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MMc
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I have won(had to go on) a couple of cruises, they are not for me. The cruse line thinks if you don't have a bad time you had a good one. Most of the
folks that like cruises, think they would have fun if they went on one. They never interested me much and I'm glad I didn't pay for them. The food is
about on par of good restaurant. You will not get the best meal of your life.
You can do the same stuff when you are in port for about 2/3 cost of what the boat charges with a bit of research.
I got a lot of reading done while at sea. Most of the stuff on board wasn't my cup of tea. Ask yourself if like: Night Clubs, Shows, Gambling, sitting
buy the pool, bingo,etc all, then you'll have a good time. Check out the stuff they offer on board if it sounds like fun jump on it. I prefer my
vacations to have a higher level of risk and reward. The harder the time the better the story, I've got some great stories.
Yes, the cruse is trying to bleed your wallet for all they can.
"Never teach a pig to sing it frustrates you and annoys the pig" - W.C.Fields
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Woooosh
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Registered: 1-28-2007
Location: Rosarito Beach
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Ken Cooke
| Quote: | Originally posted by AmyPNW
Just check out the reviews on your cruise line and ship, what is included in the price and if you like the ports of call. Most of the short Baja
cruises I googled only went to Ensenada and maybe Catalina and the price didn't include taxes and gratuities. |
I was told that a passenger needed to tip the chef, all of the staff, maids, etc. So, I see the $300/2 passenger price doubling with gratuities and
taxes. Drinks and optional dining will add another $100-$200. So, in reality, the hidden prices will combine to just shy of $1,000. Is this correct
in everyones opinion?
Because, for $1,000.00 We could spend a solid week in San Felipe (or more) and feel just as relaxed without being bothered with too many people around
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And miss out on Legionnaires Disease too?
\"The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing\"
1961- JFK to Canadian parliament (Edmund Burke)
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Islandbuilder
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Registered: 11-9-2011
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Woooosh
| Quote: | Originally posted by Ken Cooke
| Quote: | Originally posted by AmyPNW
Just check out the reviews on your cruise line and ship, what is included in the price and if you like the ports of call. Most of the short Baja
cruises I googled only went to Ensenada and maybe Catalina and the price didn't include taxes and gratuities. |
I was told that a passenger needed to tip the chef, all of the staff, maids, etc. So, I see the $300/2 passenger price doubling with gratuities and
taxes. Drinks and optional dining will add another $100-$200. So, in reality, the hidden prices will combine to just shy of $1,000. Is this correct
in everyones opinion?
Because, for $1,000.00 We could spend a solid week in San Felipe (or more) and feel just as relaxed without being bothered with too many people around
us. |
And miss out on Legionnaires Disease too?
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Turns out you're fine as long as you don't breath.
[Edited on 1-10-2012 by Islandbuilder]
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Ken Cooke
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Registered: 2-9-2004
Location: Riverside, CA
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$279 into $918!?! (minus gratuities, taxes, fuel surcharge, etc.)
I went ahead and checked the CheapTickets Carnival Cruise page, and for a 3-night trip to "Baja California" in late July, I would pay roughly
$1,100.00 to spend 1 day in Ensenada and 3 nights away from home!?! That is outrageous! I could spend 3 weeks in Baja for that much
(camping/moteling).
$279 x 2 = mid February fare
$459 x 2 = TOO MUCH MONEY! 
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woody with a view
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Registered: 11-8-2004
Location: Looking at the Coronado Islands
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Ken, you think too much. toe the line buddy! just think, that behemoth will be plying its trade well after you depart $1100 poorer.
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woody with a view
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| Quote: | Originally posted by MMc
I've got some great stories.
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i don't believe them. none of them.....
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EnsenadaDr
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Registered: 9-12-2011
Location: Baja California
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Mood: Move on. It is just a chapter in the past, but don't close the book- just turn the page
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Cruising entertainment...
You have to be a people person to go cruising...I have met some wonderful people on cruises and you become fast friends with them in a short period of
time... I spent alot of time talking and comparing notes on life. Just like being on an airplane...you make friends after a few hours flight. | Quote: | Originally posted by MMc
I have won(had to go on) a couple of cruises, they are not for me. The cruse line thinks if you don't have a bad time you had a good one. Most of the
folks that like cruises, think they would have fun if they went on one. They never interested me much and I'm glad I didn't pay for them. The food is
about on par of good restaurant. You will not get the best meal of your life.
You can do the same stuff when you are in port for about 2/3 cost of what the boat charges with a bit of research.
I got a lot of reading done while at sea. Most of the stuff on board wasn't my cup of tea. Ask yourself if like: Night Clubs, Shows, Gambling, sitting
buy the pool, bingo,etc all, then you'll have a good time. Check out the stuff they offer on board if it sounds like fun jump on it. I prefer my
vacations to have a higher level of risk and reward. The harder the time the better the story, I've got some great stories.
Yes, the cruse is trying to bleed your wallet for all they can. |
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Ken Cooke
Elite Nomad
Posts: 8970
Registered: 2-9-2004
Location: Riverside, CA
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Mood: Pole Line Road postponed due to injury
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| Quote: | Originally posted by woody with a view
Ken, you think too much. toe the line buddy! just think, that behemoth will be plying its trade well after you depart $1100 poorer.
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After I told my Wife how much we would spend for 3 nights, she shook her head and said, "Cuesta eso??" Maybe in another 25+ years, but for now, we'll
be happy traveling in the Rubicon. 
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