JP wrote:
> "RD" wrote in message
> news:1166055648.965258.312620@t46g2000cwa.googlegroups.com...
> > Hi,
> >
> > Trying to decide on a suite on a good cruise (e.g., Oceania/HAL) or a
> > lower cabin on a higher-rated cruise (Seabourn/Silversea). Thoughts?
> > Is the cabin itself as important as the itinerary?
> >
> > Thank you~
>
> The itenerary is always the most important aspect of a cruise.
Not always...at least for me. Most of my cruising has been in the
Caribbean, and truthfully, I really don't care which islands or ports
the ship visits. As long as the weather's hot, the water's turquoise
blue and warm, any of the itineraries work for me. And, since there are
only a limited number of ports open to the big cruise ships, you tend
to do a lot of repeating of ports, once you've got a few cruises under
your belt. Makes the itinerary even LESS important.
When/if I start looking at different cruise destinations, then the
itinerary will become more of a deciding factor. But, for a quick 7-day
Caribbean sailing - the ship is the most important part of the decision
making process for me.
>Forget the
> cabin. You only use it to shower, cleanup and recharge yor batteries. Who
> cares if it has a view or is close to the casino.
I think that the nicer the cabin you book, the more time you'll end up
spending in it - just because it's a nicer place to be. I wouldn't
spend a lot of time in an inside or oceanview cabin. You're
right...those are for sleeping, showering, recharging. But, when you
start to add the amenities of a nicer cabin, it becomes a space in
which you might want to spend some more time.
> Alway pick a cruise based on the stops that will be made.
I try not to use qualfiers like "always" and "never" because there are
always exceptions, especially in something as subjective as choosing a
cruise.
Lee
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> JP
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