...The interior rooms for a 7 night cruise is for about 700 dollars. is that only for one person? im confused because there are two twin beds on the picture. it wouldnt make sense to pay two full prices of 700 and stay in the same room. Thanks. I really want to go to one but i never took the time to do some research.
and can you guys give me advice on which cruiseline to take or whatever advice you can think of. I'm taking my girlfriend to our first cruise she doesnt know about it yet. We are 19yrs old if that matters =]. i know in some islands drinking age is lower than us age 21. One more question, Do we need visas or just passports. I am not US citizen, she is.

"Prices are per person. Yes I know it doesnt make sense to pay double, but they really want $1400 for that room and prices are based on double occupancy so they charge $700 per person.
And even though drinking ages vary in the islands, you must be at least 21 to cruise with Carnival unless you have a valid marriage certificate.
I hope you can find one, the major ones (Royal Caribbean, Disney, Holland America, Carnival, Princess, Etc.) are all at least 21, some even 25."
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...Could you please give me some info. about this cruise. How was the food, activities, Would you go again? What was your experience like on this cruise?

"I am not a fan of Bahamas cruises. First many of the cruises to the Bahamas are short cruises. I prefer a 7 day to a 3-4 day every time.

Secondly I'm not a fan of the Bahamas as a port of call. Freeport is a terrible port with nothing there. They have a straw market which is completely Made In China. No local crafts or anything unique like you see in St Thomas straw markets or even San Juan.

Every straw market had the same sweatshirt, can coozy, and cheap tshirts. The prices were higher than the sweat shirt on the cruise ship. I was shocked that they wanted $60 on the island when it was $45 on the ship. Each stall has the exact same items so I walked around with $30 in my hand til I found someone who would give me the $10 sweatshirt for $30 cash. Then we immediately went back on board after being in Freeport for about 1-2 hrs. Everyone else was getting back on board too.

The best thing I can say about Freeport is that the ship spa is cheaper on days you are in port so it's a great stop to go to the spa.

Nassau is better but still very overpriced to buy anything. The best thing to do there is the day pass to Atlantis.

I don't feel the Bahama ports leave you with a good taste of the Caribbean. It also didn't leave me with a good taste of the island. Many cruises own a private island in the Bahamas which I think gives you a better feeling than the major cities.

Of course the food on any cruise ship is amazing. The newer the ship the better the ship will be as far as decor and activities. My personal opinion about Carnival though is that they put the better crew on the smaller ships. My cruise on the Inspiration was my favorite over the Destiny and the Glory.
The entertainment seems better and the staff more polite.

There is more food than you can imagine. There are more activities than you can imagine. Carnival has something going on every 15 minutes throughout the day. It really helps if you are trying to get out of the sun. Plus Carnival has more night life than many of the older people cruise lines (like Holland).

Personally I'd grab a cruise St Thomas and St Martin instead of the Bahamas unless you really want the 3-4 day cruise."
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...I would like to take a cruise (another) and someone told me I could apply for a travel agent license and recieve deep discounts. I need to know
a) can i just apply for a license?
b) how much is it?
c) how to book cruise with a license number.

Also if anyone knows any other way besides the typical expedia; travelocity and such..
Any suggestion would be welcome.I am a past cruiser i know i can get that.

"Theres no quick and dirty way to get a travel agent licence that would get you cheap cruises. CLIA is the trade organization for the cruise industry (http://www.cruising.org/) and they have courses you need to take in order to get their licencing. Most cruise lines won't even give you a discount unless you are bringing a large group or if you sell very large numbers of cruise packages. If there was a quick way to become an agent and get cheap fares, everyone would have done it long ago. Don't fall for the online 'pay us $$$ and you become an instant agent' operations"
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...I am buying a cruise for my boyfriend for his birthday. I have not bought the tickets yet. We will be traveling on Carnival's "Fascination". I have never been on a cruise. I need help with the following questions...

Should we stay on a lower or higher deck? Front or back???

Does it really matter if there is an "Ocean View"?

Is it hard to sneak alcohol on board?

We will be driving from Charleston, SC to Jacksonville, FL, so there is no need to stay over in Jacksonville. Is there parking at the cruise ship departure site?

Thanks in advance!!!

Does anyone have anymore tips for us?
I'm 30...so I'm not trying to underage drink just save some pennies!!!

"Lower level vs higher level- higher level rooms are usually the balcony and suites. It's closer to the "action" (disco, casino, etc). They feel more sway of the ship, just like the higher floors in a skyscrapper. Lower decks are usually the ocean view rooms. Lower has less sway.

Front or back? Doesn't matter at all. If you get motion sick, the middle is the best b/c it sways less but the front and the back are equal.

Does it matter if there is an ocean view? This is a question that causes a lot of controversy on this boards. Some people are of the opinion that if you book a nicer room you'll spend more time in it. Some people say you just sleep there so what's it matter? It really is up to you. Personally I have booked balconies before and think it's a waste of money. We usually book ocean view. My husband does get motion sick though so the interior is a bit difficult for him. However if money is an issue, the interior is a good deal cheaper and you have more money to spend on the cruise. Let me ask you this- when you go to Vegas, how important is your room? When you go to the beach, how important is the condo? That will answer if it's important to you. I'm one of those "a room is just a room" people--I never stay at hotels like Wynn, Ritz, George V.

Is it hard to sneak alcohol on board? From your departure port, not at all. You just walk on with it. Last cruise I brought many bottles of champagne for my sister's wedding. I've brought vodka onboard as well. No need to go to outrageous ideas like pouring it into contact lens solution bottles or anything like that. However the hard part is just mixing it. If you enjoy a night cap before bed of Scotch on the rocks it's great but if you want to mix...you have to carry it upstairs to get some juice, mix it, then walk all the way back down when you want a refill. In my opinion it's a waste of time. Plus most of the juices are behind the bar anyway and you have to pay for soda. A drink on Carnival is about $6-7, it's served in a large hurricane glass and it's very strong. A soda is $2 plus the cost of the alcohol your brought. I'm not sure it actually saves you money. Rum in the islands is very very cheap.

My alcohol tip- carry your souvenir glass around with you. When you get onboard they'll have a FunShip (my fav drink) in a souvenir glass. It's about $7-8. After that, you can get a refill for about $5-6. You can also get the drink of the day for the cheap price every day (for example you can drink Monday's drink on Thurs as well). I only drink the drinks of the day and that saves about $3 a drink.

Parking- Yes just like the airport they have port terminal parking. Just like the airport, it is expensive. That's why I recommend staying at a place like Hampton Inn where you can park your car for $20-30. However since you aren't staying the night, the parking garage at the port would be your best bet.

My best tips- carry snorkel gear with you. that way on the island you can just take a cab to a good snorkel location. carry aloe vera, motion sickness medicine, and a waterproof camera with you. they sell them onboard but the markup is outrageous. don't overpack. I never carry day clothing b/c I know I'm just going to be in a bathing suit every day. I carry multiple bathing suits and multiple coverups but no tshirts and shorts. Carry one soft thing with sleeves in case you get sunburned.

ENJOY!"
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...I understand that you have to rent out all the rooms in a years advanced. I dont care about discounts and savings just want to know how much it is going to cost. Thanks

"1. You can not go from NY, USA to Barcelona, Spain from Friday through Monday. Just crossing the Atlantic will take you about 8 to 10 days.
2. Call the cruise line of your choice and ask how much it would cost."
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...Why are they so cheap?
And, I have a cruise planned in June, so I can't go then, when all cruise lines have them for $299, why do they increase to $400-$500 in July and August?
Okay, pretty much all I wanted to know, is why were they so cheap in the first place...

But thanks to everyone who has answered!

"because july and august are summer vacations for schools, so more people will be willing to pay little more for it. Its simple supply and demand economics stuff."
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...My husband are thinking about an Alaskan cruise next year for our anniversary (cruises are CHEAP right now). We will be going just the two us (no kids), we are in our late 30's, it will be my first time to cruise, and we would like to depart from Los Angeles. Low key with lots of options sounds great! Any suggestions?

"First of all very few cruises, with the exception of a repositioning cruise, leave from Los Angeles. In all probability you would have to fly from LA to either Seattle or Vancouver to joint the cruise although you can combine airfare and the cruise into one package. Most of the cruise lines operatin on the Alaska run are quite nice. I am a Royal Caribbean fan however a friend enjoys the Holland America ships. The question you have to answer is what type of cruise you are looking for and what is it you want to do. Royal Caribbean is a good middle of the road type line with a variety of activites available both on and off the ship. However most ships tend towards similar activities, the main difference is the age of the passengers they focus on. I would suggest either Royal Caribbean, Holland America, or Princess for your cruise or Celebrity if you want a bit more luxury.. Take some time to research what ships will be sailing the route, they change from year to year, and the facilities on them. A good travel agent can assist you in this and Vacationstogo.com has many of the cruises listed with good reviews of the individual ships."
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