Have you ever been on a cruise before? If so, did you like it or would you ever go back on another one? Thanks

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TINKERTOY ..... the 1 & only

I have been on more than a dozen cruises and try to go on at least one every year. Last year we did 3 cruises. Cruises are one of THE best vacations you can take. Once you are on ship the staff caters to you, its whatever you want. There is something to do all day every day. When you arrive at the port to check in you (each passenger) will receive a key card which will serve as your room key, charge card for anything you buy on ship (i.e.,drinks, souvenir) and its also your pass to get on and off ship in each port. When you first board the ship the security personnel will have you insert your key card into a scanner and then will take a photo of you that is included in the magnetic strip on the card. Each time you get off ship you will need this key card and many times also a photo ID (passport or driver's license). This card allows them to keep an accurate track of all passengers entering and/or leaving the ship.

Each day of your cruise you will receive in your cabin a "newsletter" listing the time, place and particulars of everything happening for you on ship. There are generally activities like demonstrations of ice carvings, napkin folding and towel folding, and cooking demonstrations. Some ships may offer a galley (kitchen) tour or a tour of the bridge. There may be organized games and other activities around the pools. In the evenings there are generally shows, one show for those with an early dinner seating and another (same show) for those who eat late. There is always food available. Usually there is a place in ship where you can go get something. Or, you can always just pick up the phone in your cabin and order from the room service menu (food is free). If you want, you can order breakfast room service.

All ships have a casino with slots and table games. Ships have movie theaters, generally small but nice, and you can also see movies in your room. They have ATMâ€™s and a purserâ€™s desk where you can cash a check or exchange currency if you need to. There is a tour and activities desk so you can schedule land tours and activities.

Ships have free morning exercise programs, stretching and walking, etc, and on some you can pay for other things like Spinning. All cruise ships have gyms so you can go workout, usually any time from 6:00 AM to late at night. There is usually a walking/running track on one of the decks also.

There are always pools. Some ships have more than one and the newer ships generally have an indoor pool as well as outdoor ones and all of these have hot tubs. There is generally a basketball court on the top deck, a place for scuffle board, and a mini-golf course. The newer Royal Caribbean ships have a rock climbing wall and the newest one has a pool for water surfing.

There are places on ships to play cards and board games, and the cards and games are provided. If you want to just sit and read, thereâ€™s a library where you can bring your books or select one from the shelf. Ships have internet cafes and some offer WIFI if you bring your prefer to use your computer in your cabin (some ships offer notebooks for rent). There are cocktail lounges that feature a variety of music. Some have a piano bar with jazz. There is usually a disco that starts after 10:00 PM each night and last until everyone leave. On certain days ships will have special activities like a chocolate lovers buffet, or a midnight deck party.

So how could I not like cruising.

Julie T

Been on Disney, Carnival 3 times and Royal Caribbean.

We love cruising!

Tons of things to do and way too much food to eat.

You can run full tilt boogie from dawn til dusk or you can just kick back and relax.

Tahoe

My first cruise was on a Royal Caribbean ship and it was awesome. The second was Norwegian Cruise line and it was okay. I would love to go again on Royal Caribbean.

Terri

Fiance and I went on one last August and I cannot wait to go on another one!

Lex

Oh my gosh, I can't even begin to tell you how much I loved my cruise. That is the best way to travel hands down. I would go back on another on in a heartbeat.

TLC

My husband and I cruise every year (there's not a place in the Caribbean I haven't been to on a boat!) I love them. Before you pick your cruise, do some investigation of the cruise lines.

I've gotten a bit old for Carnival (or maybe it's just I've done their cruises so many times, I know all the jokes, activities, etc.) plus, they really cater to young adults and couples (20's - 20's) with music, dancing, shows, etc. We just did Holland America, and we're too young for them (had to dodge walkers and wheelchairs), but the service was INCREDIBLE!

Now we're looking at NCL.

Have fun!

Melissa

yeah i have been on the Disney Cruise Ship and it was the best experience of my life. We went to the Caribbean and it was soooo awesome. plus on the cruise you basically have nothing to worry about. there is so much to do you will never wonder what to do next. i would definitely go again.

RzrLens

I've been on a cruise twice before and am scheduled for my 3rd later this year. The first cruise was a bad experience-- do not cruise on the Carnival Holiday. It is one of the oldest and smallest ships still sailing. The smaller the ship, the more you feel it rock, and by the end of the trip, my whole cabin full of family was sick-- not a good way to spend your Christmas!!! Our 2nd cruise was on the Elation with Carnival and we loved it! Cruises are a great deal if you don't drink-- if you drink, you're better off going to an All-Inclusive resort because you can get free alcohol and greatly reduce the amount of money you spend. My husband and I don't mind not drinking alcohol, and we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves this last time around and are looking forward to the Bahamas this winter!!!

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