Archive for November, 2009

International Sports on Royal Caribbean Cruises?

I know it’s an odd question but I’ll be cruising out of Cape Liberty in Feb 09 to the Caribbean and would like to know whether they show international sports such as the Champions League (European Soccer tournament). Thanks!
Whenever you cruise there are generally two options for seeing sports events on TV. First is [...]

Cheaper Holidays Becoming Available Thanks to the Credit Crunch

As we all know, the credit crunch hasn’t done much to help out our finances but recent figures show that cheaper holidays are now becoming more available thanks to this dreaded situation.
Even though the current weakness of the pound makes taking a holiday to places in Europe much more expensive it is helping out in [...]

Do Verizon phones work on Royal Caribbean cruises?

My friend is on a Royal Caribbean cruise from Texas to the Caribbean. We both have Verizon Wireless cell phones. Will he be able to text me while he is away?
Thanks for your help!
although the cruise ships let you use your phones on board, you get no service while at sea. I went on [...]

are cruises all-inclusive?

just need to know if I need money for food & entertainment on ship, or is it all included in price of cruise
You can get by on a cruise without paying anything extra aside from tips.
Tips come to about $10.50 a day.
Alcoholic drinks are extra
Soft drinks [...]

Are All Cruises All Inclusive? Are there Hidden or Additional Cost for Cruises?

What is best cruise if you have a 14 year old teen who gets bored Easy?
The basic cruise fare includes your room, meals in the regular dining rooms and buffets, room service, shows, and most ship facilities. Many ships also have free pizza, ice cream at various times, sushi, and hot dogs and hamburgers.
There are [...]

Royal Caribbean cruises good for teens?

I’m 15 and my parents just booked us for a cruise next summer. Is Royal Caribbean good for teens? What is curfew? Do the teens makeout at all?
mmmkk the curfew is like 11 i thinkk
and i haad the best time eveer! i made some friends from the teen dances and hangouts nd we were [...]

Does Anyone Know Why Western Caribbean Cruises Leave Earlier Than Other Caribbean Cruises?

I’ve been on numerous cruises, about 9, and i am about to depart on a western caribbean cruise. I noticed that they leave a good six hours earlier than southern caribbean cruicruises. Can anyone help me as in to figuring out this phenomeon?
From U.S. ports, most cruises leave around 4:00-5:00PM local time.
Ships sailing from San [...]

Are there many hot teenage guys on Carnival Caribbean cruises?

I’m a 17-year-old girl, and I’m going on a Carnival cruise to Mexico, Costa Rica, Panama and the Caribbean next March for a week. What are the chances of meeting a guy, around the same age, who is reasonably attractive? I’m just curious.
I’m going with my family during the spring break.
every cruise is [...]

Going on an all inclusive cruise (except for alcoholic drinks).Is sneaking a bottle of rum onboard a big deal?

The tropical drinks they sell onboard are so expensive. I would prefer to have my own ingredients (mix, rum, etc..) in my suitcase, and make my own, in the stateroom. Are they diligent about cracking down on that?
Technically you are not allowed to do this, however I think the risk is worth the reward. [...]

Does any cruise lines offer all inclusive cruises?

The higher class cruise ships may include more. Even the lowest price cruises include all meals and entertainment. Read below.
The basic cruise fare includes your room, meals in the regular dining rooms and buffets, room service, shows, and most ship facilities. Many ships also have free pizza, ice cream at various times, sushi, and hot [...]