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Originally Posted by westcoast
We have never been on a cruise but are thinking it's time. Would
prefer to leave from Tampa. Which cruise line and month would
you suggest?
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We use Holland America. Good service. I could tell you the lines we do not like but someone else probably thinks they are great and does not like HA. You might want to give a little info on what you would like to do on the ship. For example Holland America might not be your choice if you were taking your grand kids or wanted to drink until 4am. The various lines have their own personality. Try
Cruise Critic Message Boards and research your questions. For example how are you going to get to Tampa? I would probably drive the day before and stay at a motel that allows me to park my car for free while I am on the cruise. The hotel may have a free (or pay for) shuttle to and from the pier. Lots to learn about cruising so I would spend a lot of time reading about the different ships and ports. By the way you will need a passport. Tampa is a good port to use. Try and pack one suite case per person. Generally one packs way to much on their first cruise. Pay attention to formal night(s). You do not need to be too formal or you can even be informal and go to the buffet. You can also be very formal.