Author Topic: Cruise Lines and Experiences (Read 75021 times)

gsquared · « **Reply #120 on:** January 04, 2015, 11:28:00 AM »

having been on multiple cruises with Holland America, Princess, Royal Caribbean and Norwegian, My opinion is that you that you get what you pay for. I would suggest that if you can swing it, spend the extra bucks. Theres a reason why some cruise lines are cheaper. Also look into booking through the Costco travel site. Also if you own 100 shares(or more) of CCL stock you get $100 onboard credit for a 7 day cruise.

E R K · « **Reply #121 on:** January 06, 2015, 03:13:35 PM »

Quote from: HarryPotterFan on January 03, 2015, 08:28:40 PM

I've been eying that MSC Divina itinerary on the 11th. Price can't be beat for a rather new ship. Usually this ship does 7 day sailings but this is to occupy it between 2 charters. I have yet to try this brand and am thinking this is the perfect time to do so.

So are you doing that cruise?

nirc · « **Reply #122 on:** January 08, 2015, 11:39:14 AM »

does anyone know if the bread/rolls served on carnival cruises are in fact Kosher? my cruise departs from san juan, PR.

CS1 · « **Reply #123 on:** January 08, 2015, 12:00:29 PM »

Quote from: gsquared on January 04, 2015, 11:28:00 AM

having been on multiple cruises with Holland America, Princess, Royal Caribbean and Norwegian, My opinion is that you that you get what you pay for. I would suggest that if you can swing it, spend the extra bucks. Theres a reason why some cruise lines are cheaper. Also look into booking through the Costco travel site. Also if you own 100 shares(or more) of CCL stock you get $100 onboard credit for a 7 day cruise.

+100
Agree that the extra cost gives you extra quality. Can you please place those cruise lines in order of your cruising preference? (I'm assuming Royal Caribbean may be first? never been on Holland America..)

kivabb · « **Reply #124 on:** August 25, 2015, 01:01:01 PM »

After hearing shmebeble TR and from others as well about complications of being mashgiach on cruise (as well as price tag), I was considering doing Alaska cruise that Kosherica goes on...fending for myself with food, not joining their entertainment but davening with them if they allow.

Did anyone ever do same cruise as Kosherica but just join the minyanim?

Yaalili · « **Reply #125 on:** August 25, 2015, 01:06:03 PM »

Quote from: kivabb on August 25, 2015, 01:01:01 PM

After hearing shmebeble TR and from others as well about complications of being mashgiach on cruise (as well as price tag), I was considering doing Alaska cruise that Kosherica goes on...fending for myself with food, not joining their entertainment but davening with them if they allow.

Did anyone ever do same cruise as Kosherica but just join the minyanim?

Their Alaska cruises are over now. You would be requested to give a donation if they allow you to use their shul IME.

kivabb · « **Reply #126 on:** August 25, 2015, 01:07:08 PM »

Quote from: Yaalili on August 25, 2015, 01:06:03 PM

You would be requested to give a donation if they allow you to use their shul IME.

Was planning for the future. Great info. Thanks.

A3 · « **Reply #127 on:** September 20, 2015, 10:04:07 PM »

Am I missing something or would this Cruise be perfect for Succos?

3 & 4 passenger sail free...

Now how can I find out about a minyan and Succah on board?

I know of 2 other men that are thinking about it.

bznt · « **Reply #128 on:** September 20, 2015, 10:09:31 PM »

Quote from: A3 on September 20, 2015, 10:04:07 PM

Am I missing something or would this Cruise be perfect for Succos?

3 & 4 passenger sail free...

Now how can I find out about a minyan and Succah on board?

I know of 2 other men that are thinking about it.

Which cruise are you referring to ?

A3 · « **Reply #129 on:** September 20, 2015, 10:17:21 PM »

Quote from: bznt on September 20, 2015, 10:09:31 PM

Which cruise are you referring to ?

Woops. Sorry, forgot to post....

http://m.ncl.com/cruises/7-day-bermuda-round-trip-new-york-BREAKAWAY7NYCWRFNYC?itineraryCode=BREAKAWAY7NYCWRFNYC

bznt · « **Reply #130 on:** September 20, 2015, 10:43:44 PM »

Do they offer a sukka on board?

Jm1248 · « **Reply #131 on:** September 20, 2015, 10:47:45 PM »

Price per person?

bznt · « **Reply #132 on:** September 20, 2015, 10:48:28 PM »

Inside room $649

A3 · « **Reply #133 on:** September 21, 2015, 07:00:20 AM »

3&4 passengers are free. Only taxes ~$177

A3 · « **Reply #134 on:** September 21, 2015, 07:01:00 AM »

Quote from: bznt on September 20, 2015, 10:43:44 PM

Do they offer a sukka on board?

Bring a pop up?

Emkay · « **Reply #135 on:** September 21, 2015, 07:19:15 AM »

Quote from: A3 on September 21, 2015, 07:01:00 AM

Bring a pop up?

cant imagine how that would work

A3 · « **Reply #136 on:** September 21, 2015, 08:37:29 AM »

Quote from: Emkay on September 21, 2015, 07:19:15 AM

cant imagine how that would work

We have different imaginations?

CS1 · « **Reply #137 on:** September 21, 2015, 09:31:09 AM »

Quote from: A3 on September 21, 2015, 08:37:29 AM

We have different imaginations?

regardless of imaginations, there are also ship rules. (Even if you tried on your private balcony, they are 95% covered.) You'd probably have the most luck with carrying a pop-up sukkah onto each of the islands. And if they'd allow on board, then if they'd dismantle it each day, then wouldn't be allowed to build and eat on YT.

Luvtotravel · « **Reply #138 on:** October 01, 2015, 04:38:21 PM »

would anyone know which cruise line departs from tristate ny area for 2-3 night cruise?

Marco Polo · « **Reply #139 on:** October 01, 2015, 04:59:00 PM »

Quote from: Luvtotravel on October 01, 2015, 04:38:21 PM

would anyone know which cruise line departs from tristate ny area for 2-3 night cruise?

Not sure any that short from here. Takes about that time to get down south.