RP From NW: Cruises

DH and I are looking into going on a cruise with my parents, sister and BIL for this time next year. Anyone have any recommendations (cruise lines, ships, websites) None of us have ever cruised before.

I found one that ports in NY.Its Norwegian cruise lines and its a 10 day eastern carribean cruise. Do you think we will be bored going on a cruise for that long? Have any of you ever taken a NCL cruise? TIA!

ETA: its $900 a person.....Is that a good price?

i actually think thats a good price
and i don't think you'll be bored

we did a 7 night one out of new york last summer and had a blast

fh has gone on ncl before, and he said he had a good time..there was a lot of variety with the food, and he enjoyed the freestyle dining

hes not a big show person, so i cant help you much there

where does it stop?

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Posted by 20mrsc10

i actually think thats a good price
and i don't think you'll be bored

we did a 7 night one out of new york last summer and had a blast

fh has gone on ncl before, and he said he had a good time..there was a lot of variety with the food, and he enjoyed the freestyle dining

hes not a big show person, so i cant help you much there

where does it stop?

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It goes to san juan, st. thomas, st. johns, antigua, st. maarten, and tortola.

I've been on all types of cruises and the last one I went on was a Princess cruise, 9 days to the Caribbean. You will have so much to do that at the end you will see that you might need more days! NCL is excellent too and the price is great!! Also, you probably know this already, but pack more than you need. You never know if you wanted to bring something and forgot it!

Enjoy your cruise!!!

ive been on tonsss of cruises...

900pp sounds like a great price...is this for an oceanview room?

Ive gone on norwegian a few times and have nothing but good things to say.

royal carribean is my favorite

and i'd say stay away from carnival

you deffff will not be bored- cruises have so much stuff to do- daytime activities, nightlife, games, contests, shows, etc-- you will have a great time!

im jealous, can i come with you??

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Posted by LoveyDovey

ive been on tonsss of cruises...

900pp sounds like a great price...is this for an oceanview room?

Ive gone on norwegian a few times and have nothing but good things to say.

royal carribean is my favorite

and i'd say stay away from carnival

you deffff will not be bored- cruises have so much stuff to do- daytime activities, nightlife, games, contests, shows, etc-- you will have a great time!

im jealous, can i come with you??

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Its not an ocean view, it has no windows but we figured we would only be in there to sleep anyway so we'd use the extra money doing something else.......like drinking!


Is there really no way to get a bottle of alcohol on the boat?

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Posted by GT143EA

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Posted by 20mrsc10

i actually think thats a good price
and i don't think you'll be bored

we did a 7 night one out of new york last summer and had a blast

fh has gone on ncl before, and he said he had a good time..there was a lot of variety with the food, and he enjoyed the freestyle dining

hes not a big show person, so i cant help you much there

where does it stop?

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It goes to san juan, st. thomas, st. johns, antigua, st. maarten, and tortola.

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i LOVE san juan..if you go try and eat at raices (its right by the cruise port), and i loveee going to the forts there

ive never been to the other places, but you're doing the itenerary that i would like to do at some point

you are allowed one bottle of wine per person...

and i normally fill up poland spring bottles with vodka and put them in my suitcase- never had a problem!

room service is free so we normally order room service with cranberry and orange juice!

you just need to check the requirements about alcohol..each cruise has a different rule

and we always get interior rooms, because we never spend a lot of time in the room

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Posted by LoveyDovey

you are allowed one bottle of wine per person...

and i normally fill up poland spring bottles with vodka and put them in my suitcase- never had a problem!

room service is free so we normally order room service with cranberry and orange juice!

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Awesome!! Did you do this on a norwegian cruise liner? My DH is scared we'd get kicked off if we got caught!

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Posted by GT143EA

Its not an ocean view, it has no windows but we figured we would only be in there to sleep anyway so we'd use the extra money doing something else.......like drinking!


Is there really no way to get a bottle of alcohol on the boat?

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Definitely put it in your suitcase. Since you're leaving from NY, there is no 'airport style' check in. But wrap it in something soft because they toss the bags around harshly...

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Posted by 20mrsc10



i LOVE san juan..if you go try and eat at raices (its right by the cruise port), and i loveee going to the forts there

ive never been to the other places, but you're doing the itenerary that i would like to do at some point

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Thanks for the tip!

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Posted by Danielle41209

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Posted by GT143EA

Its not an ocean view, it has no windows but we figured we would only be in there to sleep anyway so we'd use the extra money doing something else.......like drinking!


Is there really no way to get a bottle of alcohol on the boat?

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Definitely put it in your suitcase. Since you're leaving from NY, there is no 'airport style' check in. But wrap it in something soft because they toss the bags around harshly...

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Oh good point!! Thanks!

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Posted by GT143EA

DH and I are looking into going on a cruise with my parents, sister and BIL for this time next year. Anyone have any recommendations (cruise lines, ships, websites) None of us have ever cruised before.

I found one that ports in NY.Its Norwegian cruise lines and its a 10 day eastern carribean cruise. Do you think we will be bored going on a cruise for that long? Have any of you ever taken a NCL cruise? TIA!

ETA: its $900 a person.....Is that a good price?

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$900 a person?? omg is there room for me?? I think that is a really good price for a 10 day cruise. I love NCL! and you said to the eastern Caribbean...I think that one is going to St. Thomas right? If so, you are going to love it there!! Enjoy!!!

I really like Royal Carribbean, never been on NCL, but my parents have and they enjoy it.

Check out www.cruisemates.com

ive only been on carnvial and royal caribbean. both lines are amazing. royal is a lil more upscale. you def will not be bored for 10 days on a cruise. we loveee cruises. there are always tons of things to do !! you will have a great time no matter which one you go on !

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Posted by GT143EA

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Posted by 20mrsc10

i actually think thats a good price
and i don't think you'll be bored

we did a 7 night one out of new york last summer and had a blast

fh has gone on ncl before, and he said he had a good time..there was a lot of variety with the food, and he enjoyed the freestyle dining

hes not a big show person, so i cant help you much there

where does it stop?

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It goes to san juan, st. thomas, st. johns, antigua, st. maarten, and tortola.

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You'll love it, you wont be bored at all. we love to cruise. we cruise about two times a year. Im actually doing a norwegian cruise out of ny in march. If you want lots of activities i would either do carnival, ncl, or royal. $900 is a great price. and even if you booked it now and the price went down before final payment they will readjust the price. u just need to call them and tell them u saw online that the price went down. Doesnt hurt to put down a deposit. u can always get ur money back if u decide not to go by final payment.