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re: Are cruises overrated?
Posted on 4/23/23 at 7:22 am to LSUfan4444
Posted on 4/23/23 at 7:22 am to LSUfan4444
We're doing a fjords cruis in Norway on Holland America in August. While I'm not generally a cruise person I do expect to enjoy the experience. Italy in September? We'll be traveling by train and car.
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Posted on 4/23/23 at 8:32 am to VABuckeye
I’ve been on probably 20 cruises. 5 to Alaska and the rest in Carribean. Various ports.
Just did Celebrity to Nassau, St Thomas and St Martin. Didn’t get off the ship in Nassau. Just took cab to beach in the other 2.
Going to AK again this summer on Celebrity. Only one excursion with a non ship sponsored kayak trip in Ketchikan. Other than that just hiking etc.
If a person can’t enjoy sitting on the veranda with a good drink looking at the vastness of the sea or the mountains in AK, it might not be for them.
Just did Celebrity to Nassau, St Thomas and St Martin. Didn’t get off the ship in Nassau. Just took cab to beach in the other 2.
Going to AK again this summer on Celebrity. Only one excursion with a non ship sponsored kayak trip in Ketchikan. Other than that just hiking etc.
If a person can’t enjoy sitting on the veranda with a good drink looking at the vastness of the sea or the mountains in AK, it might not be for them.
Posted on 4/23/23 at 9:05 am to SaintlyTiger88
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My preference would be an Alaskan or Mediterranean cruise.
Why would these be your preferences? Not a knock but more curious. They’re quite different in what they offer and especially the ports proximity to activities. Make sure you research h how far destinations are from your Med cruise port and what activities in Alaska are absolute MUSTS. Also, for an Alaskan sailing I would say that a balcony room is almost a requirement but for a med it’s not really needed. You’ll be in port much much more.
Posted on 4/23/23 at 9:10 am to LSUfan4444
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Why would these be your preferences?
Usually better clientele than Caribbean or tropical cruises.
Posted on 4/23/23 at 9:31 am to RogerTheShrubber
It was out of Los Angeles and was a 5 day cruise. Will never take another cruise. Like I said, pick a destination and enjoy that destination by flying there and spending all the time there. Cruises are the budget friendly way of traveling and your surrounding by the budget friendly clientele.
Posted on 4/23/23 at 9:53 am to SaintlyTiger88
We have been on 27, all in the Caribbean. We enjoy them because I don't have to worry about anything. What to eat, entertainment, etc. And every day you are in a different country with things to do.
I would not do carnival, but more mid and upper tier lines.
I would not do carnival, but more mid and upper tier lines.
Posted on 4/23/23 at 10:05 am to RogerTheShrubber
But why those two itineraries in the first place? If you’re just taking a cruise based on clientele it doesn’t need to be Alaskan or Med. I would think those two preferences would be based on something else but maybe the exact sailing or cruise line may be chosen because of a clientele preference.
Same with something like food. I don’t think you would chose one itinierary over the other based on food but it can help select a specific cruise line and ship.
Same with something like food. I don’t think you would chose one itinierary over the other based on food but it can help select a specific cruise line and ship.
Posted on 4/23/23 at 11:28 am to LSUfan4444
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. I would think those two preferences would be based on something else but maybe the exact sailing or cruise line may be chosen because of a clientele preference.
Higher priced than most Caribbean cruises.
Small ship cruising in Alaska (I would think Norway too) is the best way unless you just like the cruise experience.
In Alaska, the small ships do few ports of call and spend more time in Glacier Bay, or hiking.
This post was edited on 4/25/23 at 7:10 am
Posted on 4/23/23 at 6:11 pm to SaintlyTiger88
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Are cruises overrated?
Not if you choose wisely, grasshopper.
Pick something in the middle between cheapest and luxury. Find a route that interests you. Alaska is great. The deep Caribbean can be too (San Juan and south). Be careful of covid policies - I just got solidly screwed on a cruise that ended in Japan, so I'd write them off. What I like about it is seeing new destinations without changing lodging. And I don't really dislike days at sea. For the most part don't use the cruise company for excursions - you can do better finding options on the internet. Celebrity has worked well for me as a solid, middle of the road cruise line. And let me re-iterate - don't go for the cheapest.
Posted on 4/24/23 at 3:37 pm to SaintlyTiger88
Been on many cruises. Didn't like the first one. Enjoyed every one since.
Posted on 4/24/23 at 7:28 pm to Mindenfan
Try the Haven on NCL, you will never go back to a regular cabin
Posted on 4/25/23 at 7:49 am to LSUFootballLover
On the Prima in January. Only NCL I have booked right now.
Posted on 4/25/23 at 9:31 am to SaintlyTiger88
I have been on my share of cruises over the years, but it has been a while. Not sure how they are all doing post-2020.
I always enjoyed them. Something about sitting on the deck reading a book and watching the sea go by is nice.
Things have changed a bit, though. Cruises used to be about the destinations. Now, it seems that they are more so about keeping guests on board the ship spending money--I do not like the new megaships. For example, the new megaships (royal carribbean, NCL, etc) do not even have a central promenade deck. I also do not like being packed on board with 5,000 people.
Thus, I would seek out older and/or smaller ships (120,000 tons max) so the ship isn't a chore to get around and isn't filled with unnecessary scams and distractions. The good news is that most of the European and Southern Caribbean destinations use these sorts of ships, with the newest megaships being relegated to the Bahamas and Mexico.
I have done a mediterranean cruise. Would highly recommend. It's a great way to see a lot of places in a week. Try and find one that ends in Venice, that way you can spend a few days there.
I have never done an Alaskan cruise.
As far as the Caribbean goes, the ones worth doing go out of San Juan, for that puts you closer to all of the good islands--especially Barbados.
I always enjoyed them. Something about sitting on the deck reading a book and watching the sea go by is nice.
Things have changed a bit, though. Cruises used to be about the destinations. Now, it seems that they are more so about keeping guests on board the ship spending money--I do not like the new megaships. For example, the new megaships (royal carribbean, NCL, etc) do not even have a central promenade deck. I also do not like being packed on board with 5,000 people.
Thus, I would seek out older and/or smaller ships (120,000 tons max) so the ship isn't a chore to get around and isn't filled with unnecessary scams and distractions. The good news is that most of the European and Southern Caribbean destinations use these sorts of ships, with the newest megaships being relegated to the Bahamas and Mexico.
I have done a mediterranean cruise. Would highly recommend. It's a great way to see a lot of places in a week. Try and find one that ends in Venice, that way you can spend a few days there.
I have never done an Alaskan cruise.
As far as the Caribbean goes, the ones worth doing go out of San Juan, for that puts you closer to all of the good islands--especially Barbados.
Posted on 4/25/23 at 9:32 am to TIGERHOLD
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I have never done an Alaskan cruise.
Look into a small ship cruise. Less "Luxury" but more scenery, wildlife and adventure.
Posted on 4/25/23 at 9:40 am to TIGERHOLD
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For example, the new megaships (royal carribbean, NCL, etc) do not even have a central promenade deck.
What do you mean by this?
Posted on 4/25/23 at 10:01 am to LSUfan4444
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What do you mean by this?
Traditionally, there was an outdoor deck that went all the way around the ships where the lifeboats are, on the middle level. It was a great place to sit and read.
Posted on 4/25/23 at 11:35 am to TIGERHOLD
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Things have changed a bit, though. Cruises used to be about the destinations. Now, it seems that they are more so about keeping guests on board the ship spending money--I do not like the new megaships. For example, the new megaships (royal carribbean, NCL, etc) do not even have a central promenade deck. I also do not like being packed on board with 5,000 people.
We are cruising on Wonder of the Seas next year, our first time on Royal's big ships. Figured we would do at least one in the larger classes just to check it out. The Icon seemed absolutely crazy.
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I have done a mediterranean cruise. Would highly recommend. It's a great way to see a lot of places in a week. Try and find one that ends in Venice, that way you can spend a few days there.
We did a twelve day Adriatic years ago that was excellent. Left from Rome, did an overnight in Venice. Hit Croatia, Slovenia, Montenegro, Greece, Sicily, Naples.
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As far as the Caribbean goes, the ones worth doing go out of San Juan, for that puts you closer to all of the good islands--especially Barbados.
We did one years ago out of San Juan that hit Barbados, St. Kitts and other spots. We did a buggy tour in Antigua driving those Polaris RZRs. It was supposed to be a leisurely group pace over the hill and field trails on the island, followed by lunch at the beach. The tropical rain told us we should go mudbogging instead.
Posted on 4/27/23 at 12:24 am to skewbs
I love cruises. I think the food is very good, but I am not a Ruth Chris type of person. I am more Texas Roadhouse and Cracker Barrel.
I have seen some comments about the rooms and they can be small, but honestly I do not spend much time in there and when I do I'm sleeping or changing clothes.
The only negative I will say about a cruise is that you are limited to the amount of time that you spend in port. So you do get to get off and take in a few hours to do 1-2 things and eat a meal and have a drink.
Now we mostly walk around and shop so it isnt a big deal for us.
I have seen some comments about the rooms and they can be small, but honestly I do not spend much time in there and when I do I'm sleeping or changing clothes.
The only negative I will say about a cruise is that you are limited to the amount of time that you spend in port. So you do get to get off and take in a few hours to do 1-2 things and eat a meal and have a drink.
Now we mostly walk around and shop so it isnt a big deal for us.
Posted on 4/27/23 at 7:39 am to bluestem75
i'm going on ncl bliss in 3 weeks. Never been on a cruise, did i make a bad choice of cruise lines in your opinion? You seem pretty experienced sailing
Posted on 4/27/23 at 8:08 am to Silvermoon
Use the steps and avoid the elevators. People are at their worst getting on and off those elevators.
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