miched Posted August 31, 2020 #1 Share Posted August 31, 2020 (edited) For the most part all of our cruises have been based on value and cheap fares other than for a specific itinerary such as Hawaii, Alaska and etc I have talked to many that were on the cruise for other reasons. Some were Perry Grant groupies, others for the CD, or wanted to be on the ship for a certain captain. Others book for Oldies cruise, Golden Girl Cruise, Nudists and etc. One couple we met were on the cruise because their daughter was in the production show. Another couple reason was to go to Jamaica to buy about 100 lbs of Blue Mountain Coffee. There was also another couple only did the cruise to be able to buy some liquor that was only sold on some island. We have been on a oldies cruise, and Golden Girl Cruise but weren’t part of their charter. We lucked out on the oldies as it wasn’t really a charter but just a cruise organized by the cruise line and I guess promoted as such. We didn’t know it when we booked and were surprised by the shows. It was the 2nd cruise we ever took and was also our only cruise on HAL Why have you booked a cruise other than the usual reasons of a great bargain, get away, anniversary, birthday, honeymoon or etc ? Happy cruising 🌊🚢🇺🇸🌅 Edited August 31, 2020 by miched Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jelayne Posted August 31, 2020 #2 Share Posted August 31, 2020 We book 90% of our cruises for the itinerary, often to places we haven’t been and where we want to spend time pre and post cruise. The other 10% of the time we are just wanting a get away & book a cruise to the Caribbean where we rarely get off the ship. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NantahalaCruiser Posted August 31, 2020 #3 Share Posted August 31, 2020 Generally the itinerary and the floating all inclusive unpack once. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetp0618 Posted August 31, 2020 #4 Share Posted August 31, 2020 To unplug! No one can find me. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billyu Posted August 31, 2020 #5 Share Posted August 31, 2020 The itinerary so we can see the World 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fouremco Posted August 31, 2020 #6 Share Posted August 31, 2020 The decision to cruise is primarily to get away from the cold. Which specific cruise if very much itinerary driven. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare C-Dragons Posted August 31, 2020 #7 Share Posted August 31, 2020 (edited) We book our cruises to relax, be pampered and to enjoy seeing different places around the globe. No cooking, washing dishes or cleaning. Just pure joy at being on the Ocean and getting away from the mundane world. Edited August 31, 2020 by C-Dragons 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Ken the cruiser Posted August 31, 2020 #8 Share Posted August 31, 2020 (edited) 26 minutes ago, C-Dragons said: We book our cruises to relax, be pampered and to enjoy seeing different places around the globe. No cooking, washing dishes or cleaning. Just pure joy at being on the Ocean and getting away from the mundane world. Well said! We also enjoy being entertained, whether it's going to an evening show, playing trivia or listening to lectures as well as going to places where we can see, if possible, lots of animals and unique places around the world. Edited August 31, 2020 by Ken the cruiser 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George C Posted August 31, 2020 #9 Share Posted August 31, 2020 We book to be spoiled and to be entertained, we love music charters, for the last ten years we have been booking suites although we started booking inside cabins , next cruise will be #70 for me which is more than most but less than many. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shipgeeks Posted August 31, 2020 #10 Share Posted August 31, 2020 Just to be at sea on a moving ship. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruise a holic Posted August 31, 2020 #11 Share Posted August 31, 2020 We love sailing- doesn't matter the ports. We see the ship as our destination. We love the service, the amenities and we enjoy the suite life. The service on most of our cruises has been excellent. We find it relaxing and yet if you want things to do, you have options. And we find perhaps the ships movement helps us sleep well. Have been on over 50 cruises, and hope that we will be able to sail again soon. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
portofrome Posted August 31, 2020 #12 Share Posted August 31, 2020 The ship! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amevola Posted August 31, 2020 #13 Share Posted August 31, 2020 (edited) 11 hours ago, jelayne said: We book 90% of our cruises for the itinerary, often to places we haven’t been and where we want to spend time pre and post cruise. The other 10% of the time we are just wanting a get away & book a cruise to the Caribbean where we rarely get off the ship. We book the same way. My husband still works so the itinerary and number of days have to be planned carefully. We then try to take a shorter vacation in between the longer trips For example, we booked a transatlantic for October 2021 back in December 2019, but we sailed the Caribbean last January and (hopefully) will in March 2021 just to get away. When the price and perks are right, we go for it. We love cruising! Edited August 31, 2020 by amevola wrong verb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray in NH Posted August 31, 2020 #14 Share Posted August 31, 2020 12 hours ago, C-Dragons said: We book our cruises to relax, be pampered and to enjoy seeing different places around the globe. No cooking, washing dishes or cleaning. Just pure joy at being on the Ocean and getting away from the mundane world. C-Dragons, Sounds a lot like our rationale for picking a cruise itinerary. Sometimes, it is to join friends, or a particular group of friends. Thank you for condensing our rationale, to just a few sentences. NRayH 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esprit Posted August 31, 2020 #15 Share Posted August 31, 2020 Our first choice has always been Princess so we only booked our five Celebrity cruises to see our DD who was working on board. We missed her one time when she was moved to another ship at the 11th hour. That was weird because we met so many of her work colleagues but without her! When both her and my SIL were on the Edge for it maiden season it was an opportunity not to be missed and pre Christmas too. We were so lucky to see them both happy working together. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Texed Posted August 31, 2020 #16 Share Posted August 31, 2020 Celebrity, how do I love you, let me count the ways: Itinerary, ship, friends, friends I haven't met yet, crew, officers, the cuisine, the waffles. 😎 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dani negreanu Posted August 31, 2020 #17 Share Posted August 31, 2020 90% - itinerary. The 10% - Allure - to see what's "the biggest ship in the world" [at the time] was about.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare PTC DAWG Posted August 31, 2020 #18 Share Posted August 31, 2020 All inclusive, no driving, no cabs, etc And yeah, being at sea....no phone ringing etc... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upwarduk Posted August 31, 2020 #19 Share Posted August 31, 2020 Mainly itinerary, but more recently so that we can sail from Southampton ie no flying. An added bonus is the ability to buy Apple products much cheaper on the ship, ie no VAT, which is 20% in UK. However, to get this perk, we need to include either Guernsey or St Petersburg in the itinerary, as they are Customs free zones for the UK.This means that more recently we have concentrated our cruising to Europe, although in the past we have visited Alaska. Australia, Canada, Hawaii & New Zealand. I would go back to all the above places when I have had the Covid jab, but how long will that be? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Magic 1959 Posted August 31, 2020 #20 Share Posted August 31, 2020 Please explain how the 20% vat reduction works ? The prices on the ship look a little cheaper than UK anyway - but interested in how I could save some vat as well ? Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bouhunter Posted August 31, 2020 #21 Share Posted August 31, 2020 1. Winter escape 2. Caribbean islands 3. Being at sea We've seen the Perry Grant groupies. Quite bizarre. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Magic 1959 Posted August 31, 2020 #22 Share Posted August 31, 2020 Didn’t understand the reference to the Chanel islands ? Please explain Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruznjan Posted August 31, 2020 #23 Share Posted August 31, 2020 It's the perfect vacation - room, meals, entertainment, visiting different ports. Plus, being pampered. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinboy Posted August 31, 2020 #24 Share Posted August 31, 2020 We love the entire cruise experience, usually on Celebrity's " S " class ships. Get away from the cold winter weather, get onto the ship, unpack once, great food , great service, excellent facilities , meet some very nice people, and now, get some " stories " to share on CC . I was going to comment on : " Some were Perry Grant groupies, others for the CD, or wanted to be on the ship for a certain captain " , but ( LOL )I better stay away from that one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cangelmd Posted August 31, 2020 #25 Share Posted August 31, 2020 It is the most relaxing vacation we know, plus you don’t stay in one place (as opposed to an all-inclusive resort). In the spirit of the original question, the most interesting reason that didn’t work out that I’ve ever heard was on a TA. We met a fellow who had booked this transatlantic cruise because it visited the Bahamas on the day that the daughter of a friend was getting married- so he took the cruise to go to a wedding. Sadly, the entire itinerary changed the day before sailing, and we didn’t go to Nassau at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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