timetobook Posted August 18, 2016 #1 Share Posted August 18, 2016 I don't normally need input...but I'm stumped on this one. I'm definitely leaning one way over the other. Cruise #1...10 day Alaska r/t SF in May 2017 Emerald mini-suite No airfare- 30 minute drive to port ***The convenience*** Cruise #2... 7 day Alaska r/t Seattle in May 2017 Vista Suite with Princess EZ air ***The Suite perks*** The suite on Ruby, is actually less than the mini on the Grand. This is my Retirement cruise:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PghCruiseGrrrl Posted August 18, 2016 #2 Share Posted August 18, 2016 I would go for cruise #1 simply because it is longer. The more time I spend on a ship the happier I am. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasbo49 Posted August 18, 2016 #3 Share Posted August 18, 2016 That's an easy one for me: Suite. Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LA_CA_GAL Posted August 18, 2016 #4 Share Posted August 18, 2016 I would go for cruise #1 simply because it is longer. The more time I spend on a ship the happier I am. Ditto ditto ditto. I would stay in a closet for 10 days vs. a suite for 7. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
friend of Eeyore Posted August 18, 2016 #5 Share Posted August 18, 2016 (edited) Hmmm- I guess it boils down to which you would prefer, the suite perks, or the three extra sea days. I've been in a suite once, and it was lovely, and this was before the breakfast in Sabatinis, which would make it that much nicer, but I've become so used to longer cruises, and so a seven day cruise is just so short right now. Between a mini and a suite, and no air vs air, I'd probably go for the longer cruise, and forget the suite perks. Edited August 18, 2016 by friend of Eeyore Rewording Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timetobook Posted August 18, 2016 Author #6 Share Posted August 18, 2016 I would go for cruise #1 simply because it is longer. The more time I spend on a ship the happier I am. We prefer the 10 day also...usually! That dang Suite is like a lure. I know DH prefers driving to the port vs flying to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timetobook Posted August 18, 2016 Author #7 Share Posted August 18, 2016 That's an easy one for me: Suite. Jim Believe me...I'm tempted:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy2cruise Posted August 18, 2016 #8 Share Posted August 18, 2016 Whatever you decide HAPPY RETIREMENT:). As someone told me....remember you worked for it all those years so enjoy what you want now;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timetobook Posted August 18, 2016 Author #9 Share Posted August 18, 2016 Whatever you decide HAPPY RETIREMENT:). As someone told me....remember you worked for it all those years so enjoy what you want now;) Thank you! Looking forward to it:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dchip Posted August 18, 2016 #10 Share Posted August 18, 2016 The 10 day out of SF. We have done that one twice. This year we took the Ruby out of Seattle. 7 days was way too short. No time to enjoy the ship at all. Cheers, Denise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timetobook Posted August 18, 2016 Author #11 Share Posted August 18, 2016 The 10 day out of SF. We have done that one twice. This year we took the Ruby out of Seattle. 7 days was way too short. No time to enjoy the ship at all. Cheers, Denise Thanks Denise... SF is always our first choice...just like you:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasbo49 Posted August 18, 2016 #12 Share Posted August 18, 2016 (edited) Nancy, two questions come to mind: 1. Do you plan to cruise and/or vacation a lot after retirement? If you go on three or four cruises a year, those three days mean less (at least to me). If a cruise is rare, then making it last is important. 2. Have you ever cruised in a suite before? If not, this seems like a good time to try it, and make your retirement cruise memorable. We had never had a suite and took an upsell last year and were really glad we did. Things like breakfast at Sabatini's and the free laundry perk are awfully nice. Oh, and having real balcony furniture is amazing, if you're a balcony lover. Jim Edited August 18, 2016 by jasbo49 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCruisers Posted August 18, 2016 #13 Share Posted August 18, 2016 The 10 day in a mini-suite would be our choice! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timetobook Posted August 18, 2016 Author #14 Share Posted August 18, 2016 Nancy, two questions come to mind: 1. Do you plan to cruise and/or vacation a lot after retirement? If you go on three or four cruises a year, those three days mean less (at least to me). If a cruise is rare, then making it last is important. 2. Have you ever cruised in a suite before? If not, this seems like a good time to try it, and make your retirement cruise memorable. We had never had a suite and took an upsell last year and were really glad we did. Things like breakfast at Sabatini's and the free laundry perk are awfully nice. Oh, and having real balcony furniture is amazing, if you're a balcony lover. Jim Well... I pretty sure we'll still be able to cruise at least once a year after I retire. In a suite...no way. I was thinking this will probably be our only shot at it...the Suite life for 7 days. Alaska either way will be great. Thanks for your input Jim:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nukesubsailor Posted August 18, 2016 #15 Share Posted August 18, 2016 I would take the 10-day cruise and use what you save by not having to fly to the embarkation port to upgrade to a suite if any are still available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rayandshirl Posted August 18, 2016 #16 Share Posted August 18, 2016 The 7-days will fly by so quickly. Can you spend a couple of days in Seattle pre or post cruise to make the retirement cruise that more special?:o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shredie Posted August 18, 2016 #17 Share Posted August 18, 2016 I think I would go for the suite, but that's just me. Let us know what you finally decide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wizard-of-roz Posted August 18, 2016 #18 Share Posted August 18, 2016 (edited) 10 days.....no flying......The perfect cruise! Edited August 18, 2016 by wizard-of-roz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasperdo Posted August 18, 2016 #19 Share Posted August 18, 2016 I would definitely take the extra 3 days over a suite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Colorado Coasty Posted August 18, 2016 #20 Share Posted August 18, 2016 Ten days in a club class mini. The best of both worlds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
partybarbie Posted August 18, 2016 #21 Share Posted August 18, 2016 I would take the Seattle cruise, but I have already done the San Francisco to Alaska cruise three times. IMHO, the Ruby is a much nicer ship than the Grand, and to stay in a suite would be fabulous. Southwest, Alaska, and many other airlines have cheap flights to Seattle. I fly for free with my Southwest points all the time, so I wouldn't let a flight bother me. You can always fly in a couple of days before the cruise and tour around Seattle. They have a great rapid transit system. We didn't even need to rent a car the last time we were there. Most important, enjoy your retirement and congratulations to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papa Yoda Posted August 18, 2016 #22 Share Posted August 18, 2016 I would take the 10-day cruise and use what you save by not having to fly to the embarkation port to upgrade to a suite if any are still available. +1 Only downside is no Thermal Suite (a Suite perk) on the Grand. There is no Sabatini's on Ruby anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nanabananna Posted August 18, 2016 #23 Share Posted August 18, 2016 I would go for the 10 day cruise. You would have a longer trip, plus what fun is a suite when the 7 day Alaska cruise is mostly filled in port? That is what I would do in a heartbeat! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kineticoh20 Posted August 18, 2016 #24 Share Posted August 18, 2016 Easy choice for me Length! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c*r*u*I*s*e Posted August 18, 2016 #25 Share Posted August 18, 2016 Ditto ditto ditto. I would stay in a closet for 10 days vs. a suite for 7. Lol Totally agree, just liked your line....... couldn't have put it better myself!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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