Royal Caribbean?

[TPD]

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]

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]

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

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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.

 

[luvmygdaughters]

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?

We went in September one year. Key West, Bahama's and Cozumel. Miserably hot and humid. Went to St. Thomas and St. Maarten in August, it was hot but it was so beautiful on the beaches, you didnt notice it. Have Fun and hope the weather is good for you guys.

 

[Bay_Kat]

We went in September one year. Key West, Bahama's and Cozumel. Miserably hot and humid. Went to St. Thomas and St. Maarten in August, it was hot but it was so beautiful on the beaches, you didnt notice it. Have Fun and hope the weather is good for you guys.

This makes me feel a little better, this is where we're going.

 

[lovinmaryland]

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.

Hey its better than a day at work!!! You will never be able to control the weather. It seems to rain at some point in our cruises but whatever I'd rather be on vacation in the rain than at work

I am going to the Eastern Caribbean also but in Dec. This will be my first time to the Caribbean so I am interested to see how I like it. Ive been to mexico ports & Bermuda on our previous cruises. I prefer Bermuda because I am not really a fan of beggers & locals trying to push me to buy things...and there is non of that in Bermuda.

 

[Bay_Kat]

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?

cococay, bahamas
charlotte amalie, st. Thomas
philipsburg, st. Maarten

 

[Bay_Kat]

So, after careful consideration we have decided to change the date to early December. After hurricane season and school won't be out for the holidays yet. Weather should be nice, I hope.