2006-07-30 10:06:25 · 9 answers · asked by rose_like_no_other 1 in Travel ➔ Cruise Travel
Go to each cruise lines wseb site and look at your options.
Most cruises are done by the next tier of cruise lines like Carnival, Royal Caribbean, Norwegian, Princess, Celebrity, Holland America, and Disney. Consider also Cunard Cruise Line and the Queen Mary II. The ship is fantastic and the prices are
comparable with RC, NCL and Princess. Most of the ships for these lines are now 1500 to 2500 passenger ships. The ships are big but things are so well managed that you really don't feel crowded on them. Prices on these ship can be as low as $800 for a 7 day inside cabin and about $1200 for a balcony cabin. Most of these lines go to the same places, they are just in port on different days. When you dock there may be one or two other ships there for the day and some days there may not be any where you go.
The first rule in getting less expensive cruises is book early. The second rule is go with the same cruise line multiple times because they do offer repeat customer discounts of $50 to $100 per person in a cabin. The third rule is shop around for specials. Some lines will offer specials on a date that does not usually sell out, like Christmas or Thanksgiving week. So don't lock yourself in to one particular week of the year; be flexible.
If you have not cruised before and don't know the ropes it may be beneficial for you to use an agent; the agent does not charge a fee but is paid by the cruise line. But, also, do some home work on cruise line, itineraries, and ships. Use the cruise line web sites to look at what's being offered. Try to have in mind some of what you want to do when you talk to an agent. If you feel comfortable doing it, you can do your own booking online, the price is the same and you can do everything you need right on the web sites. The sites usually have cruises listed for this year and next. I booked my last two cruises completely online, including making payments and booking port tours. The format and service on all of these is about the same. I have found that the food on Celebrity, Princess and RC is a cut above what I have been told is served on Disney and Carnival. Disney has good ships but is primarily for kids, and families with kids. It does have adults only areas on ship, but the kids are still there. The will have lots of kids’ activities on the ships, but they will still be all over the hallways, elevators and dining facilities. There will be lots of kids running around and looking for Micky, Donald, Minnie, Goofie, etc all over the ship. Carnival is the fun ship, but their accommodations are not the best. Carnival is the party cruise line that most young folks and first time cruisers take (ages 20 to 35) who want to party, party, party. If that’s what you are looking for then Carnival is the one for you.
Princess, Royal Caribbean, Holland America, Celebrity, and Norwegian tend to have people who have cruised many times and are in the 40 and over age group; a more reserved crowd. All of these cruise lines may have some kids but not many. However, on these lines there are activities just for kids of different ages and staff persons assigned to supervise them most of the day.
2006-07-30 14:26:17 · answer #1 · answered by TINKERTOY ..... the 1 & only 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-03 08:00:53 · answer #2 · answered by aguas 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use a travel agent. They can match you with the right cruise. They are experienced and have the knowledge needed to make the best decision.
2006-07-30 13:54:50 · answer #3 · answered by great_travel_agent 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've always had good luck using Liberty Travel and they have locations around the country.
2006-07-30 10:31:37 · answer #4 · answered by dragonflygirl 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try "Orbitz" from page below
2006-07-30 17:22:57 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you know what you are looking for try http://1cheapcruise.com
otherwise i'd try a local travel agency.
2006-07-30 11:56:00 · answer #6 · answered by dannyborga 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://rhoda.joystar.com/Cruise.aspx?AgentID=10008199
2006-07-30 11:01:07 · answer #7 · answered by onyi 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
uhh, what's that name oh yea, ORBITZ OR ORBITS SOMETHING LIKE THAT!!!
2006-07-30 10:09:28 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
cruisesonly.com
2006-07-30 14:24:18 · answer #9 · answered by cherry♥blossoms 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋