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So, BFF and I are going on a trip in Feb/Mar of 2016. We had been planning on a trip to WDW and St Augustine (with maybe a 3 night cruise thru Disney).
Now she has tossed this idea into the ring....7 day cruise out of NO to Cozumel, Roatan, Belize City, Costa Maya and back to NO. Then, of course, we would need to stay a two or three days in NO to tour the city.
I'm soooooo conflicted. Never been to NO...Never been on a cruise...but, oh, how I love WDW and I would LOVE to try a Disney cruise!!!!
HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Hard choice. What cruise line would you use? What is the cost? What are the reviews stating about the cruise line?
Those are all the questions I'd have to ask myself.
I enjoy DCL cruises, but they're the only ones I've been on. I've heard a variety of opinions on different cruise lines.
A cruise from NO and a stay there would probably be a bit cheaper than a WDW/DCL vacation. What about the flights? Will there be a big cost difference in those?
I think I'd end up just flipping a coin.
Hard choice. What cruise line would you use? What is the cost? What are the reviews stating about the cruise line?
Those are all the questions I'd have to ask myself.
I enjoy DCL cruises, but they're the only ones I've been on. I've heard a variety of opinions on different cruise lines.
A cruise from NO and a stay there would probably be a bit cheaper than a WDW/DCL vacation. What about the flights? Will there be a big cost difference in those?
I think I'd end up just flipping a coin.
Not sure on the cruise line...will have to ask BFF.
Flights won't be an issue as we both have mileage tickets to use.
Flipping a coin may be the way we go!!!!!!!!!!
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Okay....so it's Norwegian cruise line on the Norwegian Dawn.
Any reviews????????
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As much as I love WDW, I also love to go to new places so I would probably pick NO and the cruise as long as it wasn't a huge increase in cost.. I know I'll be back to WDW sooner or later.
Okay...so, I asked DH last night if he would be okay with me going on cruise with BFF. I know he is TOTALLY okay with us going off on a vacation without him (or her DH or any of the DSs), but he and I have never been on a cruise together, so I'm not sure if he wants me to go on this without him. He agreed to the 3 night Disney cruise, but a 7 day cruise including a stop in Cozumel (where we both want to go) may be asking a lot out of him!!!!!!
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Jennifer / Eeyore is my favorite!! OMG - He's sooooo grown up!!!! And an EAGLE SCOUT!! I can still remember my cute little Tiger Cub! 2016 Reading Goal - 75 books
I have cruised several times and really enjoy it. Sailed on DCL, Royal Caribbean, Princess and Norwegian. Had good experiences on all of them -- sometimes you can get a not so great crew but that is luck of the draw. On my Norwegian, the ship was really old but the crew was fantastic and the food in the dining room was very good. Go to differents sites (tripadvisor, Cruise Critic, etc) and read what others are saying about the specific cruise you would be on. As for DH not wanting you to go to Cozumel without him; we have been to Cozumel atleast 5 times and still enjoy it - great beaches! I don't really understand what difference a 4 or 7 day cruise makes?!?!? New Orleans is a great city and early spring a good time to visit because it is not hot. If you like museums, they have a fantastic WWII one and a Civil War one very close to the WWII that has some wonderfully preserved things from that time period. Take the street car from downtown or the French Quarter all the way to the Garden District. It is a fun way to see lots of the city and you can get off in the Garden District and do a walking tour of some of the great old houses. There is also a zoo and park that is nice. As someone else said, WDW is always fun but trying new stuff is exciting!
I haven't ebb to NO, but I have been to Disney many, many times and also done lots of other US travel.
When I heard your choices, I thought I would go to NO, no second thought. To me, your traveling with a friend is a great opportunity for adventure. Disney is great, but you have been there/done that. Try something new. ( I would also find going to Mexico -if you haven't been much more exciting)
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I think I would go with the NO and cruise. It's a new adventure for you and sounds like a lot of fun. If you have a great time, you can repeat it with your DH in the future. I, too, love DCL, but other cruise lines are also good. And the ports of call are the same regardless of the cruise line. I have never sailed on Norwegian, but I have sailed out of NO and it is a great port.
Oh, I love New Orleans. And Spring is a lovely time to visit. New Orleans has it's very own unique vibe. Riding the streetcar through the Garden District, sitting and having beignets at Cafe Du Monde, walking around and taking in the sights of the French Quarter...PLUS a cruise!! Can I come, too ?
I too would go with the cruise out of New Orleans and then back to NO for a visit. I love travelling with my girl friends as we are able to do things that typically our husbands have no interest in. Good luck with your decision.
Be sure to check to see when Mardi Gras is in 2016. You couldn't pay me to go to NO when that's going on, even if I was just doing the cruise. The idea of Mardi Gras (floats, parades, etc) I love, but the drunken and naked revelry, I'm way past that and don't want to see it!
Well, we opted for a Disney cruise and some non WDW stuff including St Augustine. Not sure of everything we are doing, but I'll keep you all posted!
Thanks!
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