Finally we have the complete set. Please welcome Princess Cruise Lines to the best blogs at sea.
http://www.50essentialexperiences.com
I have been hoping for some months now that the brilliant people at Princess (they don’t have beards) would come and join us in the world of blogs and not only have they done so but they have come up with a brilliant formula in which to do it. Having a gaggle or herd or cluster or whatever a group of 50 top cruise experts are called to reveal their bucket list of cruise experiences is a brilliant idea. Who better than to talk about this than the people who have been there and done that? This is certainly going to make for great reading and I know all of us who love cruising will be looking forward to reading the blogs that will start soon.
As you know I have made no secret of my love of Princess cruises and I know many of their shoreside and onboard staff and I also know that they have the right people to make these blogs absolutely superb. So, enjoy their first blog and I wonder how many of their 50 essential experiences you have done and how many you will read about and realize……that you absolutely must do.
Cheers
John
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I’ve been on the Princess Golden in 07. It is a beautiful ship and we had a glorious time. We went to the Mexican Riviera. We plan on cruising again with them in the future. The staff was wonderful and the shows and entertainment we great. Can’t wait to cruise with them again!!
Hi John!
I have been reading your blog for quite sometime and have watched everyone else post. This is a first for me so I’m sorta nervous. I wanted to write and tell you what a great job you’re doing and so is Carnival. I actually sailed on Princess in August and was having a very hard time understanding why they were calling themselves elite. I have received better service on Carnival ships that I have been on and I have been on ALOT.
We (mother, father, fiance, myself and 2 elderly family friends) are going on the Carnival Legend again for New Years and can’t wait to be back on Carnival. I feel like I’m coming back home! I was wondering if there was anyway if a waiter wanted to change ships he could. A good friend of my family is aboard another ship and we were wondering if he could be on the Legend to be a waiter while we are there for New Years? Is that even possible.. I don’t think it is, but I figured I’d ask.
You are absolutely amazing in everything you accomplish daily and for the crew and passengers of Carnival. I’m super excited because I just got engaged and I will be sailing with my fiance. He’s sorta still new to cruising. Anything we can do to keep him convinced to keep cruising
We all wish you were going to be on board with us! I have heard great things from my cousin and friends who worked in Carnival’s main office.
The one thing I am hoping for is that there is a band back on board. I was so disappointed to see no bands on board at one point. Hoping they are back!
You’re the best! Look forward to hearing from you! Keep writing!
Raine
I just finished reading the first installment, on Christ the Redeemer statue. I can report that it is all that the writer describes. My sister & i were fortunate to be able to visit this site on our C.Splendor South American cruise. Can’t wait to see what is planned for next week, & if I’ve also already experienced it. What a great idea!
Joyce
Hi Joyce,
I visited the Christ the Redeemer site in Rio de Janeiro during 1988, can’t remember if it was October or November. The statue is very impressive. I was in the US Navy and aboard a aircraft carrier traveling around South America from Norfolk to San Diego. Rio was one of the stops along with St. Thomas and Acapulco. We were at Rio for five days and I got ashore for three of those days! Had a great time there and I wish I could go back someday. Cheers, Mike J.
Brilliant!!
I was told by a few folks a Cruise Critic that Princess does weddings wonderfully well…
I’m betting Carnival does just as good!!
Ciao!!!
Host Mach
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Hi John-
I love your blog and am so excited that you will be the cruise director this next week as my wife, McKenzie (as of 48 hours ago) and I will be spending our honeymoon on the Carnival Splendor (room 6309)leaving on October 10th! We can’t wait to get on the ship and enjoy 7 stress-free days and hear some of your jokes!
Dear John,
I received the news from Princess Cruise Lines by email this morning. Welcome Princess we have been waiting for you.
The Cruzin2some
Oh my John. Boring Boring. I tried real hard to digest this Princess blog. I found it was not enjoyable reading but more like reading income tax information booklets. John you have a talent for giving info and making it enjoyable reading. I am drawn to your blog because you entertain me. Reading the Princess Blog was like trying to watch a bad movie. It wasted my time. Thanks for putting your talents to good use. Princess bloggers can learn a lot from you.
I have been on the Grand Princess out of Galveston. It was a great experience. My son and daughter got married on the Ship and my husband and I reaffirmed our vows. Good times. I thought that I had heard that Carnival Cruise lines bought out the Princess Lines. Did I hear wrong? Have had 4 cruises on Carnival and have enjoyed them just as much. Both lines are excellent.
Just found this blog today and have added it to my RSS Reader.
We were on the Emerald Princess a few months ago and it was a beautiful cruise. But we love Carnival and will be going on the Miracle on 19 Nov for 8 days. That was our very first ship to cruise on in Jan 2006 and we’ve loved cruising ever since. My sister is joining us on the Miracle and loves cruising as much as we do. Dixie
Dear John, I’m writing to you because my wife and I went on a cruise, On september,12th coming out of Puerto Rico. my problem is that it’swas my 10th cruise. that means I’m platium status. But what I got was a blue beginners card at the port in San Juan.I told the lady when she gave me the card that it was a mistake. she told me that who booked the cruise for me made the mistake and to go to the purses office that they will fix it for me. I was told that Carnival started keeping track of cruises since 1995. I told them that my first cruise was 1986 it’s was my honeymoon . how can i find out that it was my 10th cruise….please relpy. thanks
I love your blog and,You’re the best! Look forward to hearing from you! Keep writing!