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Eureka · 03-26-2018, 01:35 AM

Been on a few Carnival cruises and heading on a Royal Caribbean cruise for the first time this summer(Allure of the seas). Anybody have any advice/experiences with RC? Purchased the drink package for first time ever. Will probably book another cruise with a different cruise line afterwards because I want to try as many cruise lines as I can. Any fun experiences with other cruise lines ya want to share? Stories etc.

I always enjoyed going on cruises as a single guy as there was always way more single women (like lots more). I will be bringing my sweety on this cruise though and I plan on popping the question the day before we fly out. Fun times.

PunkinDrublic · 03-26-2018, 07:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Fish

It's like vacationing to a shitty hotel full to the max with other people and you can't leave. As an added bonus you're in the middle of the ****ing ocean so drowning or being eaten alive by sharks is always a possibility.

Not only that, every time you pull into port the locals know you’re coming and try to charge you 2 to 3 times what you would normally pay. I’d rather plan my own trip than go on a cruise.

ChiefRocka · 03-26-2018, 07:55 AM

Disney cruises are great. Just dont get the shits for three days like I did.

ThaVirus · 03-26-2018, 07:59 AM

I went on one a couple years ago. IIRC, it was like 4-5 days. We hit Grand Cayman and Cozumel. The food was the best part of being on the boat. Being able to get up and get your fat ass a cheeseburger or something at all hours of the day was epic. We had an interior room so it was hella dark and cold AF. Slept well the whole time. They had some really cool comedy and 'game' shows as well. Casino would have been a good time if I were into gambling.

But the excursions really made our trip. We did mangrove kayaking/Stingray City in Grand Cayman and Passion Isand in Cozumel. Both were some of the best/coolest experiences of my life.

I recommend cruises to anyone who will listen but the guy who says you either love it or hate it is absolutely right.

Simply Red · 03-26-2018, 08:08 AM

A river cruise would be cool, say the Danube. But Carnival is shit. Smells like shit too. No. Never been on RC - they're probably much better.

**BigRedChief** · 03-26-2018, 08:08 AM

I always thought cruises were for the nearly dead and newlywed. We got a good deal on one and we went as a family. I've since been on 3 cruises. Never saw an illness or heard of one on any of the cruises I went on. Drinks were normal and plentiful.

I've traveled and seen most of the world. I hate the logistics of travel these days. Airport security, airplanes crowded as buses. The service is shit. You speak up about the poor service or how the airline screwed up, you can find yourself off the plane. Cruises have excellent customer service.

Had a great time on each cruise. I love the concept of your hotel going around to different ports. There is always something interesting to do at each port. The food is sometimes good but most of the time its alright. I've petted wild stingrays, saw Mayan ruins, ziplined through jungles, spent the day on many exotic beaches with people bringing me food and drinks etc.

Just my experiences. Your results may vary.

oldman · 03-26-2018, 08:26 AM

We've been on a couple RC cruises and they're one of the best. While you eat well, you do spend a lot of time at sea. The excursions are about the same since you'll see a Carnival ship docked next yours and a Norwegian on the other side. I don't worry too much about drinks since I'm a beer guy, but the wife does just fine on whatever they put in her rum-of-the-day drink.

**Iowanian** · 03-26-2018, 08:35 AM

Cruises aren't on my agenda because brideowanian got bad food poisoning on a cruise in college. I'd like to do the Alaska cruise I think and could be talked into an island hopper someday.

Who was the member here whose wife was stuck on the cruise that was stuck at sea and had everyone sick with the brown noise running down the cabin walls a couple of years ago?

**mikeyis4dcats.** · 03-26-2018, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Iowanian

Cruises aren't on my agenda because brideowanian got bad food poisoning on a cruise in college. I'd like to do the Alaska cruise I think and could be talked into an island hopper someday.

Who was the member here whose wife was stuck on the cruise that was stuck at sea and had everyone sick with the brown noise running down the cabin walls a couple of years ago?

My buddy was on it. He cruises several times a year, still does.

I've been on one, a 3 day out of LBC to Ensenada. It was alright, made for a fun guys trip, but I don't think I'd enjoy a week with the family.

Al Bundy · 03-26-2018, 09:18 AM

I went on the 80's cruise last year, it was a blast.

eDave · 03-26-2018, 10:09 AM

Did a 10 day cruise with RC around Hawaii for a honeymoon. Really enjoyed it. Watch that drink tab.

Not sure I'd chose to do another. And if I did I'd get a much better room. Interior might as well me stearage. It was so dark and we were so tired from our flight that we slept for like 12 hours and missed one of the events we were looking forward to (halloween party).

Met people I am still friends with today.

Bewbies · 03-26-2018, 10:20 AM

I've been on a few, only once was it my choice. A couple years ago my daughter wanted to go on a cruise so we went on the Oasis of the Seas, which was the biggest cruise ship in the world then. Really, really enjoyed that trip. Boat never felt full like the smaller ones do.

Now I'm being roped into one next year on a ship that's even bigger that isn't even out yet. Every time I get off the ship I tell myself it was my last one. By day 7 I'm tired of seeing ocean.

Frazod · 03-26-2018, 10:35 AM

I've only done one; a 7-day Alaska cruise out of Seattle (assuming you don't count the ones where I was working 14 hour days when I was in the Navy). I absolutely loved it.

Admittedly I'm more than a little biased here, because being on a ship again for the first time in 30 years was almost magical for me. I think I would have been content to just sail up and down the coast for a week. We even had some semi-rough seas the first full day out - water was sloshing out of the pools, people were stumbling around getting sea sick, and I was happier than a pig in shit. It was great! Fortunately the wife, to my surprise, didn't seem all that bothered by it.

We went in September, so mostly the brats were back in school. There were a handful of kids on the ship, but mercifully few. I really don't see an Alaska cruise as something most kids would enjoy. Even though there were lots of people, I was rarely annoyed by the crowds. Overall it was very peaceful and laid back. The scenery is obviously spectacular. We happily sat for hours watching the rugged, mountainous coastlines pass by. Everywhere we went was beautiful. We went to Juneau, Ketchikan, Glacier Bay and Victoria, BC on the way back. The main bummer was missing Sitka - Sitka sits on the open ocean, and there was a storm producing 20 foot seas between us and them. That would have been a messy disaster for a cruise ship. But other than that, the ports we visited were fun. I love crab, and there was fresh crab everywhere. Took a seaplane tour in Victoria, which I had never done.

The only negatives were boarding and disembarking in Seattle (what a shithole), so-so food in the main dining area (better food was available, but you had to pay extra), and the way they nickle and dime you to death for things like pop, but I guess that's to be expected.

I'd go again tomorrow if I could.

BucEyedPea · 03-26-2018, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Eureka

I always enjoyed going on cruises as a single guy as there was always way more single women (like lots more). I will be bringing my sweety on this cruise though and I plan on popping the question the day before we fly out. Fun times.

That's sweet. Have fun!

Never been on one and have no desire to go on one. Went on one of those cruise liners to see a close cousin off on one, and going deep down into the bowls of the ship freaks me the **** out. I ran off. Same thing happened to me at the great pyramids of Giza in Egypt. Can NOT deal with that feeling. Smaller craft don't bother me.

Other than that, I like to be on land seeing more of a place. Otherwise, you mainly vacationing on a ship.

Randallflagg · 03-26-2018, 10:51 AM

We've been on one and are going on another this year. We cruised the Danube in 2011 and are going to Alaska in August - 7 day cruise out of Seattle.

My Sister lives in Anchorage and we've flown up to visit a couple of times, but never did any of the "interesting" shit that there is to do there. On this cruise, we're doing the Helicopter up to Hubbard Glacier and dog sledding. It's been on my Wife's "bucket list" for several years. Figured why not?

Honestly, I prefer flying into a place (England for example), renting a car and going out on our own. The idea of being cooped up with 3000+ people for a week doesn;t thrill me - but it's a gift to the Mrs - I'll hang.

Frazod · 03-26-2018, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Randallflagg

We've been on one and are going on another this year. We cruised the Danube in 2011 and are going to Alaska in August - 7 day cruise out of Seattle.

My Sister lives in Anchorage and we've flown up to visit a couple of times, but never did any of the "interesting" shit that there is to do there. On this cruise, we're doing the Helicopter up to Hubbard Glacier and dog sledding. It's been on my Wife's "bucket list" for several years. Figured why not?

Honestly, I prefer flying into a place (England for example), renting a car and going out on our own. The idea of being cooped up with 3000+ people for a week doesn;t thrill me - but it's a gift to the Mrs - I'll hang.

What line/ship are you taking to Alaska?

03-26-2018, 01:35 AM
Eureka C Chiefs once a year! Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Cali Casino cash: $2296097	Who likes going on cruises? Anything cruise related here Been on a few Carnival cruises and heading on a Royal Caribbean cruise for the first time this summer(Allure of the seas). Anybody have any advice/experiences with RC? Purchased the drink package for first time ever. Will probably book another cruise with a different cruise line afterwards because I want to try as many cruise lines as I can. Any fun experiences with other cruise lines ya want to share? Stories etc. I always enjoyed going on cruises as a single guy as there was always way more single women (like lots more). I will be bringing my sweety on this cruise though and I plan on popping the question the day before we fly out. Fun times.
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03-26-2018, 07:55 AM	#17
ChiefRocka Veteran Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: DE Casino cash: $9775019	Disney cruises are great. Just dont get the shits for three days like I did.
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03-26-2018, 07:59 AM	#18
ThaVirus 20 Menthol KOOLs Join Date: Sep 2007 Casino cash: $1962369	I went on one a couple years ago. IIRC, it was like 4-5 days. We hit Grand Cayman and Cozumel. The food was the best part of being on the boat. Being able to get up and get your fat ass a cheeseburger or something at all hours of the day was epic. We had an interior room so it was hella dark and cold AF. Slept well the whole time. They had some really cool comedy and 'game' shows as well. Casino would have been a good time if I were into gambling. But the excursions really made our trip. We did mangrove kayaking/Stingray City in Grand Cayman and Passion Isand in Cozumel. Both were some of the best/coolest experiences of my life. I recommend cruises to anyone who will listen but the guy who says you either love it or hate it is absolutely right.
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03-26-2018, 08:08 AM	#19
Simply Red You Sweetie! Join Date: Sep 2005 Casino cash: $2021206219 VARSITY	A river cruise would be cool, say the Danube. But Carnival is shit. Smells like shit too. No. Never been on RC - they're probably much better.
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03-26-2018, 08:08 AM	#20
BigRedChief Has a particular set of skills Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: On the water Casino cash: $3019627 VARSITY	I always thought cruises were for the nearly dead and newlywed. We got a good deal on one and we went as a family. I've since been on 3 cruises. Never saw an illness or heard of one on any of the cruises I went on. Drinks were normal and plentiful. I've traveled and seen most of the world. I hate the logistics of travel these days. Airport security, airplanes crowded as buses. The service is shit. You speak up about the poor service or how the airline screwed up, you can find yourself off the plane. Cruises have excellent customer service. Had a great time on each cruise. I love the concept of your hotel going around to different ports. There is always something interesting to do at each port. The food is sometimes good but most of the time its alright. I've petted wild stingrays, saw Mayan ruins, ziplined through jungles, spent the day on many exotic beaches with people bringing me food and drinks etc. Just my experiences. Your results may vary. __________________ Fear leads to anger, anger leads to hate, hate leads to suffering. -YODA
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03-26-2018, 08:26 AM	#21
oldman Curmudgeon Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: North by Northwest Casino cash: $5836784	We've been on a couple RC cruises and they're one of the best. While you eat well, you do spend a lot of time at sea. The excursions are about the same since you'll see a Carnival ship docked next yours and a Norwegian on the other side. I don't worry too much about drinks since I'm a beer guy, but the wife does just fine on whatever they put in her rum-of-the-day drink.
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03-26-2018, 08:35 AM	#22
Iowanian Supporter Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Utopia Casino cash: $4698454	Cruises aren't on my agenda because brideowanian got bad food poisoning on a cruise in college. I'd like to do the Alaska cruise I think and could be talked into an island hopper someday. Who was the member here whose wife was stuck on the cruise that was stuck at sea and had everyone sick with the brown noise running down the cabin walls a couple of years ago?
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03-26-2018, 09:18 AM	#24
Al Bundy Damnit Peg Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Overland Park Casino cash: $5341831	I went on the 80's cruise last year, it was a blast.
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03-26-2018, 10:09 AM	#25
eDave Banned Join Date: Jan 2013 Casino cash: $9998560	Did a 10 day cruise with RC around Hawaii for a honeymoon. Really enjoyed it. Watch that drink tab. Not sure I'd chose to do another. And if I did I'd get a much better room. Interior might as well me stearage. It was so dark and we were so tired from our flight that we slept for like 12 hours and missed one of the events we were looking forward to (halloween party). Met people I am still friends with today. Last edited by eDave; 03-26-2018 at 10:37 AM..
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03-26-2018, 10:20 AM	#26
Bewbies Ith Fuhtbawl Time Join Date: Apr 2010 Casino cash: $9999900	I've been on a few, only once was it my choice. A couple years ago my daughter wanted to go on a cruise so we went on the Oasis of the Seas, which was the biggest cruise ship in the world then. Really, really enjoyed that trip. Boat never felt full like the smaller ones do. Now I'm being roped into one next year on a ship that's even bigger that isn't even out yet. Every time I get off the ship I tell myself it was my last one. By day 7 I'm tired of seeing ocean.
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03-26-2018, 10:35 AM	#27
Frazod WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS Join Date: Aug 2000 Casino cash: $3005085	I've only done one; a 7-day Alaska cruise out of Seattle (assuming you don't count the ones where I was working 14 hour days when I was in the Navy). I absolutely loved it. Admittedly I'm more than a little biased here, because being on a ship again for the first time in 30 years was almost magical for me. I think I would have been content to just sail up and down the coast for a week. We even had some semi-rough seas the first full day out - water was sloshing out of the pools, people were stumbling around getting sea sick, and I was happier than a pig in shit. It was great! Fortunately the wife, to my surprise, didn't seem all that bothered by it. We went in September, so mostly the brats were back in school. There were a handful of kids on the ship, but mercifully few. I really don't see an Alaska cruise as something most kids would enjoy. Even though there were lots of people, I was rarely annoyed by the crowds. Overall it was very peaceful and laid back. The scenery is obviously spectacular. We happily sat for hours watching the rugged, mountainous coastlines pass by. Everywhere we went was beautiful. We went to Juneau, Ketchikan, Glacier Bay and Victoria, BC on the way back. The main bummer was missing Sitka - Sitka sits on the open ocean, and there was a storm producing 20 foot seas between us and them. That would have been a messy disaster for a cruise ship. But other than that, the ports we visited were fun. I love crab, and there was fresh crab everywhere. Took a seaplane tour in Victoria, which I had never done. The only negatives were boarding and disembarking in Seattle (what a shithole), so-so food in the main dining area (better food was available, but you had to pay extra), and the way they nickle and dime you to death for things like pop, but I guess that's to be expected. I'd go again tomorrow if I could.
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03-26-2018, 10:51 AM	#29
Randallflagg MVP Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Olathe Casino cash: $9987156	We've been on one and are going on another this year. We cruised the Danube in 2011 and are going to Alaska in August - 7 day cruise out of Seattle. My Sister lives in Anchorage and we've flown up to visit a couple of times, but never did any of the "interesting" shit that there is to do there. On this cruise, we're doing the Helicopter up to Hubbard Glacier and dog sledding. It's been on my Wife's "bucket list" for several years. Figured why not? Honestly, I prefer flying into a place (England for example), renting a car and going out on our own. The idea of being cooped up with 3000+ people for a week doesn;t thrill me - but it's a gift to the Mrs - I'll hang.
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