Rare babs135 Posted February 28, 2016 #1 Share Posted February 28, 2016 Let me try and explain. At the moment due to both financial and other reasons we are not able to book anything :( however I am tracking two similar cruises for December. Hopefully everything will be sorted out by then and we can actually book something. And here is the reason for the heading. Both of us prefer one cruise more than the other, but naturally 'the other' is considerably cheaper and would probably be the one we would book. But would we be happy, knowing that we really would rather be on another cruise and should we just cut our losses and say that this year is a cruise-less year (Nooooo). Having said all of that, I know we would have a great time regardless of which cruise we chose, it's just the thought that in the back of our minds we really would have preferred the other one. Why is life suddenly complicated :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Keith1010 Posted February 28, 2016 #2 Share Posted February 28, 2016 I hope you are able to sort all of this out. For us, I would rather cruise then not cruise. Second choice would still be fine. But if it is something I knew I would not enjoy, then I would pass on it. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moqui_girl Posted February 28, 2016 #3 Share Posted February 28, 2016 Definitely cruise than no cruise. Every time. Maybe treat yourself to a slight upgrade or a nice port excursion that's not too costly but will make the second option seem more attractive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvs2beachit Posted February 28, 2016 #4 Share Posted February 28, 2016 I agree....would always rather be on a cruise than not! I remember feeling like you several years ago. I swore that I would NEVER cruise on a certain line but things happen and the line cruises out of our home port so we bit the bullet and booked. We had a great time. Obviously my worst fears did not come true as we have sailed the line 5 timers since. But it sounds like you have already answered your own question when you say that you know that you will have a great cruise whichever line you chose because that's the kind of people you are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biker@sea Posted February 28, 2016 #5 Share Posted February 28, 2016 I would rather sail than stay home . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Host Hattie Posted February 28, 2016 #6 Share Posted February 28, 2016 I would probably take a land based holiday rather than a cruise which wasn't really what I wanted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hflors Posted February 28, 2016 #7 Share Posted February 28, 2016 I would take the 2nd choice. I just did it. Let me explain. I want to go to St Petersburg and have wanted to go for years. Well this year we found a cruise that was just perfect for us. I booked it. Then I started my research on the port. As I got into the deeper information I found out that the one Palace on my list of "must see" is closed until 2018. I couldn't believe it. I was so upset. Anyway as dh and I talked it over it seems there was another cruise about the same price and dh wants to see Rome. (I am not interested at all) After seeing how excited he is at seeing Rome and the other ports we switched ships and are now doing the Western Med instead of the Baltics. We are going to have a great time, and you know what 2018 isn't that far off and I can wait a couple more years to see St. Petersburg. I say go with second best. BTW you never know some last minute deal may come along and you may be surprised by what you will be able to afford. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iancal Posted February 28, 2016 #8 Share Posted February 28, 2016 We would try for a late booking at a bargain price on our first choice. This is what we usually do. As a backup we would watch our number two choice as well. We usually book based on value. But...we are not you. Go with your gut. Have a good time no matter what you decide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted February 28, 2016 #9 Share Posted February 28, 2016 We would be in the rather cruise than not cruise group. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cbr663 Posted February 28, 2016 #10 Share Posted February 28, 2016 We would rather not cruise than settle for second best. We would wait and save a little longer to go on the cruise that we know we will enjoy. Waiting will make it even more special. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Essiesmom Posted February 28, 2016 #11 Share Posted February 28, 2016 Theoretically, I am always taking second best...Because although I would love to sail Silversea or Crystal, Seabourn, Windstar...I can only afford Carnival and other lines when there are real bargains. And I am a bargain hunter. I have booked late, 5-6 weeks out on a gty and got great prices. So, I am not particular about cabin type or location. I have never got my moneys worth out of a balcony. EM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigsky Posted February 28, 2016 #12 Share Posted February 28, 2016 I would either take 2nd best or land vacation. Could never skip a vacation!! Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted February 28, 2016 #13 Share Posted February 28, 2016 One year we had the choice to take a cruise to Norway We found if we took an inside cabin we could add the Baltic as well At the time we did not think we would get to cruise very often & our $$ exchange rate was very high at the time We just bite the bullet (as they say) took a very small inside cabin & had a great cruise except for DH getting deathly ill for 4 days If you can afford it go for it ..maybe take a cheaper cabin or spend less onboard, DIY excursions instead of the ship's tours Do the one that ticks the most boxes for you life has an expiry date Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beachbum53 Posted February 28, 2016 #14 Share Posted February 28, 2016 Let me try and explain. At the moment due to both financial and other reasons we are not able to book anything :( however I am tracking two similar cruises for December. Hopefully everything will be sorted out by then and we can actually book something. And here is the reason for the heading. Both of us prefer one cruise more than the other, but naturally 'the other' is considerably cheaper and would probably be the one we would book. But would we be happy, knowing that we really would rather be on another cruise and should we just cut our losses and say that this year is a cruise-less year (Nooooo). Having said all of that, I know we would have a great time regardless of which cruise we chose, it's just the thought that in the back of our minds we really would have preferred the other one. Why is life suddenly complicated :eek: For me, it would depend partly on what the two choices are. Which cruise lines? What are the itineraries? Is your "second choice" a cruise line you've never been on before, and you have some doubts about? If you opt not to go on a cruise at all, what would your Plan C be? If you go with cruise "B", don't look at it as settling for second best, but rather as an opportunity to try something different and still have a fun vacation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4x4bob Posted February 28, 2016 #15 Share Posted February 28, 2016 In my humble opinion a Bad Day Cruising is much better than a Good Day back home. Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted February 28, 2016 #16 Share Posted February 28, 2016 In my humble opinion a Bad Day Cruising is much better than a Good Day back home. Bob Totally agree.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCC retired Posted February 28, 2016 #17 Share Posted February 28, 2016 Sometimes the cruise that you think will be a let down , will exceed your expectations , and the cruise that you prefer , may let you down ? Don't have a cruiseless year :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare sparks1093 Posted February 28, 2016 #18 Share Posted February 28, 2016 I cruise to spend time with my family, the cruise is only a backdrop to that. We love to be onboard a ship traveling to new ports every day (so we will more often than not choose the least expensive option out of the shoot). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Scrapnana Posted February 28, 2016 #19 Share Posted February 28, 2016 I often settle for an ocean view cabin rather than a balcony. Although I love and would prefer a balcony, if it means I can cruise every year rather than every other, I will take the ocean view. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floridiana Posted February 28, 2016 #20 Share Posted February 28, 2016 I would probably take a land based holiday rather than a cruise which wasn't really what I wanted. Same here. I would stay at home if I couldn't finance the trip I wanted. We have done trips that we organized ourselves to places we could well afford and in which we were interested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvery Seas Cruiser Posted February 28, 2016 #21 Share Posted February 28, 2016 One time we had to accept an ocean view cabin with two tiny port holes. It was on the second floor, a floor that was divided between a few passenger rooms and all the rest was for the crew. I thought I would hate it, but Hubby wanted to go. Long story short...I had so much fun on that cruise. We loved the captain of the ship. He was so funny amd kept folks laughing every day. We went on some fun excursions. Everything just seemed to go really well. I am so glad I didn't refuse to take that unattractive cabin. It really mattered very little to our enjoyment of the cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John Bull Posted February 28, 2016 #22 Share Posted February 28, 2016 One time we had to accept an ocean view cabin with two tiny port holes. It was on the second floor, a floor that was divided between a few passenger rooms and all the rest was for the crew. Welcome to my world. :D But it beats staying home. ;) JB :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gymbomb Posted February 28, 2016 #23 Share Posted February 28, 2016 I would take the cheaper cruise. I am happy to take an inside room on a less expensive itinerary to get a vacation in! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted February 28, 2016 #24 Share Posted February 28, 2016 Of course, only you can decide that for yourself but most of the time when I find I 'settled' for something that I really was not enthused about, I wasn't thrilled with my decision. Most of us have a minimum that will satisfy our most important needs for a totally discretionary purchase. If what we spend any money on does not meet that minimum standard, it is often wasted money. JMO.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoncom Posted February 28, 2016 #25 Share Posted February 28, 2016 Think Insides! As a long time divorcee paying her own way, it works for me. I would rather be in the basement of Celebrity than a suite on CCL .I find the pricing on most cruises this season great. And they are really coming down in last few weeks as date for final payments come..Except maybe Alaska, which I think cruisers perceive as a safer area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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