Hawaii Cruises

Question: I have some questions about cruises? Please help me.? Ok so if you have answered any of my previous questions about travel, you know that my husband and I were thinking about going to Hawaii. Well, after some research, we have changed our mind and have turned towards cruising for our anniversary next year. We have been lookig at 2 cruise ships that we may want to take. One is Royal Caribian (which I have gone one but about 16 years ago) and Carnival. I would like to hear from people who have used one or both and please tell me of all of their experiences and what they thought of the cruise line. Also, we have been doing a lot of research based on 2 web sites. One being Vacationstogo.com and cruisesonly.com. Both of which I like very much. Has anyone ever used either one of these sites and if so please tell me how your experience was. I really need this information as this is the first time that I have used these sites and booked cruises on my own. If you can also please tell me any other sites that I could use I would appreciate that as well. I am sort of at a loss and very over welmed. Please, please provide any other information that you feel I could use when booking my travel. Please do not answer if you are going to tell us not to travel or to travel somewhere else. We have our mind set for our first cruise to go to Mexico. I have wanted to go there for a long time. Thanks for all of the answers. I am syre they will help us.

Answer: Hi. My father and I are awaiting our second cruise together (his 4th total, my second); we leave in 12 days for 14 nights in the Mediterranean. I've previously traveled with Carnival on one of their older ships, and dad has also used a newer Royal Caribbean ship--both in the Caribbean. As far as the differences between the two, it's difficult to say. I think the most notable difference deals with the age of the ship itself, and not the cruise company. I still think Royal Caribbean MIGHT have an edge on Carnival. If it was me, I'd think I'd choose Royal Caribbean. We actually ended up booking our upcoming Mediterranean cruise through cruisesonly.com, and I only have good things to say. We checked them out on the Better Business Bureau website to make sure they were legit, and after finding they were registered, we took the plunge. The agent I spoke with (Lynn at ext.77691) was great, and I'd recommend you try to deal directly with her (leave a message and she'll return your call as soon as she finishes with her current customer). The entire booking process took about 30 minutes, and it was simple and stress free. How I found this latest cruise we chose, is to visit www.kayak.com which is a site that checks multiple sites. We found our cruise for $100 less than another site, and $200 less than Norwegian was offering it on their own site. You can also play with the dates, length, and cruise company at will so you really get to see many options. It's also a really great site to search for airfare. We saved $200 for the flights to and from Europe for this upcoming cruise. Best of luck to you, and happy cruising! Sky in Alabama

Question: Should i Reserve online or in person for activities for hawaii? Should i Reserve online or in person for activities for hawaii? I like to have everything planned when i go places to it relieves the headache of finding places to go and things to do, so would it be easier/cheaper to reserve ahead of time or better more convenient to reserve in person for like boat cruises snorkeling para sailing luaus etc... also what about travel to hotel from airport??? when i went a few years ago that was included in the package but this time i went through expedia and im not sure if it includes it... any tips? also what about travel to hotel from airport??? when i went a few years ago that was included in the package but this time i went through expedia and im not sure if it includes it... any tips?

Answer: I am currently living in Honolulu, and just out of curiosity, which island are you planning to visit? Most of the islands, you can get really good deals from activity centers either same day or a day or so in advance. I never recommend booking things on these islands too far in advance, as the weather comes into play with alot of things (and we are currently in our rainy season) and occasionally things get canceled for unforeseen reasons as well. If you happen to be on Oahu, the best place for activities is The Activity Store for sure! Awesome rates, especially if you book multiple things or have a group :-) For transport from the airport, I recommend a shuttle, but u can get those on the ground too...

Question: Anybody want to go to Hawaii with me I'll pay!? I'm going on a cruise ship and I'm leaving this weekend from Port Canaveral.

Answer: Hawaii! Cruise ship! Take me with you, pleeeaaaase! Uh, I´m too far from you. :( Thanks, anyway. Enjoy your trip!

Question: Can you answer this math problem? on an island cruise in Hawaii,each passenger is given a lei. A crew member hands out 3 red, 3 blue, and 3 green leis in that order. If this pattern is repeated, what color lei will the 50th person receive?

Answer: Blue; basically its how many times does 9 go into 50. That's how many full cycles of color. When you get to the 45th lay you start over at red... so 50 you will be at blue.

Question: How little can a trip to Mexico or Hawaii be for certain dates? I have spring break in 3/4 weeks(March 28-April 4th) and I want to go to a tropical location. I know Mexico has all inclusive hotels, but how much would it cost for two people for at least 4 days in Mexico or Hawaii(airfare and hotel only). It can also be any other tropical place(cruise, Bahamas, etc.) Please help. =] I want to spend as little money as possible, without going cheap(not staying at a Motel 6, but rather the Hayatt or some place known)

Answer: try bestday.com im looking at a week in july for three people. flight and hotel are as little as 600 a piece have fun!

Question: What would be more expensive? Going to Hawaii by plane or cruise ship? I'm planning on going but, i'm not sure... I'm leaving from San Pedro, California.

Answer: It probably depends on where you are leaving from...

Question: Are there any ships with rooms or suites that sleep 5? My family is wanting to go on a cruise together. I have never taken the children before. I have three, none over 18, so I need to have us all sleep in the same room. I am hoping for Hawaii, but willing to go just about anywhere the kids will enjoy.

Answer: Disney Cruiseline!!!!! Their rooms are bigger than most ships rooms and even the smallest cat. room can fit 4-5!!! they have pull down bunks that your maid will pull down when she turns down your room for the night! Beside that the cruise is amazing itself!!! You can pick through a number of options of what islands you want to visit but my fav is the Bahamas and then Disneys Private Island Castaway Cay, so secluded so nice! They have a Family beach and a Teenage Beach, but of course my fav is the adult beach far far far away from the noise and kids and they serve AMAZING mahi mahi and drinks!!! I've been on 4 disney cruises and NEVER have had one complaint, the other ships i've been on carnival and royal carribean i could think of a few complaints!!! My family is begging me for the next disney cruise.

Question: How can I get in touch with a friend in Oregon that I only know the phone number? I met her in Hawaii on a cruise ship, she is the most beautiful woman ever cross the path of my life. Then I proposed to her and she told me she'll think about it and I lost contact with her but I still have her phone number.

Answer: well call her, silly! maybe ask to meet up with her or soemthing

Question: Any good jokes? Here's one-"He who dies with the most toys IS STILL DEAD!!!"..p.s. new nickname-was shamanda actually that-s not a joke, but a REALITY-CHECK....hey, i changed my avatar and nickname. Where are you p.b.? Here-s another REALITY CHECK- YOU CAN SIT ON THE PITY-POT AS LONG AS YOU LIKE; BUT, WHEN YOU'RE DONE, REMEMBER TO FLUSH!! In other words, there's a time and place to hold on to things and then to move on and let it go.....Also, I agree with (p.b.)----and that is, I want to experience the things in life that i did not quite accomplish when I was younger. Oh, I've done alot of good--I just mean travelling. I-ve been to Hawaii, cruises, etc...I want to see some sites...

Answer: kansas is nice in the summer mabye you could come and visit sometime.

Question: How can I get in touch with a friend in Oregon that I only know the phone number? I met her in Hawaii on a cruise ship, she is the most beautiful woman ever cross the path of my life. Then I proposed to her and she told me she'll think about it and I lost contact with her but I still have her phone number.

Answer: If you only have her phone number, then the best way to contact her is to call her - duh!!