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Originally Posted by fotze
The thing that has prevented me from cruises are what seems to be fees and charges coming out of your a-hole. From the sounds of it everything is centered on trying to get money out of you from day 1. Also, I have heard things are hugely expensive like $7 drinks?
Is any of this true?
Do you get the same value from a 7 day cruise as you would for a $1500 all-inclusive? Seems like more to do on a cruise?
Moneyguy, how would you compare a cruise to an all-inclusive?
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For your question about comparing a cruise to an all-inclusive, think of the cruise ship as your all-inclusive resort but every morning you wake up and find your resort has been magically transplanted to another location. That's what I like about cruising - different destinations without having to board a plane or pack luggage. As for your comment about them trying to get your money and fees everytime you turn around, isn't the same however you travel? At a resort, it's much the same. Cruising is very cost efficient, in my view. My wife and I just got off a cruise ship about three weeks ago and we flew to Vancouver, did a nine-day cruise and flew back from San Diego, all for $2500 for two of us. Excursions and drinks are extra, but we hardly drink so that means nothing to me. The excursions can be costly but you only do what you want and what you can afford. We usually book our excursions privately, away from the ship. There are some risks there that you need to be aware of if you do that. I'd stack cruising up against any other form of travel in terms of value for your money.
BTW, for anyone who wants to learn about crusing, go to cruisecritic.com. It's the best site for cruise tips and information. Those folks know everything there is to know about cruising. There is no question you can dream up that they can't answer. I'm MoneyGuy over there so say hi.
