CruznMooses Posted July 5, 2015 #1 Share Posted July 5, 2015 Ok I have a question for everyone. If you had no work or other scheduling problems. What length of cruise would you prefer to take? My DW and I are scheduled for 7 day in October but it was definitely my second choice, I really wanted to take a 10 day but you know how work can be sometimes.... my preference is either a 10 or 15 day... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Putterdude Posted July 5, 2015 #2 Share Posted July 5, 2015 If this was to be a first cruise then I would say that a 7 day would be a good sampler. However, as you have done a number of cruises then I would go for as long as work and your budget allows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Keith1010 Posted July 5, 2015 #3 Share Posted July 5, 2015 In the perfect world if you are working but can swing it a 12 day cruise is great. We used to take 7 day cruises and by the time I would unwind (day four) it was almost time to think of packing. On our first 12 day cruise I remember around day four thinking isn't it nice there are still 10 more days. But if that is not possible you can/will still have a great time on a seven day cruise. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted July 5, 2015 #4 Share Posted July 5, 2015 Ideal first cruise 7 or 8 days. Now as long as I possibly can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Padraic Posted July 5, 2015 #5 Share Posted July 5, 2015 When my wife and I were still working a seven day cruise was our norm. After retirement, we found the longest we could find and afford and do that with the norm being month long cruises. The longest was two months and a half. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Treven Posted July 5, 2015 #6 Share Posted July 5, 2015 I agree with a minimum of 7 days for a beginner. Now I find that on 7-day cruises I've just learned where everything is on the ship then it's time to start packing again. :( I generally go for 10 day cruises now, and my longest was 15 days through the Panama Canal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul929207 Posted July 5, 2015 #7 Share Posted July 5, 2015 (edited) Our longest has been 49 days and it ended way too soon Edited July 5, 2015 by paul929207 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparky-elpaso Posted July 5, 2015 #8 Share Posted July 5, 2015 Now that DH and I are retired time isn't a problem - it's that darn money issue. :) So we're working on our bucket list and since the cruises are longer we can't go as often. Our last cruise was the British Isles for a total of 28 days with a couple of days before in London and after in New York. Our upcoming one in Sept/Oct of next year is a b2b for 30 days with a couple of days before in Athens. If we had the money I would love to do one of the around the world cruises. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NMLady Posted July 5, 2015 #9 Share Posted July 5, 2015 Ok I have a question for everyone. If you had no work or other scheduling problems. What length of cruise would you prefer to take? My DW and I are scheduled for 7 day in October but it was definitely my second choice, I really wanted to take a 10 day but you know how work can be sometimes.... my preference is either a 10 or 15 day... We always have connecting flights to any port so flying is a hassle. Therefore we won't take cruises of less than 14 days. We prefer longer b2b cruises of at least 21 days. Our next scheduled cruise is 23 days. We have taken cruises of 28 days and even 33 days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velvetwater Posted July 5, 2015 #10 Share Posted July 5, 2015 Our ideal length is anything in double digits. We work in education so get lots of holiday time. We pay more but we do spend 2 plus weeks on the cruise and stays. I think recommending 7 days or less for a first cruise isn't needed...you would not say that for a normal inclusive holiday. With rough seas and hurricanes still quite rare a first timer going on a 10+ day cruise is fine. The most important thing for any first time cruiser is to choose the right line and the right cabin...get that wrong and you are going to be put off for life. My first cruise was 12 days, I didn't want to get off! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cb at sea Posted July 5, 2015 #11 Share Posted July 5, 2015 7-8 is perfect..10 days is a tad too long..IMO..I get tired of the food...and of the available activities/pasttimes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuthC Posted July 5, 2015 #12 Share Posted July 5, 2015 Like so many others, I started with 7-day cruises, and gradually went longer and longer. Even while I was still working I was taking cruises in the 30-35 day range. Now that I'm retired I still prefer cruises of at least 20 days, and as many as 39. I just go more often, and don't have to get approval first. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPacificbound Posted July 6, 2015 #13 Share Posted July 6, 2015 Our first cruise was 18 nights, Sydney to Honolulu. The longer the better. We are retired, so work isn't an issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Waynetor Posted July 6, 2015 #14 Share Posted July 6, 2015 I go for a month plus. The only down side is when doing a cruise that is multiple segments or B2B you can get repeated ports, meals and entertainment. We never get bored. It all depends on what you like to do and what your purpose is for getting away. I remember a few years ago taking a hotel shuttle to the Ft. Lauderdale port. One passengers said he was going on a RCI 7 days cruise and asked another van passenger what ship they were getting on to which the reply was 10 days on Holland America. The first person said he could not imagine going on a cruise that long. I just grinned as we were about to do 42 days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Hlitner Posted July 6, 2015 #15 Share Posted July 6, 2015 We do not like any cruises shorter than 2 weeks because it is an entirely different atmosphere then longer cruises. Ideally, we prefer at least 6 weeks. Hank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayfairers Posted July 6, 2015 #16 Share Posted July 6, 2015 Our first cruise was 7 days and our second was 30 days. I prefer taking cruises longer than 7 days. Hiltner is right, it is a different crowd. I have yet to discover how long is too long...45 days is the longest cruise so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Scrapnana Posted July 6, 2015 #17 Share Posted July 6, 2015 My longest, so far, is 118 days and that was not long enough for me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted July 6, 2015 #18 Share Posted July 6, 2015 Our first was deliberately 8 days, because DW was nervous, next next is 33 because now she's in love, but only because we missed a cabin on the 75, we are planning 105. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Kruizers Posted July 6, 2015 #19 Share Posted July 6, 2015 The shortest cruise we will take is 14 days. It is a hassle getting to and from the ports. We have to drive to the airport and a spend a night there for an early the next morning. Since we have no direct flights, we always go to the embarkation port 2 or 3 days early. Then at the end of the cruise we have to stay overnight in the disembarkation port before flying home. And then staying at an airport hotel before driving home the next day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John Bull Posted July 6, 2015 #20 Share Posted July 6, 2015 Certainly at least 14 days to make it worthwhile, though shorter is OK from my local port, under 10 miles away. I find a month about as long as I can hack for a cruise or any other vacation, more than that is worth splitting into two or more vacations - missing home & friends, too many places & sights & experiences to digest & savour in one hit, too cramped in a budget cabin, too much risk of the cruise being fouled-up by mechanical problems or foreshortened by a need to return home due to some family or domestic problem, complications with empty-home insurance. But as replies have demonstrated it's all a matter of personal preferences. ;) JB :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsrdsrdsr Posted July 6, 2015 #21 Share Posted July 6, 2015 My best so far is 72 days. On day 72 as we were approaching Southampton, we both agreed that we'd happily turn round and do it all again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTdreaming Posted July 6, 2015 #22 Share Posted July 6, 2015 7-8 is perfect..10 days is a tad too long..IMO..I get tired of the food...and of the available activities/pasttimes. I might do a longer cruise if entertainment and food varied, but not B2B, I find I get very tired of the food selections, especially breakfast and lunch. I also need some sea days...but not too many. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeeDee Groff Posted July 13, 2015 #23 Share Posted July 13, 2015 Our ideal length is anything in double digits. We work in education so get lots of holiday time. We pay more but we do spend 2 plus weeks on the cruise and stays. I think recommending 7 days or less for a first cruise isn't needed...you would not say that for a normal inclusive holiday. With rough seas and hurricanes still quite rare a first timer going on a 10+ day cruise is fine. The most important thing for any first time cruiser is to choose the right line and the right cabin...get that wrong and you are going to be put off for life. My first cruise was 12 days, I didn't want to get off! Great advice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moqui_girl Posted July 13, 2015 #24 Share Posted July 13, 2015 We've only been on 2 day and 7 day cruises so far. In October we will be going on a 12 nighter. I won't know for sure until then but I suspect the longer the better!! I am so jealous of those taking cruises a month or longer. [emoji4] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QueensChick Posted July 13, 2015 #25 Share Posted July 13, 2015 The longer, the better! At this point in life - as a working stiff- I enjoy cruises in the 10 to 15 day range. Would love to do a back to back 10 & 11 day cruise for a total of three weeks. I find 7 days too short. I'm already planning my post-retirement world cruise of 120 days, only 23 years to go. [emoji6] Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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