tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post6283265195833247613..comments2024-03-20T04:01:59.723-07:00Comments on TravelnWrite: TP Thursday: Cruise BluesJackie and Joel Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-23216830172361212502012-08-18T08:02:34.687-07:002012-08-18T08:02:34.687-07:00There is no one to blame for boredom on one of the...There is no one to blame for boredom on one of these except yourself. . .but the flip side is that I always feel somewhat lazy when I opt out of participating in these activities they work so hard to offer.Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-4319066423042694902012-08-18T08:01:21.486-07:002012-08-18T08:01:21.486-07:00There is a point about half way across when the sh...There is a point about half way across when the ship isn't able to receive a signal from one place and hasn't yet reached another, you are totally unplugged and it is great. However, among the classes they offer are computer classes - so most of the time you are never unplugged.Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-32372524925600859462012-08-17T20:49:21.855-07:002012-08-17T20:49:21.855-07:00I have yet to take a cruise, but get tempted when ...I have yet to take a cruise, but get tempted when I read articles like this. There really are so many things there are to do -- it would be difficult to be bored. They really go all out, don't they? The grass lawn for croquet is pretty cool!Cathy Sweeneyhttp://www.travelingwithsweeney.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-11488575986960007832012-08-17T09:11:59.834-07:002012-08-17T09:11:59.834-07:00I like the sound of the classes offered on board -...I like the sound of the classes offered on board - classes you probably don't normally have time for but end up being really interesting. And the thought of 4-6 days with some exercise and a number of great books to read followed by wine and a gourmet dinner sounds like a little slice of heaven - especially if there was no internet so you could totally unplug.Leighhttp://hikebiketravel.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-84965908692952985212012-08-17T08:08:38.967-07:002012-08-17T08:08:38.967-07:00Same to you Becca! Thanks for stopping by.Same to you Becca! Thanks for stopping by.Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-38606876466908005882012-08-17T08:08:06.790-07:002012-08-17T08:08:06.790-07:00You are right, although we've taken and enjoye...You are right, although we've taken and enjoyed Carnival cruises as well. I've found though if you want history and culture sessions on board the best of those are found on Holland America and Celebrity ships - two who still have on-board lecturers that go beyond the 'best places to shop in port' as Carnival emphasizes.Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-66620652599442138862012-08-17T08:06:16.332-07:002012-08-17T08:06:16.332-07:00We often said we'd maybe like to do a freighte...We often said we'd maybe like to do a freighter trip which sounds similar to the post boat you've described. Not quite sure I am ready for that though. If you do take it, it will make for some great posts (pun intended)!Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-6448496010559449622012-08-17T08:05:09.776-07:002012-08-17T08:05:09.776-07:00I understand completely. When I worked as a newspa...I understand completely. When I worked as a newspaper reporter even had I used all my annual vacation days, I wouldn't have had enough for one of these cruises. We love the shorter ones as much as these though. Look forward to reading about your 12th - where are you heading?Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-28822800396352647122012-08-17T08:03:24.829-07:002012-08-17T08:03:24.829-07:00I think you'd thoroughly enjoy it!I think you'd thoroughly enjoy it!Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-28865851658598200932012-08-17T08:02:59.286-07:002012-08-17T08:02:59.286-07:00A trip isn't a trip for me without a daily att...A trip isn't a trip for me without a daily attempt of the perfect sunset. . .so even though it didn't quite fit the blue theme, I decided with so many shots taken during the crossing I had to add it in. Glad you liked it.Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-84171395404075115262012-08-17T08:01:51.931-07:002012-08-17T08:01:51.931-07:00On one of our first such cruises I made myself cra...On one of our first such cruises I made myself crazy trying to get to everything and do everything they offered; I have since relaxed myself and enjoy doing nothing over being busy. . .but there is certainly something for everyone.Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-72285491460889177512012-08-17T08:00:27.737-07:002012-08-17T08:00:27.737-07:00I wasn't sure on our first cruise that I could...I wasn't sure on our first cruise that I could handle that many days on the ship, but I was amazed at how quickly a week could pass doing basically nothing. (A nice change of pace!)Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-61338576061584550812012-08-17T07:56:22.546-07:002012-08-17T07:56:22.546-07:00There is something magical about the ocean isn'...There is something magical about the ocean isn't there? And to think back to the likes of Columbus who had the courage to sail in those ships the size of present-day tenders is amazing to me.Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-51080681359648488662012-08-17T07:55:01.299-07:002012-08-17T07:55:01.299-07:00I didn't like cruising after our first cruise,...I didn't like cruising after our first cruise, but luckily a friend convinced me to try it a second time and I've been hooked ever since! Thanks for visiting today.Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-35793991823529670862012-08-17T05:23:53.469-07:002012-08-17T05:23:53.469-07:00I think that sounds fantastic and wouldn't hav...I think that sounds fantastic and wouldn't have a problem with that many sea days!<br /><br />Have a great weekend!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09116026852097580008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-86822162639224090822012-08-17T05:05:46.610-07:002012-08-17T05:05:46.610-07:00The ship you travel on makes a huge difference. O...The ship you travel on makes a huge difference. On our first cruise, we traveled on a Celebrity Solistice class ship and loved it. For the next cruise, we budgeted more and tried out Carnival. It was not worth the money we saved. Evanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05512051184891695972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-64458471673878000732012-08-17T03:17:13.697-07:002012-08-17T03:17:13.697-07:00I'd like to take the post boat from England to...I'd like to take the post boat from England to St Helena. That's 31 days and almost all at sea. That's far from a cruise ship, so normal food and no shows or lectures or anything, I expect, so have to entertain oneself.Sophiehttp://www.sophiesworld.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-75069580526543036312012-08-16T21:06:23.749-07:002012-08-16T21:06:23.749-07:00Yay for cruising! We're planning our 12th crui...Yay for cruising! We're planning our 12th cruise later this year. My husband loves sea days while I'm more of a 'visit as many ports as possible' person. You're so lucky to have done those transatlantic and repositioning cruises. We've wanted to do them but just a bit hard with kids in school and full-time jobs. Mary @ The World Is A Bookhttp://www.theworldisabook.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-30310048950661522062012-08-16T15:54:36.785-07:002012-08-16T15:54:36.785-07:00I have cruised twice. That would have been back in...I have cruised twice. That would have been back in high school and my room was a 20 bed dormitory. I remember how much fun we had. Your photos are wonderful, and make me think that an adult cruise might be fun!Nanciehttp://budgettravelerssandbox.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-20971125964916713172012-08-16T15:48:56.421-07:002012-08-16T15:48:56.421-07:00I'm always a sucker for sunset shots- love the...I'm always a sucker for sunset shots- love the golden glow in the last one!jadehttp://vagabond3.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-78646370813069241892012-08-16T12:37:57.205-07:002012-08-16T12:37:57.205-07:00I have yet to take a cruise, but I am eagerly plan...I have yet to take a cruise, but I am eagerly planning one so I was excited to read your post. I think I would really enjoy the sea days, especially with all the activities on board. And who can resist gourmet food and wine...not I! :-)Andi at The Particular Travelerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09736019049731671146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-12663248403486980912012-08-16T11:09:41.508-07:002012-08-16T11:09:41.508-07:00I've never actually cruised (I don't count...I've never actually cruised (I don't count a 2 day cruise to nowhere)but would like to try it at some point. Not sure I'd enjoy the "at sea" days as much as you do but it would be a great adventure, I'm sure!Debbie Beardsley @ European Travelistahttp://www.europeantravelista.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-88263228941320108502012-08-16T08:48:57.944-07:002012-08-16T08:48:57.944-07:00The first time that we cruised I didn't think ...The first time that we cruised I didn't think that I would like it but I loved the feeling of sailing on the ocean! We've been on 5 now but I would love to do a transatlantic some time. We sailed on the Celebrity Equinox last summer - beautiful ship and I loved watching the glass blowing!Lisa @ Gone With The Familyhttp://www.gonewiththefamily.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-42091799512213444772012-08-16T08:09:10.561-07:002012-08-16T08:09:10.561-07:00We went on our first cruise recently and. although...We went on our first cruise recently and. although I was really prepared to hate it, but it was a great vacation. My kids loooooved the Sea Days! There was so much to do on the ship that they really didn't want to get off. The grass on the ship is unreal. I had to look twice-it looks just like a backyard somewhere. Thanks for the tips about repositioning cruises. I will have to look into that.Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11503676327555462834noreply@blogger.com