iheartmarshall Posted February 9, 2015 #1 Share Posted February 9, 2015 After telling myself we were going to take a cost-effective short vacation this year and not splurge.... I've done it again. I switched our budget-friendly Bahamas cruise on the Fascination to an 8-day Eastern Caribbean cruise on the Conquest. What have I done?! Instead of the Bahamas in September, we'll now be going on an 8-day cruise to St. Kitts, San Juan, St. Maarten, and Grand Turk in December. The difference is about $1,000 more but it works better for taking time off from my job and I am already way more excited than I was for our Bahamas cruise. It's not that I don't want to go to Freeport and Nassau, but.... I'd rather go to the new ports more. Totally pointless post, but I had to share my excitement :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7upp Posted February 9, 2015 #2 Share Posted February 9, 2015 Enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmukid87 Posted February 9, 2015 #3 Share Posted February 9, 2015 I support your decision! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
get me off land Posted February 9, 2015 #4 Share Posted February 9, 2015 Awesome! Congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenhem31 Posted February 9, 2015 #5 Share Posted February 9, 2015 Smartest decision ever! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare pirate4me2 Posted February 9, 2015 #6 Share Posted February 9, 2015 I totally agree with your decision 100%! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajee622 Posted February 9, 2015 #7 Share Posted February 9, 2015 (edited) I do this all the time and tell myself I'll win the cruise in the casino Edited February 9, 2015 by ajee622 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iheartmarshall Posted February 9, 2015 Author #8 Share Posted February 9, 2015 I do this all the time and tell myself I'll win the cruise in the casino Haha, maybe that's what I need to do this time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martini Mom Posted February 9, 2015 #9 Share Posted February 9, 2015 I don't mind the budget-friendly short cruises from my home port (I cruise those for the cruise and not the ports). If I have to pay a bunch of money to fly to a port, then it needs to be 7 day cruise or more. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trvlgirlmq Posted February 9, 2015 #10 Share Posted February 9, 2015 We do this every year practically. Who needs to replace windows or get a new dryer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMHAM1 Posted February 9, 2015 #11 Share Posted February 9, 2015 Go YOU! The only way I go to the Bahamas is if it is on the way to somewhere else or IF it is either there are nowhere! I'm excited for you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travler27 Posted February 9, 2015 #12 Share Posted February 9, 2015 I keep thinking we're going to save money by doing a land based vacation instead of a cruise. By the time I get everything located and the costs compiled it's always 150% to 200% of the cost of a cruise. I don't think you can beat a cruise for a cost/value vacation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purplehaze21 Posted February 9, 2015 #13 Share Posted February 9, 2015 Great decision!! I am doing that cruise but in September. My daughter is doing her 1st ever cruise and she booked it and is taking me :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cucruizin Posted February 10, 2015 #14 Share Posted February 10, 2015 way to go!! I'm excited for you!! enjoy and happy cruising!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CeleBrat Posted February 10, 2015 #15 Share Posted February 10, 2015 A good upgrade--with no upgrade fairy involved! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank12 Posted February 10, 2015 #16 Share Posted February 10, 2015 A good upgrade--with no upgrade fairy involved! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Selfie upgrade! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocking-m-cruiser Posted February 10, 2015 #17 Share Posted February 10, 2015 Good for you. Any chance for a cruise the better I say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goduckies05 Posted February 10, 2015 #18 Share Posted February 10, 2015 You only live once and you can't take it with you. My mom passed away in April and i have now had a year of living going to all these amazing places. I would have more money in tge bank, but would not have all these experiences. I am thankful i got to experience them. So enjoy you longer trip! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted February 10, 2015 #19 Share Posted February 10, 2015 After telling myself we were going to take a cost-effective short vacation this year and not splurge.... I've done it again. I switched our budget-friendly Bahamas cruise on the Fascination to an 8-day Eastern Caribbean cruise on the Conquest. What have I done?! Instead of the Bahamas in September, we'll now be going on an 8-day cruise to St. Kitts, San Juan, St. Maarten, and Grand Turk in December. The difference is about $1,000 more but it works better for taking time off from my job and I am already way more excited than I was for our Bahamas cruise. It's not that I don't want to go to Freeport and Nassau, but.... I'd rather go to the new ports more. Totally pointless post, but I had to share my excitement :) Sharing the excitement is a bg part of CC isn't it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iheartmarshall Posted February 10, 2015 Author #20 Share Posted February 10, 2015 A good upgrade--with no upgrade fairy involved! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Right?! I'd like to do one of the shorter cruises to the Bahamas, as they are affordable and would be a fun trip. However I just couldn't pass up this itinerary -- it's one I've been wanting to do for a while and December is so much better with my work schedule so it's a no-brainer. Happy early Christmas to me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylor95 Posted February 10, 2015 #21 Share Posted February 10, 2015 I did something similar! Our daughter is in her 1st year of college so that is a big extra expense for us. I told myself we would not take a vacation this year or if we did, just a small weekend trip somewhere. I ended up booking a 7 day eastern Caribbean in October! I justified it by cutting back some...we usually book a balcony and this time I reserved an ocean view, chose October for the cheaper rates, planning on beach days only in a couple of the ports instead of expensive excursions & I was able to use points to book flights! It's still a lot more than the weekend trip to somewhere close, but I'm really excited! Cruising is addicting! Congrats on your upgrade & enjoy your cruise! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Tapi Posted February 10, 2015 #22 Share Posted February 10, 2015 I think it's a wise decision. IMHO, going for the cheapest cruise can turn out to be the biggest waste of money if it fails to meet what you really need out of a vacation. We did a "cheapie" cruise on the Fascination a few years back and we came home so underwhelmed that we vowed never to cheapen out again. We've followed our own advice since then and in return, we've enjoyed some of the most memorable cruises of our cruising history. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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