Thread: Newbies to cruising!

Never cruise before but am considering a retirement cruise Vancouver to Ft. Lauderdale with HAL,. Any suggestions?

Welcome to the world of cruising!

We did a Baltic cruise HAL once and enjoyed it. I have never done the trip from Vancouver to Ft Lauderdale but it should be nice.

Are you still shopping around for itineraries and cruiselines, or have you difinitely made up your mind about this trip? I am only asking this wondering what sort of suggestions you're looking for!

Tell us a little more about yourself so we know what you like...and just as important, what you don't like.

Have you selected a ship and/or date? We have many HAL veterans here who would be very happy to answer any questions you have about your cruise.

HI - a warm welcome to CLF


You have lots of itineraries and cruise lines to choose from, besides HAL.
It depends what itinerary,ports, ships appeals to you the most??. What kind of ambience are you looking for???

I have only done a Canada/New England cruise with HAL but other members and Navigators have traveled extensivly with HAL and are able to gie you some really good advices and information.

Hey there! Welcome to our friendly cruise community!

You will find lots of good info on our many forums here at CruiseLineFans.com! Be sure to check out the HAL forum for specifics on that cruise line. Here is the link --> Holland America Cruise Line

We just got back from a Celebrity cruise from Seattle to Fort Lauderdale. Great itinerary through the Panama Canal.

Enjoy your retirement and welcome to the wonderful world of cruising.

Welcome to CLF hovibill Congratulations on choosing your first cruise, expect to be hooked, cruising is the best vacation out there. Make yourself at home and enjoy.

I think the others have said most of what I would have, including giving you a link to our HAL forum, so I'll just add my welcome.

Welcome to CruiseLineFans.com!

Welcome to CLF!

aboard. Good to have you with us.