Cheap Cruises and Vacations To Go....

[Blueface]

Originally Posted by Cigary

We're wanting to do a Dec. cruise as well and now you have me interested in your cruise. We have been all around the Carribean but the one you are going on seems pretty nice and a good price for a balcony. I am assuming this is on Navigator of the Seas? ON Dec. 14 they have it for this price on a balcony for two people:

Passenger Fare Taxes/Fees Total
#1) $419.00 $79.97 $498.97 USD
#2) $419.00 $79.97 $498.97 USD

Subtotal: $838.00 $159.94 $997.94 USD

Grand Total Including Travel Insurance at NO EXTRA COST:
(Travel Insurance applicable for 5-Night Cruises or longer)
(Applicable to U.S. & Canadian residents only.)

Yes. Navigator of the Seas. Very nice ship. I am doing the 12/5 one.
What is 12/5 going for? Go on that one and one big smoke party.
The 12/5 one was down to $449 but guaranteed room, meaning they choose where they place you.
Can't beat that price the following week, 12/14.
I would cancel mine and move it a week but going with boss and his wife and they already have flights booked.

Originally Posted by Blueface

Yes. Navigator of the Seas. Very nice ship. I am doing the 12/5 one.
What is 12/5 going for? Go on that one and one big smoke party.
The 12/5 one was down to $449 but guaranteed room, meaning they choose where they place you.
Can't beat that price the following week, 12/14.
I would cancel mine and move it a week but going with boss and his wife and they already have flights booked.

Hot Dog!! I have been showing the wifey about this one and she's like telling me that Celebrity has this one on the 12th for a 5 nighter for $489 for a balcony: Ports of Call: Miami, Florida | Ocho Rios, Jamaica | Georgetown, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands. I love the Caymans Islands Mahn!

I have done the "guaranteed" rooms before and sometimes you get a great one and sometimes you get the obstructed view. In any event I don't care cuz I'm a Boss,,,on a boat! You're going with the Boss, huh? At some point we're about to bump into each other on cruise as many as I have been taking lately. They are getting so cheap it's actually just as cheap to cruise as it is to live at home and I get somebody to make my bed every day, prepare my meals, smoke my cigars on my balcony and then take in a moolit stroll on Carribean beaches.

[Blueface]

Originally Posted by Cigary

Hot Dog!! I have been showing the wifey about this one and she's like telling me that Celebrity has this one on the 12th for a 5 nighter for $489 for a balcony: Ports of Call: Miami, Florida | Ocho Rios, Jamaica | Georgetown, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands. I love the Caymans Islands Mahn!

I have done the "guaranteed" rooms before and sometimes you get a great one and sometimes you get the obstructed view. In any event I don't care cuz I'm a Boss,,,on a boat! You're going with the Boss, huh? At some point we're about to bump into each other on cruise as many as I have been taking lately. They are getting so cheap it's actually just as cheap to cruise as it is to live at home and I get somebody to make my bed every day, prepare my meals, smoke my cigars on my balcony and then take in a moolit stroll on Carribean beaches.

Believe it or not, that Celebrity one was around $800 when I looked into this trip months ago. Amazing how the price has dropped. Celebrity is nice but I think it was an older ship than Navigator but who cares. Nice line.
I love cruising for the reasons you cite. Can't beat it.
Maybe we should start a "cruising" thread so we can post dates and see who is going when.

Originally Posted by Cigary

....I get somebody to make my bed every day, prepare my meals, smoke my cigars...

You have somebody to smoke YOUR cigars???

Can I apply for that job???

[Blueface]

Originally Posted by tobii3

You have somebody to smoke YOUR cigars???

Can I apply for that job???

Originally Posted by Blueface

Believe it or not, that Celebrity one was around $800 when I looked into this trip months ago. Amazing how the price has dropped. Celebrity is nice but I think it was an older ship than Navigator but who cares. Nice line.
I love cruising for the reasons you cite. Can't beat it.
Maybe we should start a "cruising" thread so we can post dates and see who is going when.

I usually wait til the last month before I buy a cruise anymore because they do what you said,,,they drop the price so they can sell out and I have scored some great cruises. Being retired and able to go at a moments notice is helpful as well.

I like the idea of a sub forum about cruises and such esp. when you factor those ships that have some great cigar areas.

Originally Posted by tobii3

You have somebody to smoke YOUR cigars???

Can I apply for that job???

ROFL,,,only after I read your comment did I go back and read what I typed. What a snobby sunova***** that would be, huh? This is what I read about when you hit 55 and start pulling together all of these "senior moments",,,,

I'm still trying to figger out what a "moolit stroll" on a Carribean beach is all about.

[DPD6030]

Originally Posted by Cigary

I usually wait til the last month before I buy a cruise anymore because they do what you said,,,they drop the price so they can sell out and I have scored some great cruises. Being retired and able to go at a moments notice is helpful as well.

I like the idea of a sub forum about cruises and such esp. when you factor those ships that have some great cigar areas.



ROFL,,,only after I read your comment did I go back and read what I typed. What a snobby sunova***** that would be, huh? This is what I read about when you hit 55 and start pulling together all of these "senior moments",,,,

I'm still trying to figger out what a "moolit stroll" on a Carribean beach is all about.

Cow on the beach that you are riding when you have your cigar lit.

Originally Posted by DPD6030

Cow on the beach that you are riding when you have your cigar lit.

HaHaHa,,,,not even going to ask you would know that or how much alcohol one has to consume to do that.

[yourchoice]

A lot of good information on this post...well I hope so anyway!

My wife and I are going on our first cruise (to belatedly celebrate our 10 yr anniversary) next weekend on the Norwegian Sky (3 day Bahamas). We didn't feel we could really go for a longer trip for just the two of us with a 6 and 3 yr old at home. Hopefully the kids don't drive the MIL too crazy (well...crazier ) I understand that NCL doesn't have the greatest ratings, but I am very much looking forward to the cruise and I am confident we will enjoy ourselves immensely.

I am fortunate that I am able to plan things like this last minute and I feel I got a great deal. The only thing I worry about is if I'll regret that I didn't upgrade to a room with a balcony, but it's a short cruise and I will learn for next time if I wish I got one. Helped keep me within my budget too.

Everyone, and especially Gary and Carlos, thank you for all of the great information posted. This thread really gave me confidence in booking my trip.

Bon Voyage!!! Well, in a week anyway.

If anyone has any last minute advice, it's much appreciated.