Comments on: Christmas Cruises – Has anyone been on a cruise over the Christmas Holidays?

By: grouchyeve

grouchyeve — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 19:15:40 +0000

We did it on Celebrity a few years back and loved it! They had carols and all sorts of games and a couple of services you could go to. Santa showed up for the kids and there was a Christmas Tea with all sorts of cakes and things. There will be lots to do on a Holiday cruise and as long as you are with your loved ones you will have a blast! Plus-you will be in the Carribean and swiming and shopping!

By: Olive Green Eyes

Olive Green Eyes — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 19:15:40 +0000

I went on a cruise from Dec. 26 to Dec. 31. The ship was decorated in holiday decor, but little mention of the holiday was made. Maybe because it did not technically fall on x-mas. But I also believe that it is because they tend to book a lot more non-christians on those cruises. They usually get the time off work, and have no big holiday celebrations to go to on x-mas, so why not take a cruise. You should check with the individual cruise line before booking to see what holiday activities there may be. But my guess is that it would be minimum.

By: michael g

michael g — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 19:15:40 +0000

Nope…never leave home for Christmas! For us it’s time for family and friends. Travel can happen the rest of the year.
But enjoy!

By: Goldenrain

Goldenrain — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 19:15:40 +0000

I went on a cruise of the Hawaiian islands during Christmas in 2003. I was able to forget about all the Christmas tension of shopping, the crowds, and buying stuff. I can’t stand all that! The ship was decorated for Christmas and there was a beautiful Christmas tree in a large atrium area and they had Santa for the kids.

By: mosquitonation

mosquitonation — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 19:15:39 +0000

Yes I’ve been on several cruises over the Christmas Holidays. I don’t know if you are asking about a Christian services, but yes there are the whole series Christian services for both Catholics and Protestant. They have traditional Christmas Hymn Sings (Christmas Carols). They have real good Christmas decorations throughout the common areas in the ship and little Christmas touches in each cabin. Besides religious Christmas celebrations they also have "holiday" songs like Jingle Bells, Have a Holly Jolly Christmas, Rudolph the Rednose Reindeer etc. There are so many Christmas related activities, I really can’t put it all on one post so let me put it like this. The ships have a lot of employees who are away from home during the Christmas holidays and who are homesick. The ships go out of their way to make sure the staff has a lot of Christmassy things to do in order to help take their mind off their homesickness and the crew really outdo themselves involving themselves in Christmas related activities.

By: bored silly

bored silly — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 19:15:39 +0000

i haven’t actually been on a cruise over the holiday, but i did use to work for princess and we actually got that question alot. yes, there are decorations everywhere and activities. have fun.

By: celebrity girl

celebrity girl — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 19:15:39 +0000

No,I’ve never been able to afford a vacation in my life.

By: LedZepBabe

LedZepBabe — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 19:15:39 +0000

I went on a cruise on a small ship with my parents when I was about 10. The ship was called the Hornblower. It was so boring, for my brother and I and my parents. Everyone was drunk and some lady fell over and broke her leg and the capitan started hitting on her. We got the tickets for free though. The owner gave them to us because he liked out Christmas light display. If you do go on a holiday cruise, you’re probably gping to have to pay a lot so it will be more fun.

By: mean_spirited_soul

mean_spirited_soul — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 19:15:39 +0000

I HATE CHRISTMAS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
CHRISTMAS IS FOR LOSERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

By: DontTortureMe

DontTortureMe — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 19:15:39 +0000

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