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Dulcinea
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Dulcinea
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Why does it cost more to fly than to cruise?
I'm starting to see why the cruise industry is becoming so popular now after researching a trip to the Bahamas...
It cost over $700/pp just to fly down to the Bahamas! Meanwhile, the cost for a cruise (that includes meals and multiple destinations) cost just $700-1000/pp depending on the view you get.
I did a quick calculation and the cost for a 4 nite vacation to the Bahamas will cost at least $4000 (:P) while an 8 nite cruise for us will cost under $3k... provided we stay away from the bars and gambling tables. :D
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LIMOMx2
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Re: Why does it cost more to fly than to cruise?
Cruises Rule! 
Message edited 2/24/2011 5:32:47 PM.
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| Posted 2/24/11 5:14 PM |
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IrishLasss334
I'll be there soon!
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Re: Why does it cost more to fly than to cruise?
I love cruising, for so many reasons, but especially because I feel it's a great value. All your entertainment on board is free, you can't do better for meals, the rooms are great, you go to different islands and there is so much to do..or not, if that's what you want.
Considering my DH has a bottomless pit for a stomach, we do very well!
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| Posted 2/24/11 6:05 PM |
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Cheeks24
Living a dream
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Cheeks
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Re: Why does it cost more to fly than to cruise?
Fuel and taxes. It's disgusting!
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| Posted 2/24/11 8:18 PM |
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wcs3504
my boys
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Re: Why does it cost more to fly than to cruise?
I love cruising for this very reason. You get to see different islands/countries and get a flavor for what they are about. The food, drinks and gambiling is great too.
Our next cruise we want to go to is Mexico. We've never been. There are different areas we would like to see without spending an arm and a leg to do so. And cruising is the best option. Especially with two little ones.
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| Posted 2/25/11 8:35 AM |
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moonmist09
Thank you, St. Gerard!
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Re: Why does it cost more to fly than to cruise?
cruises are becomming more and more popular because they are all inclusive and more afordable! especially during off season!
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| Posted 2/25/11 5:17 PM |
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melbalalala
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Re: Why does it cost more to fly than to cruise?
Cruises don't charge much for room and board because they're hoping you'll come on and spend a ton of money on drinks, gambling, upgraded food, excursions, etc. Airlines don't have a comprable way to make extra money...
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| Posted 2/28/11 2:53 PM |
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Ophelia
she's baaccckkkk ;)
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remember, when Gulliver traveled....
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Re: Why does it cost more to fly than to cruise?
Posted by melbalalala
Cruises don't charge much for room and board because they're hoping you'll come on and spend a ton of money on drinks, gambling, upgraded food, excursions, etc. Airlines don't have a comprable way to make extra money...
besdies the fact that most cruise lines are not registered in the US and don't pay federal taxes.
I will never ever ever take a carnival cruise. 
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| Posted 2/28/11 4:02 PM |
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Dulcinea
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Re: Why does it cost more to fly than to cruise?
Posted by Ophelia
I will never ever ever take a carnival cruise.
What's wrong with a Carnival cruise? I haven't taken one so am curious.
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| Posted 3/1/11 11:28 AM |
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jlk51496
Mom of 3 - YIKES! =)
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Re: Why does it cost more to fly than to cruise?
Posted by melbalalala
Cruises don't charge much for room and board because they're hoping you'll come on and spend a ton of money on drinks, gambling, upgraded food, excursions, etc. Airlines don't have a comprable way to make extra money...
good point!
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| Posted 3/1/11 12:34 PM |
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Re: Why does it cost more to fly than to cruise?
Posted by Dulcinea
Posted by Ophelia
I will never ever ever take a carnival cruise.
What's wrong with a Carnival cruise? I haven't taken one so am curious.
One of my co-workers said the same thing - she complained that the ships weren't clean (then again, she took a cruise that had a high percentage of college 'Spring Break' kids so there was a sense of rowdy-ness to the ship), the layout was dumb (common areas constantly packed, buffet lines were crazy long), also quality of the food and choices weren't as plentiful/better as the other cruises she went on (Royal Caribbean).
I think its a matter of taste - the reviews on CruiseCritic.com about Carnival however confirms a lot of the above.
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| Posted 3/1/11 3:45 PM |
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LIMOMx2
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Re: Why does it cost more to fly than to cruise?
NM. I am not going to get into a class war
Message edited 3/1/2011 5:46:02 PM.
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| Posted 3/1/11 4:32 PM |
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LIMOMx2
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Re: Why does it cost more to fly than to cruise?
Posted by Dulcinea
Posted by Ophelia
I will never ever ever take a carnival cruise.
What's wrong with a Carnival cruise? I haven't taken one so am curious.
Nothing Depends on who you talk to
Message edited 3/1/2011 5:46:20 PM.
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