Going on a cruise vs. renting a house.?

Question

My mom and I are planning an island getaway trip with her sisters and their daughters. We can't decide between taking a cruise or renting a house. There are great things about both. Any feedback you all can give me would be great. Thanks!

Answer 1

I have done both and they are both great ideas to get away from a resort setting.  Houses have an advantage of privacy whereas cruises have little privacy.  On cruises you see more places but just a taste of each port.  On an island you can explore it thoroughly.  If you go to the caribbean try www.mclaughlinanderson.com for house rentals.  Try to get one with AC throughout as things get pretty humid and sticky in the tropics.  Be sure it has its own pool too.

As for cruises I recommend Royal Caribbean's Southern Caribbean cruise out of San Juan.  Have fun!

Answer 2

i would really go with the cruise...

first because there is something to do for everyone!!

second you dont have to buy food or clean up.... you have people that cleans the room and the food is delicious..... they have entretainment for all ages and you go to different places... well depends on how many days and ports you decide on going

also think about it..... you can choose what you want to do on what port you can choose what you want to eat and its all in one price

I mean a house is always good.... but the experience of a cruise its the best!

anything you decide good luck and happy vacation!!

Answer 3

A cruise offers you a full-time cook, maid and entertainment staff.  You don't have to shop or stock your cabin as you would if you were renting a house.  Plus, no clean up!

However, if your group is more private and does not like large groups of people, renting the house would be better.

Cruising is our holiday of choice.  We cruise at least once a year and have taken our extended family (20-people in 2006 and 14-people in 2007).

Answer 4

cruise is pretty fun. Someone else is cooking , and cleaning, and you get to enjoy the sites, the entertainment and the overall fun.  You go to different areas and not just in one house or cabin.

have a good time what ever you decide.

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Answer 5

On a scale of one to ten I would rate renting a house about a 2 or 3, depending on whether its a plain beach house in a place like Myrtle Beach or Miami vs a villa on a private island in the Caribbean.

On the same scale I would rate a cruise about a nine or 10, depending upon whether you selected an inside cabin on a Carnival ship vs a suite on Celebrity or Crystal Cruise lines.  

Here's why.

You rent a beach house, drive there, unpack and then have to go to the grocery store for food and drinks.  Then you have to cook, change/make up beds every day, clean up or at least keep things kinda neat, and you go out and sit on the deck or beach and enjoy the sun and the view.  You do this for a whole week.  Then for variety you get in the car and drive somewhere to eat, or to go to a movie, or shop, or whatever the place you stay in/at has to offer.  You have some variety and options but basically the same ones for the whole week.

By contrast, you go board a cruise ship and the first thing you do after boarding is go to the lunch buffet.  Then when you get your bags you unpack, put your clothes away and all of the activities and entertainment come to you.  Your cabin steward cleans your cabin twice a day, making the beds, vacuuming, cleaning the bathroom, leaving fresh towels twice a day, filling your ice bucket and leaving fresh glasses.  Then you can walk a short ways and use the gym and/or walk on the ship's walking/running track, get in the pools and hot tubs, or just lounge around them.  Your scenery changes every day whether you are at sea or in a new port.  So your opportunities for different beaches, different activities/sightseeing, shopping, or just strolling through the town are different each day.  On ship you have all meals prepared for you and the selections are endless for breakfast, lunch and dinner.  If you want you can order from the free room service menu; all of the food is free. You can dress up for dinner if you want or just go casual all week.  If you like to play board games there is a place for that. If you need to get on the internet there are internet cafes on ship and in all ports. If you want to gamble there is a casino and besides that every evening there is a free show and there are multiple bars and lounges and  a disco every evening.  When you get to ports you will have your choice of a different beach in each to visit and lounge on, plus endless different shopping opportunities.

Answer 6

Either would be great.  On a cruise, they do all the cooking for you.  In my mind, that is one big plus!

Answer 7

yeah the food on the cruise is a plus

check this site for more cruise info

http://allcruiselines.info