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Opinions: Southern Caribbean Cruise
On Tue, 09 Feb 2010 02:21:06 -0500, Brian K wrote:
Stefan Patric consulted a Magic 8 Ball and declared On 2/6/2010 1:34 AM: [snip] I didn't know the ship or itin. My friends didn't say. Just Southern Caribbean. Royal Caribbean. But if those two are the only Southern Caribbean trips, then it's probably Serenade of the Seas. Stef Some tropical ports in the Caribbean can be mighty hot in June. If there's a lull in the breeze off the sea, a daytime outing anywhere without air conditioning or swimming in cool water can be mucho uncomfortable. Ask your friends if they don't mind the heat. I don't think heat will be a problem. They both have lived in the US Desert Southwest for the past 20 years where in late June (the time they plan to take the cruise) the highs average 105F (40C) and the lows are 85 - 90F (30C+-). To them, the Caribbean in June will be cool. However, the ocean may be way too warm. They are accustomed to California waters, which are quite cool (by my standards) even in the Summer. In any case, it will be an experience. Both are fairly well-traveled, but neither has ever been to the Caribbean. Thanks for your advice. Stef |
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On Tue, 09 Feb 2010 17:51:21 GMT, Stefan Patric
wrote: On Tue, 09 Feb 2010 02:21:06 -0500, Brian K wrote: Stefan Patric consulted a Magic 8 Ball and declared On 2/6/2010 1:34 AM: [snip] I didn't know the ship or itin. My friends didn't say. Just Southern Caribbean. Royal Caribbean. But if those two are the only Southern Caribbean trips, then it's probably Serenade of the Seas. Stef Some tropical ports in the Caribbean can be mighty hot in June. If there's a lull in the breeze off the sea, a daytime outing anywhere without air conditioning or swimming in cool water can be mucho uncomfortable. Ask your friends if they don't mind the heat. I don't think heat will be a problem. They both have lived in the US Desert Southwest for the past 20 years where in late June (the time they plan to take the cruise) the highs average 105F (40C) and the lows are 85 - 90F (30C+-). To them, the Caribbean in June will be cool. However, the ocean may be way too warm. They are accustomed to California waters, which are quite cool (by my standards) even in the Summer. In any case, it will be an experience. Both are fairly well-traveled, but neither has ever been to the Caribbean. Thanks for your advice. Stef Don't forget that Carnival as well does the Southern Caribbean. We went eastern last time, although it was in Feb. and was 80F we found it to be a dry heat. |
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On Tue, 09 Feb 2010 17:51:21 GMT, Stefan Patric
wrote: On Tue, 09 Feb 2010 02:21:06 -0500, Brian K wrote: Stefan Patric consulted a Magic 8 Ball and declared On 2/6/2010 1:34 AM: [snip] I didn't know the ship or itin. My friends didn't say. Just Southern Caribbean. Royal Caribbean. But if those two are the only Southern Caribbean trips, then it's probably Serenade of the Seas. Some tropical ports in the Caribbean can be mighty hot in June. If there's a lull in the breeze off the sea, a daytime outing anywhere without air conditioning or swimming in cool water can be mucho uncomfortable. Ask your friends if they don't mind the heat. I don't think heat will be a problem. They both have lived in the US Desert Southwest for the past 20 years where in late June (the time they plan to take the cruise) the highs average 105F (40C) and the lows are 85 - 90F (30C+-). To them, the Caribbean in June will be cool. However, the ocean may be way too warm. They are accustomed to California waters, which are quite cool (by my standards) even in the Summer. There is a big difference between SW US hot and dry, and tropical hot and humid. When Bob went through flight training in Pensacola, the wives from OK and CO just about died from the heat and humidity although it wasn't all that hot. In any case, it will be an experience. Both are fairly well-traveled, but neither has ever been to the Caribbean. Thanks for your advice. Stef |
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Opinions: Southern Caribbean Cruise
On Tue, 09 Feb 2010 12:51:50 -0600, Stu wrote:
On Tue, 09 Feb 2010 17:51:21 GMT, Stefan Patric wrote: [big snip] Don't forget that Carnival as well does the Southern Caribbean. We went eastern last time, although it was in Feb. and was 80F we found it to be a dry heat. My friends weren't all that impressed after investigating Carnival. Plus, it was too family oriented. And since they would be cruising in June with school being out... Well, you get the idea. I personally suggested Celebrity, which has a more mature, adult clientele, but discovered it doesn't do the S. Caribbean in the summer. Stef |
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On Wed, 10 Feb 2010 01:19:00 GMT, Stefan Patric
wrote: On Tue, 09 Feb 2010 12:51:50 -0600, Stu wrote: On Tue, 09 Feb 2010 17:51:21 GMT, Stefan Patric wrote: [big snip] Don't forget that Carnival as well does the Southern Caribbean. We went eastern last time, although it was in Feb. and was 80F we found it to be a dry heat. My friends weren't all that impressed after investigating Carnival. Plus, it was too family oriented. And since they would be cruising in June with school being out... Well, you get the idea. I personally suggested Celebrity, which has a more mature, adult clientele, but discovered it doesn't do the S. Caribbean in the summer. Stef Then have a look at cruise.com |
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On 2/9/2010 8:19 PM, Stefan Patric wrote:
My friends weren't all that impressed after investigating Carnival. Plus, it was too family oriented. And since they would be cruising in June with school being out... Well, you get the idea. I personally suggested Celebrity, which has a more mature, adult clientele, but discovered it doesn't do the S. Caribbean in the summer. Stef What makes them think that Royal Caribbean is going to be any different in terms of being family oriented??? If they're cruising them and not expecting to see a lot of kids they're going to be VERY disappointed. Bill |
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On Tue, 09 Feb 2010 20:14:59 -0500, gmbeasley wrote:
On Tue, 09 Feb 2010 17:51:21 GMT, Stefan Patric wrote: [snip] I don't think heat will be a problem. They both have lived in the US Desert Southwest for the past 20 years where in late June (the time they plan to take the cruise) the highs average 105F (40C) and the lows are 85 - 90F (30C+-). To them, the Caribbean in June will be cool. However, the ocean may be way too warm. They are accustomed to California waters, which are quite cool (by my standards) even in the Summer. There is a big difference between SW US hot and dry, and tropical hot and humid. When Bob went through flight training in Pensacola, the wives from OK and CO just about died from the heat and humidity although it wasn't all that hot. Yes, there is a difference, but both my friends have been to the tropics before, just not the Caribbean, and didn't have any problems due to the higher humidity. Thanks for your input. STef |
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On Tue, 09 Feb 2010 21:46:53 -0600, Stu wrote:
[snip] Then have a look at cruise.com I'll pass along the advice. Thanks. Stef |
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Stefan Patric consulted a Magic 8 Ball and declared On 2/10/2010 1:38 PM:
On Tue, 09 Feb 2010 21:46:53 -0600, Stu wrote: [snip] Then have a look at cruise.com I'll pass along the advice. Thanks. Stef Better still, a savvy travel agent specializing in cruises would be able to tailor a cruise booking to your friends specific needs. There are things that travel-bots can do, but so far they can't talk to you and offer options based on a conversation with you. -- ________ To email me, Edit "blog" from my email address. Brian M. Kochera "The poor dog is the firmest of friends, the first to welcome the foremost to defend" - Lord Byron View My Web Pages: http://home.earthlink.net/~brian1951 My Shutterfly Page http://photosbybrianmk.shutterfly.com/ |
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On Wed, 10 Feb 2010 12:37:04 -0500, Bill wrote:
On 2/9/2010 8:19 PM, Stefan Patric wrote: My friends weren't all that impressed after investigating Carnival. Plus, it was too family oriented. And since they would be cruising in June with school being out... Well, you get the idea. I personally suggested Celebrity, which has a more mature, adult clientele, but discovered it doesn't do the S. Caribbean in the summer. Stef What makes them think that Royal Caribbean is going to be any different in terms of being family oriented??? If they're cruising them and not expecting to see a lot of kids they're going to be VERY disappointed. The nixing of Carnival wasn't solely due to children. It was just one of the reasons. Stef |
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