Jaime C Posted February 13, 2017 #1 Share Posted February 13, 2017 We have travelled internationally extensively, but have never done anything more than a harbor or dinner cruise. I'd love to do a a 12-16 night cruise, but think I'd like to take an inexpensive 4-7 night loop cruise first to make sure that we all enjoy it. I'm thinking a cruise out of the LA or SAN area, that we can drive to from AZ. Carnival seems to have inexpensive ones, and I thought it would be a good to try a short Mexican or other loop cruise. As I have a very flexible schedule, and no school to deal with, late April or May seems ideal. I see quite a few last minute deals, and am a Costco Exec member, USAA member and could join AARP if they offer a good discount. Any pitfalls to look out for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moondogy Posted February 13, 2017 #2 Share Posted February 13, 2017 I see you are a usaa member, if a veteran Princess gives an onboard cerdit to US and Canadian veterans and active duty military. Sent from my SM-G920T1 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiserBruce Posted February 13, 2017 #3 Share Posted February 13, 2017 Plus USAA has a travel agency attached (we are not allowed to name or discuss Travel agencies on Cruise Critic) that we use, and does a great job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaime C Posted February 13, 2017 Author #4 Share Posted February 13, 2017 I see you are a usaa member, if a veteran Princess gives an onboard cerdit to US and Canadian veterans and active duty military. Sent from my SM-G920T1 using Forums mobile app Family members were veterans, but not myself, or anyone who will be cruising. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Roz Posted February 13, 2017 #5 Share Posted February 13, 2017 Keep in mind that short cruises can sometimes be booze cruises. This would not give you an accurate representation of a 12-16 night cruise. If possible, I would start with a 7-day cruise. Roz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiserBruce Posted February 13, 2017 #6 Share Posted February 13, 2017 Family members were veterans, but not myself, or anyone who will be cruising. I think that as long as you are a USAA member..you would be able to access the travel agency. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moondogy Posted February 14, 2017 #7 Share Posted February 14, 2017 I think that as long as you are a USAA member..you would be able to access the travel agency. I believe they could use the TA just not get the OC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaime C Posted February 19, 2017 Author #8 Share Posted February 19, 2017 Thanks for the responses. I'll likely do a last minute cruise, probably a Carnival or Princess. There are so many options out there, it's difficult to decide on the most important aspect of the trip. Food, kid's club, or cabin. As someone who has been a top member of many airline and hotel programs, the cruise programs mostly seem underwhelming unless you've done dozens of cruises. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sauer-kraut Posted February 19, 2017 #9 Share Posted February 19, 2017 Thanks for the responses. I'll likely do a last minute cruise, probably a Carnival or Princess. There are so many options out there, it's difficult to decide on the most important aspect of the trip. Food, kid's club, or cabin. As someone who has been a top member of many airline and hotel programs, the cruise programs mostly seem underwhelming unless you've done dozens of cruises. For me the most important aspect is the ITINERARY and then PRICE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LA_CA_GAL Posted February 22, 2017 #10 Share Posted February 22, 2017 Keep in mind that short cruises can sometimes be booze cruises. This would not give you an accurate representation of a 12-16 night cruise. If possible, I would start with a 7-day cruise. Roz Good advice. Anything less than 7 days IMHO is not a real cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaime C Posted February 23, 2017 Author #11 Share Posted February 23, 2017 Well, I booked a 4 day cruise. I know it's not a real one, but should let us know if we want to do longer ones. I'm tempted by the North-South America 15-20 day cruises, so figure if that goes well, then onto linger cruises later in the year. Our child will start school in 16 months, so want to get some longer cruises in the off season under our belt, if all goes well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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