Canada/New England and Carnival
So, here's my deal. I've cruised quite a bit in my past. My significant other of 7 years is a first time cruiser. His rules to start were "nothing more than 4 or 5 days" and "no flying." We live in Hershey PA, we I started surfing. I wanted some place new for both of us to explore. Since I was very concerned he wouldn't like being "trapped" on a ship, I opted for cheaper cruise line but better cabin. So, I've booked Carnival Triumph balcony stateroom for this July.
What have you heard about this cruise this season? I know it just began but I'm hoping someone has heard something! We're 40s and 50s and so, not looking for the party hearty crowd; another reason I booked Canada/NE and not Bermuda or Bahamas in summer.
Secondly, he hates crowds (I know, you're wondering why we don't just go camping in a cave at this point). So, I was thinking about renting a car and driving the Fundy Bay coast in Saint John's. Any advice on this idea? I am hoping it will give us a bit more freedom but I'm a bit worried about travel times. I'd really like to go as far north as the Hopewell Rocks and have lunch in St. Martins or somewhere "cute" along the way.
Finally, (yes I know, I'm verbose) what about Halifax? Since we're cruising is it really worth a "whale watching" trip? When I was in Alaska, we saw many whale ship side and it seemed silly to go "hunt them down" when they were pretty much all around and about as much guarantee to see them from the ship as on a paid trip.
Whew--any other ideas and/or comments?  |