Cruise Ships...No Thanks!

[PRBuzz]

Bring your yak and surf the ship's wake!

[ecduzitgood]

If you won't do it for yourself do it for your family, they will love it and you don't know it yet but you will love it too. It really is one of the best ways to vacation, you never get board unless you choose not to participate with others. The food is amazing and you will find something you like/love because of all the choices. The change in ports gives you the ability to see different places, so if you really hate where you're at, no problem you will be leaving soon, all without having to worry about your luggage. The rooms are comparable to any hotel that you will stay at except cleaner, besides how much time do you spend in the room while vacationing? Try it once and use it to research multiple areas all in one vacation and if you find you liked one particular place best you can return without the cruise ship in the future.

[BigFish]

Tell me what "choices" are there for recreation??

[ecduzitgood]

Take a look at the amenities of different ships and cruises and the itineraries they offer for both on ship and off ship activities.
A cruise is what you make of it. If you don't want to enjoy yourself you won't, remain open minded and give it a chance and you'll wish you had done it sooner.

And by the way you could take a cruise for free if you have something to entertain or educate fellow passengers. Pack the lathe and you could be the entertainment.

[BigFish]

Believe me when I tell you I know all about them....my parents have been, friends have been......I have heard all about them.......they do not appeal to me in the least. Add to that rogue waves, sudden mystery illnesses, and the ship having a power loss.........and then being stranded on it........I will pass.

[Raven]

i wonder if you could bring your kayak as luggage and then
go fishing off the coast of Costa Rica (worth calling them)

or......... some other tropical island perhaps...
then there's the sky tram where you slide
.....thru the Jungle high above the trail

or you could get a survival suit and try Alaska
and let some barn door sized hallibut, tow you around

[Raven]

Still trying to figure out why humanity is so damn stupid
.....the search for an answer continues!

i believe you are forgetting that we are Mere ANIMALS

and some got short changed on intelligence.

[ecduzitgood]

Originally Posted by BigFish

Believe me when I tell you I know all about them....my parents have been, friends have been......I have heard all about them.......they do not appeal to me in the least. Add to that rogue waves, sudden mystery illnesses, and the ship having a power loss.........and then being stranded on it........I will pass.

How many horror stories do you hear about any kind of travel? It is a rare occurance; if something does go wrong the crew goes above and beyond to try and make/keep you happy. Like I said before make the sacrifice for the family and they will Thank you.
I really hate to see you miss out on what might be the best vacation you've ever had because of preconceived notions, take a chance you might be glad you did.

[Raven]

Originally Posted by ecduzitgood

How many horror stories do you hear about any kind of travel? It is a rare occurance; if something does go wrong the crew goes above and beyond to try and make/keep you happy. Like I said before make the sacrifice for the family and they will Thank you.
I really hate to see you miss out on what might be the best vacation you've ever had because of preconceived notions, take a chance you might be glad you did.

i found dealing with Airlines to be more of a Horror show
not to switch subjects....
but it was so bad..... i doubt i'll ever fly again.

[UserRemoved1]

hookers?

Originally Posted by BigFish

Tell me what "choices" are there for recreation??

[BigFish]

Originally Posted by #^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&

hookers?

Hmmmm.....tell me more?

[ecduzitgood]

Originally Posted by BigFish

Hmmmm.....tell me more?

Don't know about the hookers but if you want to get some trim it is readily available, some shiplines more than others, it's kinda like Vegas on the high seas.

[Raven]

Originally Posted by BigFish

Hmmmm.....tell me more?

one thing my buddy told me about cruise lines is this...

since he goes on them allot....

they totally assign personell to you ..... and they are responsible
for making sure you have a great freakin time
no matter what.

They don't harass you to do anything
but more like they know you well enough to make suggestions
that are specifically designed to match your preferences.

[Mr. Sandman]

Be more open minded....I think if you went on one your perception would change right away. They are a lot of fun!! The screw ups are far and few. BWT , those folks that got stuck...they will be well compensated.

Why not go see Alaska that way and stop off in several fishing destinations and do a heli tour of a glacier ? My sister did that last summer with her family and they said it was one the best experience and vacations of their lives.

I am planning a cruise right now for my family. I want to take them to island hop in Hawaii but I don't think we have enough time. I think we may do 5 day caribbean grand Cay/Mex deal and save Hawaii for when we have more time. (actually I want to take my wife to Tahiti, there is a island cruse down there that is unreal, I look at those islands and I am afraid if I go there I will not come back...I am serious I am fed up with the US anyway)