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Title: Cruise Post by Bethany1 on Mar 31st, 2005, 9:50am We were thinking about taking a cruise in the summer/fall. Anyone have any recommendations? Pro's, Con's to taking a cruise? Good Cruise line/crappy cruise line? Thanks B ;;D |
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Title: Re: Cruise Post by don on Mar 31st, 2005, 10:08am You can get a nice 7 day cruise to Bermuda right out of the Black Falcon terminal in Boston. I took a 4 day Bahama cruise out of Lauderdale on Carnival. Economical and it was a blast. |
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Title: Re: Cruise Post by Frank_W on Mar 31st, 2005, 10:14am Bermuda's NICE!! I've never had a nicer vacation. I second Don's recommendation. Talk to Cathy04, too! She's a cruise veteran. :) |
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Title: Re: Cruise Post by BobG on Mar 31st, 2005, 10:58am We’ve taken a 4 dayer on Carnival to the Bahamas. Great service. Carnival is a party cruise line. We Used Costa cruise line for 7 days to the western Caribbean. Costa is Italian registered. Very nice ship but everything is in Italian translated to German translated to French translated to Spanish and then translated to English. It sucked. But, the islands are beautiful. Hire a cab for the day, not one of those 12 passenger vans. We used Norwegian lines to do a 7 day cruise through the inside passage (going north) to Alaska and outside passage returning. Very nice ship but poorly laid out. Service was just so-so. Alaska was our favorite cruise. Since you’re young I say use Carnival. Have fun, cruising is GREAT. |
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Title: Re: Cruise Post by TomM on Mar 31st, 2005, 11:04am I reccomend you fly straight to Grand Cayman. I've gone the past 5 years and its the best money I've ever spent. TomM |
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Title: Re: Cruise Post by Rock_Lobster on Mar 31st, 2005, 11:10am We normally take 2 cruises/year, on Celebrity or Royal Carrib. Typically we take cruises out of Baltimore/NY, as it eliminates the 2 days travel (and expense) down/back from the south. That gives the added benefit of adding 3 days to the cruise. For the last 2 years we have only taken 10 day cruises. For 7 day cruises you feel like you just unpacked. With 10 day you are actually ready to go home around night 9. Cruises rock. Our daughter is planning a hunger strike since we are skipping the 2005 cruises due to the move. As far as cruise lines, any major line will make you happy. I love Celebrity and Royal Carrib. I know others who swear by Costa, Norwegian, Princess, Carnival, et al. Just go on one... any one. Boat choice might be considered important. We LOVE the Voyager class boats (130k tons). The Celebrity Galaxy (our normal Baltimore boat) is only 85k tons... it is cool and such, but does not compare to the Voyager class ships. So for a firsttimer I might suggest leaning toward a lines mega-ships. I know that Carnival, Princess and Royal Carrib have such... and Celebrity has some near that (100k tons). As a side note, the Titanic was just 46k tons. |
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Title: Re: Cruise Post by karma on Apr 1st, 2005, 7:08am Cruises can be a great way to see new places but beware the herd mentality. Food 24/7 and free so beware. Cruise lines makes big bucks on selling side trips and tours. They also get paid for recomending shops restaurants etc. so their recomendations are not always the best. Get out on your own and experience the local culture and food where ever it is. You can arrange day trips, excursions etc. on your own directly with the company that offers it. You will always be treated better as an individual than as a group. If you end up cruising the Caribbean. Always remember to say good morning or good afternoon before starting a conversation, even if you only want directions or help. You will be surprised at how freindly people will become. If you get to St. Maarten let me know. Quote:
Tom, Maybe little Cayman or Cayman brac for now. Grand Cayman got whacked real bad by Hurricane Ivan and is still recovering. |
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Title: Re: Cruise Post by don on Apr 1st, 2005, 7:21am This looks like a good one: http://www.beachesbeaches.com/nudecruise.html |
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Title: Re: Cruise Post by Bethany1 on Apr 1st, 2005, 7:47am on 04/01/05 at 07:21:13, don wrote:
LMAO! Thanks for the advice guys I really appreciate it. I found a couple we are looking into. Theres a Royal Carribean for 10 days (thanks rock) that goes out to Tortola, St. Maarten and San Juan. And another one I think its Carnival that goes to Bermuda. Karma: Thanks for all the tips! Bethany |
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Title: Re: Cruise Post by Rock_Lobster on Apr 1st, 2005, 7:52am Underpack and plan to pay for laundry service if you are going on a longer cruise (7 or 10 days). It costs about the same or slightly more than a drycleaner. Far better than trying to luck along a weeks worth of clothes... assuming you will be changing... a lot. At the end you are to tip 4-5 different people (ie cabin steward, waiter, asst waiter, maitre'd...). Assume that will run a few hundred. |
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Title: Re: Cruise Post by don on Apr 1st, 2005, 8:08am Take my cruise suggestion and laundry wont be an issue. |
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Title: Re: Cruise Post by karma on Apr 1st, 2005, 9:04am Quote:
Tortola: mushrooms are legal and take a trip to Virgin Gorda. Spend the day at the "baths" its an amazing area of huge boulders on the water. San Juan: El Yunque rain forest or "old San Juan" Both are tourist traps but worth it once your on your own. St. Maarten: call me and you don't have to worry about a ting. |
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Title: Re: Cruise Post by Ruth on Apr 1st, 2005, 9:09am Going on a cruise in Oct. on a Royal Carribian ship, our first. |
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Title: Re: Cruise Post by don on Apr 1st, 2005, 10:06am Quote:
AB-SO-LUTELY ! Like sitting in a natural Jacuzzi. While your at it stop by the "Soggy Dollar Bar". You have to jump off the boat and swim to it. Hence the name. |
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Title: Re: Cruise Post by Rock_Lobster on Apr 1st, 2005, 11:04am Heh heh. Don. 'Baths'. Sodomy. |
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Title: Re: Cruise Post by TomM on Apr 1st, 2005, 11:21am on 04/01/05 at 07:08:05, karma wrote:
True. I forgot. We are by passing Grand Cayman this year to spend more time on the Outer Banks of NC. The only 'cruise ship' I've ever been on was courtesy of the U.S. Coast Guard. ;;D Thank you Uncle Sam, I learned a lot. TomM |
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Title: Re: Cruise Post by karma on Apr 1st, 2005, 11:21am http://image.tripadvisor.com/Images-g147358-d147484-b1012014S- |
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Title: Re: Cruise Post by TomM on Apr 1st, 2005, 11:47am I spent a LOT of time in Alaska on the CGC RUSH (WHEC-723): http://www.uscg.mil/pacarea/rush/albums/alpat1999/images/alpat006.jpg |
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Title: Re: Cruise Post by sandie99 on Apr 1st, 2005, 2:07pm I love cruises! Why don't you come to Finland while you're at it...? |
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Title: Re: Cruise Post by BlueMeanie on Apr 1st, 2005, 2:40pm I know how you can save lots of money. Hop in your car and take a cruise to Dallas in July. They've got all the entertainment you can handle. [smiley=laugh.gif] |
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Title: Re: Cruise Post by don on Apr 1st, 2005, 4:00pm I can sell you a cheap cruise if you give me time to blow up the boat. |
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Title: Re: Cruise Post by Bethany1 on Apr 1st, 2005, 4:57pm on 04/01/05 at 16:00:21, don wrote:
Did it come free when you purchased your blow up doll? ;;D |
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Title: Re: Cruise Post by don on Apr 1st, 2005, 5:30pm She came over in it. |
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Title: Re: Cruise Post by Jonny on Apr 1st, 2005, 5:32pm on 04/01/05 at 11:04:36, Rock_Lobster wrote:
ROTFFLMMFAO!!!!! ;;D Killer zing.....KILLER!! [smiley=laugh.gif] |
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Title: Re: Cruise Post by don on Apr 1st, 2005, 5:34pm Rock You are a sick perverted bastard. No wait. Thats me. |
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Title: Re: Cruise Post by Jonny on Apr 1st, 2005, 9:11pm on 04/01/05 at 16:00:21, don wrote:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v451/jonny68/Don.jpg Edit to add......Rex ROCKS!!!!....Broomie ROCKS!!!!! |
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Title: Re: Cruise Post by don on Apr 1st, 2005, 9:13pm Quote:
Thats what you call a paddle boat! |
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Title: Re: Cruise Post by Cathi04 on Apr 5th, 2005, 11:46pm OHHHH! YESS!!!! Cruising!! Sorry I am late, my modem crashed and burned...but, of course, I want to add my "dos centavos".... Considering the fact that I am leaving tomorrow for the Eastern Caribbean on the Sun Princess.....and it's not our first cruise.....I highly reccommend it as a wonderful way to vacation! We are snorkel freaks. this is an 11-day cruise, encompassing the 2nd largest coral reef in the world....and we will be snokeling it from 5 different ports....and that's just what we do during the day...nights, we dance, dine, see shows(some good, some.well...play in the CASIINOOO!!!.and, in general, have a marvelous time. Mornings, we awaken to a new port each day....the ship's movement lulls us to sleep, and the sun awakens us each day. Yes, cruising is a great way to go..no packing and unpacking..wondercful ports to visit....impeccable service(like being spoiled rotten??) JUST DO IT!!!!!!!!!!! As for where.or what line...or how long?? Up to you.find a good travel agent.....look at the itineraries... My favorite cruise line is Celebrity..my first cruise was on Holland America.a smaller ship....attentive staff.....never thought it could get better.but, Celebrity beat em, hands down....personally, I found Carnival to be (I'm in trouble now)..the K-Mart of cruising. not very well maintianed, surly crew, lots of rowdy kids.... Anywhooo........whatever you DO do....the only mistake you could possibly make is in NOT taking a cruise..... Cathi |
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Title: Re: Cruise Post by BobG on Apr 6th, 2005, 3:44am Well said Cathi. Cruising is a fantastic way to vacation. Carnival, the K-Mart of cruising full of roudy kids........LMAO. You're right. It's a party line, not for us old farts. One more thing Bethany...........screw the cost. Since it may be your only cruise in your life time, don't cheap it to death. Get an outside cabin, mid-ship is best. If the ship has balconies get one. |
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Title: Re: Cruise Post by Cathi04 on Apr 6th, 2005, 6:32pm OMG..Bob.forgot that part..... book early, get run of the ship........and as they fill the 'steerage".they'll bump you up.this one was already filling. we paid an additional........big deal $100 for our balcony stateroom...........DO NOT.REPEAT.DO NOT GO INSIDE CABIN.... Umm..Bob??whaddaya mean once in a lifetime??? If that is so, may I have a hundred lives!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Still packing........ Cathi 8) |
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Title: Re: Cruise Post by BobG on Apr 7th, 2005, 4:28am on 04/06/05 at 18:32:38, Cathi04 wrote:
Hope you do to. I think to many people cheap their first cruise by getting an inside cabin and a 3 day cruise to the Bahamas. That kinda turns folks off the cruising experience and don't do it again. Our first cruise was to the Bahamas (on Carnival, we were much younger). It was my 20th high school reunion. 100 of the 125 grads were there. We had a blast and got hooked on cruising. Next time I want to cruise the Mississippi River but the wife wants to do the island hopping in Hawaii. Guess we'll be going to Hawaii. |
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