Cruise Line Extra Charges Can Easily Double The Price

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Cruising has become too much of a chore. I started cruising in 1976 when you could relax without hundreds of people breathing down your neck, and kids running around everywhere. My last cruise was in 2006, and was very disappointing. Several thousand people crowded together, unable to feel comfortable on the Promenade Deck in the evening, getting lost for the first 3 days of the cruise, not being able to travel from one end of the ship to another without hitting a dead end, crowded elevators, and kids running around everywhere. I do believe, my cruising days are in the past...along with all the great memories of places visited.

9-15-2012 @ 10:37AM

dejay321 said...

I can understand where you're coming from. What we've found from cruising is the variety of ships that cater to different people and age groups. The most relaxing cruise I've had was with Holland. The passengers were older and there weren't a bunch of little kids ot teenagers running around like there is with Carnival or Royal. Went to Aruba on Holland and the trip coming home was the best experience and relaxing I ever had. I was stress free the entire trip. The worst trip was stopping in 5 ports in 7 days. I'm not young anymore and I found it too stressful geting off and back on the ship within the allotted time frame we had in each port. I came home more stressed out than when I left. Have a cruise scheduled in Janurary to take a 14 day cruise to Hawaii on Princess. I'm hoping it turns out as well as the Holland. You should really give Holland a try before giving up on cruising.

9-15-2012 @ 7:28PM

DON said...

Look up Windjammer Sailing Vacations

there are sever small sailing ships which hold about 40 people that sail out of grenada. No crowds small islands and great times

don ruffing

9-15-2012 @ 2:31PM

sally said...

Deejay, you will love the 14 day cruise to Hawaii on Princess. We did that one earlier this year and it was great. Very, very few kids on a longer cruise like that and lots of time to relax.

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