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Originally Posted by SeaCruiser
Any other questions??
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THANKS TO EVERYONE WHO RESPONDED ... once again TOTV has proven itself to be an incredible resource ... "any other questions" ... YES (you asked
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1. Where do you generally find the best "deals" ... online (cruisecritic.com, etc.) or travel agent?
2. The options are daunting ... it appears you (1) pick itinerary you want and travel date(s), (2) then pick the cruise line(s), then (maybe) the ship(s), then (4) accommodations that fit your preferences & budget, then (5) find the best deal .. then CRUISE ... do I have it about right?
3. I see mention of all kind of what I will call "extras": "on board credit", "upgrades", "preferred embarkation/disembarkation", "silver/gold/platinum/diamond?[fill in the blank] traveler", access to "private" on board clubs, etc. ... I gather some/many of these marketing gimmicks you find out about AFTER you book or go on the cruise ... I suspect it varies by line ... is it possible to learn some of these "experienced cruiser" tips before hand .. like from TOTV ... any recommendations?
4. When we went on the QE2 years ago, dress was very formal - for men suits for every dinner and many had a tux for the Captain's Dinner ... is it still that formal ... even in the "casual" Caribbean ... does it vary by cruise line?
THANKS FOR ALL THE INFORMATION!
John