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Old 03-22-2009, 05:22 PM
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Hey just lookin for any info, ideas, advise for cruises... Have never been on one and lookin to take the lady sometime in the summer. I have heard to avoid Carnival but not sure if that was just a fluke for someone or not...

I have checked a few different websites for pricing but if there are sites, agents that have worked well please let me know and any advise on the cruise lines as well would be great! I appreciate it. Fly safe everyone.

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I didn't have a problem with Canival. Royal Caribbean is where it's at, though
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Nice i just heard Carnival like to tack on fees for stupid stuff and its real younger kid/family oriented more than adult... Thanks!
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Old 03-22-2009, 06:08 PM
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Me and the family did the Disney cruise to the Bahamas and had a blast. I literally lost track of time on day two. As far as adults without kids go, Royal Caribbean is supposed to be one of the best. How many days do you want to cruise, where do you want to go, what kind of things do you want to be able to do aboard ship, and the biggest question of all, how much money do you want to spend on the cruise? You can check out this web-site. There is alot of info on all cruise companies. Cruises, Cruise Reviews and Cruise Deals - Cruise Critic
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I've been on a few Carnival cruises. I definitely would recommend them and book with them again as well. Like you said, they are more younger audience oriented (families and young adults). I've heard Royal Caribbean was good for a cheaper price like Carnival. Celebrity cruises are supposed to have nicer rooms while Princess cruises are supposed to have better food and dining areas. This is all what I've heard from my passengers flying home from San Juan. I was told if you can get there cheap, flying out of San Juan is better because you can go to further out destinations, as far away as South America. Flying out of Galveston you only get to the Yucatan Penninsula for the same price. I guess it just depends on what you are looking for. No matter who you book with I promise you are going to have a GREAT time. Post some pics when you get back.
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I agree with the earlier posts about Royal Caribbean and Disney cruises, all fine choices! As for Carnival, should you stay away? Well I've cruised with them too and my advise is the old adage "you get what you pay for". It's not bad at all, on any cruise ship I think its impossible not to have a blast! I'll recommend a Carnival crusie to you anytime. That being said, when I cruised later on Royal then Disney you do see where your extra money goes. Almost like coach vs. business class. I personally wouldnt care either way on my next cruise, I'll have fun either way.

BTW: Get ready to eat more than you ever have in your life...
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If you were only going to take one cruise, I'd recommend Alaska. Get a balcony cabin if at all possible. I've had good cruises on Royal Caribbean, Princess, Carnival, and NCL. Here are a couple of the many websites offering interline discounts:
Dargal Interline Worldwide - Interline Agency to the World
Interline Travel and Cruises from ABSea
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I have cruised carnival 4 times... Been all over the Caribbean and Bahamas. I love it... Carnival is great, I have had an amazing time each and every time.
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