Momoffive aka Loretta 34 Posted November 9, 2012 Report Share Posted November 9, 2012 Well, not long after we checked into the Fort last Saturday my husband turned to me and asked if I wanted to take a cruise for our 20th anniversary next year? Did he have to wait for an answer? NO! Now to decide on a Disney cruise for just the 2 of us or a different cruise. Any suggestions from the seasoned cruise folks? I want to do a Disney cruise but feel guilty because the kids wouldn't be with us. I would love to go with another couple or more so we have people to hang with. Oh the choices! HELP! :wave1: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CCIntrigue...aka Gwen 547 Posted November 9, 2012 Report Share Posted November 9, 2012 No suggestions, but lucky you! My DH doesn't like cruising. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted November 9, 2012 Report Share Posted November 9, 2012 My two cents- you can probably get a much better deal on a non-Disney cruise. Save the Disney cruise for another time when you bring the kids.Try Royal Carribbean. They have some very nice ships.I suggest you contact a travel agent and see what is available.Rhonda/Roz from here on ff.net is an expert on cruises.TCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CCIntrigue...aka Gwen 547 Posted November 9, 2012 Report Share Posted November 9, 2012 My two cents- you can probably get a much better deal on a non-Disney cruise. Save the Disney cruise for another time when you bring the kids.Try Royal Carribbean. They have some very nice ships.I suggest you contact a travel agent and see what is available.Rhonda/Roz from here on ff.net is an expert on cruises.TCDI agree! I'm a diamond cruiser on RCCL and always have a great experience with them. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MLM5.. aka Judy 97 Posted November 9, 2012 Report Share Posted November 9, 2012 Well, not long after we checked into the Fort last Saturday my husband turned to me and asked if I wanted to take a cruise for our 20th anniversary next year? Did he have to wait for an answer? NO! Now to decide on a Disney cruise for just the 2 of us or a different cruise. Any suggestions from the seasoned cruise folks? I want to do a Disney cruise but feel guilty because the kids wouldn't be with us. I would love to go with another couple or more so we have people to hang with. Oh the choices! HELP! :wave1:when are you thinking of going? Dave and I talked about the same thing, and like you I'm torn on the kid thing.. But if ANOTHER couple were to go .. sans kids.. it would almost be like an adult outing.. wouldn't it? :D Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mouseketab.....Carol 1,261 Posted November 10, 2012 Report Share Posted November 10, 2012 While other cruiselines are less expensive than Disney, just be forewarned that donating to the casinos could cause the cruise to be MORE expensive. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Southern Blessings 4 Posted November 10, 2012 Report Share Posted November 10, 2012 We have taken two Carnival Cruises and had a great time on each one. They do seem to be more party oriented. I haven't ever done a DCL cruise, but I'm sure they're much more magical. Unfortunately they are more expensive too. Next time we're gonna save up and do a Disney Cruise, especially after seeing all the great reviews other fiends have posted! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
momof3kids-Yvonne 594 Posted November 10, 2012 Report Share Posted November 10, 2012 We enjoyed our Royal Caribbean cruise. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wak648...Bill 94 Posted November 15, 2012 Report Share Posted November 15, 2012 DW and I went on a Carnival Cruise last summer for our 15th anniversary and had a blast. We are trying Royal Caribbean the week after Thanksgiving with the whole family.I would definately talk with a travel agent who can help point you in the right direction and find the cruise with the perfect fit of what you are looking for. We used Roz from the fiends. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beckers 1,136 Posted November 15, 2012 Report Share Posted November 15, 2012 I like RCCL. There is a chat board called cruise critic that has a whole thread for roll calls. We met up with some people back in 2007 (someone arranged a cocktail party) and we had a great time! We hung out with them on board and still FB with some of them. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Momoffive aka Loretta 34 Posted November 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 15, 2012 when are you thinking of going? Dave and I talked about the same thing, and like you I'm torn on the kid thing.. But if ANOTHER couple were to go .. sans kids.. it would almost be like an adult outing.. wouldn't it? :DJudy, we are flexible. Like I said if another couple were going it would make it that much better! Love my husband but not so sure of 24/7 for 5-7 days just the 2 of us LOL.Anybody else interested??? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rhonda (aka Roz) 7 Posted November 15, 2012 Report Share Posted November 15, 2012 I'd love to help you plan your cruise, if you're looking for help! DH and I are Diamond on Royal Caribbean, and we've also sailed many times with Disney, Celebrity and NCL. We're going on our first Princess cruise next week!If you book the cruise through me (and Travel On A Dream) you'll get an onboard credit, in addition to the lowest price that is available! Once you book, I keep watching for new price drops and discounts that I can have applied to your reservation too. And, I don't charge any fees for my services!Feel free to email me for a quote (or quotes), or if you just have questions -- I'm always happy to help! [email protected] :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
h2odivers...Ray 952 Posted November 15, 2012 Report Share Posted November 15, 2012 My two cents. We take at least one trip to the World and one cruise per year. Disney, Carnival, RCCL, Norwegian, Princess, etc. there's nothing wrong with going thru an agent. Especially if its a fellow FF. here's just a few tips that might help you save a few bucks. 1. Try to book a trip in the off season. Basically if the kids are in school it less expensive. 2. Look for a port close to your home. This will save you on a plane tickets or gas3, we book the lowest category room available and hope you get a free upgrade. It happened on a Disney cruise once. ( don't rely on this. It usually doesn't happen)4. Some cruise lines (Carnival) allows you to bring on your own bottled water and soda. It could save you from buying a $3.50 bottle of water. Check with cruise line or FF travel agentCongrats and have fun Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Grumpy and Grandma 739 Posted November 17, 2012 Report Share Posted November 17, 2012 4. Some cruise lines (Carnival) allows you to bring on your own bottled water and soda. It could save you from buying a $3.50 bottle of water. Check with cruise line or FF travel agentCongrats and have funDisney let's you even bring your own "booze" on board it just has to be in a carry-on. Definitely send Roz an "E" mail. She handled the FIENDS DREAM CRUISE for the group. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MicknMin...Holly 54 Posted November 20, 2012 Report Share Posted November 20, 2012 We like Royal Caribbean. We've sailed on the Freedom of the Seas and also the Liberty of the Seas, and LOVED both of them! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Onkel Hans 25 Posted November 20, 2012 Report Share Posted November 20, 2012 The best advice I received was pick the destination, the cruise length, then the ship. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Momoffive aka Loretta 34 Posted November 28, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2012 We like Royal Caribbean. We've sailed on the Freedom of the Seas and also the Liberty of the Seas, and LOVED both of them!The cruise I have picked is on The Liberty of the Seas, it looks fantastic. Sent Roz an email.when are you thinking of going? Dave and I talked about the same thing, and like you I'm torn on the kid thing.. But if ANOTHER couple were to go .. sans kids.. it would almost be like an adult outing.. wouldn't it? :DJudy the one I like is Nov 23 from Ft Lauderdale to Belize and Cozumel 5 nights. Nothing in stone yet. On RC Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ftwildernessguy 778 Posted November 28, 2012 Report Share Posted November 28, 2012 A cruise is on the water, right? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tim5055 120 Posted November 28, 2012 Report Share Posted November 28, 2012 We have RCCL to Alaska booked for next year, can't wait. They have just changed two policies that may be of interest to some:You can no bring 2 bottles of wine with you when you board (per cabin)As of this week they have begun selling unlimited alcohol packages. Pricy at $55 a day, but may be worth it for some in this group :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wak648...Bill 94 Posted November 28, 2012 Report Share Posted November 28, 2012 The cruise I have picked is on The Liberty of the Seas, it looks fantastic. Sent Roz an email.Judy the one I like is Nov 23 from Ft Lauderdale to Belize and Cozumel 5 nights. Nothing in stone yet. On RCWe leave tonight o sail on Liberty of the Seas tomorrow, Nov 29th. We are doing the same cruise but no stop in Belize. Let you know how it is when we get back. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Momoffive aka Loretta 34 Posted November 28, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2012 We leave tonight o sail on Liberty of the Seas tomorrow, Nov 29th. We are doing the same cruise but no stop in Belize. Let you know how it is when we get back.THANKS!! Can't wait to hear how it goes. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Just Beachy 18 Posted November 29, 2012 Report Share Posted November 29, 2012 We've only cruised once. It was on Royal Caribbean and we sailed on the Mariner of the Seas. I really enjoyed it. I would love to sail on DCL, but it IS a bit more expensive. I know a couple who only sails on Celebrity. Another friend has cruised 2 or 3 times, but only on Carnival and they loved it. I think it's just a matter of what your preferences are. But, if I were to go again, I would definitely go with at least one other couple. I love my husband dearly, but It proved to be a little too much "together time" for us. LOL. Enjoy!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Momof6....aka Marty 769 Posted November 29, 2012 Report Share Posted November 29, 2012 Sounds wonderful! I went on one cruise in 1999 (so it would be before Y2K!! LOL). I went with two girlfriends and we had a blast. It was on the now derfunct Cape Canaveral Cruise Line. The ship was the Dolphin IV. I think that was one of her last cruises. I had such a good time on a thrid rate ship with a second rate crew, I can't imagine how great a cruise like the one you are planning would be. I hope you have great time! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AC in A2......Aaron 693 Posted December 1, 2012 Report Share Posted December 1, 2012 I listened to Cruise by Florida-Georgia Line a few times. Pretty good. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CCIntrigue...aka Gwen 547 Posted December 1, 2012 Report Share Posted December 1, 2012 Loretta, you will have a GREAT TIME! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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