Cruises, like them? - Page 2

Blueface · 12-22-2008, 05:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by smitdavi

Where can you find the smoking options on the Cruise line websites

For Royal Caribbean, under Customer Support, under Frequently asked questions.

http://www.royalcaribbean.com/custom...33&faqType=faq

P.S.
Don't think I was able to smoke on my balcony.
Everyone did it.
Stateroom attendant won't care as long as you don't stink up the room.
I made sure the door was closed at all times.

landhoney · 12-22-2008, 06:10 PM

Thanks for the input all, very interesting. Intersting that all had mostly positive things to say. Good things to think about.

smitdavi · 12-22-2008, 06:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blueface

For Royal Caribbean, under Customer Support, under Frequently asked questions.

http://www.royalcaribbean.com/custom...33&faqType=faq

P.S.
Don't think I was able to smoke on my balcony.
Everyone did it.
Stateroom attendant won't care as long as you don't stink up the room.
I made sure the door was closed at all times.

Is it worth it to pay the extra money for the balcony, or are there plenty of other places on the ship were you can smoke?

Blueface · 12-22-2008, 06:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by smitdavi

Is it worth it to pay the extra money for the balcony, or are there plenty of other places on the ship were you can smoke?

Depends on the ship.

Navigator of the Seas has a cigar room.
They have top shelf booze there to choose from and smokes to sell also or you can bring your own.
You can smoke on the upper decks outside.

As far as the balcony goes, I have done one cruise with an inside room (my very first cruise ever). I swore I would shoot myself before I would ever do that again.

I have done numerous with windows and numerous with balconies.
Never again will I go on a cruise without a balcony.
It is simply worth every penny.
I will never buy the old "you are never in the room anyway".
That is BS.
You have to go to the room to shower and sleep.
Make it a big room or as big as you can afford so as to not throw your partner overboard after a couple of days in a cramped room.

floydpink · 12-22-2008, 07:28 PM

I live 1 hour from Port Canaveral, so a cruise is 1 hour away for me.

Last minute travel is usually anything booked under 90 days.

Royal Carribbean does a 3 day cruise for about $250 with an inside cabin and we leave on Friday, wake up in Nassau Saturday amd leave Nassau late and wake up outside their private island for the day and arrive back early Monday.

It's a great weekend getaway and I love the shows, the food is just ok, and I gamble while my wife shops and daugter plays in the many activities.

I don't know about much more than 4 days, although I would love to do an Alaska or Hawaii cruise.

When you figure in entertainment, meals,etc, it's a bargain no matter how many days you go.

The crew is always from all over the world and are top at service.

12-22-2008, 08:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by smitdavi

Is it worth it to pay the extra money for the balcony, or are there plenty of other places on the ship were you can smoke?

On all the Royal Carribean and Carnival ships I was on there was a cigar bar and one outside deck they allowed cigar smoking. I always had my cigars in the cigar bar as the wife and I didn't want to spend extra money on a balcony. Really depends on what appeals to you.

We love cruising!!

heavyd · 12-22-2008, 06:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by smitdavi

Where can you find the smoking options on the Cruise line websites

Different lines list the policy in different places. This link is useful...

http://www.cruisecritic.com/articles.cfm?ID=225

Genetic Defect · 12-22-2008, 06:24 PM

Is the balcony for cigs or cigars?

Blueface · 12-22-2008, 06:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Big Vito

Is the balcony for cigs or cigars?

Perry,
On Royal Caribbean, I have never, ever had an issue smoking a stogie on the balcony.
That is my biggest pleasure on a cruise.

OK,
Maybe not the biggest.
Hotel sex comes first.

Maybe the second.
OK
Maybe not the second.
Eating and drinking comes in second.

OK, maybe third biggest pleasure on a cruise.

Genetic Defect · 12-22-2008, 06:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blueface

Perry,
On Royal Caribbean, I have never, ever had an issue smoking a stogie on the balcony.
That is my biggest pleasure on a cruise.

OK,
Maybe not the biggest.
Hotel sex comes first.

Maybe the second.
OK
Maybe not the second.
Eating and drinking comes in second.

OK, maybe third biggest pleasure on a cruise.

When is our cruise?

Blueface · 12-22-2008, 08:24 PM

Here is a photo of what a balcony room view looks like.

Blueface · 12-22-2008, 08:27 PM

Seth,
Study this photo well.
This is what YOU DON'T want to see on your cruise.

While docked in Cozumel, Carnival's oldest ship was docked next to us.
I could not help but capture this photo.
Note the mom watching the kids in the "kids" pool.
Note the kids getting ready to go in the water.

Now, for the best part.......................

NOTE THE WATER!!! It is piss green.

cvm4 · 12-30-2008, 07:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blueface

NOTE THE WATER!!! It is piss green.

It's just sea water

Blueface · 12-22-2008, 08:38 PM

God I love this theme.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JCwl0jhmyyY

I need to plan another one.

replicant_argent · 12-26-2008, 10:35 AM

I was searching a few months ago, and a good reference point to start with if anyone is shopping for a cruise line.
http://cigars.about.com/od/cultureof...garscruise.htm
__________________

Heavyd's link is the other one I would look at also, because it is fairly fresh, and one I bookmarked as well, http://cigars.about.com/gi/dynamic/o...cfm%3FID%3D225

Genetic Defect · 12-22-2008, 08:08 PM

Lots of great info here, glad Seth asked

now I want to go on one

SmoknTaz · 12-23-2008, 12:03 AM

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, 02:00 AM

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!

floydpink · 12-23-2008, 09:31 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.

cvm4 · 12-25-2008, 07:22 AM

I just got back from a cruise. I've been on about 5 so far. You definitely get more bang for your buck with cruises.

My bit of advice would be to take a newer ship. And check beforehand that they have a cigar bar or allow cigar smoking inside. The Carnival Holiday did not allow cigar smoking inside, only outside on the decks. And it was somewhat of an annoyance.

12-22-2008, 06:10 PM	#2
landhoney Mr. Charisma Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Seth Location: In the forest Posts: 2,639 Trading: (32)	Re: Cruises, like them? Thanks for the input all, very interesting. Intersting that all had mostly positive things to say. Good things to think about.

12-22-2008, 07:28 PM	#5
floydpink crazy diamond Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Pete Location: Orlando Posts: 1,955 Trading: (17)	Re: Cruises, like them? I live 1 hour from Port Canaveral, so a cruise is 1 hour away for me. Last minute travel is usually anything booked under 90 days. Royal Carribbean does a 3 day cruise for about $250 with an inside cabin and we leave on Friday, wake up in Nassau Saturday amd leave Nassau late and wake up outside their private island for the day and arrive back early Monday. It's a great weekend getaway and I love the shows, the food is just ok, and I gamble while my wife shops and daugter plays in the many activities. I don't know about much more than 4 days, although I would love to do an Alaska or Hawaii cruise. When you figure in entertainment, meals,etc, it's a bargain no matter how many days you go. The crew is always from all over the world and are top at service. __________________ "If we weren't all crazy we would go insane"

12-22-2008, 06:24 PM	#8
Genetic Defect difetosso Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Perry Location: An elevator Posts: 5,204 Trading: (5)	Re: Cruises, like them? Is the balcony for cigs or cigars? __________________ I'm an outcast riding into town alone I got wanderlust branded deeper than the bone

12-22-2008, 08:24 PM	#11
Blueface Gramps 4x's Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Horatio Seymore Hiny Location: Boca Raton - North of La Habana Posts: 8,774 Trading: (8)	Re: Cruises, like them? Here is a photo of what a balcony room view looks like. __________________ Little known fact: I am a former member of the Village People - The Indian

12-22-2008, 08:27 PM	#12
Blueface Gramps 4x's Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Horatio Seymore Hiny Location: Boca Raton - North of La Habana Posts: 8,774 Trading: (8)	Re: Cruises, like them? Seth, Study this photo well. This is what YOU DON'T want to see on your cruise. While docked in Cozumel, Carnival's oldest ship was docked next to us. I could not help but capture this photo. Note the mom watching the kids in the "kids" pool. Note the kids getting ready to go in the water. Now, for the best part....................... NOTE THE WATER!!! It is piss green. __________________ Little known fact: I am a former member of the Village People - The Indian

12-22-2008, 08:38 PM	#14
Blueface Gramps 4x's Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Horatio Seymore Hiny Location: Boca Raton - North of La Habana Posts: 8,774 Trading: (8)	Re: Cruises, like them? God I love this theme. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JCwl0jhmyyY I need to plan another one. __________________ Little known fact: I am a former member of the Village People - The Indian

12-26-2008, 10:35 AM	#15
replicant_argent Gravy Boat Winnah. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Pete Location: my attorney has advised against giving this information to insane people Posts: 5,326 Trading: (22)	Re: Cruises, like them? I was searching a few months ago, and a good reference point to start with if anyone is shopping for a cruise line. http://cigars.about.com/od/cultureof...garscruise.htm __________________ Heavyd's link is the other one I would look at also, because it is fairly fresh, and one I bookmarked as well, http://cigars.about.com/gi/dynamic/o...cfm%3FID%3D225 __________________ www.stogietorch.com Some days call for a stiff Pomade. Last edited by replicant_argent; 12-26-2008 at 10:42 AM.

12-22-2008, 08:08 PM	#16
Genetic Defect difetosso Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Perry Location: An elevator Posts: 5,204 Trading: (5)	Re: Cruises, like them? Lots of great info here, glad Seth asked now I want to go on one __________________ I'm an outcast riding into town alone I got wanderlust branded deeper than the bone

12-23-2008, 12:03 AM	#17
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, 02:00 AM	#18
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, 09:31 AM	#19
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"

12-25-2008, 07:22 AM	#20
cvm4 Still Watching My Back Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Jackson, MS Posts: 70 Trading: (0)	Re: Cruises, like them? I just got back from a cruise. I've been on about 5 so far. You definitely get more bang for your buck with cruises. My bit of advice would be to take a newer ship. And check beforehand that they have a cigar bar or allow cigar smoking inside. The Carnival Holiday did not allow cigar smoking inside, only outside on the decks. And it was somewhat of an annoyance.