Cruises!

BAC · 02-23-2008, 08:18 AM

Me and the boyfriend both want to try to go on a cruise for vacation. We are going to try for late April through May. We've both never been on a cruise so we don't really know exactly what to expect, though we've heard they are great. We want to do an Eastern Carribean cruise for at the max, 7 nights.

What I am wondering about is what everyone has heard and experienced from cruises. Like, what cruise lines to stay away from, what kind are the best, ect.

Any advice is appreciated!

madlibs · 02-23-2008, 10:04 AM

I've been on 4 Royal Caribbean cruises and didn't have any problems on any of them. They are fantastic! I remember when speaking to a travel agent about our first cruise, she advised us to stay away from Carnival. She said, (and remember SHE said, NOT me), "Have you ever been on the Jersey turnpike? Stopped at the Service Areas along the way? Remember the people you saw in there? THOSE are the people that are on Carnival cruises." I've never been on Carnival, so I can't verify anything she'd said, but it did make me chuckle. Hope you have a blast! I haven't gone on one in years and would really like to!

Rebes · 02-23-2008, 10:52 AM

We have been on a Royal Caribbean cruise to Bermuda and a Princess cruise to the Caribbean. They were both great. The one thing I would look into is how much time you have in each port, and what time of day you get into each port. I do not like not having enough time during the day to explore, and in some ports I felt rushed to get back on the ship.
Also, if you are able to splurge, having an outside cabin with a balcony makes a huge difference. Being able to have breakfast and cocktails on your balcony was a vacation in itself for me!

spotty4 · 02-23-2008, 11:57 AM

10 years ago I did a quick (3 days 2 nights) cruise out of Miami to the Bahamas. It was w/ Royal Caribbean. I have no comparison w/ other cruise lines since that has been my only cruise, but it was fantastic. In fact, my ship was Sovereign of the Seas!

From the other posts, seems like Royal Caribbean is the unanimous choice!

Kristie · 02-23-2008, 12:58 PM

All i gotta say, when looking for cruises... look for the deals and steals!

Perx.com has a lot of good ones!

I've been on Holland America and Princess and I liked Holland America a lot better!!

Hokuspocus · 02-23-2008, 06:42 PM

Kristie is right there are some great deals on cruises, we found one for 15 days (transatlantic ) for only $599! The only cruise line I have been on is celebrity and I loved it!!

SeatClutcher · 02-24-2008, 01:00 AM

Whatever you do, don't get on it if they call it unsinkable.

BAC · 02-24-2008, 08:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kristie

All i gotta say, when looking for cruises... look for the deals and steals!

Perx.com has a lot of good ones!

Yeah, that's what website I've been browsing.

Quote:

Originally Posted by SeatClutcher

Whatever you do, don't get on it if they call it unsinkable.

LOL!!! Yeah, we are trying to avoid the White Star Line.

thanks everyone for your suggestions! Every one of them help!

Bigsweetie · 02-24-2008, 10:04 AM

DH and I took a Carnival cruise (Eastern Carribean) for our honeymoon. It was nice, IMO. We were on the smallest ship they had and that was one negative. DH and I aren't much on gambling or hanging out in bars so there wasn't much for us to do on the ship (also not big on "shows"). But we did have a good time.

I agree with whomever said to get an outside room with a balcony. That's what we did and it was FABULOUS!! Eating breakfast on the balcony in our fancy robes was a great way to wake up.

Next time DH and I said we'd try Royal Carribean... I've heard good things about them.

Have fun!!!

the_woman_99 · 02-25-2008, 10:29 AM

I went on Carnival a couple of years ago with my family and had a great time. Me and SO are wanting to do one next year with his friends or what not. We will see if it happens.
I loved it though. It was great and all my family really liked when you could order food anytime you wanted

02-23-2008, 08:18 AM	#1 (permalink)
BAC Jetgirls Plus Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 872 Recipes: Thanks: 11 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Cruises! Me and the boyfriend both want to try to go on a cruise for vacation. We are going to try for late April through May. We've both never been on a cruise so we don't really know exactly what to expect, though we've heard they are great. We want to do an Eastern Carribean cruise for at the max, 7 nights. What I am wondering about is what everyone has heard and experienced from cruises. Like, what cruise lines to stay away from, what kind are the best, ect. Any advice is appreciated! __________________ Becky Check out my current and past books @

02-23-2008, 10:04 AM	#2 (permalink)
madlibs Jetgirls Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: US Posts: 374 Recipes: Thanks: 9 Thanked 8 Times in 7 Posts	Re: Cruises! I've been on 4 Royal Caribbean cruises and didn't have any problems on any of them. They are fantastic! I remember when speaking to a travel agent about our first cruise, she advised us to stay away from Carnival. She said, (and remember SHE said, NOT me), "Have you ever been on the Jersey turnpike? Stopped at the Service Areas along the way? Remember the people you saw in there? THOSE are the people that are on Carnival cruises." I've never been on Carnival, so I can't verify anything she'd said, but it did make me chuckle. Hope you have a blast! I haven't gone on one in years and would really like to! Last edited by madlibs; 02-23-2008 at 10:06 AM. Reason: typo

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Rebes Jetgirls Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Reston, Virginia Posts: 247 Recipes: Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Cruises! We have been on a Royal Caribbean cruise to Bermuda and a Princess cruise to the Caribbean. They were both great. The one thing I would look into is how much time you have in each port, and what time of day you get into each port. I do not like not having enough time during the day to explore, and in some ports I felt rushed to get back on the ship. Also, if you are able to splurge, having an outside cabin with a balcony makes a huge difference. Being able to have breakfast and cocktails on your balcony was a vacation in itself for me! __________________ Rebecca, Wife to Continental 757/767 FO (EWR)

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spotty4 Jetgirls Ol' School Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Central Coast California Posts: 1,007 Recipes: Thanks: 8 Thanked 10 Times in 10 Posts	Re: Cruises! 10 years ago I did a quick (3 days 2 nights) cruise out of Miami to the Bahamas. It was w/ Royal Caribbean. I have no comparison w/ other cruise lines since that has been my only cruise, but it was fantastic. In fact, my ship was Sovereign of the Seas! From the other posts, seems like Royal Caribbean is the unanimous choice! __________________ http://shelleypotts.com

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Kristie Admin/Owner Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Scottsdale, Arizona Posts: 6,572 Recipes: Thanks: 7 Thanked 14 Times in 14 Posts	Re: Cruises! All i gotta say, when looking for cruises... look for the deals and steals! Perx.com has a lot of good ones! I've been on Holland America and Princess and I liked Holland America a lot better!! __________________ www.jetcareers.com

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Hokuspocus Jetgirls Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: ABQ Posts: 273 Recipes: Thanks: 1 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Re: Cruises! Kristie is right there are some great deals on cruises, we found one for 15 days (transatlantic ) for only $599! The only cruise line I have been on is celebrity and I loved it!! __________________ http://spyviewacres.blogspot.com/ <----The house is finally done! Now for the Barn!

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SeatClutcher Jetgirls Ol' School Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Manchester, CT Posts: 877 Recipes: Thanks: 0 Thanked 8 Times in 8 Posts	Re: Cruises! Whatever you do, don't get on it if they call it unsinkable. __________________ Blog: Reasons to miss New England "Freedom of choice isn't the same thing as being pro-choice." - said by a voter at the RNC

02-24-2008, 10:04 AM	#9 (permalink)
Bigsweetie Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Clinton Township, Michigan Posts: 1,502 Recipes: Thanks: 8 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Cruises! DH and I took a Carnival cruise (Eastern Carribean) for our honeymoon. It was nice, IMO. We were on the smallest ship they had and that was one negative. DH and I aren't much on gambling or hanging out in bars so there wasn't much for us to do on the ship (also not big on "shows"). But we did have a good time. I agree with whomever said to get an outside room with a balcony. That's what we did and it was FABULOUS!! Eating breakfast on the balcony in our fancy robes was a great way to wake up. Next time DH and I said we'd try Royal Carribean... I've heard good things about them. Have fun!!!

02-25-2008, 10:29 AM	#10 (permalink)
the_woman_99 Jetgirls Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: PA Posts: 390 Recipes: Thanks: 2 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Cruises! I went on Carnival a couple of years ago with my family and had a great time. Me and SO are wanting to do one next year with his friends or what not. We will see if it happens. I loved it though. It was great and all my family really liked when you could order food anytime you wanted __________________ Danielle http://danielleandmarshall.blogspot.com/

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