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I'm looking for any PH tales of the high seas.
I'm planning a Caribbean cruise at the end of the year, any advice on companies, ships, routes? Will be going with the kids (3 and 1) so any experince of ship kids facilities would be appreciated too!
And will Kiera Knightly be on board?
I'm looking for any PH tales of the high seas.
I'm planning a Caribbean cruise at the end of the year, any advice on companies, ships, routes? Will be going with the kids (3 and 1) so any experince of ship kids facilities would be appreciated too!
And will Kiera Knightly be on board?
My parents have been on two. One to see what it was like, and the second to confirm if they were all like being on 5 star floating prisons, with people that you can't get away from at dinner, and all you can eat Americans.
They won't be going again.
It sounds like my worst nightmare for a Holiday.
They won't be going again.
It sounds like my worst nightmare for a Holiday.
ThatPhilBrettGuy said:
My parents have been on two. One to see what it was like, and the second to confirm if they were all like being on 5 star floating prisons, with people that you can't get away from at dinner, and all you can eat Americans.
They won't be going again.
It sounds like my worst nightmare for a Holiday.
But the Americans are all poor now so won't be able to afford it, yes?They won't be going again.
It sounds like my worst nightmare for a Holiday.
One of my favourite things to do was when in a lift full of Americans, was that my son (11) would go "DAD did you hear on the news that a blue and red cruise ships had crashed into each other outside Miami", I would then ask if anyone was hurt, and as we got out of the lift he would reply "no they are all marooned" used to have those yank stunned until one of them cottoned on. (I know it's an old one)
Edited by sussexjob on Monday 16th February 13:18
oilydan said:
ThatPhilBrettGuy said:
My parents have been on two. One to see what it was like, and the second to confirm if they were all like being on 5 star floating prisons, with people that you can't get away from at dinner, and all you can eat Americans.
They won't be going again.
It sounds like my worst nightmare for a Holiday.
But the Americans are all poor now so won't be able to afford it, yes?They won't be going again.
It sounds like my worst nightmare for a Holiday.
Depends on the 'style' of cruise you want.
For chilled out crusing I would try Ocean Village (cheaper, laid back, younger, cheaper, bit chavvy).
For a bit of style I would choose Cunard (older clientelle), Seabourn (if you have megabucks as the clients are well to do Americans) or Princess (quality I am told). Some of the Celebrity and Royal Cribbean ships are good too. These lines are more formal (bit of dressing up, less chavs) but also an older age group. Have some nice speciality restaurants.
I would avoid the mega ships like Ventura anmd Independence of the Seas because they will swamp a Caribbean Island with people and tend to have loads of kids/chavs too.
I haven't tried Fred Olsen but I think they are traditional, cheaper and not as new as many of the quality lines. Again an older clientelle.
Flights ae the problem to the Caribbean if you choosse a more formal cruise; getting under the baggage alowance.
The Caribbean islands tend to favour going ashore and flopping on the beach with the odd planation/snorkelling trip. If you want something more exciting I suggest the Med where they stop in larger cities/islands or the Baltic if you want capital cities like St Copengaen, Oslo, Tallin, Riga, Stockholm and St Petersberg (not a capital!).
A friend of mine owns a cruise consultancy, you could give them a try. www.cruisein.co.uk.
You'll get good customer service from staff that cruise on a regular basis and know what they are talking about.
You'll get good customer service from staff that cruise on a regular basis and know what they are talking about.
IMHO not like a floating prison...
Can reccomend a cruise - been on a few - strongly reccomend Royal Carribean and P&O. Good entertainment, food and service.
However, they are not lively places - full of pensioners (many without manners!) but your bound not to have any trouble from them!
Can reccomend a cruise - been on a few - strongly reccomend Royal Carribean and P&O. Good entertainment, food and service.
However, they are not lively places - full of pensioners (many without manners!) but your bound not to have any trouble from them!
Edited by ADJimbo on Monday 16th February 13:34
I had the misfortune of going on one over a Christmas. Was truly awful.
Made a mistake of ringing and asking for imodium one afternoon. Within minutes a guy in a chemical suit appeared spraying the walls of our cabin. A woman with a clipboard informed me that I 'might' have novovirus and on that basis was confined to cabin for 24 hours, my food was brought in on trays and was even worse than normal. My other half says Grenada was nice, I wouldnt know.
Prison - yep.
Made a mistake of ringing and asking for imodium one afternoon. Within minutes a guy in a chemical suit appeared spraying the walls of our cabin. A woman with a clipboard informed me that I 'might' have novovirus and on that basis was confined to cabin for 24 hours, my food was brought in on trays and was even worse than normal. My other half says Grenada was nice, I wouldnt know.
Prison - yep.
Ocean VIllage is younger. Only floating prison if you don't pay a little extra to get into the new private bar which was formerly the captains lounge. We used this VIP bar thing to avoid the throngs at the bars. I don't know what the extra cost of it is (it was free for our party) but they serve drinks from 5pm to 8pm (or later) so no need to buy any drinks on board.
Some of the destinations were great (the beaches at Roatan were amazing) - some very much worth avoiding (the aptly named Colon was a s
thole).
Have fun.
Some of the destinations were great (the beaches at Roatan were amazing) - some very much worth avoiding (the aptly named Colon was a s
thole).Have fun.
If you like Disney then take a look at Disney Cruise line. Excellent for families and great kids clubs. You can also do a cruise and sty holiday, a week on the ship and a week in Florida.
Also great for kids are RCL and P&O. My friends have done both and prefer RCL. They go every two years and love it.
Also great for kids are RCL and P&O. My friends have done both and prefer RCL. They go every two years and love it.
Broccers said:
I had the misfortune of going on one over a Christmas. Was truly awful.
Made a mistake of ringing and asking for imodium one afternoon. Within minutes a guy in a chemical suit appeared spraying the walls of our cabin. A woman with a clipboard informed me that I 'might' have novovirus and on that basis was confined to cabin for 24 hours, my food was brought in on trays and was even worse than normal. My other half says Grenada was nice, I wouldnt know.
Prison - yep.
Grenada is nice. We watched the inmates of various ships be let off for good behaviour for a few hours when we were there. How we laughed...Made a mistake of ringing and asking for imodium one afternoon. Within minutes a guy in a chemical suit appeared spraying the walls of our cabin. A woman with a clipboard informed me that I 'might' have novovirus and on that basis was confined to cabin for 24 hours, my food was brought in on trays and was even worse than normal. My other half says Grenada was nice, I wouldnt know.
Prison - yep.
Broccers said:
I had the misfortune of going on one over a Christmas. Was truly awful.
Made a mistake of ringing and asking for imodium one afternoon. Within minutes a guy in a chemical suit appeared spraying the walls of our cabin. A woman with a clipboard informed me that I 'might' have novovirus and on that basis was confined to cabin for 24 hours, my food was brought in on trays and was even worse than normal. My other half says Grenada was nice, I wouldnt know.
Prison - yep.
What line/ship were you on?Made a mistake of ringing and asking for imodium one afternoon. Within minutes a guy in a chemical suit appeared spraying the walls of our cabin. A woman with a clipboard informed me that I 'might' have novovirus and on that basis was confined to cabin for 24 hours, my food was brought in on trays and was even worse than normal. My other half says Grenada was nice, I wouldnt know.
Prison - yep.
ADJimbo said:
IMHO not like a floating prison...
Can reccomend a cruise - been on a few - strongly reccomend Royal Carribean and P&O. Good entertainment, food and service.
However, they are not lively places - full of pensioners (many without manners!) but your bound not to have any trouble from them!
Depends what you like. I've been with P&O, Royal Caribbean and Princess (never paid, mind) and none of them lived up to their 5 star rating (especially Princess). Entertainment very Butlins like, food was average at best, plenty of rude obnoxious people and lots of boring sea days with nothing to do. Not my kind of holiday.Can reccomend a cruise - been on a few - strongly reccomend Royal Carribean and P&O. Good entertainment, food and service.
However, they are not lively places - full of pensioners (many without manners!) but your bound not to have any trouble from them!
Edited by ADJimbo on Monday 16th February 13:34
sussexjob said:
damci said:
They are indeed like floating prisons (or retirement homes). If it were my money I would take a traditional holiday every time.
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