Cruising Tips: Recent Comments

Comment on My Favorite Links

2008-09-02T02:56:25Z

Unfortunately,we do not live in Florida...and dont have access to the instant deals.. but our biggest deal was getting a $200.00 military credit on our CC balcony for the Celebrity Constellation.. and by booking on our Discovery card in February got a huge kick back..

Comment on Happy Hour Cruise Bookings: Great Last Minute Deals!

2008-07-01T14:12:27Z

Thanks for the great web site! Though we have been using VactionsToGo for several years, my wife and I hadn't heard of Happy Hour. We're having problems finding someone at VacationsToGo who's familiar with this - either under the name "Happy Hour" or by describing it as "the specials for the coming weekend that are released Tuesday or Thursday". Has this changed, or are we not describing it correctly/speaking to the wrong people?

Thanks,
Dale Mason

Comment on My Favorite Links

2007-09-27T19:04:55Z

Hi Romantic,

Why do I feel like I’m Ann Landers giving advice in her lovelorn column LOL? First, let me give you an early congratulation on your 15^th wedding anniversary. A cruise is a perfect way to celebrate a special romantic occasion. However, in order to give you the best advice I need some information from you.

I’m assuming you want to take a cruise around your anniversary date. Have you decided where you want to go...Caribbean, Mexican Riviera, Mediterranean, Alaska, Baltic, etc.? Believe it or not the destinations and time of year you are cruising play a big part in the demographics on most ships. Is this your first cruise? Also are you thinking of high tier cruise lines (Regent, Crystal, Seabourn) or mid tier Celebrity, Princess, RCI?

If you can fill in the missing blanks I would be more than happy to lend my expertise to ensure a fabulous romantic experience for you and your bride. Please don’t feel overwhelmed with all the negative responses on the message boards. All too often the cruisers themselves are partly to blame for their experiences. With all the cruises that Crabby and I have taken we have never left a ship saying it was a terrible experience. As long as you stay savvy, have a positive outlook and let your needs be known to the staff you will have a wonderful time. I have met many cruisers who have complained to me while cruising about different problems they were having. When I asked them if they had spoken to someone about it they would say “yes, my cabin steward or my waiter.” If the problem still persists you kick it up a notch and demand to speak to the Director of Hotel Services and I guarantee you that your problem will quickly disappear. Don’t forget all the cruise lines want you to walk away happy in order for you to come back as a repeat cruiser and refer them to your friends. It’s all a part of being a savvy traveler. Looking forward to hearing from you.

Stay Savvy,

Hugs,

Comment on My Favorite Links

2007-09-27T15:04:08Z

Dear Savvy,
June of 2008 is my wife and my 15th anniversary. We want to take a cruise but I have no idea where to start. We are in our mid 30's and will not be taking our childres so we'd prefer to be on a ship that was geared for adults. By the same token, we want to have fun so we don't want to be on a ship that is too focused on the 60+ group. I've read some blogs and reviews but I can't find any real consistency in people's experience. As you have done lots of cruises, I'd really appreciate any advice you could give. It will be the first real vacation that she and I have done together since we got married so I want it to be really special and I want to avoid, as much as possible, coming away from the trip with some of the "nightmare" stories I've read. Can you help?
Romantic