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May book a cruise

I am trying to decide if I want to book a cruise I found. It is an awesome deal. Only 179 per person before taxes and fees. It leaves Miami on November 3 and goes around Bahamas for 4 nights. It is on the Norwegian Sky, an older smaller ship. I would be going with my parents and I would bring Liliana (who will be 16 months at the time of the cruise).

I am apprehensive about it because I don't know how easy/difficult it will be with the baby. Plus in order to afford it the baby and I will have to share a small cabin with my parents who both snore very loudly.

I know several of you cruise all the time, so can you help me to make this decision? Will be too hard with Liliana? She really is a good baby, but I am not sure if the small cabin will be too hard with her. I wish we could get our own cabin, or that DH could come but he can't due to his work schedule.

Should I go ahead and book it or pass and save the money?

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Re: May book a cruise

  • jtmh2012jtmh2012 mod
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    edited July 2014
    Ok, you know I'd be the first person in line to tell a person to book a cruise.  ok, maybe I might have to fight @jean9ds over it....

    However, I really don't think I'd want to put more than 2 adults in an inside cabin.  Honestly, I don't think I'd want to put more than 1 sometimes.  The fact that there would be three of you, plus a baby, I'd have to either *really* like the people I was staying with or virtually never be in the cabin except to sleep.

    Also, don't forget about airfare.....;)

    My opinion would be to pass or get my own cabin.

    On the good note, NCL is running a "kids" sail free promo right now.  All 3rd-8th passengers are "free" paying only port fees and taxes.

    P.S. I loved the Sky! :)  She's an awesome ship even for being older/smaller.
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  • TaraW1979TaraW1979 member
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    Thanks for replying. After talking it over with my mom she agreed that we should get two cabins! Yippee. Yes, I know about that promo and it's great. However by getting two cabins we won't have a 3rd person. I wish DH would come but he says even if he could take off of work, he doesn't want to spend the money because when you add airfare it is at least 500 for him. To me that's no big deal, but he sees things differently.

    I'm glad you liked the Sky! Did you do the 4 night itinerary through the Bahamas ?

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  • Yeah, we did the 4 night.
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  • Did you do theAtlantis excursion?

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  • To tag-team off of what Mark said too about cruisin', there are also additional fees, including daily "tipping" which is $20 a day per person. I know it's just one more thing, but it adds up quickly, so I want you to be prepared for all the fees, taxes, etc etc :) 


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  • Jean9ds said:
    To tag-team off of what Mark said too about cruisin', there are also additional fees, including daily "tipping" which is $20 a day per person. I know it's just one more thing, but it adds up quickly, so I want you to be prepared for all the fees, taxes, etc etc :) 
    *cough* $12 *cough*
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  • jtmh2012jtmh2012 mod
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    edited July 2014
    TaraW1979 said:
    Did you do theAtlantis excursion?

    We did the Aquaventure one which included the waterpark and felt it was worth the money. Heads up, the locker rentals are CC only. No cash.
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  • jtmh2012 said:
    Jean9ds said:
    To tag-team off of what Mark said too about cruisin', there are also additional fees, including daily "tipping" which is $20 a day per person. I know it's just one more thing, but it adds up quickly, so I want you to be prepared for all the fees, taxes, etc etc :) 
    *cough* $12 *cough*
    Psh, only $12 on Norwegian? That's nice :p
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  • Thanks guys. Yes $12 a day is what they told us. Also, do you guys purchase the insurance?

    Right now we are looking at around 1500 for 4 of us in two cabins, before airfare.

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  • If it makes you feel better all cruise cabins are small ;) ok unless you can afford the mega suites... but who can?

    From what I've seen on NCL they have a kids club that Liliana should be able to go too as long as you are with her.

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  • Yes, I did see that. :) That's pretty cool.

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  • TaraW1979 said:
    Thanks guys. Yes $12 a day is what they told us. Also, do you guys purchase the insurance? Right now we are looking at around 1500 for 4 of us in two cabins, before airfare.
    Yes, but no.  We don't get it through the cruise line.  We get it on our own so that we can cover the flights, hotel, and cruise.  Also, it is usually cheaper if you're younger.

    As for whether to get it......I bought it for the first cruise.  Not for the second two.  If you do buy it, I suggest doing so within 15-days of putting down your deposit to get "cancel for any reason" coverage.

    Here's a couple places to look:
    https://www.squaremouth.com/
    http://www.insuremytrip.com/
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  • Am12712 said:
    If it makes you feel better all cruise cabins are small ;) ok unless you can afford the mega suites... but who can? From what I've seen on NCL they have a kids club that Liliana should be able to go too as long as you are with her.
    <--- suite cruiser. ;)

    I've been in balconies, suites, and insides.  And yes, while all cabins are small compared to the suites, putting 4 people into an inside doesn't make for fun times in my opinion.  A balcony on the Sky is about 200 sq ft.  An inside is anywhere from 121-147 sq ft.  The beds for her parents would be together, Tara would be in a pullman bed (ie. bunk bed on the wall).  They can get a trundle bed for her daughter.

    If I might make a suggestion.  The Sky has connecting inside staterooms.  You might try to get one of those if you can.

    Pics.....;)


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  • Connecting inside staterooms sound perfect for us. I wonder why none of the 3 representatives we talked to mentioned that option. I looked on Expedia last night and the price seems a lt cheaper. I wonder why.

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  • TaraW1979 said:
    Connecting inside staterooms sound perfect for us. I wonder why none of the 3 representatives we talked to mentioned that option. I looked on Expedia last night and the price seems a lt cheaper. I wonder why.

    Expedia may have a group rate.  Some travel agencies (yes, Expedia is one) will list the fare, but not the taxes so they look cheaper.  I'm sure there's other reasons I haven't thought of.
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  • A guy from Norwegian called me. He was super nice and gave me the best price yet. $1398 for two connecting oceanview rooms with insurance. We went ahead and booked it! I'm very happy! Thanks for all your help.

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  • THAT'S AWESOME!!!! 

    I may not be a cruise person, but that is a heck of a deal! 
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