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JMilz86 
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Posted: 05 Jan 2009 at 5:58pm |
So at first I wanted to go to Cancun this summer for my birthday, but I have been already and I think I want to try something new!
I want to take a cruise since neither myself, nor my SO has been on one! I was thinking of one to the caribean. We (me, my SO and our friends) are all under 25, so I want one that is fun for that age range. Do you ladies and gents have any suggestions or advice!
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BlaqueBarbiie
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Posted: 05 Jan 2009 at 6:01pm |
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Royal Caribbean...any of their newer Freedom class or Voyager class ships are great.
There's always tons to do and you'll have a blast.
Edited by BlaqueBarbiie - 05 Jan 2009 at 6:02pm
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Posted: 05 Jan 2009 at 6:01pm |
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Screw the cruise.
Use that money towards spending your time at an ALL-INCLUSIVE RESORT. Your drinks (alcohol included), food, certain amenities (depending on how upscale the resort is) are included in the price.
But that's just me. =D I'm quite fond of the resort life.
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Posted: 05 Jan 2009 at 6:04pm |
Originally posted by nickybee
Screw the cruise.
Use that money towards spending your time at an ALL-INCLUSIVE RESORT. Your drinks (alcohol included), food, certain amenities (depending on how upscale the resort is) are included in the price.
But that's just me. =D I'm quite fond of the resort life.
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LOL this is another option. I love all-inclusive resorts because of the included alcohol. Its pretty much the same though. The cruises are all inclusive as well, minus the alcohol. Plus you get to see alot of places in a short amount of time instead of being stuck in one place.
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Posted: 05 Jan 2009 at 6:05pm |
Originally posted by BlaqueBarbiie
Originally posted by nickybee
Screw the cruise.
Use that money towards spending your time at an ALL-INCLUSIVE RESORT. Your drinks (alcohol included), food, certain amenities (depending on how upscale the resort is) are included in the price.
But that's just me. =D I'm quite fond of the resort life.
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LOL this is another option. I love all-inclusive resorts because of the included alcohol.
Its pretty much the same though. The cruises are all inclusive as well, minus the alcohol. Plus you get to see alot of places in a short amount of time instead of being stuck in one place.
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Reason why I am not big on cruises. 
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BlaqueBarbiie
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Posted: 05 Jan 2009 at 6:06pm |
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LMAO
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buttercup89
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Posted: 05 Jan 2009 at 6:08pm |
Originally posted by BlaqueBarbiie
Originally posted by nickybee
Screw the cruise.Use that money towards spending your time at an ALL-INCLUSIVE RESORT. Your drinks (alcohol included), food, certain amenities (depending on how upscale the resort is) are included in the price.But that's just me. =D I'm quite fond of the resort life.
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LOL this is another option. I love all-inclusive resorts because of the included alcohol.Its pretty much the same though. The cruises are all inclusive as well, minus the alcohol. Plus you get to see alot of places in a short amount of time instead of being stuck in one place. |
You'll end up screwing the cruise anyway. Most don't allow anyone under 25 under any circumstances except for Disney and R Family unless you're with a 25 year old. That's why I'm going to Mexico and getting and all-inclusive for cheaper.
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BlaqueBarbiie
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Posted: 05 Jan 2009 at 6:10pm |
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^^True...I thought it was under 21 though?
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Posted: 05 Jan 2009 at 6:11pm |
Originally posted by BlaqueBarbiie
LMAO
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 At least I'm being honest. Hehe.
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Posted: 05 Jan 2009 at 6:13pm |
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Posted: 05 Jan 2009 at 6:14pm |
Originally posted by BlaqueBarbiie
^^True...I thought it was under 21 though?
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Unfortunately no. I called just about everybody. 21 to 24, you will have to have an escort. It's like even when you're grown, somebody sees you as a child.
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Posted: 05 Jan 2009 at 6:16pm |
Originally posted by BlaqueBarbiie
Originally posted by nickybee
Originally posted by BlaqueBarbiie
LMAO
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At least I'm being honest. Hehe.
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Awwww I still  you even though you're an alkie 
(im one too )
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MsMahoganyRed
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Posted: 05 Jan 2009 at 6:20pm |
Originally posted by buttercup89
Originally posted by BlaqueBarbiie
^^True...I thought it was under 21 though?
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Unfortunately no. I called just about everybody. 21 to 24, you will have to have an escort. It's like even when you're grown, somebody sees you as a child. |
This must be new cause I went on my first cruise with my now hubby then boyfriend and we were 20 & 21...that was on Carnival and a couple months later on Royal Carib...but I cruise every year and never had that issue...
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BlaqueBarbiie
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Posted: 05 Jan 2009 at 6:20pm |
Originally posted by buttercup89
Originally posted by BlaqueBarbiie
^^True...I thought it was under 21 though?
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Unfortunately no. I called just about everybody. 21 to 24, you will have to have an escort. It's like even when you're grown, somebody sees you as a child. |
http://www.royalcaribbean.com/customersupport/faq/details.do?pagename=frequently_asked_questions&pnav=5&pnav=2&faqSubjectName=Onboard+Policies&faqId=309&faqSubjectId=333&faqType=faq Its 21
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Posted: 05 Jan 2009 at 6:22pm |
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Royal Carribean is the first one I've seen to do it. Thank you for updating me. I'll have to look into it
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Posted: 05 Jan 2009 at 6:23pm |
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http://www.carnival.com/CMS/FAQs/Age_Policy.aspx
Carnival too...you should be fine.
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MsMahoganyRed
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Posted: 05 Jan 2009 at 6:26pm |
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Thanks for putting up those links Blaque...I have cruised on those as well as Celebrity and Norweign and I was under 24 when I did...
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Posted: 05 Jan 2009 at 6:29pm |
No problem! How did you like Norwegian? When I think Norwegian, I think stuffy, boring, everyone asleep by 10 pm....enlighten me please 
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Posted: 05 Jan 2009 at 6:29pm |
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They're all really affordable! I just wish the alcohol was included
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Posted: 05 Jan 2009 at 6:30pm |
OP - how much money are you looking to spend? Also how long are you looking to be gone? I woud suggest when you find a cruise go to cruise critic and read about it...you can get an idea what to expect...some are pretty dead on and others you just have to take with a grain of salt.
You truly can't go wrong with Carribean cruises as long as they don't have a Key West destination! I hate when a good itinerary includes Key West cause it ruins the whole thing...
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Posted: 05 Jan 2009 at 6:33pm |
Originally posted by BlaqueBarbiie
No problem!
How did you like Norwegian? When I think Norwegian, I think stuffy, boring, everyone asleep by 10 pm....enlighten me please |
It was fun...I generally go with about 15- 25 people and we are all the same age...so no matter the cruise we ALWAYS have fun...it's really not that bad you can do what you want when you want...I just hate the itinerary times...you don't have the same time frames as you would on Carnival...
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Posted: 05 Jan 2009 at 6:35pm |
Originally posted by buttercup89
They're all really affordable! I just wish the alcohol was included |
Do like we do...become friends with the Bartenders= FREE DRINKS!!!
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BlaqueBarbiie
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Posted: 05 Jan 2009 at 6:35pm |
Originally posted by MsMahoganyRed
Originally posted by BlaqueBarbiie
No problem!
How did you like Norwegian? When I think Norwegian, I think stuffy, boring, everyone asleep by 10 pm....enlighten me please |
It was fun...I generally go with about 15- 25 people and we are all the same age...so no matter the cruise we ALWAYS have fun...it's really not that bad you can do what you want when you want...I just hate the itinerary times...you don't have the same time frames as you would on Carnival... |
Not enough time in port? Or weird times in port? Oh and I cosign on Cruise Critic. There is a TON of information over there.
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Posted: 05 Jan 2009 at 6:37pm |
Originally posted by MsMahoganyRed
Originally posted by buttercup89
They're all really affordable! I just wish the alcohol was included |
Do like we do...become friends with the Bartenders= FREE DRINKS!!! |
LMAO this is so true!! I pick a bartender the first day, usually at a bar by the pool. Give a nice tip and they're my friend for the week Tons of free drinks.
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Posted: 05 Jan 2009 at 6:40pm |
Originally posted by BlaqueBarbiie
Originally posted by MsMahoganyRed
Originally posted by BlaqueBarbiie
No problem!
How did you like Norwegian? When I think Norwegian, I think stuffy, boring, everyone asleep by 10 pm....enlighten me please |
It was fun...I generally go with about 15- 25 people and we are all the same age...so no matter the cruise we ALWAYS have fun...it's really not that bad you can do what you want when you want...I just hate the itinerary times...you don't have the same time frames as you would on Carnival... |
Not enough time in port? Or weird times in port?
Oh and I cosign on Cruise Critic. There is a TON of information over there.
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Not enough time in the ports....
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