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Carnival Legend

No Busmans Holiday

No busmans holiday

Reviewed By: Joseph, Gobowen on 29th Oct 2009
Cruise Line: Carnival Cruises	Times cruised before: 0
Cruise Ship: Carnival Legend	Sailed: February, 2009
Destination: Caribbean	Age: 46-55
Cabin: Balcony	Occasion: Getting to a destination

Having worked as a tour bus driver in Europe for over 20 years, I thought I knew a bit about the travel industry's offerings. I was persuaded to cruise for the first time in February 2009 and was quite surprised at how impressed I was with being a 'packaged' holidaymaker. I had read a lot about the cruise industry but went with a fairly open mind but have to say that I'm hooked. The prospect of a full week on a ship with only three ports of call did not particularly excite me but it turns out it wasn't enough. I grew to feel part of life on the ship and became more at home as each day passed. I have to say that Carnival have everything down to a tee and the whole experience was very pleasing. Sure there was a strong commercial theme to the running of the ship/cruise but this did not take away from the feeling of being thoroughly well looked after. I now understand the attraction of cruising and will hopefully be trying an Eastern Med cruise during 2010 (though I think I will travel overland to Venice instead of flying low-cost - don't want to pay more for the luggage than the flight!!!).
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Ate in the main dining room
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Catermaran/snorkling in Jamaica
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Comment by Grant, Kincardine (07 Nov 09 13:59) about this REVIEW

Welcome Joseph! You have joined the world of cruise lovers and long may you enjoy this newfound (for you!) mode of travel! What a hardy traveller you are in flying all that way for a 7 night cruise!!! Before you decide to choose the 'cruise only' option, I would suggest that you check the cruise line air arrangements first. Many cruise lines do actually use scheduled flights where the checked baggage allowance is quite reasonable! I flew British Airways on my last cruise and the allowance was 23kg from memory! Low cost airlines allowance is generally 15kg ( which you have to pay for on Ryan Air). Do also check the Airline's policy and price for being overweight! Just be sparing when you buy gifts/souveniers!!! Alternatively, cruist to/from a UK port!!!

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Comment by Gordon, Glasgow (01 Nov 09 19:58) about this REVIEW

Welcome Joseph to our wonderfull world of cruising!! The Eastern Med is a great area to cruise, but saying that anywere is as long as you are on a cruise!

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