[DJ Daddy]

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Wife and I seem to agree that a short cruise would be a nice way to unwind; something where we can eat/sleep/relax when we want to. A short 3 to 5 day one is something we think we can afford.

In researching the various ships/places/companies, I just get more and more confused the more I read.

Any recommendations out there? Especially recommendations to avoid certain ones based on your experience.

Thanks!!

[jeepnmike]

Carnival or Royal Carribean...been on both...both are awesome

[Saba]

royal carib is awesome.....carnival blows

If you want a quick getaway, look at flying down to a place you are interested in....cozumel, cancun, playa, etc. more relaxing than a cruise IMO...

[RollerHman]

my future brother inlaws' parents are doing they. they planned a six month cruise. now thats a quick getaway...

[rowdy1]

If you are a AAA member,go talk to them. They can help you arrange anything you want.

[TXST8tj]

if you can do it (it's not always possible), book one last minute. carnival has awesome rates the closer it gets to the cruise. you can get a 3 or 4 day cruise for around $250 a person a month or two before it departs. of course the off season before april is the cheapest.
right now you can get a 5 day out of galveston for under $299 in february.

[LandRover]

You're in Kansas City.

I doubt Royal Caribbean or Carnival are offering tours of Lake Jacomo...

It's going to be a 3 to 5 day trip just to find an ocean.

[Curtis Doran]

I hear cruise ships are the next terrorist target....5 or 6000 people in one shot in the middle of no where...


maybe ive been playing to much splinter cell...

[DJ Daddy]

Originally Posted by LandRover

You're in Kansas City.

I doubt Royal Caribbean or Carnival are offering tours of Lake Jacomo...

It's going to be a 3 to 5 day trip just to find an ocean.

Maybe I can get the Mississippi Queen to steam up here......


Anyway, thanks for the advise, folks. I didn't want to dance over to any travel agency as I can imagine one would get "offered" that which is offering a sweet commission..... That's why I posted - to get some "real" input.

Last minute bookings - yep, that's what I'm gonna do. In searching, I found a lot of 2/3 off deals on cabins all the way up to stateroom suites (ahh, the life of Riley).

Of course, along the lines of LandRover's comment, I could just rent a canoe but the wife is dangerous when she gets mad......

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[GrimJeeper91]

Look at a Western Carribean departing from New Orleans. There's some really good deals out there right now. AAA and Costco travel can help you find the best deal.

[STUCKINMUD]

www.vacationstogo.com great site. all u need is a valid email address. i have been on a costa and a carnival cruise / missed one port of call on both. costa had the best food and carnival had the most to do