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quote:Originally posted by oceangrl:we are taking a cruise on the carnival destiny southern caribbean...we've never been on a cruise and need any advice from experinced cruisers!! null
Click on 'search' up in the top right hand corner - type in 'Carnival Destiny' - Click All Forums - any date - Enter - Lots of info there. Also have a look at 'Reader Reviews'.
Hope this helps
Happy Cruisin'
P.S. Your TA should have info on drink prices, etc.
[ 07-22-2001: Message edited by: Green ]
quote:Originally posted by oceangrl:we are taking a cruise on the carnival destiny southern caribbean...we've never been on a cruise and need any advice from experinced cruisers!! What should we expect as far as prices for alcohol and should we take the shore tours or explore on our own? we are very excited and very nervous we want this to be a memorable trip any feedback would be greatly appreciated...thankyou!! null
[ 07-22-2001: Message edited by: Dean ]
On the other hand, if you buy a good guide book of the ports, do a little advance research, and don't mind walking, getting a bus or Taxi, you can save a lot of money and often see more!
The choice is yours.
All ships have port talks, usually the day before the next port of call. They'll give you the "do's and don'ts" in each port. You can save some money taking tours on your own, but some ports are safer than others to venture out on your own, especially if it's your first time there. Regarding drinks, I never drink more than I can afford , that's why I charge it ! Have fun and report back after the cruise.
Regards...Bob
HOWEVER, it took LOTS of reserch, reading, communicating by e-mail and contacting tourist bureaus for me to do my own thing. But I find that a part of the fun of travel. Plus I tend to be the type of person that likes to do what I want to do and not follow the group. Also I find that too many ship excursions are to extreams - either riding in a bus all day which is too boring or adventure activities which too strenous or stressful.
The key is to know what you want to do on this cruise and how comfortable you would feel going out on your own. Go to the cruise line website and see if the excursions are what you want to do. This will help you decide whether to go with the ship or on your own.
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