I need a mini vacation to clear my head and make me more productive

[lildonkey]

I know i wanna go on a cruise...

and suggestions?

I was looking at an alaskan cruise.. it was 1000 for a 7 day cruise all inclusive.... is that a good deal? anyone been on an alaskan cruise? Do you get to get close to any glaciers? that'd be fucking awesome to be able to see glaciers but i'm not sure if they get that high up.. any ideas or feedback?

note: it'd be for 2 people

[cubed]

Dude, the only people on Alaskan cruises are Floridian retirees.

Hey, if you want to be stuck on a boat with Hank and Flo Storchinweicz from West Palm Beach, GOOD ON YA!

[nabs]

im looking into something as well. suggestions?

[-evil-duerr-]

Originally Posted by cubed

Hey, if you want to be stuck on a boat with Hank and Flo Storchinweicz from West Palm Beach, GOOD ON YA!

Hank and Flo are a lovely couple.
Flo's zesty coleslaw is to die for, and Hank has been known to "cut loose" after a few miller lights.

[cinist]

ive gone twice to alaska, one cruise went right up to the glaciers and then spent an hour slowely turning the boat around in a circle (check the itinerary i think they were the hubbard glaciers) if you've never been on a cruise before you would probably like it. go with royal carribean if you want excellent service the rest aren't that great. with nlc you get freestyle cruising (which means you get to choose where you eat for an extra charge per meal) so you arent assigned to sit at the same table in the same restraunt with the same strangers every night which is the tradition of all other cruise lines. it's actually not that bad when you are seated with people, they tend to seat you with people like yourself. with ncl you have more freedom but ive been on 3 of their cruises and the food sucked and the staff was lazy. 1000 isnt bad but if you wanted to get a better deal you could, if you didnt mind sleeping in an inside cabin(no window or balcony) i'm not sure what that would be like though.
in alaska there are a lot of activities, kyaking, white water rafting ect.

[cinist]

personally id rather head down to mexico where it's warm and get drunk for free with their exclusive hotel packages. on a cruise you land up spending a lot of money without realizing it, they issue you onboard credit cards and thats how you pay for all your drinks.

[mojo]

join the commies in Cuba. I'm planning a trip there myself for the summer.

[lildonkey]

Not really looking to get drunk and party. Going with my girlfriend and just want to take a relaxing vacation and see some cool stuff.

I recently lost my wallet and citizenship card and all that bullshit... does that mean i can't go on the cruise? since alaska is part of the united states. Or do you remember them not really checking ID's other the the standard drivers license to make sure you are who you say you are when claiming your ticket?

[dj_soo]

^ you go through customs before you board the ship. You'll need your passport most likely (you needed a passport like 12 years ago so i'm assuming it's more stringent now...)

[esoter1c]

Originally Posted by lildonkey

I recently lost my wallet and citizenship card and all that bullshit... does that mean i can't go on the cruise?

Passport or your fucked.

Don't waste your money on a cold ass trip.

Do a cruise down to mexico.

If you wanna see alaska open your freezer.

[lildonkey]

lol 392937263927639C

also... anyone know a way to get your citizenship card get mailed to you faster? the current process takes 6 months :(

[Sykonee]

I also recommend NOT to do the Alaskan cruise... or at least not at this time of the year. Having lived just under the Alaskan Panhandle for a good chunk of my life, I can tell you the weather is not all that pleasent to deal with while out on the ocean, even if you are close to land.

A Baja cruise... now that's nice!

[Carrie]

I can't afford a vacation right now.

I have to save money for my friends wedding in the Dominican, that'll be my vacation.

[BongMan]

if you don't mind where you go you can get some really smoking last minute deals from expedia.ca..

[sNyx]

Originally Posted by cubed

Dude, the only people on Alaskan cruises are Floridian retirees.

Hey, if you want to be stuck on a boat with Hank and Flo Storchinweicz from West Palm Beach, GOOD ON YA!

you mean WANK and FLO... ohhhhhh he's a funny boy.

[tango]

i'm going to the Coachella music festival in california in april... its gonna be AMAZING!!!

[BongMan]

I was gonna do that trip but decided birthday bash in Montreal is a better bet..

[M!SKA]

Originally Posted by lildonkey

Not really looking to get drunk and party. Going with my girlfriend and just want to take a relaxing vacation and see some cool stuff.

I recently lost my wallet and citizenship card and all that bullshit... does that mean i can't go on the cruise? since alaska is part of the united states. Or do you remember them not really checking ID's other the the standard drivers license to make sure you are who you say you are when claiming your ticket?

Whatever documentation you'd use to cross the border into the US by car is what you'll need to get on the cruise ship, but it doesn't have to be a passport.
I went on a cruise in Sept and one of the ladies with us used a drivers license/birth certificate and got on with absolutely no problems!

[Grapes]

^ To quote The New Pornographers, "The Laws Have Changed"

[Grapes]

Originally Posted by 3507321C

If you wanna see alaska open your freezer.

Props!

[project.one]

Take a weekend in Grand Cayman. I can make a call and get you a nice hotel room and some sweet discounts if you want to go scuba diving.

[mapleleaf4ever]

Originally Posted by 3507321C

If you wanna see alaska open your freezer.

Agreed.

lildonkey, you can always find a cheap Airline deal to somewhere warm and relaxing. I recommend the Dominican Republic, St. Maarten, Cuba, Margarita Island or San Andres, Columbia.

[miss.myra]

spa retreat on vancouver island!

i'm treating myself for my bday in a few months!


www.tigh-na-mara.com

[*SunShyne*]

Cruises limit you.

There's only so much "freedom" you can have... sure, the ship is cooler than sliced bread... but you really don't get to experience any culture... you're always on a time limit

[clevich]

Originally Posted by Carrie

I can't afford a vacation right now.

I have to save money for my friends wedding in the Dominican, that'll be my vacation.

wow.. that's awesome. I dont think anyone was asking you though.