r/Cruises

I can see the concerns here, but no doubt some folks will be disappointed.

My husband and I are looking at going on an Alaskan cruise for our first cruise ever. We aren't nightlife/party people and are looking more for wildlife, native culture and excursions.

Best cruise line?

Tips and tricks?

Other need to knows??

Thanks!

I’m 37F. I’m trying to decide between two itineraries, both on Odyssey of the Seas. This will be my first RC ship as I’ve only taken several solo trips on Carnival. Both itineraries have stops in areas of Italy and Spain.

One would be departing in May from NJ to Rome. The other would be departing from Rome and back to NJ in Oct.

I would likely add 4-5 days in Rome with rental car/ hotel. Idk how comfortable I’ll be driving in Europe but idk if I want to spend a crap ton on ride shares. I’m just not sure if I want to start in Rome or end in Rome. I’m leaning towards ending in Rome as I typically make friends on board and might find things to do with other cruisers when I arrive. Possibly. However it would be very anticlimactic to have a long flight home after such a great trip.

I’ve looked into the exchange rate and know not to exchange currency at airport or on the cruise.

Besides that, what advice would you have for a solo travelled who hasn’t been out of the country? I technically have been to Kyiv when I was really young but everything was handled for me and I don’t remember it

Open to advice on everything from RC, to your favorite port excursions in those areas, to must see places in Rome, to anything and everything.

It’s going to be an expensive trip. I’m budgeting for $5500. The cruise, onboard expenses. The combined flights right now are averaging $750, cruise is $2800 (14 days), cheap hotel and car for 4 days is $500 plus I’m guesstimating $1500 spending/hotel deposits etc. Not sure if that’s estimating too low or too high.

Thanks so much in advance.

What’s the process like for embarkation for sailing with Celebrity from Seattle? I believe it is through Pier 91. Do they use drug sniffing dogs there? Taking an Alaskan cruise soon and would love to bring my pen (thc) to enjoy some beautiful views (respectfully ofc). If you have any recent experiences please share.

(I know it’s not allowed, I am just looking for peoples experience here. Would be one cart & battery.)

Okay, My husband has a business trip at the beginning of August. Thinking of taking my 4 year old (41.5” tall) on a cruise at this time.

It’s between NCL Getaway out of Miami, 4 nights, Nassau and Private island for $1200 for two people.

Or Disney Wish out of Port Canaveral (I’m in Tampa so this is easier), 4 day with Lighthouse and Castaway. $4k for 2 people.

My daughter has hated every kid’s club (MSC, Carnival, NCL) expect Disney. Does not care about the shows. We have AP for WDW so characters are something we do a lot and don’t need it on a cruise.

She likes waterslides. Getaway was docked next to us in Nassau and she said she wanted to go on that boat. But I dunno if she can do any slides being under 42” (does anyone know what the height requirement is?)

So… what are your thoughts and opinions? Or another ship idea if you have one. I am open to opinions.

Thanks

This is a new word that I've only come across on Reddit fairly recently - has it been around for a while?

You embark and then disembark, but I see so many people talking about "debarking", which sounds like an illegal surgery you'd do on a noisy dog!

If debark were right, then you'd be barking when you boarded the ship, an image that always makes me laugh.

This ship just launched.

My husband and I are booking a cruise. We will have our 10 year old child with us, and would like to do about 5-6 nights. My heart is pretty set on royal caribbean, but our friends sing praises for Carnival. I know it tends to be cheaper, but I feel like you always hear and see things that may or may not be accurate.

Would you take your kids on Carnival? What should I know? Tell me all the things you’d want your family and friends to know before booking,

Sincerely,

A cautious mother, avid adventurer.

We left NYC on the 8th on the Cunard queen Mary 2 to Southampton UK which arrives tomorrow. Since around day 2 there started to gradually become a lot of coughing going around. I was fine until around 3 days when I started to get a sore throat, which progressed overnight into whole body aches, fever, cough, congestion, and dizziness which even had me hit my head so far on the shower. With one day left someone was just air lifted from the ship around an hour ago. But I don't know what for.

Do any of you have any idea what this illness is going around? I haven't left my cabin in days now and unfortunately last night they didn't even provide a breakfast menu so I don't even get food today before disembarking tomorrow morning which is going to complicate things so I'm hoping to determine just how contagious this is as I need food and this is like a nightmare.

Also I'm told there are no decongestant sprays?..

I am looking for a cruise vacation for myself and my 17 yo son. So far I am focused on a 4 day Miami - Bahamas cruise with ports at islands owned by NCL and MSC. Looks like both ships have what we want…basketball court, water slides, etc. never been on a cruise so I have several questions…

1. Is there a big difference between interior rooms and balcony rooms? Do you really use the balcony?

2. Should I get the drinks package and the non-alcohol package for my son

3. Is there free WiFi or should I purchase a WiFi package?

4. How do meals work? I’ve seen (on NCL) prepaying for a $20 dinner

5. On NCL if I purchase the drink package it includes gratuities then I am prompted to prepay $20 a day for more gratuities? Confused by this!

6. Excursions - what to stay away from? Should I book excursions through the cruise company or through a local vendor? How much are excursions through the cruise company? Seems like I cannot see this until I pay for my cruise.

7. Also looking at a cruise from Galveston to Mexico and Roatan. Is this worth it?

Thanks!

Hey all, this is my first time sneaking in a THC vape. Going on a princess cruise that leaves from Canada and goes to Alaska then back to Canada. What is the best way to sneak it? It’s only a .5g vape. Any tips or advice?

Saw there’s a lot of formal stuff, I’ll likely have at least 1 collared shirt but definitely not a suit

Friend of ours is going to Alaska on MSC with us in 2 weeks. He has a felony charge from 2007. I just heard something on a video about this being an issue not an hour ago and I know nothing about this potentially being an issue when we board.

What do they need to do? Any help is really appreciated.

In your opinion, what cruise and destination would be good for someone in their mid 20s to have fun, maybe even with a friend or two. I’m not picky and really open to suggestions