"Bo1953" wrote in message
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>I and a few friends are wanting to go on a cruise next year.. the
> first week in November and need some suggestions...
>
> We want something small, under 1,000 passengers and is child friendly
> (9 & 10). Any all-inclusives possible? If not, that is fine too...
>
> There will be between 10 -14 of us traveling.
>
> Any thoughts on this for me?
>
> TIA...
>
> Samuel a/k/a Bo1953
> NJ
Bo1953,
You have had a lot of feedback in this reference already, some quite good
and/or at least interesting. Actually, a few of us even suggested you look
into Disney Cruise Line for various reasons. It seemed to fit the bill for
most of what you are looking for.
However, the real clincher here is the rest of the group you will be
traveling with. Those with kids may have no problem if you mention Disney
Cruise Line, but those without, that may be a hard nut to crack. I still
feel Disney would be a good choice for what you are looking for, but I'm
quite sure you don't need to want to have to go into a sale mode, trying to
convince most everyone else otherwise. Therefore, let me suggest an
alternative, that should fit the bill all-around, and should bring you very
little objections.
You might want to consider Holland American. It fits the bill for what you
are looking for, and even with some of their smaller ships, has far less
passengers than some of these mega ships others have been suggesting.
Likewise, in the scheme of things and as a booking agency, they tend to be a
notch above Carnival Cruise Lines and Royal Caribbean International, yet not
to the point of being so upscale that the passengers on board are trying to
get away from kids. Likewise, we can ever speak from personal experience, we
too have sailed on Holland American. They cruise the Caribbean and ever have
a pretty good kids program.
At least take a quick look, you own it to yourself and your fellow
passengers.
Holland American: 800-426-0327 or www.hollandamerica.com
Smooth sailing...
John Sisker
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