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    Travel Insurance: Don’t cruise without it!

    in Cruise/Travel Insurance

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    I only carry an anuual evacuation insurance policy which is where the costs are exorbitant if you're in need of a helicopter evacuation. The actual cost of the cruise is minor in comparision and i self insure or will "eat" the cost if i cancel during the penalty phase or miss the ship. I have about 80 cruises under my belt. Let's say each cruise would have cost $500 to insure that's forty grand !!!!!!!!!!!! I've saved forty grand so I'll continue to self insure as long as I keep up my evacuation insurance which is an annual policy for 2 people at approx. $400 annually.

     

     

     

    I too feel that I can self insure for our cruise. I like the idea of buying a yearly policy. Curious, can I buy this type of insurance from most travel insurance companies?

     

     

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    Is Celebrity worth $400 more than Princess?

    in Celebrity Cruises

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    Having been on both ships, it is a tough call. I really liked the Regal and hope to sail on her again soon! I also really like the Silhouette (and all the Solstice class ships). You really can’t go wrong with either. Sometimes when I am comparing I think to myself, well that is 400 toward my next cruise. Do what feels best to you. You will enjoy whichever you choose!

     

     

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    Dog on ship

    in Royal Caribbean International

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    The issue with this is that it could potentially violate the Americans With Disabilities Act for truly disabled people and their service dogs.

     

     

     

    It would violate the law. I know there are many reasons to have them and I also agree that some people need them. However, I agree it is out of control. I recently had someone apply for renting a property we own. She had two emotional support dogs. I was more than willing to rent to someone who needed them but once I checked further it seems she was being evicted from a previous rental for having these barely dogs and they had no information about them being emotional support dogs. Also she did produce a letter that clearly stated she could have A dog. Not two. I had contacted a fair housing lawyer, but when I called her out on it, I did not hear from her again.

     

     

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    Best way to get to port from Bush

    in Gulf Coast Departures

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    We are flying in a couple of days early to visit family in Houston (Bush) before our cruise. We want to visit family, but do not want to burden them to take us to the port as they recently lost both of their parents and are busy with settling their estate, etc. I have had several thoughts...I believe we will stay near the airport because that is closer to where they live. I am thinking we could Uber to Galveston the morning of the cruise OR maybe we could rent a car and take it to Galveston (but not sure how to get to port from rental car company) OR shuttle back to the airport from a hotel near there and pick up a shuttle of some sort. Not sure which is the easiest and fairly economical. Anyone know the cost of an Uber ride? Any thoughts on any of my other ideas? I have looked at the boards, and not really found the information I am looking for.

    Does anyone else feel that river cruises are overpriced?

    in River Cruising

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    I’m really glad you brought up this topic. We do not drink alcohol beverages and I am with you when there is a choice I will choose gratuities included or WiFi over the alcohol package. I think I would feel the same as you that I paid more money for something I do not take advantage of. Some people do not want WiFi. Well if you had to pay for it and not use it, you would not be happy either. So we have stayed clear of the river cruises partially for this reason. We have had some really wonderful cruises on the mainstream lines and would rather go twice than once on a more expensive cruise line. And yes, we have travelled on many upscale ships.

     

     

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    Trying to Find a Cruise for Family

    in Ask a Cruise Question

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    I booked six staterooms for our family of eleven. They were three pairs of adjoining cabins on the same floor very near to one another and it worked out great! They also happened to be balcony cabins and you can open them to one another too on the Oasis class Royal Caribbean ships.

     

     

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    Full price for a 9 month baby!!!

    in Royal Caribbean International

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    I had to pay full price for my 9 month old grandson. It was over spring break which I know is prime time. It happened to be the only time we could go as a family. I hated paying so much for him but did understand that the number of people on the ship is limited and he did take a spot so.....that's the way it is. I would look for a kids sail free rate on off season if you can do that.

     

     

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    Over 50 cruises? Looking for Recommendation

    in Holland America Line

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    I have to agree with so many on this board. Also it depends on if we are traveling with others. Of the main stream lines, I do prefer Celebrity's Solstice Class ships. However I think it is fun to experience other ships and really like Royal's Oasis class ships. If budget allows there are some really nice luxury line ships, but quite frankly I prefer to do more cruises than to spend twice as much for one. All that said, I look for the best overall value for the price. I tend to not be too picky if the price is great. Also the itinerary is important. If I am just going to the Caribbean to enjoy some sun and warm weather, it does not matter as much. Going to the Greek Isles and Israel next month on the Silhouette so had to find that itinerary. Maybe others will not agree but I have not cruised Carnival since I was in my twenties and I tend to avoid it. Perhaps it is much better now.

     

     

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    Looking for a good Athens walking tour on our own

    in Greece Ports

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    Although you say you want to do a tour on your own, I would recommend the 'free' walking tour (Google it).

     

    When I took it the route we took was excellent, and was not one I would have taken with a guide book.

     

    The tours are 'free' in the sense of if you like the tour give the guide a tip at the end, if you don't like it, there are plenty of opportunities to make a quiet exit early on.

    I have been looking into this and wondered how one got to town to meet the tour guide?

    Crete Chania Greece

    in Greece Ports

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    Many people say that Chania is Greece's most beautiful city.

    The 'old town' is made up of a large Venetian harbour & many little alleyways behind, lovely to walk around. The harbour front is made up mostly with cafes, bars & tavernas, an excellent & extremely photogenic spot to while away an hour or 2 (although usually, better food is found just behind the harbour).

    The backstreets are filled with individual small shops.

    There are a couple of super museums, on Halidon St, (which is the main pedestrianized street leading to the harbour & has a good art gallery) & the Naval museum at the West end of the harbour.

    There is a covered market where most cruise buses stop & 4 days a week are street markets selling incredible, fresh, local produce.

    The ancient Lighthouse can be walked to from the Eastern side of the harbour.

    Further past this is Koum Kapi, where the young locals gather to drink coffee & chat.

     

    Wow, thank you for the information. This is exactly what I was looking for. I appreciate it!

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