Hello. My fiance and I are toying with the idea of taking a cruise for our honeymoon. We are getting married in November of 2002. Does anyone have any suggestions for this time of year/for this type of trip. Obviously we are looking to "go all out" for this trip, so please suggest types of rooms, cruise lines, etc. We prefer to cruise in the Carribben, but are open to suggestions for a romantic trip. We would also consider staying in one of the departure/arrival ports for a couple of extra nights. Thank you! I hope someone can help!

<BR>Hi Tara, <BR> <BR>I believe all ships can be romantic. <BR>A stroll on deck after 1 AM is romantic. You can bring a blanket and snuggle on a lounger under the stars. <BR> <BR>A balcony cabin on Celebrity where you can order a full dinner menu and eat by candlelight (bring your own candle). <BR> <BR>My best to you and your fiance. <BR> <BR>Paul

Nov .is a fine month for a cruise-If you can get a cruise out of San Juan and do the Southern Caribbean,the ports are more diverse and much more interesting....A balcony cabin is a MUST for a honeymoon--Go with Celebrity and if you can swing it,try a suite with butler service and balcony---otherwise a regular balcony room will be fine--the balconies on the aft (back) of ship are very large and can accomodate a chaise lounge vs. std chair. You may hear more "noise" but if you want larger balcony,go there--otherwise make sure you get a MID SHIP cabin as you have less movement and sway. <BR>A SUPER line to the Caribbean is Radisson---they are in a notch higher than Celebrity in both ship,service,food-and go with a balcony cabin there also-- <BR> <BR>You really can't go "wrong" with either line--- <BR> <BR>If you were getting married in Dec/Jan, I would suggest a Windstar cruise--very small ship-upscale-elegant=terrific food-back of ship opens up and becomes a marina with water skiing,kayaking etc-no balconies,but it is a 4 MASTED sailboat and EXTREMELY romantic-lots of table for 2-open seating dining etc- <BR>If you want any more info,you can email me direct...

Don't do it. If you are expecting an upscale group of people forget it. If you insist on the cruise for your Honeymoon make sure it is a BRAND NEW SHIP. Don't even think of Carnival or RCCL. Carnival is for the price conscious (if you get my drift) and RCCL is got the mentality of a 60 year old. Try one of the more premier lines.

Tara, <BR> <BR>Don't rely in Leanne's post. it's totally mistaken. RCCI new ships, and even the older ones appeal to all ages, from babies to teens, and twenties, thirties, fourties, and also fifties and sixties, believe me! <BR> <BR>And brand new ships are dangerous, they are still getting their act together, and it takes a while until everything runs smoothly, as it should be. <BR> <BR>Surlok <BR> <BR>PS: get a good TA advising you. There are some particular preferences that shall be well regarded when choosing a cruise and cruise line, especially for honeymooners.

Surlok how old are you? Just a proximate age will suffice.

What age are the "honeymooners"? <BR> <BR>If you are between 20 - 35, I would suggest the Grand/Golden Princess or RCCL Voyager/Explorer/Adventurer of the Seas. Especially if you are into "adventure" - I would go with RCCL. <BR> <BR>I would avoid Celebrity - I am 30 and found the cruiseline very stuffy and everyone was older than I. It wasn't as "fun" as some of the other ships I have been on. <BR> <BR>Definitely do at least a balcony. Princess has some affordable minisuites. If you can go with a suite - go for it but they are not cheap! <BR> <BR>I really like flying to San Juan and cruising from there - the water is so much more beautiful down there. If you can't do that - I like both Eastern and Western itiniaries. <BR> <BR>Good luck!

Theresa are you a cruel person? I agree with Leanne. Don't pick RCCL or Carnival. They are both for the masses. As far as adventure. What in the world are you talking about/ They charge more for excursions than the average norm (scuba diving, snorkeling, para sailing, etc... If you want upscale (it is your honeymoon right?) than go upscale and neither of these lines remotely resemble class. Somebody once put them on the same scale as Atlantic City. If you like that. Fantastic. If you don't you won't like these lines. Celebrity is a good suggestion (and yes I know they are same company as RCCL, but Jaguar and Ford are to).

I agree with Theresa. I would recommend a RCCL or Princess cruise for a young couple. They would be bored on Celebrity where the average age is above 50. <BR> <BR>I have seen lots of honeymooners on these cruises and they are having the time of their life.

I am between that age bracket and you talk about out dated entertainment. Granted I live in a large city that has just about every form of entertainment, but these people were the ones that couldn't make it in the big cities. Please don't ruin the most precious moment in your life don't use RCCL or CCL. But if you do. It's now you're choice I warned you. By the way I work in radio and I'm a good judge of entertainment and lack of it. Take My word if you are in my age group (18-34 demographic) you'll be deeply dissapponted.

Have you thought about Tahiti? You can't get more romantic than that! Tahiti, Moorea, Huahine, Raiatea and Bora Bora. <BR> <BR>Both Renaissance and Radisson cruise lines offer wonderful cruises there. Ren is less expensive but have wonderful 10 day itineraries and beautiful ships (684 passengers). Radisson is more expensive, even less passengers and have more included in the price of the cruise. <BR> <BR>Neither are nearly as expensive as you might think. You can go on Ren for about $3,500.00 per couple and up...Radisson is about $7,000 per couple and up. Look for deals! <BR> <BR>www.renaissancecruises.com <BR> <BR>Not sure about Radisson's website.

Tara--Renaissance is AWFUL-I had friends that just came off one of their cruises--they remarked that the food was terrible and the service wasn't there-no one would help them when they needed stuff--definitely LOW SCALE-- <BR>YOU don't mention your age and that may make a difference what cruise you go on--RCCL makes it a habit of putting honeymooners together at tables within their own age group--DO NOT GO with CARNIVAL--I agree with above post that Carnival is Atlantic City mentality and also a form of Easter Spring break==but ,that said, LOTS of people LOVE it..Seriously, go to a goo TA in your town and look at all the brochures and talk with a qualified agent--they can be MOST HELPFUL

We took a Princess Caribbean cruise a couple of years ago and it is the only vacation I've ever regretted going on. It was expensive, the ports (St. Thomas, St. Lucia, St. Bart's, Barbados) were all the same and the crowd, even though it was over New Year's when you expect families to travel, was still an older crowd. Everyone went to bed at midnight on New Year's Eve except for a handful of people, most of whom weren't old enough to drink. <BR> <BR>Just my opinion (of course) but I think you'd get more for your money if you focused on a land vacation at a nice resort. Hawaii had beautiful weather when we were there in November, you can easily get between the islands with interisland flights and November is before the big crowds start showing up. <BR> <BR>Or if you have lots of money and time, I thought Australia/New Zealand was amazing. We went there at the end of November, early December and had fabulous weather. There are nice resorts up near the Great Barrier reef. <BR> <BR>I don't consider being at sea with 1500 other people as being particularly romantic. If you really want to be around other people, there are lots of resort areas that cater to younger people.

<BR>Hi Tara, <BR> <BR>Carnival is one cruise line that takes the time to seat honeymooners with other honeyooners. You will make instant friends. <BR> <BR>Paul