Back from the Pride!!

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TeriM50

Guest
Just wanted to say I just got of the best cruise yet, or at least the most fun I have ever had. This last week on the Carnivla Pride was incredible. I will be posting a review in the next few days, with details.
 
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LHP

Guest
Bless you for posting so quickly. I have been trying to find out who the Cruise Director was. Who was he/she???

So glad you had a great time. We are looking forward to the same.
 
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TeriM50

Guest
I just checked a Carnival Capor posted Jan 1st to refresh my memory of the Cruise directores last name, and the one we had is differant, as is the captain. I know his first name is Greg, from the USA. Kind of looks like Ryan Seacrest, very cute, and very good american humor. But he had about 5 cruise hosts, who also did the entertainment. Probably more than I have ever seen before, thought it might be a cruise directors training course, but they were all very funny. Peter, from England, Noonan from US and Micheal from England were the main hosts we saw. One of my friends kept the Capers so I will find out the CD's last name. The new captain is Roberto something from Italy, and he was great, love to joke, and apparently on the last night in the dining room he will visit and calls himself Captain Arevadarchi (SP?). We missed that as we were in the Davids supper club.
 
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LHP

Guest
It may have been Greg Kneal. I know he used to CD on the Pride and now owns a restaurant in PV. He may be filling in while Chris Jefferson is on vacation or something. I hated that we missed Chris. He and I had a blast on the Conquest when he was a Social Host (back then the Social Host did Karaoke). I knew he was bound for greatness as a CD. I even put that on my comment card back then.

Thanks again for our posts. I know things are crazy during re-entry into the real world.... trying to get the laundry done, things settled etc etc etc. I appreciate you taking the time out to chat!!!
 
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LHP

Guest
Just found out it was Greg Hudson. We have never sailed with him before and look forward to it.
Thanks for the info...now rest up from your cruise !!!
 
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cruise-girl

Guest
Hello TeriM50...welcome back!! I am very excited to read your review ....I will be watching for your post! I have an upcoming cruise on the Pride and would love to hear what you thought of your cruise.
 
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TeriM50

Guest
Pride 2/12/06 Review

I must say first, my review may be a bit biased. I was traveling with 3friends from Jr High/High school. We all celebrated our 50th birthdays this year, and this was a reunion, so FUN was the main agenda and that attitude pretty much set the course for the Pride for the week.

EMBARKMENT: We arrived at the port about 10:45 so we had the early check in at the Queen Mary. There wasn’t a lot of direction as to where to go, but we just kept asking. The line moved steady and got through check in quickly to stand in a long line in the sun for about an hour. Fortunately we were in group 1 and got on the ship first. And the hour in line gave me opportunity to talk with some very nice people.

SHIP DÉCOR: I find this to be unimportant to how I enjoy my cruise, but I did like it. Nudity doesn’t bother me, and after a few drinks, some of us had some fun with the lady by the dining room!!

CABIN: On the boards, I had asked if 4 women will fit in an inside cabin, and it was recommended we pay the extra for another cabin. We did get upgraded to an oceanview, obstructed view, but it is the same size. We fit just fine, VERY comfortable, and no problems getting ready for anything, and plenty of room to unpack all our stuff. We even found some empty space the last day! We all think staying in the same cabin made it even more fun.

CREW: I thought the crew was great fun, almost everyone we encountered. Our room steward, Antwart, was always laughing at us. He even put on red lipstick for us for the amazing race!! After a couple of days, it seemed he knew us, what we needed and wanted and took good care of us. Our dining staff, Ulysses and Marcia were so nice, friendly and fun. We got to know all about them, their family’s, and they asked a lot of questions about us. We felt like family before we left. In the lido deck Mermaide Grille we seemed to sit where a waiter named Marcel was working, and he had a wonderful sense of humor, very friendly. On the final morning I saw several other people approach him with tips. The Cruise director, Greg, was cute, but had so many hosts, it didn’t seem he had a lot to do. Some of the hosts seemed to be drinking too much caffeine, but where fun. What most impressed me was the Captain. He was so personable, joked and had fun with the passengers, and I have never seen that before. He is new to the Pride, so I think it will effect the crew in a positive way for future sailings.

Part 2: the excursions and ship activities. only one word now, DO THE ZIP LINE IN PV, most incredible experience of my life, until I sky dive next mont anyway LOL
 


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