Lots of good advice in these responses. We have cruised the Caribean several times,Alaska, the Med and the Baltic. What I hear about Mexico is troubling right now. We love Port Canaveral as a point of departure for domestic ports. Also like Royal Caribbean and like Celebrity best. We have also cruised Princess (so-so) and Holland American (in truth, one of their older vessels, very dated). Avoid Carnival! We prefer a balcony cabin, but depending on time of year and how much "cabin time" you spend, that might not be a big deal for you. None of the beds are as comfortable as yours, lol. The advice about using AAA is good advice, especially if you must fly to the departure point. AAA travel services should be able to tap into good rates, although, the "last minute" sites are good if you can go on short notice. AAA advisors will also discuss things like trip insurance. We like AAA because they give us a one stop source to get it all done.
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