Royal Caribbean?

[TPD]

Originally Posted by JeJeTe

I've looked up comparable cruises on Carnival and they seem much cheaper but I know that I'm getting the alcohol package and that hopefully the food will be way better. I wasn't impressed with Carnival except the one night we paid the upcharge and ate in the resturant.

And Carnival's alcohol package limits you to 20 drinks per day!

I just booked a Reflection cruise for similar price you posted, except it is a balcony cabin and I'm leaving in a couple of weeks. I don't think you will be disappointed with the Celebrity product.

[TPD]

Originally Posted by lovinmaryland

Have you joinced cruise critic? They have a forum for each cruise line and you can get some really good information on the ships like secret rooms that are bigger because of where they are located, or like in my case secret bigger balconies. We were able to score one of the most coveted aft balconies on our last sailing. It has the biggest balcony on the ship next to the Penthouse which was $7k per person more than what we paid.

We have scored a couple of 'hump' balconies in the past, but have never tried an aft. I think I'm too lazy to walk the distance to the elevators.....

[lovinmaryland]

Originally Posted by TPD

And Carnival's alcohol package limits you to 20 drinks per day!

I know 20 *sounds* like a lot but it really isnt. If you factor mimosa's or bloody mary's in the morning... daquiri by the pool... martini's before dinner...drinks after dinner

Originally Posted by TPD

We have scored a couple of 'hump' balconies in the past, but have never tried an aft. I think I'm too lazy to walk the distance to the elevators.....

We mainly spend our time at the aft bar so it is a perfect loaction for us!

[Bay_Kat (Premo)]

I booked the next one. A 7 day Eastern Caribbean this time. It's in August, wasn't crazy about that time of year, but we have to do it when my husband has the time here. I worry about hurricane season and the heat, but I'm still looking forward to it. Anyone else cruse this time of year, how was it?

[Chasey_Lane]

Originally Posted by Bay_Kat

Anyone else cruse this time of year, how was it?

I will NEVER take another cruise in the summer. It was miserably hot and humid, and I couldn't enjoy my balcony. The pools and ship are CROWDED, and there are too many kids roaming around. I much prefer spring break or winter.

[Bay_Kat (Premo)]

Originally Posted by Chasey_Lane

I will NEVER take another cruise in the summer. It was miserably hot and humid, and I couldn't enjoy my balcony. The pools and ship are CROWDED, and there are too many kids roaming around. I much prefer spring break or winter.

That was exactly what I was afraid of. Hot and humid doesn't bother me, crowds, another story. The last cruise wasn't crowded at all, which was really nice, but that was January.

[awpitt]

Originally Posted by Bay_Kat

I booked the next one. A 7 day Eastern Caribbean this time. It's in August, wasn't crazy about that time of year, but we have to do it when my husband has the time here. I worry about hurricane season and the heat, but I'm still looking forward to it. Anyone else cruse this time of year, how was it?

All the cruises we've taken have been in the March/April time frame.

[Chasey_Lane]

Originally Posted by Bay_Kat

That was exactly what I was afraid of. Hot and humid doesn't bother me, crowds, another story. The last cruise wasn't crowded at all, which was really nice, but that was January.

Hot and humid don't usually bother me either. However, this was an entirely different feeling. Trying to get through excursions in port was exhausting, and I couldn't drink enough water to save my life. I had a great cruise, but I will never, ever, ever, ever sail in the summer again.

[Beta84]

Originally Posted by Chasey_Lane

Hot and humid don't usually bother me either. However, this was an entirely different feeling. Trying to get through excursions in port was exhausting, and I couldn't drink enough water to save my life. I had a great cruise, but I will never, ever, ever, ever sail in the summer again.

Hot and humid here is much different than hot and humid in the Caribbean, no matter what anyone around here says

I've done summer cruises before...they're always busier, prices are more inflated, and of course it's really hot outside. Overall it's just not as worthwhile as trying to find a good deal when it's not quite as hot outside. Plus you have to worry about hurricanes ruining your port schedule.

So BayKat, what ports will this 7 day trip be?

[Bay_Kat (Premo)]

Originally Posted by Chasey_Lane

Hot and humid don't usually bother me either. However, this was an entirely different feeling. Trying to get through excursions in port was exhausting, and I couldn't drink enough water to save my life. I had a great cruise, but I will never, ever, ever, ever sail in the summer again.

We have until May to cancel it, so I'm going to mention these things to my husband and see if he wants to change his mind.