However, if you like a good game of blackjack or Texas Hold ‘Em, you should be sure to set a limit for your gambling and stick to it at all costs. Even if you were “that close” to hitting a royal flush, don’t spend all your cruise money on the tables.
If you must gamble, make a side bet for the dealer. They want you to win. If you are not as skilled at Blackjack, they will be more inclined to tell you when to hit or stand if you have attempted to place a side bet. Yes sometimes you both will lose, but that is why they call it gambling.
“Baby let me take you on a sea cruise”
The lyrics to Frankie Ford’s song “Sea Cruise” seem to echo the sentiments of many people when planning a vacation. Some think it’s out of the realm of possibilities when considering a vacation on a budget, but not anymore!
Many people, including myself, think that cruising the open seas on a luxury ship is a vacation we can’t even dream of. However, with some careful planning and saving, a cruise is definitely within the realm of possibilities!
The cost of cruising has dropped dramatically over the last few years, and it’s become affordable for almost
everyone as a vacation alternative. But many of us could afford to cruise even more often if we could just cut down on all the extra onboard and on-shore costs, above and beyond the actual cruise fare.
There are hundreds of tips out there on how to save money on your cruise. Whether you get advice from family and friends, the Internet, or your local travel agent, they all are valuable. The only problem is how do you remember them all? This book has taken the best tips from several sources and put them in one convenient place – HERE!
Almost anyone can take a cruise vacation that’s everything depicted in the movies and on television. You can enjoy The Bahamas, Hawaii, Mexico, and even Alaska aboard luxury cruise ships with all the amenities of a resort on land.
The key to making the most of your cruise vacation is to know where you can save money without sacrificing fun or rest and relaxation. Many cruises are all-inclusive, but that doesn’t necessarily mean “ALL inclusive”. There are
extra charges for items on board as well as activities and shore trips.
You deserve to enjoy your vacation and all that comes with it, and you can do it on a budget! What could be better than that?
So sit back and read up on the best ways to save money on your cruise. Gopher, Julie, and Doc from “The Love Boat” won’t be there, but YOU will be!
Has anyone traveled on Norwegian, or Princess? How would you rate them?
I have been on 7 Norwegian and 3 Princess cruises among many on several cruise lines. Princess is head and shoulders better than Norwegian. It has better ships, better food, and better service. I would go on another Princess ship any day, but not Norwegian. Among the cruise lines I have cruised on I rate Celebrity and Princess at the top, followed by Holland America because of its food and service. Then Royal Caribbean and finally Norwegian and Carnival.
Contrary to what many people think and say all of the cruise lines have deals and specials that will make their cruises about the same price. You just have to ask about or look for the specials on the cruise line web sites. AND, you have to do enough homework on cruise prices to know what is a great deal. For example, right now Royal Caribbean has some great deals for its Mexico cruises leaving from Los Angeles on its Mariner of the Seas cruise ship: Look at the prices for the balcony and suites on these cruises; OUTSTANDING: http://www.royalcaribbean.com/findacruise/cruiseDetails/itineraryAndPricing.do;jsessionid=0000bcH1oVMD0UFwlegFVtJB9Ot:12hdhu6tq?packageCode=MA07X010®ion=MEXCO&ship=MA&date=ANY&selectedCurrencyCode=&promoType=&hasSenior=&hasMilitary=&hasFireandPolice=&state= .
Likewise, look at the great prices for balcony cabins on the Celebrity Solstice cruising from Florida to the Caribbean: http://www.celebritycruises.com/search/vacationItinerary.do;jsessionid=0000dA0wUU5KSJWAIbr0k823AWP:12hdebdrn?packageCode=SL07E034&backPageName=Itinerary+Search+Results
Now compare those with a Princess cruise to the Caribbean in a balcony cabin: http://www.princess.com/pb/priceDetails.do?voyageCode=E021&tourCode=&date=&noOfPax=2&resType=C&definition_name=
Any time you can get a balcony cabin for less than $1,000. per person its a bargain. I cruise 3 or 3 times a year and also watch cruise prices and all of these are great prices.