Cruising.. what ship? HELLLLLLP...?

Question

I just inherited some cash.... so i want to spend it on a cruise... so guys whats the best cruise ship on the high seas...

Answer 1

The best for what?  Service?  Itineraries?  Food?  Nightlife?  Luxury?  Activities?  What age group?  Families?  Young adults?  Senior citizens?

Answer 2

You didn't give us a clue as to how much money you want to spend and that will determine in part what ship you can go on.  If money is no object and you don't mind spending $10K or more for a cruise for two, then go on a ship like the Celebrity Symphony.  Celebrity is one of several high end cruise lines that has smaller ships (700 to 800 passengers vs 1500 to 2500 for other ships) and better service and amenities.  Amenities like all balcony/suite cabins, drinks included, gratuities included and much better cuisine.

On the other hand if you want to spend much less, like $5K or less for two people, then Princess, Celebrity, or Royal Caribbean would be my recommendation.  You can get a balcony or suite cabin on many of these lines for about $1200 to $2000 for a 7 day cruise.  I have been on all three of these cruise lines and they have great ships, food, entertainment and staff.

My personal favorite is the Royal Caribbean Radiance class of ships which includes their Jewel, Radiance, Brilliance and Serenade of the Seas ships.  You cannot go wrong selecting one of RC's new Freedom class ships, Freedom, Liberty or Independence of the seas.  

In addition to selecting a ship you need to also consider where you want to cruise to.  Do you want the fun and sun of the Caribbean, the sights of Alaska, or the history of the Mediterranean?????

Answer 3

DISNEY CRUISE!!!!!!!!!!!

Ok, so u MAY think "disney, thats a kids ship... forget it" its not. if ur 18 and older, theres the spa, an adults only pool, a bar, and so much more. I suggest getting a verandah. DCL has the best excursions, the nicest staff, and the cruise line with fireworks and broadway quality shows.

Have fun!!

Answer 4

What you  need is a cruise specialist or travel agent like me, find one in the phone book or on line, but be sure they are a real cruise specialist or travel agent and want to book your trip and not to get you to be an agent. They will be able to answer all your questions and find you the perfect cruise.

Answer 5

Cruising depends on your personality. Just tell me about yourself and what interests you have. Your location in regards to cruise ports also play a roll. I live in Houston/Galveston area. I have two cruise ports to choose from. My next cruise is a Costa Cruise on the Fortuna. It is an Italian ship that has rates of 429 per person this week. I hope that I can be of some help in your choice

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Answer 6

Which ever one you choose---just make it a large one.  The smaller ones have too much up and down motion. You don't want to spend the whole cruise in your cabin being sick. Also don't take one with everyday being a stop at an Island, it makes your holiday to rushed.

Answer 7

There are a few things to consider.  Always go with a newer ship.  Speaking from experience you get what you pay for.  As far as most cruise lines go.  I can rec Royal Carib or Celebrity.  You can also do a search for Luxury crusies if price is not limit.

Answer 8

Don't panic!!  Just go to the library and check out some books about cruising and get an idea of what's involved - there are many, many variables and each cruiser will have a different combination of things he/she is looking for.

You can also go to CruiseCritic.com, click on "Boards" and on "Reviews" at the top of the page and get all the info you could possible want, from people who have "been there, done that".

VacationsToGo. com has a pretty comprehensive list of available cruises.  Never booked with them but have read about plenty of people on CC who have.  It can at least give you a starting point as far as what's out there, where, and how much.

Once you've narrowed things down, you might want to talk with a travel agent; one who specializes in cruises would be best.  It's certainly possible to book on your own, but only if you've done your research first!

My biggest piece of advice:  Fly to your port [if you have to fly] the day before your cruise - it will save you lots of headaches, especially if you're coming from a snowy area.  The air they sell with the cruise usually gives you the worst possible flights [no choice, usually], although you can pay to get a variation.  It will usually be cheaper to do it separately, unless you have different departure/disembark ports.

Also, it's a good idea to get trip insurance, and not necessarily from the cruise company.  There's a website that compares price and coverage of different travel insurance plans [InsureMyTrip, I think - you'd be able to find it on CC if that's not right].

Oh, yes - be aware that once you go on a cruise you are very likely to become addicted to it - it happened to me!!

Answer 9

Here is a good link to all you need to know about cruising.

http://www.fodors.com/cruise/index.cfm

It will help you decide on where you want to go, what cruise-line best suits your taste and which ship is best for you.