas, shopping, shopping, shopping. Stay away!

In St. Maarten, our favorite island.
Rent a vehicle for $100 and do the entire island, to the French side and back.
Orient Beach is a riot with the nudist side.
La Casa Del Habano in Marigot is small but nice to visit. Get there early as closes early afternoon.
Great restaurants right behind it on the water.
Do the airport. Famous for how the planes land right over your head and folks hang on to the fence for dear life as they take off.
Also, shopping, shopping, shopping.

11-02-2015, 01:21 PM	#22
Dave128 Sexy Dave Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Dave Location: Voorheesville, NY Posts: 3,917 Trading: (4)	Re: Considering a cruise..... We're back. What an awesome trip. The Haven was great. My only complaint is that it was a bit too secluded. After the first week, we left the designated area a bit more and mingled with the rest of the ship. I like that much better and it's what I'm used to from all the other cruises that we've taken. Don't get me wrong, the Haven is a great place for privacy, but I like to be around the masses. Old San Juan was a nice place. Lots to see and we didn't have all that much time. The other ports were nice, but spent the majority of the time in those ports at the beach. The cigar lounge on the boat was decent, but the ventilation sucked. Found a nice place outside that allowed cigar smoking. Drank and ate like kings for the ten days. It was a great vacation, but glad to be back. __________________ "Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy." - Benjamin Franklin I "heart" Boobies and Beer!

11-02-2015, 05:29 PM	#23
CigarNut Fck Cancer! Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Michael Location: Clermont, Florida Posts: 18,038 Trading: (111*)	Re: Considering a cruise..... Very cool, Dave! __________________ Need Beads? Need Five Finger Bags? 2 of 3 Requirements for use of the CA Rolodex: 100 posts/ 60 day membership/ participation in trade (trader rating). New members can be added at any time.

11-17-2015, 05:04 PM	#24
Porch Dweller Life is for living Join Date: Oct 2012 First Name: James Location: Mississippi Gulf Coast Posts: 8,162 Trading: (24)	Re: Considering a cruise..... Glad to hear you had a good time. The wife and I just booked a Haven suite for late next year so we're looking forward to experiencing it ourselves. __________________ A 1911 in the hand is faster than 911 on the phone

11-17-2015, 06:12 PM	#25
Dave128 Sexy Dave Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Dave Location: Voorheesville, NY Posts: 3,917 Trading: (4)	Re: Considering a cruise..... You WILL enjoy the Haven, James. __________________ "Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy." - Benjamin Franklin I "heart" Boobies and Beer!

11-18-2015, 11:02 AM	#26
Stevez Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Apr 2010 First Name: Steve Location: Louisville, Kentucky Posts: 487 Trading: (7)	Re: Considering a cruise..... Kind of bummed about the no smoking policy on the balcony's. I am planning an Alaskan cruise for next summer and was going to get a room with a balcony for that reason alone. But, if you can't smoke out there, probably won't spend that much extra. Thanks for sharing; a lot of great general information.

11-18-2015, 11:04 AM	#27
Dave128 Sexy Dave Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Dave Location: Voorheesville, NY Posts: 3,917 Trading: (4)	Re: Considering a cruise..... Go with the balcony. Makes the room feel a ton bigger. You'll appreciate that and the awesome views that you just don't get by trying to look through the small windows. As for smoking, there are usually plenty of places on the ship to indulge. __________________ "Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy." - Benjamin Franklin I "heart" Boobies and Beer!

11-18-2015, 05:36 PM	#28
Blueface Gramps 4x's Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Horatio Seymore Hiny Location: Boca Raton - North of La Habana Posts: 8,774 Trading: (8)	Re: Considering a cruise..... Dave, our favorite itenirary. Wish I saw this earlier. Would have said this. We just booked another cruise this past week with this same adventure. San Juan, El Jibarito is a must for some home style awesome Puerto African cuisine. Old San Juan is beautiful and quite charming. In St. Thomas, shopping, shopping, shopping. Stay away! In St. Maarten, our favorite island. Rent a vehicle for $100 and do the entire island, to the French side and back. Orient Beach is a riot with the nudist side. La Casa Del Habano in Marigot is small but nice to visit. Get there early as closes early afternoon. Great restaurants right behind it on the water. Do the airport. Famous for how the planes land right over your head and folks hang on to the fence for dear life as they take off. Also, shopping, shopping, shopping. __________________ Little known fact: I am a former member of the Village People - The Indian