Honeymoon Cruise Review- by Cindy Billet

Stephanie — Mon, 05 May 2008 14:59:00 GMT

My husband Kevin and I took our FIRST cruise on May 9th of 2004. We sailed out of Baltimore MD on the Carnival Miracle (we were the 2nd sailing I believe). What could be better than being on a brand new ship? Well..... our first port was Key West, FL (5/12/04) where Kevin and I got off the ship and went to the courthouse. From there we headed to Fort Zachary Taylor Beach where we were married at 10:00 AM. The whole setting was beautiful, we were married in beachy clothing and my gown was coral. We got back on the ship and had a wonderful rest of the cruse, as we were pampered from morning until night. The dining team (Olimpu & Anka) were great and treated us to a special honeymoon cake. The couple traveling with us had our room decorated the day we got married. Our room steward even treated us extra special by hanging a monkey in the corner of our room for the entire cruise. We got to take a Dolphin Excursion which is something I dreamed of all my life, it was fabulous.

I couldn't think of a better way to get married and celebrate that very special day. After that cruise we decided that each year we would take a cruise on our anniversary. We have done that each year until this year when we decided to take the Bloggers Cruise in January instead. We still treated it as our "Anniversary" cruise. We are now booked on the 2nd Bloggers Cruise in 2009 and again, it will be a very special time for us.

Crusing with Carnival was a whole new beginning to both of our lives. New experience on a new ship as newlyweeds. How much better can it be?

Sincerely
Cindy Billet
York, PA

Part 5- Destinations

Stephanie — Wed, 19 Dec 2007 17:11:00 GMT

My stroll about Key West on the first full day of the cruise was very enjoyable. That little town at the southernmost point of the continental US would seem like a great place to settle. That is, if it weren’t for the hurricanes. Most of Key West near dock is blatantly touristy. But there is still plenty to see and do. The weather for this day, and really for the whole cruise, was perfect. Humidity levels were actually down a bit from normal, so I was always quite comfortable while out and about.

While at sea on the way to Cozumel, I got a call in my cabin informing me that the shore excursion I had booked for our day there was cancelled. Evidently, I was the only one signed up for it. In retrospect, I’m glad it happened that way. Because what my work buddies and I ended up doing was cabbing down to Chankanaab National Park, renting some snorkel gear and jumping in the water. Another first for me! I can now state, unequivocally, that snorkeling in warm, glass clear water that is teaming with beautiful tropical fish is a gas! Too bad there wasn’t more time for that.

Next: The Final Review

Splendid Things in Life : Key West

Honeymoon Cruise Review- by Cindy Billet

Part 5- Destinations