Crusing Tips

Those that have actually been on a cruise know...it is NOT cruising that is a problem now-a-days it is the cruise lines. We have been on many many cruises and they are GREAT! But the one we have noticed has the most problems and has the poorest service is Carnival Cruise Lines. Yes, that very same one with the recent break-downs "again and again". We have been on two cruises with Carnival and the first was pretty poor. The second was worse. So we said "We'll not use them ever again".  And we have not. We are better for it. The other cruise lines we used are very good. They actually have service employees that answer questions AND they provide actual service. Wow what a concept. We recommend that if you are thinking about a cruise that you take a short one like a three day cruise around your coastal area. As an example in Europe a quick three day around the British Isles or the Med. If you are in the Americas a short Alaska cruise is a great way to see if you like cruising. There are many cruise lines that service these areas but use something like "Cruises.com" or AAA travel to read what actual cruisers say about the cruise you will take it is "EYE Opening" and you may change your mind after reading some of the comments. Remember these people are NOT PAID to comment. They are just regular travelers like you and I. They have actual been on the cruise. They will tell it like is really "IS". So check the comments out before you book. As far as the recent Carnival Cruises with the many ships that have had problems we feel that the compensation the passengers are given when these problems happen are a disgrace and an insult to the people that were affected. A $100 coupon for the massive problems on the latest breakdown is a joke. Yes, we know that they really don't have to do anything. And hey, that is what they are really doing. NOTHING! They are obviously not maintaining the ships. AND, when the capt. runs away like the incident in the Italian sinking...well...you have a real indication of how this cruise line operates. So, as a final note...we say please go on a cruise. Cruises are great !!! Don't pick a cruise line that nickle and dimes you with after booking costs for drinks and secret fees. Book one that really includes everything. BTW ALL cruises used to be that way it is only recently that this has changed to a policy that shows they are just out to get more money from you NOT provide a nice vacation. Research them first...don't pick one that favors kids if you want any peace and quiet. If you want a family type cruise pick Disney lines. They are just for families. It's one we would never book since we are retired and don't like the rude noise. We prefer a simple quiet vacation without the chaos. That's about it for our rant today. Go ahead...Cruise...But really check it out first. Thanks