Caribbean Vacation Zone

I got a voucher in the mail for two adult tickets for a free cruise on the Royal Caribbean ship in celebration of their newest ship. I’m not sure if it’s a scam or not. I had to call a toll-free 1-800 number within 72 hours to reserve my tickets. I called and it sounded wonderful. The cruise is free, a $1300 value plus a 3 night, 4 day stay in Fort Lauderdale. I just have to pay $99 per person for government taxes, which is understandable. I stayed on the phone for an hour as they rattled off all my packages and experiences I’ll have. At the end, they asked for my credit card number to reserve my trip. Then they gave me a number ($898) for the full package, which adds on 2 nights and 3 days at Excalibur or the Gold Nugget in Vegas, a hotel in Orlando, and the Hacienda Resort and Spa in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. All of them, not just one… Plus VIP dining, scuba diving, etc. etc. Can this be real? I realize it’s not free, but am I really going to get this "vacation of dreams" for just $898?

They also said I could bring up to 2 people with me on the cruise, but they would have to pay an additional $130 or something and they would have a package of lesser value. It sounds pretty realistic. What do you think?

You know what they say… If it sounds too good to be true, than it probably is. Those are VERY wise words to live by!!!

Also, which cruiseline is the best for a newlywed couple who wants a little time together?

First off congratulations on getting married! My Fiance and I just recently booked our honeymoon for a cruise to the Caribbean! I have been before and it was absolutely breathtaking. Im sure both are great, but since I have experienced the Caribbean thats where my loyalty is! Ha! As for which cruise line to go with. Everyone who has posted above is right it depends on what you want. Although carnival may not be known for highly romantic cruises, the romance will come no matter where you are its your freaking honeymoon! We chose Caribbean because although it is a romantic week we still want to have a great time! Enjoy your honeymoon!

ok so me and a couple of my friends are going on a cruise in a few weeks and my one friend is insisting that he is going to bring bottles of vodka in his luggage. i told hime he shouldnt but he wont listen. will royal caribbean just confiscate it if he claims he didnt read the info package or will not let him board the boat if they find it

You are not permitted to bring alcohol on board although some resourceful cruisers have found many ways to get around this. For one, they do not search every bag looking for booze. They may pass it through x-ray or spot search so you can take your chances.

On the cruisecritic.com message board there are several threads dedicated to this subject. There is also a product specifically dedicated to sneaking alcohol on cruise ships called Rum Runners. They also don’t look twice at soda and water bottles so a quick substitute of liquids may work. I managed to take a pint of Jack Daniels in the original bottle without any problem. I just wrapped it up in a t-shirt in my bag.

If you get caught, they will likely just hold it until the end of the cruise. They will not deny him boarding.

I’m thinking about going on a cruise with a few friends over winter break, but I’m wondering what the drinking age would be. Some of my friends are already 21+ but I’m only 19, and I want to know if I’d be excluded form any of the fun. Since its in the caribbean and not technically on US soil, how old do you have to be?

To drink alcohol, most cruise lines require guests to be 21. The only exceptions are:
NCL allows guests 18-20 to drink beer and wine with the consent of an accompanying parent or guardian, once the ship is 3 miles or more away from U.S. waters.
Royal Caribbean, Celebrity and Azamara allow guests aged 18-20 to drink alcohol with the consent of an accompanying parent or guardian — but only on cruises in Europe, Asia and Australia.

http://www.cruisesavvy.com/savvyguide/in…

Cruise Deal Comparison:

http://www.worldwidetravel.com/cruises/

Hope this helps.

Need some help finding a good honeymoon spot for 7-10 days in the Caribbean. Would like a less crowded place, fairly affordable (trying to spend no more then 2500 total if we have to including airfare from North Carolina).

Have looked at Costa Rica, Belize, and Curacao?? Any help or ideas on some great exotic resorts. All inclusive seems to be the best way to go? Thanks!

Don’t go to Jamaica, there is very high crime in that country ..
Barbados , Grenada, St . Lucia , St . Vincent and the Grenadines …. all untouched beauty and secluded beaches.
Low crime rate.
Hope this helps , good luck and have fun in the sun in the islands..