[retiredguy123]

Cruise experts. Can someone please tell me how much a 7 day cruise to the caribbean for 2 people will actually cost? I mean the total cost, including everything. The cruise, taxes, tips, drinks, transportation, and everything else I need to pay for. How much money will I need to spend from the time I leave my house in The Villages until I get back home a week or so later. And, I want a nice cabin with a balcony. Thanks.

[New Englander]

I've been on about 10 cruises and there's no way to really answer your question. The total cost depends on a number of things.
Such as:::

Which cruise line?
Type of cabin you choose?
Are you and yours going to consume adult beverages?
Will you take any shore excursions?
Etc, Etc..

[GoodLife]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

Cruise experts. Can someone please tell me how much a 7 day cruise to the caribbean for 2 people will actually cost? I mean the total cost, including everything. The cruise, taxes, tips, drinks, transportation, and everything else I need to pay for. How much money will I need to spend from the time I leave my house in The Villages until I get back home a week or so later. And, I want a nice cabin with a balcony. Thanks.

LOL I think you need a travel agent.

PS I'd like to take a trip for two to Europe, London, Amsterdam, Paris and Prague with a side trip down the Danube. Could you calculate my total cost including airfare, transfers, meals, tips and transport from my home? Thanks.

PS We drink premium liquors sometimes 10 each per day, please throw that into your calculations.

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by New Englander

I've been on about 10 cruises and there's no way to really answer your question. The total cost depends on a number of things.
Such as:::

Which cruise line?
Type of cabin you choose?
Are you and yours going to consume adult beverages?
Will you take any shore excursions?
Etc, Etc..

I want a mid price cabin with balcony, don't care what cruise line, yes to adult beverages, and no to excursions.

[mtdjed]

$300 a day each with no airfare.

[biker1]

I suggest you talk to a travel agent and/or start researching via the internet. Prices can vary considerably based on the cruise line, time of year, and itinerary. All of the cruise lines have webpages with their prices. You can also go to sites such as Expedia.

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

I want a mid price cabin with balcony, don't care what cruise line, yes to adult beverages, and no to excursions.

[mtdjed]

How much money should you budget for a cruise? | Florida Cruise Tips

You can estimate yourself based upon your desires

[jnieman]

If you are looking for a budget cruise Carnival is good for that. Also some of the 3 or 4 day Royal Carribean. A travel agent would be able to do what you ask. A good website to visit is Cruise Reviews, Cruise Deals and Cruises - Cruise Critic You can read about each ship to get an idea of what type cruise you would like.

[Ooper]

Check out YouTube. There are a number of videos that can help you . Here is one that talks about the RC Allure 7-day in the Caribbean. How much will your cruise (really) cost? Budget Tips - Allure of the Seas (Oasis Class Cruise Ship) - YouTube

[thelegges]

We use last minute travel sites, if you are not at ease surfing use a travel agent

[Allegiance]

Originally Posted by thelegges

We use last minute travel sites, if you are not at ease surfing use a travel agent

Which are you favorites?

THANKS

[PennBF]

First the advertised price then add on Port Fees, Taxes and Insurance. Then travel to from the port, airfare if required, side trips, some shopping, tips, drinks if you use liquor. You can start with these as a basis for calculation. An example on what a cruise can cost: Trip from The Villages to Tahiti through Los Angles in a mini suits for 2 with no Liquor and some side trips and tips costs between $17,000-20,000 for 28 days.. In a reqular cabin with balcony for a round trip to Europe on a Transtlantic would be between $5,000-8,000. Forget what they advertise the trips as..these are actual out of pocket costs.

[maureenod]

A cabin with a balcony would be a much higher price. Your only in your cabin to sleep on a cruise.

[photo1902]

Originally Posted by maureenod

A cabin with a balcony would be a much higher price. Your only in your cabin to sleep on a cruise.

In my opinion, there is nothing more relaxing than being able to look (or sit) on your balcony overlooking the ocean. Whether your underway or in port. For new cruisers (those that have never been in an inside cabin), there is a BIG difference between having a window, or a balcony. Granted you probably won't spend much time in your cabin, other than sleeping, you should really see if your budget allows a balcony.

[JSR22]

Originally Posted by photo1902

In my opinion, there is nothing more relaxing than being able to look (or sit) on your balcony overlooking the ocean. Whether your underway or in port. For new cruisers (those that have never been in an inside cabin), there is a BIG difference between having a window, or a balcony. Granted you probably won't spend much time in your cabin, other than sleeping, you should really see if your budget allows a balcony.

I 100% agree about the balcony. We only take rooms with balconies. They are wonderful for days at sea and acocktail at night.