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Mobo123 · 07-09-2006, 10:53 PM

For our 20th anniversary next year, i want to surprise my wife with her dream, an alaskan cruise.

I myself have never been on a cruise ship before to anywhere. My ocean experiences have been strictly reserved for 3 to 10 day deep sea fishing excursions (which my wife does NOT attend with me, thank god ) I've been deep sea fishing since i was a kid.

She went with me one time out of Cabo on a day boat. Seas were a little rough but we hooked a 380lb striped marlin. Took us 5 hours to land the beast. True story. I got the picture. I can post it to prove it.

Boy, did my wife get sick. I, on the other hand, had the time of my life. She NEVER went fishing with me again.

But anyways, Alaska cruises. Does anybody know anything about these? Which company? Best ship? Worst ship? Things to stay away from? Things to look for as far as quality?

Bottom Line since I dont know anything about cruises-- What should I be looking for in terms of quality of onboard ship experience, food, amenities for my two teenage boys, 17 and 14? What are the right questions to ask and know?

Inner cabin vs. outer? (I personally dont get seasick but my wife does- I've heard people in the outers can get sick because of increased sway.

I'm willing to spend for the 4 of us up to 5-6K. That's the limit of my budget for one week. and just thinking about wasting that amount of money makes me very uncomfortable. Damm shame she doesnt like football, baseball or hockey.

So, again, if anybody has any advice, I am all ears.

Thanks in advance.

07-09-2006, 10:53 PM	#1 (permalink)
Mobo123 Insane	Need advice on Alaskan Cruises. Anybody know anything about this subject? For our 20th anniversary next year, i want to surprise my wife with her dream, an alaskan cruise. I myself have never been on a cruise ship before to anywhere. My ocean experiences have been strictly reserved for 3 to 10 day deep sea fishing excursions (which my wife does NOT attend with me, thank god ) I've been deep sea fishing since i was a kid. She went with me one time out of Cabo on a day boat. Seas were a little rough but we hooked a 380lb striped marlin. Took us 5 hours to land the beast. True story. I got the picture. I can post it to prove it. Boy, did my wife get sick. I, on the other hand, had the time of my life. She NEVER went fishing with me again. But anyways, Alaska cruises. Does anybody know anything about these? Which company? Best ship? Worst ship? Things to stay away from? Things to look for as far as quality? Bottom Line since I dont know anything about cruises-- What should I be looking for in terms of quality of onboard ship experience, food, amenities for my two teenage boys, 17 and 14? What are the right questions to ask and know? Inner cabin vs. outer? (I personally dont get seasick but my wife does- I've heard people in the outers can get sick because of increased sway. I'm willing to spend for the 4 of us up to 5-6K. That's the limit of my budget for one week. and just thinking about wasting that amount of money makes me very uncomfortable. Damm shame she doesnt like football, baseball or hockey. So, again, if anybody has any advice, I am all ears. Thanks in advance. Last edited by Mobo123; 07-09-2006 at 10:55 PM..