As one who used to work a couple months at a time teaching computer classes on cruise ships, I might suggest taking a cruise over New Year's vs. Christmas. I can say, first hand, that Christmas cruises are not the most fun. As our cruise director used to say, the people who are on a Christmas cruise either have no family or their family doesn't want them. The tone of the passengers over a Christmas cruise is so much different than other times. The passengers are usually very grumpy and it affects the whole atmosphere. Even though the crew tries to make sure they are "up" and friendly, Christmas cruise passengers affect them, too. Hubby and I thought all this was crazy when we were told about it and then we experienced it first hand. So, book a New Year's Eve cruise and enjoy the fun and party! People are amazingly happy during New Year's.
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