Quote:I've been on multiple cruises. It's become my go to. It's so easy and convenient. You park, you get on the boat, you don't worry about anything else for the whole trip. No driving, parking, etc..

 

I've done interior, and suites with the balcony. The Wife won't let me go without the balcony anymore...

 

The food is awesome, you'll have at least one night where you are expected to dress up for dinner. On that night(s) they will usually have the best food (lobster tails and the like) YOU CAN ORDER AS MANY OF THEM AS YOU WISH.

 

If you're a drinker, that's where they get you.
Some lines are now offering drink packages for alcohol. When we went in the Summer it was $55/person/day and there is a limit to the # of drinks. As long as you get your moneys worth it's worth not having to hassle with it or get the surprise bill at the end.

 

Because...there is no cash used on the ship except in the casino. You use your room key to charge everything back to the credit card they have on file. There is a fee to get cash for the casino, unless you charge some amount to your card in a slot machine, then cash out at the cage. Even then, they eventually will shut you down from that...

 

When you board, take what you'll need for a few hours as it may be a while before your bags are delivered to your room.

 

Most lines allow you to take some amount of soda and wine onboard. Carnival lets you order 1 liter bottles of liquor ahead of time for an exorbitant amount but, still cheaper than buying single drinks. 

 

Tips- they will charge you a certain amount per day for tips for all the staff that deals with you. You'll see a line of [BAD WORD REMOVED] at the desk asking to have them removed. That's lame, if you can't afford tipping, don't take the trip. It's like $12 a day for 3+ meals and bartenders, and maids, etc. Don't be a cheap [BAD WORD REMOVED]. The only people I have ever given any cash to on the boat was room service....which is available 24 hours a day.

 

You'll be required to go to crappy safety meeting. Telling you how not to die as long as you move in an orderly fashion. Won't be so bad for you if you go before the summer, standing on the deck in July heat for 30 minutes...sucks. 

 

Try to find a cruise with a private island. We normally book a cabana and they have to run us off back to the boat.