What is the best cruise line and in your opionion the best (as in beautiful) place to visit? We have been to Hawaii! But we have never been on a cruise or anywhere really nice! Please help! Also some great websites for CHEAP airline and cruises would be awesome!!!
2006-12-21 08:53:33 · 9 answers · asked by lullabyforthree 2 in Travel ➔ Other - Destinations
The top two 5 star cruise lines are supposed to be Silverseas and Seabourn. Neither are cheap. You can get some last minute deals on them. I have never been on a Seabourn cruise. We just got back from a Silverseas cruise from the Canary Islands in Spain, Senegal, across the Atlantic, and then 5 stops in Brazil, ending in Rio. We aren't big cruise fans. Neither of us like being stuck on a ship with such short stops at each place. One day is not enough time! However, that being said, I have heard that many people end up spending more on alcohol onboard than on the cruise itself. Silverseas was all inclusive. All tips (although I saw some people tipping) and all drinks included. If you really wanted something special, a fine vintage - whatever - then you had to pay. Otherwise, you could drink from sun up to sun down if you so pleased. If this is a big deal to you, then an all inclusive might be the way to go. Just realize that it is a bit formal and stuffy. We had 3 formal nights and people really do dress up. Even on the "informal" nights there were women in long gowns.
Where you should go is up to you. What do you think is beautiful? We thought the Amalfi Coast was overcrowded. It's pretty but I wouldn't go there again. Brazil was amazing. I would also like to check out the Chilean fjords...
Check out Cruisemates.com. They have reviews, CDC ship ratings, etc.
Happy cruising!
2006-12-21 09:10:47 · answer #1 · answered by chicagowoman 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ummmm, BEST would be Cunard or Holland America in my opinion but they are expensive. . . . most for your money is probably Royal Carribean. If you are younger, Carnival is fun. Norwegian is good if you don't like dining at certain times.
I ALWAYS book with Cruises Only (cruisesonly.com) they are great (and so are their prices). It's a good idea to book your airfare with your cruise, even though you might get your airfare cheaper booking separately. If your flight is delayed or cancelled, you are pretty much screwed if you miss the ship. When you book together, they will make arrangements for you so you don't miss your cruise. Oh, and take the trip insurance, it's usually only around $30 a person, and it's worth it if something happens. You will love taking a cruise, it's really relaxing to have everything taken care of for you. And don't worry if you don't feel so good your first day at sea, you should get over it. Buy some motion sickness patches if you're worried about it. Also, the lower in the ship your room is the less rocking you'll feel. Remember late August through mid November you are more likely to have hurricanes in the Carribean if that's where you are wanting to go (Carribean and Bahamas are the cheapest cruises and beautiful places to visit). Hope you find what you're looking for!!!!!
2006-12-21 09:06:33 · answer #2 · answered by Shelley B 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Well I've been to many beautiful places in North America (San Francisco area, Washington D.C., New Mexico, Arizona, Texas, central and northern Mexico), but the most beautiful place that remains in my memory are the areas leading into Sequoia National Forest near the Sierras in California. Not as well known as Yosemite, the Grand Canyon, or Yellowstone, but definitely, hauntingly beautiful. The sequoias are the oldest trees on earth, and are quite beautiful--there are also a number of other tree varieties also old. I can't forget the beautiful forest of live twisted trunks and branches which was surreal, or the deep river carved canyon with more twisted trunks hanging on the walls. When you go up the mountains and gaze down on the valley dotted with small lakes alongside dry lake beds surrounded by dead volcanos--it kind of reminds one of Mordor in the Lord of the Rings. The oaks and grazing land look more dramatic in the twilight just before sunset. It is a truly beautiful place.
2016-05-23 07:07:05 · answer #3 · answered by Tamisha 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ok here goes. Royal Carribbean is the best cruise line for the price. And I would reccomend Alaska for your first cruise. Also book the cruise to Alaska in September for better deals. Email and I can give you a great cruise planner to help you in this matter.
2006-12-21 09:04:17 · answer #4 · answered by liles21090 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
email my wife rosefalcontravel@netscape.net....she is a carnival expert and we have been on a lot of cruises...she is excellent at getting the best for the lowest....on the subject line type "travel with keewee"....it's a password or she wont open unknown mail....You cant go wrong.....good luck
2006-12-21 09:06:42 · answer #5 · answered by The Emperor of Ecstasy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you like nature, an Alaskan cruise would be a great choice ;)
www.princess.com -- cruises
www.kayak.com -- for plane tickets
2006-12-21 09:01:11 · answer #6 · answered by goldenheartcity 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Costco has wonderful classy cruises. I urge you to go on www.costco.com and view the same
2006-12-21 08:57:29 · answer #7 · answered by SP 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I loved Mauritus and the Seychelles
2006-12-21 08:58:13 · answer #8 · answered by dancingmaveric 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://www.akferry.org/index.asp
ALASKA
ALASKA
ALASKA
2006-12-21 09:01:32 · answer #9 · answered by MAXIMUMBOB2222 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋