Short distance cruise question

Andy P. Jung wrote:
> Carnival has a 4 day cruise on Paradise that the first leg is from Los
> Angeles to Catalina Island (a mere 22 miles away). Where does the ship go to
> blow some time before arriving at Catalina? This also applies to the 5 day
> cruise I'm taking from New Orleans on Fantasy. The leg from Costa Maya to
> Cozumel isn't too far either. Does the ship just cruise much slower or does
> it take some kind of scenic route off the coast?
>
>
Don't have the answers to your questions but... Years ago, we took a
3-day cruise to Baja Calif. For the sea day, the ship just circled Santa
Cruz Island all day long.
I am guessing the ship will go just fast enough for the stabilizer to be
effective.

Was on the Paradise last week. Day at sea the ship moved real slow. I
think we stopped for a bit.
Water was very calm midday. Late afternoon a pod of dolphins made quite
a display.
Lots of activities on board from hairy chest contest, dance lessons,
slot machine tournament...
and more entertainment than days in port. Dining room was open for
lunch as well as the usual
dinner and breakfast. No scenic routes. Water water everywhere.

Andy P. Jung wrote:
> Carnival has a 4 day cruise on Paradise that the first leg is from Los
> Angeles to Catalina Island (a mere 22 miles away). Where does the ship go to
> blow some time before arriving at Catalina? This also applies to the 5 day
> cruise I'm taking from New Orleans on Fantasy. The leg from Costa Maya to
> Cozumel isn't too far either. Does the ship just cruise much slower or does
> it take some kind of scenic route off the coast?
>
>
>

Andy, as far as I can tell, the ship just slows down. That has been my
experience in the past. Is this another Chee-Weez cruise?

BTW, are you still in Metarie? I moved to Shreveport to be closer to my
family.

I am sorry to see the Grandeur of the Seas leave New Orleans, I really
liked that ship. Hopefully, New Orleans will get some more cruise
ships. Please let us know about your cruise on the Fantasy.

Becca


Andy P. Jung wrote:

> Carnival has a 4 day cruise on Paradise that the first leg is from
> Los Angeles to Catalina Island (a mere 22 miles away). Where does the
> ship go to blow some time before arriving at Catalina? This also
> applies to the 5 day cruise I'm taking from New Orleans on Fantasy.
> The leg from Costa Maya to Cozumel isn't too far either. Does the
> ship just cruise much slower or does it take some kind of scenic
> route off the coast?