Poll: Cruises - Love em or Hate em

[2A Travel]

What are your thoughts on cruises? I'm interested to see if the cards land the way I think they will.

While it's quick and easy to respond to the poll, I'd be very interested to hear your rationale for why you feel the way that you do. What ships have you been on and what did you love vs what did you hate? If you haven't been on a cruise, what are your reservations or reasons for not cruising? What would make you consider trying one?

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[Barry J]

Too much idle time on the boat. I would rather an all inclusive resort.

 

[Jstudz220]

Love cruises. I’ve been on close to 15 carnival cruises and absolutely love them. Great bang for your buck.

 

[2A Travel]

Love cruises. I’ve been on close to 15 carnival cruises and absolutely love them. Great bang for your buck.

Totally agree, though have you considered trying other cruise lines? Carnival is a good "entry level" cruise, but stepping up to Norwegian, Princess, Virgin, or Royal Caribbean is often worthwhile.

You can't go wrong with any of the above with regards to "bang for your buck!"

 

[AdvancedLaser]

I think its subjective to the cruise company. If the company is Spirit Airlines, but on the water, then its a hard no. If the cruise company is Etihad Airlines on the water then yes I would take one.

Very different types of passengers to deal with.

 

[323MAR]

The USS Inchon was the worst cruise ever. The sailors working the chow line would even give other sailors double servings in front of Marines.

 

[Bolt Head]

I shouldn't comment on this thread but here's my dime. LOL

I view cruises about the same as I do hotels/motels. With almost 100% certainty, those spaces are not clean and sanitary as I prefer. They may look nice, but it's the things you can't readily see that I don't want.

Just one example of many possibilities:

 

[hotbiggun]

I both love em and hate em at the same time.

 

[Magdump]

I shouldn't comment on this thread but here's my dime. LOL

I view cruises about the same as I do hotels/motels. With almost 100% certainty, those spaces are not clean and sanitary as I prefer. They may look nice, but it's the things you can't readily see that I don't want.

Just one example of many possibilities:

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That girl got the splooge face, LOL

 

[thperez1972]

I shouldn't comment on this thread but here's my dime. LOL

I view cruises about the same as I do hotels/motels. With almost 100% certainty, those spaces are not clean and sanitary as I prefer. They may look nice, but it's the things you can't readily see that I don't want.

Just one example of many possibilities:

I just don't get people who are germ obsessed. You do realize your skin will protect you, right?

 

[hotbiggun]

I just don't get people who are germ obsessed. You do realize your skin will protect you, right?

True, i see it often especially new parents trying to keep their child germ free and the child get sick when they start school. Germs make us strong so when the real dangerous stuff hits our immune system is ready to rock and roll.
So next time your child wants to play in the grey water in the front ditch let them have fun!

 

[Bolt Head]

I just don't get people who are germ obsessed. You do realize your skin will protect you, right?

You are correct; your epidermis will keep many microorganisms out of your body, offering protection from said, but that is only one detail in the grand scheme of things. There are some ailments that don't need broken skin or an orifice to do their nasty work.

One common one: athlete's foot.

One of the many things I don't want on me is another man's se*en. Whether that se*en contains a disease-causing microorganism or not, won't change my desire to avoid it. Hell, I don't want another human's bodily fluids on me regardless of their gender or the location from which it came, if I don't already "swap bodily fluids" with them.

Just because I'm a fisherman does not mean I want to Sail The Seven Seas Of Se*en. LOL

 

[AustinBR]

You are correct; your epidermis will keep many microorganisms out of your body, offering protection from said, but that is only one detail in the grand scheme of things. There are some ailments that don't need broken skin or an orifice to do their nasty work.

One common one: athlete's foot.

One of the many things I don't want on me is another man's se*en. Whether that se*en contains a disease-causing microorganism or not, won't change my desire to avoid it. Hell, I don't want another human's bodily fluids on me regardless of their gender or the location from which it came, if I don't already "swap bodily fluids" with them.

Just because I'm a fisherman does not mean I want to Sail The Seven Seas Of Se*en. LOL

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Uhm. Okay.

Do you think that's going to happen on a cruise lol

 

[Bolt Head]

Uhm. Okay.

Do you think that's going to happen on a cruise lol

It could easily happen. LOL

 

[3fifty7]

Cruises are the Golden Corral of vacations.


I’ve been on a couple of cruises and am considering another next summer(Alaskan Cruise so I’m building it up to be different and better).

 

[thperez1972]

You are correct; your epidermis will keep many microorganisms out of your body, offering protection from said, but that is only one detail in the grand scheme of things. There are some ailments that don't need broken skin or an orifice to do their nasty work.

One common one: athlete's foot.

One of the many things I don't want on me is another man's se*en. Whether that se*en contains a disease-causing microorganism or not, won't change my desire to avoid it. Hell, I don't want another human's bodily fluids on me regardless of their gender or the location from which it came, if I don't already "swap bodily fluids" with them.

Just because I'm a fisherman does not mean I want to Sail The Seven Seas Of Se*en. LOL

I did not say germs should be sought out. But there are a lot of other places people can find germs in similar abundance and variety. Rarely should the possibility of encountering germs be the deciding factor for doing something or not doing something.

 

[highstandard40]

There is absolutely nothing that a cruise offers that I would be even remotely interested in. I've heard all the testimonials and high five ratings.....still a nope for me. When I travel I like to do it on my own schedule in the continental USA...and at my own pace....which may change at any moment once I leave home. Free spirit here with no interest in night life, bars, shows or loaded buffets. I'm not criticizing those who do like cruises. Whatever floats your boat. (pun intended) I'm happy for you. It's just not my cup of tea.

 

[thperez1972]

I did get to see a guy get murdered in Jamaica.

 

[hotbiggun]

I did get to see a guy get murdered in Jamaica.

Thats cool!

 

[tbone]

Cooped up with hundreds of people I don't know and no means of escape. No thanks. I already did that in the 70's.