Vallerina 2 #1 March 25, 2004 We're thinking of taking a cruise. Does anybody have information for me? There's a thin line between Saturday night and Sunday morning Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maxmadmax 8 #2 March 25, 2004 Cruises are cool. Except when you try and water ski behind the ship. The Captain gets a little pissed. Try searching cruise out of Galveston, Texas. Nice and Cheap Don't go away mad....just go away! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bbarnhouse 0 #3 March 25, 2004 QuoteDoes anybody have information for me I have been on several cruises with different companies. What type of info are you looking for? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vallerina 2 #4 March 25, 2004 I've been on Princess and Carnival. I've been to Virgin Islands, Bahamas, Venezuela, Aruba, and some other Caribbean islands. I would love to go back to the Virgin Islands (I went to St. Thomas) because the beaches were absolutely gorgeous. However, I would also like to see something new (maybe an Alaskan cruise!) I'm really open to anything. I guess I'm just looking for opinions on what's good/what's not. Thanks for your help! Much appreciated!!!!There's a thin line between Saturday night and Sunday morning Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladyskydiver 0 #5 March 25, 2004 I've gone on a cruise with Royal Caribbean. Totally loved them!!! Will definitely go on a cruise with them again. Life is short! Break the rules! Forgive quickly! Kiss slowly! Love truly, Laugh uncontrollably. And never regret anything that made you smile. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bvsdjumper 0 #6 March 25, 2004 My advice: Get the cheapest room possible because you really won't spend much time there, but, if you're prone to sea/motion sickness make your best effort to get one in the middle (not front or back) because there will be less rocking. The one time I went on a cruise, we had the forward most room and over night the ship was hauling ass bouncing up and down. I woke up the next morning sick as a dog. Also, even though all the food is free, don't feel the need to eat as much as you possibly can. It's no fun feeling stuffed all day. When we went, it was for a week and to five different islands. At each, there was something extra to do (pirate ship ride, visit volcano, etc..) that took about half the day. Then we spent the other half day on our own on the island. For us, that seemed like most fun thing to do although it's extra money. Watch the sunsets in the ocean. During dinner, don't stuff the napkin down the front of your shirt. No matter what, relax and have fun even if all you do is sip piña coladas by the pool all day. --ArtSky-div'ing (ski'div'ing) n. A modern sport that involves parties, bragging, sexual excesses, the imbibing of large quantities of beer, and, on rare occasions, parachuting from aircraft. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #7 March 25, 2004 I've known a couple of people who have gone on Alaskan cruises, and they've all absolutely loved it! Since you've already been to the Caribbean a few times, I say go for that one. I don't think you'll be disappointed.She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vallerina 2 #8 March 25, 2004 They haven't been to the Caribbean, though, so I don't want them to be limited because of what I've already done!There's a thin line between Saturday night and Sunday morning Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybytch 273 #9 March 25, 2004 Another option would be to sail out of LA and do the coast of Mexico. Something I wish I'd done when I still lived out there. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #10 March 25, 2004 Well then, I also know a lot of people who have enjoyed the Disney cruises (they ship out from Cape Canaveral) and also a lot of people who enjoy cruising over to the Altantis hotel in Nassau.She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnnyD 0 #11 March 25, 2004 I know of one guy that went on an Alaskan cruise and ended up moving there. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jlmiracle 7 #12 March 25, 2004 I'm so glad you brought up this thread because I need a little help with the cruise thing too. Here is my situation: I HAVE to go on a 7 day cruise for my brother-in-laws wedding in the beginning of October (so much for going to Nationals). Yes, I realize that is hurricane season, don't know if they did though. I have never in my entire life ever wanted to go on a cruise. Now I'm being told I have to go and we have to pay for it. So now you know my attitude about this crap, I need all the warm and fuzzy's about cruising. I have 6 months to adjust my attitude and get excited about it. The boat we are going on leaves from New Orleans, goes to Jamica, Cayman and Cozymel. Carnival Conquest. One more problem, I also get car sick on the way to the dz and I alcohol makes my physically ill - even a little. Help! JudyBe kinder than necessary because everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kramer 0 #13 March 25, 2004 QuoteI've gone on a cruise with Royal Caribbean. Totally loved them!!! Will definitely go on a cruise with them again. Ditto. Bring money. They have casinos on cruise ships!! (I have problems) The FAKE KRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMER!!!!!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DrunkMonkey 0 #14 March 25, 2004 QuoteWe're thinking of taking a cruise. Does anybody have information for me? Carnival Cruise line rocks! (Went on one last November) Go on one to Mexico out of New Orleans--spend the night before in the French Quarter...heheh. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crzjp20 0 #15 March 25, 2004 hmmm i love cruises. get a cheap room unless you plan on spending time in it. Eat alot and party like crazy and you will fit right in. Do you know what ship you are going on, and what porst you would be going to?-------------------------------------------------- Fear is not a confession of weakness, it is an oportunity for courage. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vallerina 2 #16 March 25, 2004 QuoteDo you know what ship you are going on, and what porst you would be going to? That's what I'm looking for recommendations for! Right now, I like the New Orleans thing!There's a thin line between Saturday night and Sunday morning Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
n2skdvn 0 #17 March 25, 2004 QuoteThe boat we are going on leaves from New Orleans, goes to Jamica, Cayman and Cozymel. Carnival Conquest. i took the verry same cruise in nov. of last year. on spending money plan on 70-80$ of the top for tips(they take it out automaticly) also buy a coke card (30$) its worth it!! plus go to jimmy buffets margaritaville in jamacia!!(the water slide kicks ass!!!) and get a room near the center of the boat(less movement) one last thing you will have your picture taken by the cruise line every where you go.if my calculations are correct SLINKY + ESCULATOR = EVERLASTING FUN my site Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DrunkMonkey 0 #18 March 25, 2004 Carnival Sensation and Holiday are good values. Not the newest ship on the sea, but hella good food and hella good value. I ran up a $500 bar tab in a 5 day cruise... And I never paid for drinks the formal banquet night. Wore my Mess Dress. Random senior citizens bought all us servicemen drinks all night. I dunno who was drunker, me or my friend who's a USMC GySgt.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shotgun 1 #19 March 25, 2004 QuoteAnother option would be to sail out of LA and do the coast of Mexico. Ooh, thanks for the reminder. That's definitely something I want to do while I'm living out here! But hey, you're in Florida now... I would imagine the cruises there are even better - that beautiful Caribbean water! The New Orleans cruise sounds really cool too... except after spending a night at the Quarter, I bet I'd be pretty damn hungover for the first day of the cruise! A lot of people I knew in Austin used to go on the annual Blues Cruise, and apparently it is pretty fun. I guess you'd have to like good blues music though, and be in for some serious partying. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DrunkMonkey 0 #20 March 25, 2004 QuoteThe New Orleans cruise sounds really cool too... except after spending a night at the Quarter, I bet I'd be pretty damn hungover for the first day of the cruise! Limo to the boat, sleep on deck while crew preps ship for departure... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,589 #21 March 25, 2004 The best vacation of my life ever was a cruise. A special one, but still a cruise. I'd recommend the Windjammer barefoot cruises to anyone -- sailing ships that go to tiny little islands that the big ships can't get to. You can dive right off the ship into some harbors. No formal dressing ("dress up" night means a clean T-shirt). The one I went on was a solar eclipse cruise, so it had the added advantage of having a lot of intelligent people who were interested in something (astronomy) sharing that knowledge. Plus I got to see a total solar eclipse, an erupting volcano (Montserrat), and a whale. I went on a "standard" cruise after that and it wasn't at all the same. Wendy W.There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ian84 0 #22 March 25, 2004 Oh man......i'm leaving cayman in July so i wont be able to get ya drunk before you get back on your ship But if you want any info on the place just let me know. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingnut 0 #23 March 25, 2004 went on a cruise with my parents in high school through a company called royal american in hawwii.. flew to honolulu and then got on a ship (the one princess grace kelly had her honeymon on) and then sailed to all the difrent islands for 6 days... very fun.. it was the only american owned company operating in hai at the time... i've herad since that it has went out of buisness.. but it was fun.. i recomaned a cruise.... anywhere!!!!! ______________________________________ "i have no reader's digest version" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyyhi 0 #24 March 25, 2004 LOVE, LOVE, LOVE, Royal Carribean. . .best service by far and the most fun. . .________________________________________ Take risks not to escape life… but to prevent life from escaping. ~ A bumper sticker at the DZ FGF #6 Darcy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crzjp20 0 #25 March 25, 2004 QuoteQuoteDo you know what ship you are going on, and what porst you would be going to? That's what I'm looking for recommendations for! Right now, I like the New Orleans thing! well lets see. Lets talk ports first. I like the western carabein more than mexico and all that. I like St. Thomas, St. martin, places like that. Small islands with great diving, and great drinks..... I have found that grand caymen or any of the caymen islands are becoming to tourist oriented. They are jut getting cheesy. As for boats.... i am not a fan or Carnival, just to flashy, and to many kids. Royan Caribian are good boats and really appeal to all, but they are more pricy. Norwegian are good boats as well. The new one coming out is supose to be really really nice. so it really depends on what you want and where you want to cruise out of.-------------------------------------------------- Fear is not a confession of weakness, it is an oportunity for courage. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
