That’s right… after almost 8 years of not having a “real” vacation, I’m actually going to leave the country (bargain shopping in Buffalo and Pennsylvania doesn’t count :P ). I booked a 7-day Caribbean cruise with a friend of mine today and in just 2 short months we’ll be flying down to Miami and setting sail to the Nassau, St. Thomas and St. Maarten.After much research we booked with Carnival Cruiselines. I haven’t been on a cruise before so I figured that the most economical choice would be sufficient for now. After I get hooked on cruising I’ll splurge! I’m so excited… I’m in dire need of a vacation and hope that this one will be worth it.
If anyone has any cruising tips just let me know… ;)
Namaste.
Peace and blessings…
My wife and I were married on the Carnival Triumph; if you do not have a balcony… you need to upgrade to a balcony immediately. Trust me, if you don’t you will “wear the ship out” before the 7 days are over. When you have a balcony, you will be able to enjoy your stateroom, along with the 24 hour room service (food & beverages …they’ll slide a menu under your door every morning around 2:30am) and the spectacular view from your private balcony. A balcony is worth the extra $100-$200 upgrade. My wife and I will not cruise any other way. A site that I would recommend that has the best deals for future reference would be:
http://www.cruise.com
My wife and I purchased a 7 day cruise (with balcony) for only $700 total (for the both of us). Also, when you get onboard… be sure to purchase a “drink card”… this will allow you to have unlimited juice such as freshly-squeezed apple, orange, pineapple, and coconut juice. The drink card costs about $30 per person; however, all fountain drinks are free. We just prefer natural juice.
Oh one more thing, don’t purchase any excursions from the ship… get these once you get to your port-of-call. You will save yourself anywhere from 35%-50% compared to the ship prices for the excursions. Peace and blessings be unto you…
Fair Winds and following seas…
Isaiah
this is so exciting! you have to take lots of pictures!
Thanks for the tips Isaiah! I don’t have a balcony stateroom, but have heard nothing but good things about one. I would’ve loved to get one this trip, but price-wise it wasn’t in the cards since I’m travelling with only one other person. I figured that since it’s both of our first times going on a cruise, there would be no expectations if we went with the Inside Guarantee Stateroom. Who knows… we could get upgraded to a better room. :D Thanks for the cruise.com link… very helpful. You got an awesome price (we’re paying approx. $600 for a 7-day Eastern Caribbean cruise, I couldn’t find any less expensive ones around that time.) I’m looking forward to the 24h room service… lol I’ll be sure to purchase shore excursions at port-of-calls in order to save some money for sure. Thanks again! :)
And Lyndsey, I’ll be sure to take lots of photos!
I’ve got a tip…bring me!!!