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LDandPasquale · 09-30-2010, 02:11 PM

I took ONE cruise...we went to Bermuda. Apparently I found out (the hard way) that I can not sleep on a cruise ship while it is in motion

So needless to say...i do not like cruises. But I have gone to the bahamas and its absolutely FABULOUS!!!!!

AllDogBoots · 09-30-2010, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by speleogirl37

I would like to start planning a vacation for a cruise to the Bahamas for maybe May/June. This will be my first time going on a cruise. Anyone have any tips/suggestions/money saving ideas? Best time to go...May/June is not set in stone. Anything you would like to share! Thanks!!

Just a thought.....I see that cruised from Baltimore to the Bahamas is a 7 day cruise. A 7 day cruise is really long, especially being your first cruise. I just briefly looked up Carnival's itinerary Cruise Details Page

Maybe you would want to consider one of two things? The first being - fly to Florida. I just saw a trip on SW that is $85 each way to Ft. Lauderdale in May. You can then take a 3 or 4 day cruise from Florida and save money.

Or, I found a 5 night Royal Caribbean cruise to Bermuda for much cheaper than the Carnival cruise to the Bahamas Cruise Details - Royal Caribbean International

I find myself oddly addicted to planning trips

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Originally Posted by sugarmamma

I fins that RCCL's prices are always BETTER than Carnival for when I want to go! Totally the opposite of what I hear everyone else say.....but I say no cruise is a BAD cruise (unless there is a hurricane....

)

or an iceberg

sugarmamma · 09-30-2010, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by AllDogBoots

Just a thought.....I see that cruised from Baltimore to the Bahamas is a 7 day cruise. A 7 day cruise is really long, especially being your first cruise. I just briefly looked up Carnival's itinerary Cruise Details Page

Maybe you would want to consider one of two things? The first being - fly to Florida. I just saw a trip on SW that is $85 each way to Ft. Lauderdale in May. You can then take a 3 or 4 day cruise from Florida and save money.

Or, I found a 5 night Royal Caribbean cruise to Bermuda for much cheaper than the Carnival cruise to the Bahamas Cruise Details - Royal Caribbean International

I find myself oddly addicted to planning trips

or an iceberg

Are we related??

I just saw the Iceberg comment as I was replying -

AllDogBoots · 09-30-2010, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by sugarmamma

Are we related??

I just saw the Iceberg comment as I was replying -

I'm ready to book the OP's vacation. Where is she?

bellababy08 · 09-30-2010, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by AllDogBoots

I'm ready to book the OP's vacation. Where is she?

I love planning too...lol...Hubby & I took a 7 day our first cruise and it wasn't long enough...our next trip we did 10 days to the Panama Canal Gatun Locks and Aruba...love them

Beamers Mom · 09-30-2010, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by bellababy08

I love planning too...lol...Hubby & I took a 7 day our first cruise and it wasn't long enough...our next trip we did 10 days to the Panama Canal Gatun Locks and Aruba...love them

our first cruise was the three day one to the Bahamas. 3 days was not long enough. So we started doing the 7 day ones. Now 7 days doesn't seem long enough. But couldn't afford the longer ones (not just the cruise, but the boarding kennels, and I have to rent a scooter to get around, so it makes it more expensive) so I have to be satisfied with the 7 day ones.

cruisinpat · 09-30-2010, 04:40 PM

I've been on 25 cruises and I can tell you that cruising is the best vacation ever (at least for hubby and me). My favorite line is Royal Caribbean. I have also sailed on Carnival, Celebrity, NCL, Princess. The best cruise line for you is not necessarily the best for me. It's kind of like going to Vegas vs going to Hawaii - both great vacations but different. I have a really great travel agent that I met thru the internet. She gets the best deals of any agent that I have check with. Now I don't even check with other agents. Cruises from Baltimore are typically higher priced than Florida cruises. Sometimes it's worth the flight to get a better cruise rate. You can send me a PM with any specific questions about ports or cruise lines/ships. I LOVE cruising and love to share my experiences with others. There are also a couple really great websites that you can check out: www.cruisecritic.com and www.cruise-addicts.com. Both have forums and lots of knowledgeable people. Oh, and I have cruised both the beginning and end of May and found the weather to be great.
Good luck doing research and, like I said, feel free to PM me....................... Pat

speleogirl37 · 09-30-2010, 04:46 PM

Wow...thanks for all the great info ladies!!

Beamers Mom · 09-30-2010, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by cruisinpat

I've been on 25 cruises and I can tell you that cruising is the best vacation ever (at least for hubby and me). My favorite line is Royal Caribbean.

is this where you get your profile name "cruisinpat"

brendarash · 09-30-2010, 05:24 PM

I Have been on many cruises and I am a travel agent. I use to book large group cruises with between 30 and 60 people in each group.Also booked just one cruise. I owned my own travel agency for many years ,until my husband got very ill and i am not doing it at this time. I will say cruising is the best vacation someone can take. Out of Baltimore, they have 2 cruise lines going out of there port at this time. At least the last time I checked. I still get all the info from all the cruse lines and try to keep up on the latest. I would be able to help you out if you have any questions. If the children are going along all cruise lines have great children's cruise groups. They entertain the children the whole time. The kids love it and the parents do not have to worry. When I was booking groups it was great because I would give each person in the group a on board credit of $200.00. If you have any questions just send me a message. If anyone wants to do a group I can help with that as well. My agency name is, Are We There Yet? Travel Services. I have not book in about 6 months but sure can help you out. Good Luck.

cruisinpat · 09-30-2010, 05:32 PM

Yup, I am a cruisin' nut!

Beamers Mom · 09-30-2010, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by cruisinpat

Yup, I am a cruisin' nut!

Well, if you ever go on Royal Caribbean out of Port Canaveral on Halloween let me know. (We always make sure we are on board for Halloween). Would love to meet up with you onboard.

I sure wish we could take the Yorkies. Used to watch old movies and these rich ladies would always have their little dogs on board.
Times have changed (unless that only happened in the movies

)

bellababy08 · 09-30-2010, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by cruisinpat

Yup, I am a cruisin' nut!

I see your from the Treasure Coast me too..Port St. Lucie.

Hi neighbor.

celstu1 · 10-01-2010, 10:30 AM

Ive been on 2 cruises, a 5 day to Jamaica and Grand Cayman on Royal Caribbean out of Fort Lauderdale, which was AWESOME! I also did a 7 day to Bermuda from Boston on Norweigen which was pretty great too! They do treat you like royalty, room always clean, good meals, entertainment pretty much 24/7. I really want to do the new Royal Caribbean ship Oasis or Allure. My dad just got back from a week on the new Norweigen cruise, the Epic. He said it was amazing but geared towards tweens and teens so he wouldn't do it again but he's glad he saw the ship.

cruisinpat · 10-01-2010, 10:45 AM

My husband and I were on the Oasis and it is an amazing ship. We went on during the 5th week - great cruise!

09-30-2010, 02:11 PM	#16
LDandPasquale YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Massachusetts/Florida Posts: 2,614	I took ONE cruise...we went to Bermuda. Apparently I found out (the hard way) that I can not sleep on a cruise ship while it is in motion So needless to say...i do not like cruises. But I have gone to the bahamas and its absolutely FABULOUS!!!!! __________________ LD that's me and Pasquale "If at first you don't succeed, then skydiving is definitely not for you!"

09-30-2010, 04:46 PM	#23
speleogirl37 ♥ Luv My Lil' M&M ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: USA Posts: 1,572	Wow...thanks for all the great info ladies!! __________________ Angie Madison Chance Our Future Baby Tatum

09-30-2010, 05:24 PM	#25
brendarash Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2010 Location: Eastern Shore of Maryland Posts: 375	cruises I Have been on many cruises and I am a travel agent. I use to book large group cruises with between 30 and 60 people in each group.Also booked just one cruise. I owned my own travel agency for many years ,until my husband got very ill and i am not doing it at this time. I will say cruising is the best vacation someone can take. Out of Baltimore, they have 2 cruise lines going out of there port at this time. At least the last time I checked. I still get all the info from all the cruse lines and try to keep up on the latest. I would be able to help you out if you have any questions. If the children are going along all cruise lines have great children's cruise groups. They entertain the children the whole time. The kids love it and the parents do not have to worry. When I was booking groups it was great because I would give each person in the group a on board credit of $200.00. If you have any questions just send me a message. If anyone wants to do a group I can help with that as well. My agency name is, Are We There Yet? Travel Services. I have not book in about 6 months but sure can help you out. Good Luck. __________________ Brenda Jackie,Sadie, Rosie, Julie and Sophie my other non yorkie fur babies Romeo Lillie and Sammie, Jessie, Callie, Cloie.

10-01-2010, 10:30 AM	#29
celstu1 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 10,534	Ive been on 2 cruises, a 5 day to Jamaica and Grand Cayman on Royal Caribbean out of Fort Lauderdale, which was AWESOME! I also did a 7 day to Bermuda from Boston on Norweigen which was pretty great too! They do treat you like royalty, room always clean, good meals, entertainment pretty much 24/7. I really want to do the new Royal Caribbean ship Oasis or Allure. My dad just got back from a week on the new Norweigen cruise, the Epic. He said it was amazing but geared towards tweens and teens so he wouldn't do it again but he's glad he saw the ship. __________________ “Petting, scratching, and cuddling a dog could be as soothing to the mind and heart as deep meditation and almost as good for the soul as prayer.” ― Dean Koontz

09-30-2010, 04:40 PM	#22
cruisinpat Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Treasure Coast, FL, USA Posts: 159	I've been on 25 cruises and I can tell you that cruising is the best vacation ever (at least for hubby and me). My favorite line is Royal Caribbean. I have also sailed on Carnival, Celebrity, NCL, Princess. The best cruise line for you is not necessarily the best for me. It's kind of like going to Vegas vs going to Hawaii - both great vacations but different. I have a really great travel agent that I met thru the internet. She gets the best deals of any agent that I have check with. Now I don't even check with other agents. Cruises from Baltimore are typically higher priced than Florida cruises. Sometimes it's worth the flight to get a better cruise rate. You can send me a PM with any specific questions about ports or cruise lines/ships. I LOVE cruising and love to share my experiences with others. There are also a couple really great websites that you can check out: www.cruisecritic.com and www.cruise-addicts.com. Both have forums and lots of knowledgeable people. Oh, and I have cruised both the beginning and end of May and found the weather to be great. Good luck doing research and, like I said, feel free to PM me....................... Pat

09-30-2010, 05:32 PM	#26
cruisinpat Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Treasure Coast, FL, USA Posts: 159	Yup, I am a cruisin' nut!

10-01-2010, 10:45 AM	#30
cruisinpat Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Treasure Coast, FL, USA Posts: 159	My husband and I were on the Oasis and it is an amazing ship. We went on during the 5th week - great cruise!