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Engineering. Princess, Royal Caribbean or Norwegian cruise lines?

Hey guys just after an opinion,
Im being given the opportunity as a marine engineering cadet, to do my required sea time on either of the above three companys. Was wondering if anybody has, by chance, been crew on this ships and what would be the best company? I dont really know the ports of call for the company's, the information is hidden deep among the advertisements so am finding it difficult to find. Any good sites that I should be aware of? Thanks guys!

I personally like Norwegian the best. Their ships are very nice. They have an elegant and classy feel to them, but not to the extent that you feel you have to be classy the whole time. It makes you feel at home so you're more comfortable. Royal Caribbean to me felt like I was expected to be proper at all times and not have any fun. Carnival made me sick at how gross people can be with extensive drinking and made me feel uncomfortable.

My first cruise was with Norwegian. I was absolutely thrilled with everything. The food was great, everything was clean, they have a great sanitation system, the cheapest rooms were very elegant and cozy. I heard that Royal Caribbean was so much better but I honestly don't like them better for reasons above. I also went on Carnival and I HATED it. So for a first hand experience, I would go on NCL. But whichever cruise line you go with, I can almost guarantee that you will have a great time. Even the people who get sea sick have a great time (I could never feel the ship moving).

Have fun, I know I did!

You are welcome to share your experience on uCruiser community http://www.ucruiser.com/

-Michael

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Best cruises in Caribbean - First timer?

I've never been on a cruise before, but want to save some money, while also exploring as much of the Caribbean as possible (preferably the south or east). I am NOT interested in any cruises to Mexico! I am headed to the Navy and my partner and I want to enjoy as much time as we can afford before I go. We have about $800 per person to spend on this cruise. Does anyone have suggestions on which cruise lines are decent for our price range? We are in the midwest, so no ports near us; we'll have to fly out to meet the cruise at port, fyi.

Any suggestions? Neither he, or I have ever researched a cruise and don't know the first thing. We've heard horror stories of awful experience though and want to avoid this.

I would suggest that you check out Carnival, Royal Caribbean and NCL because those lines tend to attract a younger crowd.

Carnival and some of the other lines have military rates. Since you are going into the Navy, you should check that out. There is info on the lines' websites.

Ships sailing to the southern and eastern islands primarily sail from Florida and San Juan, Puerto Rico. The ships leaving from the Gulf Coast tend to sail the western Caribbean. There are, of course, exceptions.

Read up on the different cruise lines because they are not all the same. The different cruise lines try to offer somewhat different cruise experiences They are all pretty good at doing what they set out to do. However, you should decide before you buy a cruise whether the type of cruise experience that a particular line offers is consistent with your lifestyle. In other words, you have to consider more than price and which islands the ship visits.

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How cheap can I go to the Caribbean for?

Flight and hotel from NY or Boston, for about 3 days and nights, not five star but not a dump either. I guess I would go in the fall or winter, whenever it isn't too hot down there. Just a ballpark figure for ONE person would be great. Thank you.

About $500 to $1000 everything included

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Do you advise going to Barbados in mid July?

We are planning on booking a holiday to Barbados but have been advised against doing so in the month of July due to there being lots of rain daily. We picked the caribbean as a good spot for our holiday because we want a sun holiday; tanning, swimming, beach etc. If anyone has been before during mid-july onwards to the start of August, please give your opinion!!
Thanks

i doesn't matter what time around you come, barbados is at its hottest in the summer. like now is really cool because its snowing in other countries so we get the breeze. generally the weather is always nice, even if you experience rain it's usually only scattered showers and that's not a problem. people here hardly consider walking around with umbreallas as it is cool. my advice to you is to stay over on the west coast (st.james) it's REALLY nice and so are the hotels, accomodation is affordable ( my dad is in the hotel industry so i know) and it's fun..plus try to visit Harrion's Cave..it's an underground tunnel with stallatites and stallagmites (kinda frozen water hung upsided down ..and little pools everyway...very beautiful indeed, make sure you have a camera.

btw: if you are definitely up for absolutely no rain, stay in the north, but the fun is in the west.
hope u do enjoy ur stay.

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Traveling to the Caribbean during pregnancy tips?

I have tot ravel next with for my grandfathers funeral (I will be 20 weeks 3 days when I fly) however there are mosquitos etc I will contact my dr but was wondering if anyone traveled to a warmer climate while pregnant and how safe is it in terms of if I get bit by a mosquito. Sorry if it sounds dumb but I don't want anything to harm my baby

Not a dumb question. I would find out from your Dr if you can use any kind of mosquito repellent.

I would also be careful of what you eat while you are there. Other countries do not prepare food the way we do, you do not want to get food poisoning.

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Standing in the Caribbean sea?

I had seen a travel show where people could take a guided boat trip out somewhere in the middle of the Caribbean and stand in 4ft. water! It was a very shallow spot but it wasn't an island as it was completely submerged in water and you can see nothing but ocean as far as the eye can see all around you. I think they said you can only do this at a certain time of year and time of day in certain spots. Is this true? Does anyone know where i can find out more information about this? any websites or trips i could plan? anything would help? Thanks!

I'm not sure if this is what you are looking for but there is a sandbar off of Grand Cayman that a tour guide takes you to and there are a bunch of string rays around - here is a link http://www.stingraycitytrips.com/.

Also, if you are looking for an awesome place to stay, check out http://www.silversandscondos.com - They have fully furnished beachfront condos with reasonable rates on Grand Cayman Island with all the amenities you could possibily need.

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good gift from england for american friends?

My boyfriend and I met a gay couple at christmas on a Caribbean cruise, we are flying out to visit them in atlanta in 7 weeks time and want to take them a gift...

if your american what would be a good gift from england?
if ur english what would be a good representation of our culture? :-S
was thinking a hamper with english confectionary? but then gotta get it on an airplane!!!

My mother-in-law spoils us.

She sends us care packages filled with things we miss from England, like Tetley tea, squeezable Marmite, NESCAFÉ Cappuccino packets, Cadbury Flake, Wispa, Dairy Milk and Crunchie bars, and a few things from Boots (lip gloss, etc.). Shame she can't send her Sunday roast in a box, LOL.

I also love reading the Mirror. Maybe throw in a few of those if they love great UK gossip.

(I wish my MIL would send herself. I love and miss her a lot.)

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What is the best Caribbean all inclusive??

Hello, I'm planning a trip to the Caribbean in May. I've never been there so I am considering an all-inclusive. I've been looking at Couples Swept Away in Jamaica, the Royal Hideaway Playacar or Secrets Capri in Mexico and any of the Sandals resorts. But I have no idea which one of these to choose!?!? Can anybody help or provide suggestions??? I'm going with my girlfriend for 4 nights and am in my late 20s...looking for a laid back scene (not crazy spring break) BUT I also would like to have some type of nightlife or entertainment as well and not just go to sleep everynight at 10pm. Please help!!!

Secret Capri is a top notch resort. Secret would be my choice. You will not be going to bed at 10PM unless you want to. Here is a link to tourist reviews and photos of the resort.

http://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserReviews-g150812-d286722-r14162527-Secrets_Capri_Riviera_Cancun-Playa_del_Carmen_Yucatan_Peninsula.html

Have a great time and enjoy)

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I'm Canadian, do I need a traveler's visa when I go on my western Caribbean cruise?

I am travelling on a Western Caribbean cruise that departs from Miami in 2 weeks. I am travelling from Canada, do I need to obtain a traveler's visa or is my passport and ID enough?

No, Canadian passport holders do not need a visa for tourist travel to the Caribbean. All you need is your valid Canadian passport.
http://www.voyage.gc.ca/index-eng.asp ..

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