Were there holiday related decorations and activities? We have decided to forego the traditional family Christmas that we do every year and have booked a Western Carribean cruise on the Golden Princess.
2006-09-21 05:02:15 · 35 answers · asked by jlmacy 1 in Travel ➔ Cruise Travel
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.
2006-09-21 07:56:55 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
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Has anyone been on a cruise over the Christmas Holidays?
Were there holiday related decorations and activities? We have decided to forego the traditional family Christmas that we do every year and have booked a Western Carribean cruise on the Golden Princess.
2015-08-05 22:59:50 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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.
2006-09-22 09:34:35 · answer #3 · answered by Olive Green Eyes 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Christmas river cruise holiday to one of the most enchanting corners of Europe. We celebrate Christmas in real style, because the Rhine cruise arranged a German style Christmas Eve dinner, a five course Christmas Day lunch and a special party night on board with live music. A Christmas to remember!
2006-09-21 20:51:58 · answer #4 · answered by astra 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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.
2006-09-24 07:58:18 · answer #5 · answered by Goldenrain 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Of course it's not wrong - unless you are the parish priest. There will be church services on board ship and if there is not a catholic mass you can make an act of spiritual communion in your own heart. God is with you, by faith, even if you miss out on the church's sacraments for a week or so. Yes, if you are at home, then the discipline of the Catholic Church requires you to attend Mass at Christmas. If you are away on holiday, you have to do the best you can - but don't beat yourself up about missing church. And don't let others lay a guilt trip on you either. As for relatives, see them before you go or when you come back.
2016-03-17 23:26:03 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes! Most ships have decorations. Check with your Cruise travel agent/cruise website because some cruises will offer many activities and some do not because everyone who takes a cruise at that time may or may not want to celebrate.
Happy Cruising......!
2006-09-21 10:37:07 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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!
2006-09-22 06:40:11 · answer #8 · answered by grouchyeve 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My family went on a Holland America cruise 3 years ago for Christmas. It was a lot of fun. Everything was decorated, and the cruise line offered little decoration packages for the cabins. We picked one that had a little Christmas tree, and then a bottle of wine for my parents. The little Christmas tree is now in my dorm room.
On Christmas day Santa came down through one of the smokestacks, and gave all the kids presents (little Holland America merchandise). All the staff were in Santa hats. It was a lot of fun (and much warmer than home).
2006-09-21 09:35:11 · answer #9 · answered by seasonsoflove 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Its a fantastic and once in lifetime experience having in the cruise ship on Christmas holiday. Lots of unforgettable experiences. Try it with your family.
2006-09-21 13:42:52 · answer #10 · answered by Sam X9 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋