Cruises, like them?

SmoknTaz · 12-22-2008, 11:03 PM

I went on a one week Alaskan cruise (Norwegian) two years ago for my honeymoon and loved it. Granted it was in May and was still quite cold but I really enjoyed the whole experience. Last year we went on a 4 day adjustment cruise with a different cruise line and enjoyed that too even though the ship we were on did not have a cigar lounge. (a must in the future) As mentioned, do your research, you don't want to get stuck on a boat with a bunch of drunken college kids or on a Disney special.

JohnnyKay5 · 12-23-2008, 01:00 AM

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love cruising,,it is one of the most economical ways to travel. When you go to the islands,,forget the tours,,,they rip you off. Rent either a scooter or one of those small 2 person cars they have and tour the island yourself. When you find out what islands you will be going to do some study and get a map and do it yourself. The tours only take you to tourist places,,,who gives a crap about that? You paid all this money to see other places,,,so go see them. This only applies to most islands except Jamaica,,,be very careful about doing it on your own there,,,very careful and be back before nightfall.

Great advice here. the tours were expensive and not too amazing... And wathc out for Jamaica, one of the beach party hostess was murdered the night before we got there.. alot of crime on Jamaica.

I learned some stuff here too about tipping! great advice!

floydpink · 12-23-2008, 08:31 AM

Most of the cruises I go on stop at Nassau, which is not such a nice place and is overrun with touts shoving crap in your face hoping you'll buy some. The streets are lined with bad fakes as far as cigars go.

I learned to walk off the ship and head a half mile to the Colonial Hilton and pay 15 bucks to use their beach, chairs and towels all day as well as kayaks and water toys for my daughter. Conch fritters are great across the street and Graycliff is a 10 minute walk.

Last time I was there, Larry Birkhead was staying at the Hilton for the Anna Nicole Smith trial and there was a lot of media around, but we still had a great time.

My biggest complaint about cruises is the set dining time as I spend my life on schedules and deadlines, so if I was planning your cruise, I would suggest the flex dining plans where you can eat whenever and wherever you want.

Royal Carribean has the Crown Viking lounge for cigar smoking and normally has a cigar get together each night.

Again, more money, like a balcony. I try to not focus on the price, and instead, look at the overall experience.

12-22-2008, 11:03 PM	#1
SmoknTaz Hiding my Visa bill Join Date: Dec 2008 First Name: Ken Location: Metro Vancouver Posts: 324 Trading: (6)	Re: Cruises, like them? I went on a one week Alaskan cruise (Norwegian) two years ago for my honeymoon and loved it. Granted it was in May and was still quite cold but I really enjoyed the whole experience. Last year we went on a 4 day adjustment cruise with a different cruise line and enjoyed that too even though the ship we were on did not have a cigar lounge. (a must in the future) As mentioned, do your research, you don't want to get stuck on a boat with a bunch of drunken college kids or on a Disney special. __________________ Marriage is not a word. It is a sentence. (A life sentence!)

12-23-2008, 01:00 AM	#2
JohnnyKay5 Armed Forces Tumbleweed Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Chester, VA Posts: 1,046 Trading: (22)	Re: Cruises, like them? Cigary love cruising,,it is one of the most economical ways to travel. When you go to the islands,,forget the tours,,,they rip you off. Rent either a scooter or one of those small 2 person cars they have and tour the island yourself. When you find out what islands you will be going to do some study and get a map and do it yourself. The tours only take you to tourist places,,,who gives a crap about that? You paid all this money to see other places,,,so go see them. This only applies to most islands except Jamaica,,,be very careful about doing it on your own there,,,very careful and be back before nightfall. Great advice here. the tours were expensive and not too amazing... And wathc out for Jamaica, one of the beach party hostess was murdered the night before we got there.. alot of crime on Jamaica. I learned some stuff here too about tipping! great advice! __________________ *HIGH FIVE!*

12-23-2008, 08:31 AM	#3
floydpink crazy diamond Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Pete Location: Orlando Posts: 1,955 Trading: (17)	Re: Cruises, like them? Most of the cruises I go on stop at Nassau, which is not such a nice place and is overrun with touts shoving crap in your face hoping you'll buy some. The streets are lined with bad fakes as far as cigars go. I learned to walk off the ship and head a half mile to the Colonial Hilton and pay 15 bucks to use their beach, chairs and towels all day as well as kayaks and water toys for my daughter. Conch fritters are great across the street and Graycliff is a 10 minute walk. Last time I was there, Larry Birkhead was staying at the Hilton for the Anna Nicole Smith trial and there was a lot of media around, but we still had a great time. My biggest complaint about cruises is the set dining time as I spend my life on schedules and deadlines, so if I was planning your cruise, I would suggest the flex dining plans where you can eat whenever and wherever you want. Royal Carribean has the Crown Viking lounge for cigar smoking and normally has a cigar get together each night. Again, more money, like a balcony. I try to not focus on the price, and instead, look at the overall experience. __________________ "If we weren't all crazy we would go insane"