Who likes to Cruise? And where have you been?

girlfrommoscow · Jun 20th, 2008, 07:19 PM

So I was wondering who on TPF likes to go on cruises! Personally cruising is my favorite style of vacationing. You get to see so many places and go on so many tours - plus you dont worry about food and can wear some nice dresses to show off!
We have been on many cruises, this august planning a short cruise to Caribbean and hopefully soon in the future Asia - that is my dream!!

It would be nice to hear your stories!!

frostedcouture · Jun 21st, 2008, 01:17 PM

I went on a cruise to Alaska with my parents 4 years ago (I was 10 then) and it was really boring for me. I think I would have enjoyed it much more now that I'm a few years older. I've been on one other cruise. 14 nights I think..it might have been 13. We left from San Diego, stopped in Hawaii several times and Mexico before coming back to CA. I had so much fun on this and I didn't get sick at all. We went with another family and they have two daughters that I am friends with. I loved it, a really great experience and I would love to go on another cruise!

twinkle.tink · Jun 21st, 2008, 01:28 PM

I love to cruise....DH hates it :(

I have been to Mexico, Bahamas, and Alaska...all pre DH. All were fab! But I can't convince him.

girlfrommoscow · Jun 21st, 2008, 02:13 PM

This summer will be first time i am travelling with DH, before it was always with parents! I am sure he will love it - but i am trying to have EVERYthing organized in advance so we have minimum of surprises:) I am planning to book tours in advance so that we dont have to think about it later! I think once he goes he will always want to go again!

floridagal23 · Jun 21st, 2008, 08:11 PM

My family loves to cruise. We always do either Christmas or New Year's - Eastern Caribbean on either princess, royal carib, or celebrity. This past year, we brought BF and he had a great time. This is an easy vacation for us because we live in South Florida so we just grab a car service for the ride to the docks (probably why we always do this instead of flying somewhere). We have also done Alaska and will be doing the Med itinerary next summer (a year from July) with a week or two in Italy either before or after.

caxe · Jun 21st, 2008, 08:43 PM

I've been on one cruise, just to the Bahamas. It was pretty nice (the Bahamas, not the cruise ship). Maybe one day I'll go somewhere else with a better cruise line.

ellacoach · Jun 21st, 2008, 09:23 PM

DH and I have been on 1 cruise and it was A.M.A.Z.I.N.G. We went on a 2 week Meditterranean cruise.
I dream about taking that same cruise almost daily, and it was almost 5 years ago that we went!!

peace43 · Jun 21st, 2008, 11:10 PM

I've never been interested before in take a cruise vacation, but I recently saw a special on the Travel Channel that made me feel "comfortable" with the idea of a cruise!!! So, one of these days, I might book a short cruise to start off with and then try a longer cruise later on!!!

twiggers · Jun 22nd, 2008, 11:01 AM

We're likely moving to Miami next year, and I'm hoping we can take a short weekend cruise, just to see if we'll like it! Would love to do an Alaskan cruise!

abitzberger · Jun 22nd, 2008, 12:02 PM

My fiancee and I are going to be going on a 8 day Caribbean cruse and I can't wait! It is for our honeymoon next year!

girlfrommoscow · Jun 22nd, 2008, 12:26 PM

I've been on Alaskan cruise last summer - It is a MUST see!! so beautiful!! And i love longer cruises - it seems like 7 days is too short:( If anyone planning on mediteranean cruise make sure you have 14 days at least - there is just so much to see!!

NekoPurrPurr · Jun 22nd, 2008, 07:07 PM

Oooooooo. Loved it. Hubby and I went on NCL and it was the best. The vacation started right when we got on the ship in NY instead of flying to Florida. Shows were great. Food was great. The prices was right(got balcony rooms). We would do it again.
It was from NY to Florida, Bahamas.

lv-lover · Jun 22nd, 2008, 07:26 PM

I've been on 4: Mexican Riviera, Eastern Caribbean, and Western Caribbean x2. It was fun the first time, I suppose, but now I find it terribly boring. There's nothing for me to do on days we're not in Port and I don't particularly enjoying socializing with other people on the cruise.

girlfrommoscow · Jun 23rd, 2008, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by NekoPurrPurr

Oooooooo. Loved it. Hubby and I went on NCL and it was the best. The vacation started right when we got on the ship in NY instead of flying to Florida. Shows were great. Food was great. The prices was right(got balcony rooms). We would do it again.
It was from NY to Florida, Bahamas.

I heard that they have a different approach on NCL - is it a very relaxed atmosphere? I love formal nights though - always gives me a chance to get a new dress:)

I like having occasional sea days - allows me to read a book without distraction for a little bit!:)

LadyLinda · Jun 23rd, 2008, 01:05 PM

My husband and I cruise once or twice a year and have 12 cruises under our belt. We even got married on a cruise ship last year and had the family's most memorable wedding. What can I say? We're cruising fools!

We've been to the Caribbean several times, Mexico, and Canada. In the plans... a cruise to Alaska and another in the Mediterranean.

Jun 20th, 2008, 07:19 PM	#1
girlfrommoscow Member	Who likes to Cruise? And where have you been? So I was wondering who on TPF likes to go on cruises! Personally cruising is my favorite style of vacationing. You get to see so many places and go on so many tours - plus you dont worry about food and can wear some nice dresses to show off! We have been on many cruises, this august planning a short cruise to Caribbean and hopefully soon in the future Asia - that is my dream!! It would be nice to hear your stories!!

Jun 21st, 2008, 01:17 PM	#2
frostedcouture Team Edward Cullen Location: high school :(	I went on a cruise to Alaska with my parents 4 years ago (I was 10 then) and it was really boring for me. I think I would have enjoyed it much more now that I'm a few years older. I've been on one other cruise. 14 nights I think..it might have been 13. We left from San Diego, stopped in Hawaii several times and Mexico before coming back to CA. I had so much fun on this and I didn't get sick at all. We went with another family and they have two daughters that I am friends with. I loved it, a really great experience and I would love to go on another cruise! __________________ My addictions~ Edward Cullen && WATER Look after my heart - I've left it with you. -E.

Jun 21st, 2008, 01:28 PM	#3
twinkle.tink Just call me Tink ;) Location: Still waiting for baby	I love to cruise....DH hates it :( I have been to Mexico, Bahamas, and Alaska...all pre DH. All were fab! But I can't convince him. __________________ Baby Emily is almost here

Jun 21st, 2008, 08:43 PM	#6
caxe I'm the pappy! Location: The Southeast, US	I've been on one cruise, just to the Bahamas. It was pretty nice (the Bahamas, not the cruise ship). Maybe one day I'll go somewhere else with a better cruise line. __________________ Charmed, I'm sure.

Jun 21st, 2008, 09:23 PM	#7
ellacoach Resistance is futile Location: East Coast	DH and I have been on 1 cruise and it was A.M.A.Z.I.N.G. We went on a 2 week Meditterranean cruise. I dream about taking that same cruise almost daily, and it was almost 5 years ago that we went!! __________________ On My Mind: Balenciaga 08 Argent City Balenciaga Argent coin purse Louis Vuitton Monogram Palermo PM David Yurman Petite Albion Pave Ring

Jun 21st, 2008, 02:13 PM	#4
girlfrommoscow Member	This summer will be first time i am travelling with DH, before it was always with parents! I am sure he will love it - but i am trying to have EVERYthing organized in advance so we have minimum of surprises:) I am planning to book tours in advance so that we dont have to think about it later! I think once he goes he will always want to go again!

Jun 21st, 2008, 08:11 PM	#5
floridagal23 Member	My family loves to cruise. We always do either Christmas or New Year's - Eastern Caribbean on either princess, royal carib, or celebrity. This past year, we brought BF and he had a great time. This is an easy vacation for us because we live in South Florida so we just grab a car service for the ride to the docks (probably why we always do this instead of flying somewhere). We have also done Alaska and will be doing the Med itinerary next summer (a year from July) with a week or two in Italy either before or after.

Jun 21st, 2008, 11:10 PM	#8
peace43 Member Location: USA	I've never been interested before in take a cruise vacation, but I recently saw a special on the Travel Channel that made me feel "comfortable" with the idea of a cruise!!! So, one of these days, I might book a short cruise to start off with and then try a longer cruise later on!!! __________________ My collection....

Jun 22nd, 2008, 11:01 AM	#9
twiggers Earning my PhD Location: The Library	We're likely moving to Miami next year, and I'm hoping we can take a short weekend cruise, just to see if we'll like it! Would love to do an Alaskan cruise! __________________ COME JOIN THE COOLEST CLUB AROUND...THE CURBING CONSUMERISM CLUB I've paid off over $50,000 in debt in 9 months!!!!! Only $13,500 more to go!!!

Jun 22nd, 2008, 12:02 PM	#10
abitzberger Member Location: Sacramento, Ca	My fiancee and I are going to be going on a 8 day Caribbean cruse and I can't wait! It is for our honeymoon next year! __________________ Check out my collection: http://forum.purseblog.com/your-bag-...on-292849.html

Jun 22nd, 2008, 12:26 PM	#11
girlfrommoscow Member	I've been on Alaskan cruise last summer - It is a MUST see!! so beautiful!! And i love longer cruises - it seems like 7 days is too short:( If anyone planning on mediteranean cruise make sure you have 14 days at least - there is just so much to see!!

Jun 22nd, 2008, 07:07 PM	#12
NekoPurrPurr Member Location: NY	Oooooooo. Loved it. Hubby and I went on NCL and it was the best. The vacation started right when we got on the ship in NY instead of flying to Florida. Shows were great. Food was great. The prices was right(got balcony rooms). We would do it again. It was from NY to Florida, Bahamas. __________________

Jun 22nd, 2008, 07:26 PM	#13
lv-lover Member	I've been on 4: Mexican Riviera, Eastern Caribbean, and Western Caribbean x2. It was fun the first time, I suppose, but now I find it terribly boring. There's nothing for me to do on days we're not in Port and I don't particularly enjoying socializing with other people on the cruise. __________________ "On ne voit bien qu'avec le cœur, l'essentiel est invisible pour les yeux"

Jun 23rd, 2008, 01:05 PM	#15
LadyLinda Member Location: Philadelphia	My husband and I cruise once or twice a year and have 12 cruises under our belt. We even got married on a cruise ship last year and had the family's most memorable wedding. What can I say? We're cruising fools! We've been to the Caribbean several times, Mexico, and Canada. In the plans... a cruise to Alaska and another in the Mediterranean.