Jarronwood Posted January 3, 2006 #1 Share Posted January 3, 2006 Can I have your views on either going on mediocre cruises (not necessarily RCCL) but 2 cheapy cruises or would you rather have 1 really good, (say, RCCL and / or higher quality?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyriecat Posted January 3, 2006 #2 Share Posted January 3, 2006 I need more information to answer the question. If it is 2X short cruises vs. 1 longer one (e.g., 2X 3-nights vs. 1X 7-night), I'll take the 7-night hands down. However, if it's 2X 7-night in a deck 2 cabin vs. 1X 7-night in a junior suite balcony, I'll take the 2X 7-nights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jarronwood Posted January 3, 2006 Author #3 Share Posted January 3, 2006 Ok to clarify Hypotheticallly, say its a 7 days cruise (where - doesn't matter). I was just wondering whether people would prefer 1 good quality, 4-5* or 2 much cheaper 2-3* (not that there are any 2-3* ships, I dont know). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cusyl Posted January 3, 2006 #4 Share Posted January 3, 2006 Ok to clarify Hypotheticallly, say its a 7 days cruise (where - doesn't matter). I was just wondering whether people would prefer 1 good quality, 4-5* or 2 much cheaper 2-3* (not that there are any 2-3* ships, I dont know). We are not rich, but we cruise 2, 3 or 4 times a year in an inside guaranteed cabin. We prefer cruising more often rather than one expensive one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckrobyn Posted January 3, 2006 #5 Share Posted January 3, 2006 Every year I say I'm going on 2 cruises/vacations - every year I only ever end up doing one. Bottom line is that I blow all the money on one trip and have a spectacular time :) I think I always know in the back of my head that the 2nd cruise isn't going to happen ( time constraints with work etc) so I book what I want - and worry about paying for it later ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
critterchick Posted January 3, 2006 #6 Share Posted January 3, 2006 We are fortunate enough to be able to take several cruises a year. Usually one is a week or longer and the rest are 3 nighters to keep us from suffering too badly from PCD. I guess my choice would be one good (RCCL or Princess) vs one sublime (Seabourn or Silversea, haven't done either), in which case I'd take 2 on RCCL any day. I don't think I handle one week on an orange EasyCruise ship, let alone two! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisequeen10 Posted January 3, 2006 #7 Share Posted January 3, 2006 Just remember that for every cruise you have to pay all those taxes (government, port etc.). They all add up. It might be cheaper to take one good one. If you find a really cheap cruise then it is worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casshew Posted January 3, 2006 #8 Share Posted January 3, 2006 I would always take quality over quality. I don't care if it costs twice as much, I'd prefer a better quality cruiseline in a nicer cabin for one week, than 2 cheaper cruises. Having said that, this is now... back when I was younger I was way less picky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aubiecruiser Posted January 3, 2006 #9 Share Posted January 3, 2006 Ok to clarify Hypotheticallly, say its a 7 days cruise (where - doesn't matter). I was just wondering whether people would prefer 1 good quality, 4-5* or 2 much cheaper 2-3* (not that there are any 2-3* ships, I dont know). Since you put it that way, neither! My thoughts on cruise lengths. 2-3 days - Not worth the planning an effort 3-4 days - Still not worth it 7 days - Ok, it takes a couple of days to find your way around the ship, by then you're already thinking of how you only have 4 or so days left to enjoy it. 11 days and longer - I've found that after 11 days on a cruise you're just about ready to get home and start planning your next one. Just my opinions folks. Aubie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougp26364 Posted January 3, 2006 #10 Share Posted January 3, 2006 I would prefer one quality cruise. I go on vacation to relax, not haggle about poor service, non-exisitant amenities or all the other junk that goes along with cost/corner cutting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeachBumMama Posted January 3, 2006 #11 Share Posted January 3, 2006 dougp - love your pics. I sailed Enchantment pre-stretching, nice to see her with all the new bells and whistles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jemingway Posted January 16, 2006 #12 Share Posted January 16, 2006 2 cheapos for me.;) The more the better.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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