Cruise or All inclusive Resorts?

Jasonle · 01-30-2012, 11:18 AM

Hey guys I need your opinions...I never been on a cruise before. But my family is wanting to do that this year since they never been. I've been to Mexico twice and once in Punta Cana to all inclusive resorts and loved it...I guess my question is..Is a Cruise fun..worth it? Cheaper? I heard cruises you have to pay for sodas and alcohol. Not sure what to do here..Cruise or All inclusive resorts. Or Any Cruise recomendation?

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Thanks for your time guys!
Jason

alb84z31t · 01-30-2012, 11:23 AM

I've been to both. I would definitely go all inclusive. Much more fun, not cooped on a ship either. And better value.

m4a1mustang · 01-30-2012, 11:29 AM

I would go for the all inclusive resort instead of the cruise. At the very least you won't sink.

birdmanx1 · 01-30-2012, 11:32 AM

How do you say all inclusive resort in Spanish? "Todo inclusivo awesomo resorte"??

I've always found it much better and much more enjoyable to explore places at my own pace and without being rushed.

Jasonle · 01-30-2012, 11:40 AM

I agree..Although I never been on a cruise..I just dont like to be rushed. I rather spend my money on a all inclusive resort..Man this is a hard decision..go with the family on a cruise or go to a resort..hmmm

birdmanx1 · 01-30-2012, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Jasonle

I agree..Although I never been on a cruise..I just dont like to be rushed. I rather spend my money on a all inclusive resort..Man this is a hard decision..go with the family on a cruise or go to a resort..hmmm

If this is a planned family event, I would suck it up and pick the cruise; you will have fun either way. You can always make it back to that resort another time with your intimate one ;-)

Should you pick the cruise, grab some Dramamine just in case.

Jasonle · 01-30-2012, 11:49 AM

Lol actually my wife wants to go to a all inclusive resort too...its her family that wants to go on a cruise..She wants to go one last trip before we starting dropping out kids left and right

birdmanx1 · 01-30-2012, 12:03 PM

You wouldn't want to get jiggy jiggy with it with your in-laws next door (you might start getting signals from your sister-in-law; did I just say that?)

TODO INCLUSIVO RESORTE for the pre-baby trip.

haitech · 01-30-2012, 01:05 PM

The resort.

When you arrive at the destination, you have to pay for excursions. That's like 100 a head. I think the resort is more worth it.

Mike · 01-30-2012, 05:24 PM

Definitely all inclusive. We used to cruise, and if you drink, the alcohol bill is very expensive, plus you see the same people every day. At an all inclusive, at least people are coming and going every day.

Plus, if you've been on cruises, then you know, if you've been to one island, you pretty much have been to all of them.

I'm an airline pilot and on a layover in Aruba today. While I was out walking, I was thinking that someone should sell T-shirts for cruisers that say SSDI, Same $hit, Different Island!

eastwest2300 · 01-30-2012, 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike

Definitely all inclusive. We used to cruise, and if you drink, the alcohol bill is very expensive, plus you see the same people every day. At an all inclusive, at least people are coming and going every day.

Plus, if you've been on cruises, then you know, if you've been to one island, you pretty much have been to all of them.

I'm an airline pilot and on a layover in Aruba today. While I was out walking, I was thinking that someone should sell T-shirts for cruisers that say SSDI, Same $hit, Different Island!

eastwest2300 · 01-30-2012, 11:10 PM

I want to go on a cruise, its definitely on my "to do" list.

Jasonle · 01-31-2012, 06:14 AM

I know it was the captain fault or something..but this is scary!

bsramzy · 02-02-2012, 03:16 PM

sorry to revive this thread, but the wife and I were just discussing this today. We have always done cruises. Can you guys recommend all inclusive resorts that you have stayed at and can vouch for?

My cousin told me about Sandals....but they are definitely not cheap

Jasonle · 02-02-2012, 03:23 PM

Not sure if you want to do Mexico..but i've been to Gran Principe Tulum Riviera Maya and Gran Sirenis Riviera Maya in Mexico....those were great! Near the water parks too! I've also been to Dominican Republic Punta Cana Riu Palace..that place was huge but ok..

My wife and her family decided in MAY were goin on a 8 nights 9 days cruise...bahamas..antigua..and british virgin island or something..hope his is fun

01-30-2012, 11:18 AM	#1 (permalink)
Jasonle A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: St. Louis Posts: 3,509 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 25	Cruise or All inclusive Resorts? Hey guys I need your opinions...I never been on a cruise before. But my family is wanting to do that this year since they never been. I've been to Mexico twice and once in Punta Cana to all inclusive resorts and loved it...I guess my question is..Is a Cruise fun..worth it? Cheaper? I heard cruises you have to pay for sodas and alcohol. Not sure what to do here..Cruise or All inclusive resorts. Or Any Cruise recomendation? or Thanks for your time guys! Jason __________________ 2009 Nissan 370z/2003 Honda Soccer Van Shineauto Amuse Body Kit/UAM Fenders/Bc Br Coilovers/Topspeed Exhaust/Racing Hart Wheels and More My Sexy Beast

01-30-2012, 11:29 AM	#3 (permalink)
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01-30-2012, 11:32 AM	#4 (permalink)
birdmanx1 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Baltimore, MD Age: 95 Posts: 3,175 Drives: 370z Nismo Rep Power: 23	How do you say all inclusive resort in Spanish? "Todo inclusivo awesomo resorte"?? I've always found it much better and much more enjoyable to explore places at my own pace and without being rushed. __________________ 370Z NISMO #0462 \| ClearBra \| 3M tint \| Head/Taillights \| Dynamat \| Black Roof \| Tommy Kaira HB \| CF Parts \| Berk HFCs \| FI SS \| NST Pulleys \| Takeda aFe \| K&N \| H&R Spacers \| Swift Spec R \| SPC F&R \| Zuperman M370 Nismo Vid \| Nismo Journal \| Nismo Rumble

01-30-2012, 11:40 AM	#5 (permalink)
Jasonle A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: St. Louis Posts: 3,509 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 25	I agree..Although I never been on a cruise..I just dont like to be rushed. I rather spend my money on a all inclusive resort..Man this is a hard decision..go with the family on a cruise or go to a resort..hmmm __________________ 2009 Nissan 370z/2003 Honda Soccer Van Shineauto Amuse Body Kit/UAM Fenders/Bc Br Coilovers/Topspeed Exhaust/Racing Hart Wheels and More My Sexy Beast

01-30-2012, 11:49 AM	#7 (permalink)
Jasonle A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: St. Louis Posts: 3,509 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 25	Lol actually my wife wants to go to a all inclusive resort too...its her family that wants to go on a cruise..She wants to go one last trip before we starting dropping out kids left and right __________________ 2009 Nissan 370z/2003 Honda Soccer Van Shineauto Amuse Body Kit/UAM Fenders/Bc Br Coilovers/Topspeed Exhaust/Racing Hart Wheels and More My Sexy Beast

01-30-2012, 11:23 AM	#2 (permalink)
alb84z31t Base Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Ft. Mitchell, AL Posts: 88 Drives: 09 370Z blk m6 Rep Power: 14	I've been to both. I would definitely go all inclusive. Much more fun, not cooped on a ship either. And better value.

01-30-2012, 12:03 PM	#8 (permalink)
birdmanx1 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Baltimore, MD Age: 95 Posts: 3,175 Drives: 370z Nismo Rep Power: 23	You wouldn't want to get jiggy jiggy with it with your in-laws next door (you might start getting signals from your sister-in-law; did I just say that?) TODO INCLUSIVO RESORTE for the pre-baby trip. __________________ 370Z NISMO #0462 \| ClearBra \| 3M tint \| Head/Taillights \| Dynamat \| Black Roof \| Tommy Kaira HB \| CF Parts \| Berk HFCs \| FI SS \| NST Pulleys \| Takeda aFe \| K&N \| H&R Spacers \| Swift Spec R \| SPC F&R \| Zuperman M370 Nismo Vid \| Nismo Journal \| Nismo Rumble

01-30-2012, 01:05 PM	#9 (permalink)
haitech Track Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Austin/Dallas Posts: 922 Drives: 11' 370z Magnetic M6 Rep Power: 14	The resort. When you arrive at the destination, you have to pay for excursions. That's like 100 a head. I think the resort is more worth it.

01-30-2012, 05:24 PM	#10 (permalink)
Mike The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Loganville, GA Posts: 5,944 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 2185	Definitely all inclusive. We used to cruise, and if you drink, the alcohol bill is very expensive, plus you see the same people every day. At an all inclusive, at least people are coming and going every day. Plus, if you've been on cruises, then you know, if you've been to one island, you pretty much have been to all of them. I'm an airline pilot and on a layover in Aruba today. While I was out walking, I was thinking that someone should sell T-shirts for cruisers that say SSDI, Same $hit, Different Island! __________________ NISSAN: 75 280Z / 86 300ZX GLL /87 Sentra SE / 03 350Z / 23 Z Porsche: 93 968 / 23 Macan GTS / 93 968

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eastwest2300 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: South FL Posts: 90,818 Drives: '16QX70/'21 Supra3.0 Rep Power: 2684549	I want to go on a cruise, its definitely on my "to do" list. __________________ Infiniti QX70 & Toyota Supra 3.0 Premium

01-31-2012, 06:14 AM	#13 (permalink)
Jasonle A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: St. Louis Posts: 3,509 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 25	I know it was the captain fault or something..but this is scary! __________________ 2009 Nissan 370z/2003 Honda Soccer Van Shineauto Amuse Body Kit/UAM Fenders/Bc Br Coilovers/Topspeed Exhaust/Racing Hart Wheels and More My Sexy Beast

02-02-2012, 03:16 PM	#14 (permalink)
bsramzy Base Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: prairieville Posts: 70 Drives: 09 350z maNUAL Rep Power: 15	sorry to revive this thread, but the wife and I were just discussing this today. We have always done cruises. Can you guys recommend all inclusive resorts that you have stayed at and can vouch for? My cousin told me about Sandals....but they are definitely not cheap

02-02-2012, 03:23 PM	#15 (permalink)
Jasonle A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: St. Louis Posts: 3,509 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 25	Not sure if you want to do Mexico..but i've been to Gran Principe Tulum Riviera Maya and Gran Sirenis Riviera Maya in Mexico....those were great! Near the water parks too! I've also been to Dominican Republic Punta Cana Riu Palace..that place was huge but ok.. My wife and her family decided in MAY were goin on a 8 nights 9 days cruise...bahamas..antigua..and british virgin island or something..hope his is fun __________________ 2009 Nissan 370z/2003 Honda Soccer Van Shineauto Amuse Body Kit/UAM Fenders/Bc Br Coilovers/Topspeed Exhaust/Racing Hart Wheels and More My Sexy Beast

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