First Time Cruiser
Dec 1st, 2002, 07:10 AM
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For my 10th year at work, my boss is giving me a cruise. It will also be my 10th anniversary with my husband. We've never cruised before, and I'm a little overwhelmed with all of the options. I'd like something special, since we will be on the ship on our anniversary. We are mid 30's, enjoy sightseeing, good food and wine. We're sociable but are not "partiers". Does anyone have a suggestion on a cruise line that will offer good activities but also a quiet relaxing atmoshpere?
Dec 1st, 2002, 07:26 AM
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I would look at Princess or Celebrity.<BR><BR>I prefer Princess - I think it is more laid back, great service and great food. Some people will say Celebrity over Princess. Different tastes for different people.<BR><BR>I would go by a TA and pick up a bunch of brochures.
Dec 1st, 2002, 07:45 AM
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Congratulations Michelle--<BR><BR>And welcome to the wonderful world of cruising.<BR><BR>I, too, would recommend Princess or Century. But it is also a necessity to consider the specific ship many times. When you go to your travel agent, tell him/her the same requirements you mentioned in your posting. They will be able to make suggestions. I personally love the Century (Celebrity). Excellent food, great staff, etc. It also allows you to pick east OR west Caribbean. <BR><BR>Now since this is a very special occassion, you might wish to consider cruising the South Pacific, the Mediterranean, etc. Let us know the area of the world you are considering, and we may be able to help you further.<BR><BR>Happy cruising!!
Dec 1st, 2002, 01:44 PM
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Thank you for your responses. We will be traveling in December, the week between Christmas & New Year's. We'd like to go to the Caribbean so we aren't travelling too far from home. Do you still think Princess or Celebrity are the preferable lines?
Dec 2nd, 2002, 06:12 AM
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Michele - take advantage of the internet and go to cruisecritic.com and look at the Princess and Celebrity boards. You'll get a much better perspective from those actually sailing these lines than you will from a travel agent who may or may not have ever cruised.<BR><BR>You could also check out both of their websites where you'll find all the same information you'd get in a brochure.
Dec 5th, 2002, 10:21 AM
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We cruised the Eastern Caribbean four years ago on Celebrity and it was 100% wonderful. I'd recommend it as a surefire success.<BR><BR>Good that you have a whole year but start planning early; that way you will have time to hopefully catch a good air fare to south Florida.
Dec 6th, 2002, 08:46 AM
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Hi Michele<BR><BR>We were on the Century. Had an inside cabin. Small -- sure, but very adequate. Neither my girlfriend nor I felt cramped. Enough (just barely) closet space. But loads and loads of drawers ... more than we needed. The food was fantastic.
Dec 14th, 2002, 01:30 PM
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Just went on W. Caribbean cruise aboard Celebrity's Horizon. Though we might try a larger ship next time, the service, food, entertainment and itinerary were outstanding. It isn't a party boat but there's plenty to do. We'd definitely recommend Celebrity.
