For my 30th birthday present, my mom is organizing a family girls-only Caribbean cruise for the two of us and my two aunts. According to the travel agent, we have two options. Both are Carnival cruises, with the same ports of call. We're having issues deciding which one to pick. [more inside]
posted on Jun 4, 2008 - 16 answers

How can I get 6-8 adults, 2 car-seat-aged kids, and all of the associated luggage from the Bronx to our cruise ship departure site on the west side of Manhattan on a Sunday morning? [more inside]
posted on May 21, 2008 - 21 answers

What do we absolutely have to see/do in Vancouver, Canada while we are there? [more inside]
posted on May 5, 2008 - 20 answers

I have booked room on a freighter from Pusan to Long Beach. I'm now looking for some tips advice on what to pack and or things I need to prepare myself for during my ten days at sea. Anyone taken the slow boat home before?
posted on Apr 24, 2008 - 10 answers

Honeymoon in August - cruise in the Mediterranean? [more inside]
posted on Apr 14, 2008 - 4 answers

Me and wife would like to take a boat cruise with our three year old in tow. Would Disney cruise be the best choice for maximum entertainment? If so, what's best site for good deals on these? If you've gone on one - what was your experience like? We are not big Disney fans but would like to have the best of both worlds (kid and adult fun). Any tips or tricks? Looking to go in October for 4 or 7 days if that matters. Thanks!
posted on Mar 24, 2008 - 16 answers

Should I go on a cruise to Alaska on my honeymoon? [more inside]
posted on Nov 21, 2007 - 21 answers

Do cruise prices fluctuate in the crazy fashion that airline tickets do? Or do they just get more expensive as it gets closer to the departure date? [more inside]
posted on Oct 9, 2007 - 9 answers

Question about cruise control vs. a special acceleration/coasting technique in terms of fuel efficiency. [more inside]
posted on Jun 14, 2007 - 11 answers

I want to eventually join the in-house counsel staff of a large cruise line company. How do I do this? [more inside]
posted on Jun 5, 2007 - 4 answers

I'm looking for a gift for some new Chicagoans and think they would enjoy one of the river architecture tours. Is there any appreciable difference between the competing operators? Bonus points for any inexpensive (~$10 per person) and little known/unusual Chicago experiences I can bundle in to the gift. [more inside]
posted on Jun 3, 2007 - 9 answers

Which of the following itineraries would be best for my summer cruise? [more inside]
posted on Jun 3, 2007 - 7 answers

I got a piece of junk mail from a company called Florida Direct Vacations who said they were going to charge me $140 for some kind of vacation package if I didn't cancel the order by May 22. I think they got my credit card information from Holland America, who I took a cruise with a few years ago; they claim to be some kind of authorized reseller for them, although I've never done business with Florida Direct Vacations before. I called and canceled, and they charged my debit card anyway. I've called and they say they never got my cancellation and, basically, tough luck. What now? [more inside]
posted on May 31, 2007 - 17 answers

My wife is going on a cruise this weekend. Her birth certificate and passport are missing. Leaving from California, I'm in Virginia. The ship is stopping in Mexico for fuel. Options? [more inside]
posted on Apr 26, 2007 - 15 answers

I won a cruise to Baja, Mexico!! Now what do I do when I get there?? Help me by Suggesting things to do at the ports of call… [more inside]
posted on Dec 20, 2006 - 7 answers

A good friend is getting married on a cruise ship. I get seasick on certain types of boats under certain conditions, but have never been on a cruise ship before. Am I going to toss my cookies during the ceremony? [more inside]
posted on Oct 31, 2006 - 21 answers

Tomorrow I embark on a cruise (Carnival) for the Caribbean. (First time cruiser!) Specifically Nassau, Saint Thomas and St. Maarten. Looking for any tips, things we shouldn't miss, and a couple of ship-related questions inside... [more inside]
posted on Sep 15, 2006 - 26 answers

My mother is going to Alaska and wants to being back unique "Alaskan" souvenirs for the family. [more inside]
posted on May 24, 2006 - 16 answers

My wife and I want to go on an Alaskan cruise in the latter part of August. We have a couple questions: Is that a good time to go? Next, could we do a week long cruise for under $4000 (airfare to the Northwest included) on a non-sardinish cruise liner? Any thoughts or recommendations would also be appreciated. Thanks!
posted on Apr 25, 2006 - 20 answers

I'm planning on taking a Caribbean Cruise in April (my first cruise of any kind). Your experience, knowledge, and wisdom would be greatly appreciated. [more inside]
posted on Jan 20, 2006 - 16 answers

Can someone buy a doorbell that plays those "chimes" that we hear as the dinner announcement on cruise ships? [more inside]
posted on Dec 10, 2005 - 2 answers

New Relationship, Last minute Mediterranean cruise: Non-tourist ideas? [more inside]
posted on Oct 28, 2005 - 16 answers

LongshotFilter: My wife and I are leaving from Bayonne, NJ, on a Royal Caribbean cruise this coming Sunday. We live in the DC area, and are taking the free bus the cruise line runs from Union Station to the cruise terminal. The problem is that we don't know where at Union Station to look for the bus. [more inside]
posted on Sep 29, 2005 - 8 answers

A friend is taking a honeymoon cruise in the western Mediterranean. How can he avoid getting on a boat full of old people? [more inside]
posted on Sep 23, 2005 - 5 answers

Help me get myself across the Atlantic or Pacific without using an airplane. [more inside]
posted on Sep 14, 2005 - 19 answers

Yet Another Tourist Filter: Next week my Mom and I are taking a 4 day land trip and 7 day cruise from Fairbanks, Alaska to Vancouver, BC on Princess Cruise Lines. Anything we absolutely shouldn't miss? [more inside]
posted on Aug 19, 2005 - 5 answers

Budapest to Prague by riverboat Artistry via the Danube and Main/Danube Canal. Advice needed. [more inside]
posted on Jun 8, 2005 - 2 answers

What's the best tip you can offer a newbie cruise-ship traveller to help him get the most from his first cruise vacation? [more inside]
posted on Apr 7, 2005 - 22 answers

VacationFilter: After 15 years of work, I'm ready for a real vacation. Do any of the DC-Metro Area Folks have a good travel agent they can recommend for planning a Cruise?
posted on Jan 31, 2005 - 4 answers

Considering the huge number of members in the NYC area, can anyone suggest touristy things to do on a weekend (Feb 12-14) in Manhattan? [<--]
posted on Jan 10, 2005 - 34 answers

Over the past few months, I have occasionally seen a commercial for a vacation cruise. I can't recall the name of the cruise, but Norwegian fiords are featured prominently. What really has my interest is the song featured in the ad. It's a classic example of trying to remember a song, but not being able to, and it's driving me crazy. The tune has an ethereal quality to it, and the singer is female. If anyone has even the vaguest idea of what I'm talking about, please end my suffering, and tell me who sings the damn song!

Please.
posted on Apr 28, 2004 - 7 answers