Tips for Planning the Perfect Cruise
i was woundering if the cruise line will charge per person for the room. or can we just book one room and squeeze everyone in it. the total would be 4 people, we were going to book a suite, but wasn’t sure if the cruise line would charge us for 4 people since the suite could hold up to 8 they said. by the way if anyone is interested we are trying to book a freedom of the seas trip by royal carribean.
A couple weeks ago, this number labeled as (000)-000-000, called me and offered me a free cruise (with a value of over 0) if I completed a survey over the phone. So I did it and then I was connected to an actual person who asked for my name, phone number and postal code. I gave them my moms name.
A week later, an actual number called. My mom picked up. They claimed that they were the "Canadian Cruise Line". They were telling my mom all kinds of stuff like, "You’re going to be going to the Great Bahama’s Islands, free dinner, free entertainment, horse back riding in the beach and more. It was an actual person. Then he said that there was a pilots governments fee or whatever (I forgot what it’s called) but the 2 passengers were to pay 8 each for something. So the total would be 7 for a 7-day cruise to the bahamas? Then my mom told me to take the phone because I was better at english, so I took it. He then said, "Do you know if you are going to be paying with VISA, DEBIT, MASTERCARD?". I said I didn’t know yet. There was a huge pause. Then he said, "Can I speak to the person in advantage of this free cruise?".. So I gave the phone back to my mom and he asked for her credit/debit card number and other information. My mom said, "My husband has my stuff, maybe you can send me an email or give me the address to your headquarters?". He hung up.
Okay, well obviously this was a scam, right?
Isn’t this illegal? Like something to do with fraud…
For my sweet 16, I was thinking about going on a cruise with my best friend, sister (who will be 14), and mom instead of having a birthday party and getting gifts. Any suggestions on where to go, what cruise line, what you like about cruises and stuff like that? Also, would there be places where my sister can go so she won’t annoy us? And what type of things do you do when you go on shore? Any bad cruise experiences you’ve had? I’d appreciate any comments or recommendations!
I’m going to be on a cruise ship for my first time, and it will be through the Mediterranean!
Can someone that has been on one give me some "Do’s" and "Don’ts"?
Is it a good idea to pay for the tours the cruise line offers? Cause all of them are really expensive, but I don’t if they are worth it?
I don’t get the food thing. Can I eat EVERY TIME I want and it’s included on what I paid, or do they offer the 3 meals and you pay the extra food you want?
I speak spanish and english, will I have trouble with the staff crew? Because since the cruise line it’s italian I think they’ll be talking italian!
I am planning a cruise to Alaska in July with my wife and two children ages 8 and 6. Departing from Seattle and traveling through the inside passage. I am trying to decide between Holland America Oosterdamm and Princess star. I would appreciate advise on which cruise line would be best for my family. Please only respond if you have traveled on both lines.
The order of importance for me are the following
1. Stateroom quality
2. Food/Dining quality
3. Service
4. Overall Ship Quality
5. Childrens activities
6. Excursions