Cruise Help

[drwpweb]

Hi everyone! I've decided to try out a cruise for my vacation this year, and I have a few questions.

 

How much to cruise prices bounce around? Is it like hotels and flights?

 

I would really like to get on Oasis or Allure, and it seems like the cheapest prices are Sep-Nov, and that's fine. But how much money should be saved for actual spending on the cruise itself? I've read reports that suggest that you save up to the cost of the cruise for additional things. Is that true? My girlfriend and I aren't the biggest drinkers so it's not like we'd be spending tons on drinks. I'm just trying to estimate what my "final price" would be for the trip and compare it to my other options.

 

Finally, what's the best website to purchase crusies? The lines themselves or a thire party site like crucon or something?

 

Any information would be helpful.

Thanks!!

[SharkTums]

^Keep in mind it's also cheap then because it's hurricane season and you could get side tracked a bit. Make sure to leave some flexibility in flight plans!

 

You'll need about $75 a person for tips, plus I'd say another $150 - $200 per person depending on how much you drink, use internet, go to specialty restaurants, and do shore excursions.

 

We usually book with either the line themselves or a reputable cruise agent who can get you some on board credit to use.

[CrymeLord]

Yeah, Sep-Nov is cheap because you are taking your chances on a hurricane. Do you feel lucky?

 

And like Sharktums said, it depends on whether you drink or not. Alcoholic drinks start at like $5 a pop. If you like to drink soda, be sure to seek out a soda card that will give you unlimited sodas for the entire cruise. But you can usually get water and Tea for free wherever you are on the ship.

 

If you aren't the risky type of person and you have to fly to the port, fly in the day before so you don't have to worry about your flight getting delayed early in the morning and missing your cruise. But then you'd have to put some extra cash aside for a hotel.

[drwpweb]

Yea, I know that's hurricane season and figured that's why it was so cheap. It's something I'll have to think about. I still have plenty of time. Thanks a bunch for the help and advise, it's greatly appreciated!