Has anyone here been on a cruise?

Answer 1

Yes. I live in Florida. It is a great hobby.

Answer 2

Yes, and have you? I guess you want to know about them, so here:

Cruises are one of THE best vacations you can take. Once you are on ship the staff caters to you, its whatever you want. There is something to do all day every day. When you arrive at the port to check in you (each passenger) will receive a key card which will serve as your room key, charge card for anything you buy on ship (i.e.,drinks, souvenir) and its also your pass to get on and off ship in each port. When you first board the ship the security personnel will have you insert your key card into a scanner and then will take a photo of you that is included in the magnetic strip on the card. Each time you get off ship you will need this key card and many times also a photo ID (passport or driver's license). This card allows them to keep an accurate track of all passengers entering and/or leaving the ship. Infants and small children may be required to wear an ID bracelet (like in the hospital) in lieu of carry a card.

Each day of your cruise you will receive in your cabin a "newsletter" listing the time, place and particulars of everything happening for you on ship. There are generally activities like demonstrations of ice carvings, napkin folding and towel folding, and cooking demonstrations. Some ships may offer a galley (kitchen) tour or a tour of the bridge. There may be organized games and other activities around the pools. In the evenings there are generally shows, one show for those with an early dinner seating and another (same show) for those who eat late. There is always food available. Usually there is a place in ship where you can go get something. Or, you can always just pick up the phone in your cabin and order from the room service menu (food is free). If you want, you can order breakfast room service.

All ships have a casino with slots and table games. Ships have movie theaters, generally small but nice, and you can also see movies in your room. They have ATM’s and a purser’s desk where you can cash a check or exchange currency if you need to. There is a tour and activities desk so you can schedule land tours and activities.

Ships have free morning exercise programs, stretching and walking, etc, and on some you can pay for other things like Spinning. All cruise ships have gyms so you can go workout, usually any time from 6:00 AM to late at night. There is usually a walking/running track on one of the decks also. Some ships leave the gym open all night. They call the gyms Spa because they do promote getting pampered with things like wraps and massages with aroma therapy. They will also generally have a beauty salon to do hair and nails.

There are always pools. Some ships have more than one and the newer ships generally have an indoor pool as well as outdoor ones and all of these have hot tubs. There is generally a basketball court on the top deck, a place for scuffle board, and a mini-golf course. The newer Royal Caribbean ships have a rock climbing wall and the newest one has a pool for water surfing.

There are places on ships to play cards and board games, and the cards and games are provided. If you want to just sit and read, there’s a library where you can bring your books or select one from the shelf. Ships have internet cafes and some offer WIFI if you bring your prefer to use your computer in your cabin (some ships offer notebooks for rent). There are cocktail lounges that feature a variety of music. Some have a piano bar with jazz. There is usually a disco that starts after 10:00 PM each night and last until everyone leave. On certain days ships will have special activities like a chocolate lovers buffet, or a midnight deck party .

Answer 3

I recently booked my 5th cruise for this september!!

1996-Carnival Holiday, 3 Day to Ensenada

2003-Carnival Pride, 7 Day Mexican Riviera (Puerto Vallarta, Mazatlan, Cabo San Lucas)

2005-Carnival Paradise, 3 Day to Ensenada

2005-Carnvial Spirit, 8 Day Mexican Riviera (Acapulco, Zijautenejo/Ixtapa, Manzanillo)

2007-Carnival Elation, 5 Day to Cabo & Ensenada (We will be going in September this year)

I love cruising it is a great way to travel at a great price, and you only have to unpack once!!

If you are looking to go on a cruise you must also account for all beverages (except water, tea, coffee and juice) being additional, an additional $10.00 per day per person for gratutities and additional money for all shore excursions you would like to do.

A cruise is a great way to relax and have fun, I can't wait to go on our next cruise in September, only 137 more days!

Answer 4

Yes, several. We started on Royal Carribean, and then tried Carnival. We didn't care for Carnival as well as Royal Carribean, they just didn't seem as organized. We will always go back to Royal Carribean, we have been on 5 cruises and we think they are the best.

Answer 5

10 cruises.

Answer 6

Yes. We went to Progresso and Cozumel. It was so much fun except for the last two days. We got the Norovirus. Trust me you don't want it. I suggest you bring some hand sanitizer everywhere you go and some Lysol to spray the handles and doorknobs in your room after they clean it. Other than that...Have a blast and bring a camera!!!

Answer 7

Went on a Disney Cruise last summer - too many damn kids.

Answer 8

I went to Bermuda, it was beautiful. I was 16 when I went so there was not much that I could do. I couldn't drink or go into the casino. I did go to shows and lay out. They have really great food too. Once you are on land, it is really nice to go site seeing.

Answer 9

Yes a carnival cruise to mexico and it was a blast!!!

Answer 10

4 and counting. Planning next one spring of 08.