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Lbeck I mean no disrespect but I believe you are looking at how to pick a cruise in the wrong way. You are looking at the number of days and the bottlom line price, however each cruise line caters to a different type person. You must pick a cruise line that fits with your lifestyle. An example is that Celebrity tries to be more formal. They are known for their dining experience and their concierge service. NCL has freestyle cruising with no formal dining times and an atmosphere that is far more casual. RCCL ships were built for the more active type people and that is why they have rock climbing walls as well as many other activities. HAL is known for being more for an older crowd and less activities, however with their newer ships they are trying to change that a little. Princess has some elegance and normally has very good friendly service. Carnival ships were designed for fun and a very friendly and outgoing atmosphere.My point is you must do some research on the particular cruise lines to find which one suits you and the people cruising with you. This is where a good TA can help or by reading more on the particular cruise line. Once you narrow down the cruise line than narrow down the price. If you want the best value the price must be within the cruise line that suits you the best.The things you can do on shore will be available regardless of the cruise line you go with. If you are on a cruise ship that does not suit you than you may not have a pleasant time on your cruise. DoctorB posted in another post that he did not think the service was good on Princess. He may have had a bad experience but than I had a great experience in Alaska on Princess including the service. His disappointment would have put a damper on some of his enjoyment. Find out what cruise line suits the needs of you and your fellow cruisers than start looking for the lowest price at the right time for you.
Lbeck I mean no disrespect but I believe you are looking at how to pick a cruise in the wrong way. You are looking at the number of days and the bottlom line price, however each cruise line caters to a different type person. You must pick a cruise line that fits with your lifestyle. An example is that Celebrity tries to be more formal. They are known for their dining experience and their concierge service. NCL has freestyle cruising with no formal dining times and an atmosphere that is far more casual. RCCL ships were built for the more active type people and that is why they have rock climbing walls as well as many other activities. HAL is known for being more for an older crowd and less activities, however with their newer ships they are trying to change that a little. Princess has some elegance and normally has very good friendly service. Carnival ships were designed for fun and a very friendly and outgoing atmosphere.
My point is you must do some research on the particular cruise lines to find which one suits you and the people cruising with you. This is where a good TA can help or by reading more on the particular cruise line. Once you narrow down the cruise line than narrow down the price. If you want the best value the price must be within the cruise line that suits you the best.
The things you can do on shore will be available regardless of the cruise line you go with. If you are on a cruise ship that does not suit you than you may not have a pleasant time on your cruise. DoctorB posted in another post that he did not think the service was good on Princess. He may have had a bad experience but than I had a great experience in Alaska on Princess including the service. His disappointment would have put a damper on some of his enjoyment. Find out what cruise line suits the needs of you and your fellow cruisers than start looking for the lowest price at the right time for you.
