Inspiration 1st Time Cruiser

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jimemmerich

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Will be cruising for the first time on the Inspiration sailing on
February 29th 2004. We are two couples in our mid forties and are looking for any advice on how to make the trip a success. Also, is there any way to save money for a couple of beer drinkers (the guys). Is there a way to prepay for discount drinks?
 
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Sailorette

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jimemmerch

Just got off the Inspiration on 10/19. Sorry but no way to save on beer, trust me. It is a little cheaper on shore. If you buy by the bucket on the Lido deck you'll save a few cents per. We had a lot of fun, but I don't like standing in line much. And when the cruise director tells you not to leave the the "tourist area" don't listen. Our best day was a cab ride around Belize and to the rain forest with Dennis Wright, best price around, great tour guide and he bought all the beer. Can't beat that!! Have a great time.
 
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Nanni-B.

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Inspiration was our first cruise in March of 2002. Family of 4 with school age children and we loved this ship and itinerary (was leaving out of New Orleans at the time). Any advice I have would be to read the boards! The ship was great, service excellent and we loved the food. We booked our excursions through the ship and when cruising last year we broke out on our own and found it to be far more cost effective. Hubby is a decent beer drinker but broken down on the trip and had a few frozen thingys. I am a wine person but paced myself well on that trip. Last year drank a dash more since we saved on our excursions. Have a great time! :) Nan
 
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bikevegas

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For the beer drinkers, I bought a case of beer when I arrived in Tampa, put it in the checked luggage and kept it in out collapseable cooler in the cabin. Saved a few $$$.. You will love the Inspiration, took my wife/two teenagers and we had a blast! First time on Carnival and it was great!:AL:USA
 
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