JediSkipdogg
07-09-2007, 02:03 PM
Now, since I want to gather information as fast as possible I decided to throw this question in as well. This does not mean that a cruise is the only thing being considered, but it leaves a good option open.
One thing alot need to keep in mind is the price of a cruise. I think it all depends on the family size how much it will truely cost and if it will be beneficial. A cruise offers tons of benefits that staying on land does not offer. If any cruisers see I missed something, let us know (as I've never done a cruise but have talked heavily to people about them.)
For the last week of June a cruise will run around $450-500 each for the first two people and then each person after then people 3, 4, and 5 are $100 less. When I did a total price of a family of 5, the cruise came out to very close to $2200 total. That price includes tons of items....
On a cruise everything but alcohol is paid for. You get unlimited food 24/7. They have buffets and formal dining options along with numerous smaller cafes around the boat. You want a pineapple and sausage pizza at 3 am? You got it fresh. When you think about it, on vacation it costs what, $20 per person per day for food unless you bring your own? Good savings there.
There are numerous activities throughout the boat and they vary greatly depending on the boat. So far I have noticed boats have activities such as climbing walls, putt putt, theatrical shows, numerous pools, workout rooms, dancing (different rooms for different ages), etc. Those are events on just the boat.
Then on say a 4 or 5 day cruise there usually 2 shore excursions. When the boat docks if you want, you can stay on or go on shore. There are tons of events that depending on the location can take place on the shore from snorkeling, to jetskis, etc. all for a small fee per person. Many locations also have shopping or other attractions to see. A cruise truely does keep you fully entertained for the length of it.
One disadvantage of a cruise is with the new government regulations you have to have a passport for each person. I believe a US passport is $90 for those over 16 and $80 for those under. So that must be taken into consideration.
Overall price of a family of 5 on a cruise would be around $2700. Total price of 6 days at a hotel and tickets into something like Disney World (assuming one room) would be...
Hotel - $500 ($100 per night)
Tickets - $1000 (4 days each person at $200 each)
Food - $600 ($20 per person each day for 6 days)
Total - $2100
So essentially for a tad more you can get a cruise with alot more attractions on board to do. Of course, alot of factors still need to be considered either way such as shore excursions vs. other land attractions and what kind of hotel/room you would get on land vs. cruise.
So, please let me know who is interested and would like to try this?
One thing alot need to keep in mind is the price of a cruise. I think it all depends on the family size how much it will truely cost and if it will be beneficial. A cruise offers tons of benefits that staying on land does not offer. If any cruisers see I missed something, let us know (as I've never done a cruise but have talked heavily to people about them.)
For the last week of June a cruise will run around $450-500 each for the first two people and then each person after then people 3, 4, and 5 are $100 less. When I did a total price of a family of 5, the cruise came out to very close to $2200 total. That price includes tons of items....
On a cruise everything but alcohol is paid for. You get unlimited food 24/7. They have buffets and formal dining options along with numerous smaller cafes around the boat. You want a pineapple and sausage pizza at 3 am? You got it fresh. When you think about it, on vacation it costs what, $20 per person per day for food unless you bring your own? Good savings there.
There are numerous activities throughout the boat and they vary greatly depending on the boat. So far I have noticed boats have activities such as climbing walls, putt putt, theatrical shows, numerous pools, workout rooms, dancing (different rooms for different ages), etc. Those are events on just the boat.
Then on say a 4 or 5 day cruise there usually 2 shore excursions. When the boat docks if you want, you can stay on or go on shore. There are tons of events that depending on the location can take place on the shore from snorkeling, to jetskis, etc. all for a small fee per person. Many locations also have shopping or other attractions to see. A cruise truely does keep you fully entertained for the length of it.
One disadvantage of a cruise is with the new government regulations you have to have a passport for each person. I believe a US passport is $90 for those over 16 and $80 for those under. So that must be taken into consideration.
Overall price of a family of 5 on a cruise would be around $2700. Total price of 6 days at a hotel and tickets into something like Disney World (assuming one room) would be...
Hotel - $500 ($100 per night)
Tickets - $1000 (4 days each person at $200 each)
Food - $600 ($20 per person each day for 6 days)
Total - $2100
So essentially for a tad more you can get a cruise with alot more attractions on board to do. Of course, alot of factors still need to be considered either way such as shore excursions vs. other land attractions and what kind of hotel/room you would get on land vs. cruise.
So, please let me know who is interested and would like to try this?