Just booked a cruise from Tampa - Join Us

Originally Posted by icehog3

Do those prices include airfare? I would assume not, but never been on a cruise so I don't know.

Usually you might be better off doing your own airfare and if you belong to any of the airlines clubs you get points. My wife and I travel quite a bit which means airline points add up and we get free airfare. Everyone must play this game, if your credit card doesn't give you points for purchases, get another card. Everytime we use ours for anything, we get points and sometimes multiples depending if we rent cars, stay at hotels we might even get double and triple. Sometimes the cruise lines or Cruise sites will discount the A/F for your cruise you want to go on. There is a way to play this game and get the best price for the cruise you want,,,it pays to have the right info or else you might end up paying twice the amount somebody else did. We have cruised about 20-25 times and people always compare their rates,,,not once have I been beat when it comes to a cruise except for the first 3 times and I was pissed. Our last cruise: 17night Transatlantic cruise from Italy to the US,,,in a suite ( amazing room,,400 sq. feet with its own seperate master and living and balcony,,we flew from San Diego to Rome all for $5200,,,for both of us including taxes. I defy anyone to beat that!

Aside from that, cruising is probably the best type of vacation you can take for the money. Where else can you get a decent room that is cleaned 2-3 times a day,,,eat 24 hours a day,,,all for about $50 a day if you travel with another person,,bring your G/F, wife, mistress,,,buddy. Pick a ship that lets you smoke your cigars,,,amazing jazz bands on some boats while you have your cigars. When you stop at the ports take your time and visit the port on your own. You can rent a two seater mini car, or scooter for like $45 and see what YOU want to, not some crappy bus that only stops at places that suck. They have liquor stores in the Carribean that charge $7-$12 for the best liquor you can buy in the states that cost anywhere from $30 up to $50.

I could go on and on but you get the idea,,PM if you have questions for shortcuts, websites for great deals, etc.