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ohyeah537 Champion Author Raleigh Posts:46,170 Points:2,268,895 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: Mar 3, 2007 5:08:45 PM Ignore ohyeah537 Report Abuse Does anyone like to take cruises as much as I do?

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Does anyone like to take cruises as much as I do?

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Calinda0530 Champion Author Texas Posts:10,401 Points:113,570 Joined:Dec 2012	Message Posted: Apr 11, 2013 3:36:15 PM Ignore Calinda0530 Report Abuse I love cruising. Took my first cruise in 1978. I now have 64 under my belt; and a couple on the horizon. It is an easy way to visit a place without being stuck there if you don't like it. No driving; no long bus rides; pack and unpack once; most entertainment and meals included; sleep in the same bed every night. Yup, I LOVE LOVE LOVE cruising.
rich13251 Sophomore Author Toledo Posts:176 Points:104,310 Joined:Dec 2012	Message Posted: Apr 4, 2013 1:45:23 PM Ignore rich13251 Report Abuse cruises are ok, don't get enouhg time at each stop to really enjoy.
SAVMOR Champion Author Colorado Posts:6,523 Points:1,408,900 Joined:Jun 2005	Message Posted: Mar 23, 2013 5:27:45 PM Ignore SAVMOR Report Abuse Alaskan Dream Cruises is our favorite. Enjoy 8, 9, 11 & 13-day cruises spotlighting scenic beauty, amazing wildlife and intriguing native culture. Linger in the midst of a pod of foraging, spouting, breaching whales, go kayaking and visit quaint southeastern Alaskan villages onboard one of three ships. An adventure of a lifetime.
EcoPrius Veteran Author Columbus Posts:374 Points:73,050 Joined:Sep 2006	Message Posted: Mar 18, 2013 9:24:42 AM Ignore EcoPrius Report Abuse I'm going on my first cruise in April. Hubby was so "up" that I was really excited until I learned our stops at St Thomas, etc. were only going to be 6 to 8 hrs each! Boy, am I bummed! I wanted to actually SEE some of each island, meet local folks, etc. Not just do a tourist run. I was on a transatlantic crossing on the QE II before she was retired. THAT'S worth doing! However, I will make the MOST of it, as I never plan on cruising again. I'll just go visit places with my condo time-share. All the luxury of cruising & getting to see the place too.
trugasCA Champion Author California Posts:3,836 Points:159,720 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Nov 30, 2012 5:27:47 PM Ignore trugasCA Report Abuse Maybe the cruise to Alaska is my favorite because l won almost enough to pay for our cruise and side trips. $2600 and had just won $1000 before we left in Reno. Don't gamble anymore because l don't want to give it all back. Quit while l'm ahead thing. Smile l have many good memories of the few cruises l took. Amazingly l met people on their 12th or more cruise.
trugasCA Champion Author California Posts:3,836 Points:159,720 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Nov 26, 2012 3:48:23 PM Ignore trugasCA Report Abuse l hope "they"don't jump all over me for bringing this post up again. l enoy cruises, especially the inland to Alaska. Princess is the only line l have been on and always found it was super. l did not like the deeper water feeling and sounds on the way to Hawaii, but people aboard said "Oh this is nothing, you should try the Atlantic". Well, that was my last cruise. l am not fond of flying, but l much prefer to get wherever and enjoy the place. Course l did get sick on the Hawaii trip and stayed in my room a lot. Ordered 2 meals at once to get what l wanted on each entree. The food is what it's all about to me.
ERO Champion Author Milwaukee Posts:21,602 Points:3,676,835 Joined:Feb 2003	Message Posted: Aug 8, 2012 3:17:34 PM Ignore ERO Report Abuse What is your favorite cruise line and why?
stayathomedad2 Rookie Author Edmonton Posts:17 Points:8,565 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Jul 19, 2012 9:57:22 PM Ignore stayathomedad2 Report Abuse I've never been on a cruise, but we're planning on taking our daughters on a Disney cruise next year.
PopcornPirate Champion Author New Jersey Posts:3,904 Points:1,169,700 Joined:Nov 2006	Message Posted: Mar 27, 2012 6:29:29 AM Ignore PopcornPirate Report Abuse have not been on a cruise in 18 years.....
tasha88CA All-Star Author California Posts:602 Points:43,315 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: Mar 23, 2012 7:48:24 PM Ignore tasha88CA Report Abuse love to
usmcbabe Rookie Author Illinois Posts:13 Points:7,670 Joined:Feb 2012	Message Posted: Mar 18, 2012 9:43:00 PM Ignore usmcbabe Report Abuse Cruising is the best way to travel !!
Happyherman Champion Author Calgary Posts:18,864 Points:1,120,555 Joined:Apr 2002	Message Posted: Mar 4, 2012 9:03:06 PM Ignore Happyherman Report Abuse Don't go CaptDave2012! If it's not for you, nothing that I might say could change your mind.
CaptDave2012 All-Star Author Arkansas Posts:695 Points:24,735 Joined:Feb 2012	Message Posted: Mar 3, 2012 11:55:19 AM Ignore CaptDave2012 Report Abuse I just don't get the fascination with cruising on the big ships. Someone out there 'learn me.
Happyherman Champion Author Calgary Posts:18,864 Points:1,120,555 Joined:Apr 2002	Message Posted: Feb 26, 2012 8:55:16 PM Ignore Happyherman Report Abuse Just back from a 7 day cruise aboard the Oosterdam to the Mexican Riviera. Thought the service and food not near as good as we had on the Zuiderdam when we went to Alaska or as good as we had with Princess when we went to the Panama. Always thought HAL was better, but no longer. Next cruise will be with Royal Caribbean aboard the Oasis or Allure of the Seas. Have to experience the "big" ship.
ERO Champion Author Milwaukee Posts:21,602 Points:3,676,835 Joined:Feb 2003	Message Posted: Feb 22, 2012 1:52:14 PM Ignore ERO Report Abuse Cruise was great - didn't eat steak and lobster everyday but the food was very good. Drinks were not included and had a 15% gratuity on top of anything you bought. Room tip was charged at 11.50 per day per person. It was nice not having to pay a sales tax on anything. We are going to book another cruise for March or April 2013.
bryceisright Champion Author Utah Posts:3,423 Points:760,015 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Jan 30, 2012 6:25:11 AM Ignore bryceisright Report Abuse I just have to survive more 3 days of work.
daver39 Champion Author Toledo Posts:8,319 Points:1,681,125 Joined:Jun 2003	Message Posted: Jan 18, 2012 5:48:07 AM Ignore daver39 Report Abuse yep
DiscoStu71 Champion Author Hamilton Posts:1,235 Points:430,080 Joined:Jul 2011	Message Posted: Jan 17, 2012 5:44:17 AM Ignore DiscoStu71 Report Abuse Not into Cruises, solidified with the Italian accident. Rarity I know, but Murphy's Law runs my life! Let me know if you know Murphy, I have a few choice words for him!
Happyherman Champion Author Calgary Posts:18,864 Points:1,120,555 Joined:Apr 2002	Message Posted: Jan 16, 2012 2:54:54 PM Ignore Happyherman Report Abuse Only a month today until we leave. Woo hoo!!
daver39 Champion Author Toledo Posts:8,319 Points:1,681,125 Joined:Jun 2003	Message Posted: Jan 16, 2012 6:57:24 AM Ignore daver39 Report Abuse yep
bryceisright Champion Author Utah Posts:3,423 Points:760,015 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Jan 6, 2012 12:39:58 PM Ignore bryceisright Report Abuse 27 days until
moe81272NH All-Star Author New Hampshire Posts:500 Points:498,235 Joined:Jul 2011	Message Posted: Nov 28, 2011 11:51:01 PM Ignore moe81272NH Report Abuse been on 9 of them therte great
Happyherman Champion Author Calgary Posts:18,864 Points:1,120,555 Joined:Apr 2002	Message Posted: Nov 24, 2011 7:54:30 PM Ignore Happyherman Report Abuse Just booked a seven day cruise out of San Diego to the Mexican Riviera with Holland America. We have a balcony cabin and I expect to have breakfast on our balcony every morning and then head up to the Lido deck to graze a bit. ERO, I don't believe there are any hidden costs when you cruise. All the cruise lines are very open with what is included and what you pay extra for. You may not get steak and lobster for seven days but you can try. Booze is extra but you can buy a soft drink card that will get you as much of that as you will need for the time you are onboard. Some nights in the dining room is suit and ties and nice evening wear for the ladies. We love those nights but you can always get all you need on the Lido deck (buffet) The cruise lines generally add so much a day, per person for tips but if you don't want to pay that you can ask to have it removed. We never do and always add personal tips to the crew that has treated is well. We love the evening entertainment and always sit in the front row. I believe you will love your holiday. Enjoy!
ohyeah537 Champion Author Raleigh Posts:46,170 Points:2,268,895 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: Nov 24, 2011 7:55:14 AM Ignore ohyeah537 Report Abuse Good Morning, Everyone! I know I haven't been around a whole lot in the last couple of months. Believe me, it's not because I don't want to be. You are all in my thoughts and prayers every day. I love all of you! Happy Thanksgiving! :-)
moe81272NH All-Star Author New Hampshire Posts:500 Points:498,235 Joined:Jul 2011	Message Posted: Nov 18, 2011 11:51:05 PM Ignore moe81272NH Report Abuse we love taken cruises we been on 9 of them in the last 12 yrs. nothing beets it
ERO Champion Author Milwaukee Posts:21,602 Points:3,676,835 Joined:Feb 2003	Message Posted: Sep 3, 2011 7:31:38 AM Ignore ERO Report Abuse New to cruising, read through the first page which goes back 3 yrs so I don't want to read anything older then that. Booked on Princess for a November Southern Caribbean cruise. Booked a interior cabin with anytime dining. Ocean View and Balcony would have put this one out of reach plus its our 1st one. (it is an all inclusive) I expect to eat steak and lobster for 7 days... :D My flights are non-stop- 1 less wrinkle. The ship is the Crown Princess with stops in Princess Caymans, Curacao, and Aruba. What are some of the things they don't tell you? (Hidden costs) any comments welcome. We choose a cruise over a stay in Cancun this time around.
JoySee2011 Rookie Author Indiana Posts:2 Points:15,775 Joined:Jul 2011	Message Posted: Jul 26, 2011 9:39:20 AM Ignore JoySee2011 Report Abuse Yes, we love to cruise. Our last cruise was the best yet. We went to the Panama Canal. It was so informative and exciting. Great trip!
Solargumbo Rookie Author San Jose Posts:6 Points:850 Joined:Jul 2011	Message Posted: Jul 22, 2011 10:21:03 AM Ignore Solargumbo Report Abuse I prefer smaller ships. Alaska and Caribbean cruises are great.
ohyeah537 Champion Author Raleigh Posts:46,170 Points:2,268,895 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: Mar 8, 2011 7:12:17 AM Ignore ohyeah537 Report Abuse You will have a GREAT time, 1969kiki! :-) I LOVE to cruise too, Bonne00! :-)
Bonne00 Champion Author Massachusetts Posts:2,062 Points:473,975 Joined:Aug 2007	Message Posted: Mar 7, 2011 10:58:03 AM Ignore Bonne00 Report Abuse I love to cruise!!!
1969kiki Rookie Author Toms River Posts:4 Points:21,080 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Mar 6, 2011 5:04:20 AM Ignore 1969kiki Report Abuse I am taking my first cruise on August for a friends wedding. I am really looking forward to it. It's a 4 day cruise out of Ft. Lauderdale going to Key West (one of my favorite places) and Cozumel.
ohyeah537 Champion Author Raleigh Posts:46,170 Points:2,268,895 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: Mar 2, 2011 7:07:38 AM Ignore ohyeah537 Report Abuse I would love being a travel agent, too! LOL
Cruznut2 Champion Author Tampa Posts:1,344 Points:72,400 Joined:Sep 2006	Message Posted: Mar 2, 2011 3:16:22 AM Ignore Cruznut2 Report Abuse Cruised Carnival Liberty in September, Carnival Sensation in November. So far I am booked for Carnival Inspiration for next November. Looking at Carnival Dream for September. I love being a travel agent!! Laura
j02 Champion Author California Posts:4,571 Points:813,490 Joined:Jan 2011	Message Posted: Feb 13, 2011 1:49:44 AM Ignore j02 Report Abuse yes ...
j02 Champion Author California Posts:4,571 Points:813,490 Joined:Jan 2011	Message Posted: Feb 8, 2011 12:13:19 AM Ignore j02 Report Abuse YES
ohyeah537 Champion Author Raleigh Posts:46,170 Points:2,268,895 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: Feb 3, 2011 11:25:51 AM Ignore ohyeah537 Report Abuse I've been laid off for 2 years so no cruises for me... :-(
geejays0057 All-Star Author South Carolina Posts:512 Points:41,895 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: Feb 3, 2011 5:27:55 AM Ignore geejays0057 Report Abuse Love cruisin and am going through withdrawals. Hope to be going in the next few months.
j02 Champion Author California Posts:4,571 Points:813,490 Joined:Jan 2011	Message Posted: Feb 1, 2011 12:57:46 PM Ignore j02 Report Abuse yes they are fun and there are some great deals .. [Edited by: j02 at 2/1/2011 3:58:25 PM EST]
ohyeah537 Champion Author Raleigh Posts:46,170 Points:2,268,895 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: Jan 22, 2011 7:02:13 AM Ignore ohyeah537 Report Abuse GREAT IDEA!!!! :-)
bryceisright Champion Author Utah Posts:3,423 Points:760,015 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Jan 20, 2011 10:24:18 AM Ignore bryceisright Report Abuse Crystal is a cruise line with a New Year's resolution: On every cruise in 2011, the line will offer a free, participatory shore excursion, allowing passengers to help out with local charitable projects around the world. I love this idea. I want to meet the real locals and do stuff. This is the kind of things you want to drag your entitled teenagers to. They can see how good they have it even if they have a lousy prepaid cell phone. You can enjoy yourself and even do some service without joining the Peace Corp.
Rajesh21 Rookie Author Los Angeles Posts:9 Points:16,110 Joined:Mar 2009	Message Posted: Jan 13, 2011 11:20:18 AM Ignore Rajesh21 Report Abuse sounds great
Glenniemae Sophomore Author New York Posts:121 Points:1,678,575 Joined:Mar 2006	Message Posted: Oct 28, 2010 12:09:46 PM Ignore Glenniemae Report Abuse I have taken 11 cruises and plan to take my 12th soon.
ohyeah537 Champion Author Raleigh Posts:46,170 Points:2,268,895 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: Sep 28, 2010 1:39:46 PM Ignore ohyeah537 Report Abuse The photos the ship's photographer takes! LOL
bryceisright Champion Author Utah Posts:3,423 Points:760,015 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Sep 28, 2010 10:56:39 AM Ignore bryceisright Report Abuse Take photos to make sure the scratches were already there?
ohyeah537 Champion Author Raleigh Posts:46,170 Points:2,268,895 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: Sep 27, 2010 12:27:01 PM Ignore ohyeah537 Report Abuse I've seen scooters for rent once you get to a port but not through a ship... Sorry! And, I would recommend getting several of the photos. They make very nice rememberances.
bryceisright Champion Author Utah Posts:3,423 Points:760,015 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Sep 27, 2010 12:22:16 PM Ignore bryceisright Report Abuse I'm not seeing a whole lots of info on scooter rentals at various ports. How much do they cost? Is it rare thing for tourist to rent scooters? Maybe tourist are too drunk to ride safely?
bryceisright Champion Author Utah Posts:3,423 Points:760,015 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Sep 27, 2010 12:10:14 PM Ignore bryceisright Report Abuse I heard you can have your wife get the soda pass and then you just share drinks. I need to get off the sweet stuff myself. Water works for me. I'll be pigging out on the food anyways. I could do without the soda.
ohyeah537 Champion Author Raleigh Posts:46,170 Points:2,268,895 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: Sep 23, 2010 7:03:55 AM Ignore ohyeah537 Report Abuse The question is how much do you want to spend on the ship? You can spend virtually nothing if you only drink iced tea or ice water or juice... If you want a soft drink or alcohol it all depends on how much you want to spend. The prices are very similar to a restaurant. Also, there are the photos the ship's photographer takes...those are EXPENSIVE. If you decide to go the the casino...it's up to you how much you spend there. Another HUGE pitfall is the internet on a ship... My daughters ran up a $500 bill just for that!!! You also have your tips for the cabin steward, dining room staff, etc. There are recommended amounts somewhere on your ships website. I hope this helps even though it wasn't very specific as everything is an individual's taste.
lowpriceatlanta Rookie Author Atlanta Posts:11 Points:41,980 Joined:Aug 2010	Message Posted: Sep 20, 2010 2:41:00 AM Ignore lowpriceatlanta Report Abuse When a cruise says it is $500 for 7 days, how much more should i expect to spend on the ship?
ohyeah537 Champion Author Raleigh Posts:46,170 Points:2,268,895 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: Sep 18, 2010 6:38:00 AM Ignore ohyeah537 Report Abuse You will LOVE your cruise, bryceisright! I know it! Thank you kenrod! That is valuable information for ALL cruisers! :-) I LOVE snorkeling in the Caribbean!