What do you think is a better holiday...A campervan or cruise?

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Polly

Cruises are WONDERFUL. Nothing against land travel, mind you. I've done lots of that, as well. But, if you've never cruised, it's definitely worth a look. You get totally pampered on cruises!
Tons of food, entertainment, shopping, etc. They're floating cities. The thing to remember about cruising is that it's a 'sampler platter'. You go to lots of ports, but only stay (usually) for a day at each place. I love to cruise, but it's not for everyone.
I don't see how anyone can get bored on a cruise ship, but you have to explore and look at your daily 'happenings' guide to see what you want to do 'today'.

I tried to find some cruises and cruise lines for you, but I had a lot of trouble. Seems everyone wants to GO to Australia, not sail out of there. ;-) I did find a couple of links for you, here, but your best bet is probably a good travel agent.

http://www.rssc.com/

http://res.bestpricecruises.com/travel/cruise/search.rvlx?DestinationID=26&cruise_month1=&cruise_year1=&date_search_type=&cruise_month=2&cruise_day=10&cruise_year=2007&cruise_month2=12&cruise_day2=31&cruise_year2=2007&cruise_duration=0-9999&VendorID=&ShipID=&portid=0&page=0

But, what I REALLY suggest, is that you peruse some cruise 'forums' or newsgroups. You can ask questions, read reviews and recommendations, get all kinds of great info, including tips on getting great prices.

You'll find lots of people who can answer this very question.

I've used them many times for many cruises. Most posters are very helpful and nice, although you will run into a few 'total snobs'. Ignore them. Some people will NEVER be satisfied. Click on a few of the links and look at topics of interest and jump
in and ask questions, if you like.

Here's a link to a bunch of cruise forums:

http://www.google.com/search?sourceid=navclient&ie=UTF-8&rlz=1T4GFRC_enUS205US205&q=cruise+forums

Have FUN!

Polly

Mark k

i spent a year working and travelling in Aus and the best time i had was driving a campervan from Perth To Cairns, superb.

HILARIE BURTON

cruise is better

here are a few links--

http://www.itravelnet.com/cruises/oceania/cruiseaustralia.html

http://www.paradiseadventures.com.au/australia.htm

http://www.australia.com/

http://www.lonelyplanet.com/worldguide/destinations/pacific/australia/

hope you have a nice trip

rose b

Iv'e never done either, a cruise whould be nice if I could afford it.

wilster

van any day of the week

The BudMiester

Campervan by miles! Please yourself where you go and when. I wouldn`t swap mine for anything!

Mom

I like to be pampered ,so a cruise for me.

bonniebella

Go for the cruise ...... you have done the campervaning ....... now a treat go on you only live once.. enjoyx

The librarian

Van! Cruise schmooz!

wazzab_12

cruise is luxurious
campervan is nomadic
i say cruise

Bernie c

I'd go for the camper van that way you can do what you like and when. I don't like the sea

xXx Orange Breezer xXx

I went on a cruise to Oz in Dec 05 and then docked in Sydney and got a camper van lol

The cruise was a Princess cruise and if you don't have children it would have been fantastic........They expected the children to be in the kids club all day long, they were no family activities if they were not in the clubs.....

Cruises are fantastic they force you to relax, they are a bit rushed in some ways because you only have one day to visit each place........

I am going on a Royal Carribean cruise around the far east this Christmas

The camper van episode was giggles all the way we had a fantastic time the kids loved it, we stayed wherever we wanted for however long we wanted

funky munky is back

If money was no object and no kids around, It would be cruise. But since there are kids around and no money, I'll have to settle for camper van......DAMN.....

Joe P

cruise

Val K

get to know the people, see the countryside, experience different things - campervan every time, on a cruise all you see are the people on the boat, and believe me there will be a lot of immature yahoos [idiots] on a cruise

coffee

I'D GO FOR A CAMPERVAN BUT IF THERE ARE TWO OF YOU GO FOR A FOUR BERTH WITH LOO AND ELECTRICITY . BUT IF YOU CAN'T GET THAT YOU CAN FIND THAT MOST CAMPSITES IN OZ HAVE PRIVATE EN SUITE CABINS YOU PULL UP BESIDE. THEY HAVE A SHOWER/TOILET AND HANDBASIN AND YOU CAN HOOK UP TO ELECTRICITY. YOU CAN ALSO WASH YOUR "SMALLS". ALL THE CAMPSITES WE FOUND IN AUSTRALIA HAD GAS OR ELECTRIC BBQS AND PICNIC AREAS AND WASHING UP FACILITIES SO YOU COULD BE AS SOCIABLE AS YOU LIKE AND MEET NEW PEOPLE OR HAVE YOUR OWN PRIVATE PARTY. AND COOK IN YOUR CAMPER. yOU CAN TAKE OFF IN THE MORNING AND NOT KNOW WHERE YOU WILL BE STOPPING AT NIGHT. THE ROADS ARE ALMOST EMPTY EXCEPT IN THE CITIES. THERE FABULOUS EVER CHANGING LANDSCAPES. THE FLORA AND FAUNA ARE STUNNING. PLAY THE GAME "LETS IDENTIFY THE ROADKILL". EVERY LITTLE TOWNSHIP YOU COME TO THE LOCALS ARE FRIENDLY, HELPFUL AND INTERESTING..... AND THE LOCAL BEERS DON'T HURT ----TOO MUCH.
I'D RECOMMEND THE HIRE FIRM "MAUI" FOR CAMPERVANS-
EXCELLENT SERVICE. IF YOU ARE A FREE SPIRIT WHO LIKES ADVENTURE THE CAMPERVAN IS THE PREFERRED OPTION. IF YOU LIKE BEING HERDED AROUND GO FOR THE CRUISE.

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