Cruise Booking: What is REALLY IMPORTANT? + Carnival Limits Free Food Offering

[@andreahughes9584]

Another factor for me is the embarkation port. If travel costs to the port are too expensive, the destinations don’t matter.

[@bonitak8483]

Absolutely the price matters! 😍

[@TheRealTomGreen]

I'm looking forward to your cococay video as I remember the OG one and that's around the time I recall subscribing to your channel. I've been there a few times since the refurb (and once before) and in general I'm happy with the changes as there's a LOT more things to do now. It can however feel a bit more like a waterpark island vs a private island though.. if that makes sense (2 ships now, lots more people, lots more upcharges available) but we still manage to have a good time! As for cruises.. I look at all the factors like ship, route and importantly the cost lol. We aren't cheap but we do like to try and get the best value for our vacation dollars 😅

[@BillMattson]

I think it depends on why you are traveling and what you are looking for. If Alaska is on your bucket list and you really want to go, you can't have Margaritaville at sea budget. It simply doesn't exist. Of course there is a range of pricing within Alaskan cruises and that's were your budget comes into play. Different ships, itineraries, and even the embarkation port can be selected to find something in your budget, but you may have to skip a must do. If this is going to be that once in a life time trip to Alaska, maybe those must do items are worth increasing the budget or delaying the trip to save up more money.

[@francoisedunne223]

PS I love your opinion of cruising you tell it like it is. No sugarcoating we ever get from you! Keep it up we love you.

[@feelosophy1921]

Totally agree with you Morgan price is important. After I identify the preferred itineraries I look at the ship options next. I want the most bang for my buck!

[@kenfirestone9247]

Carnival did the same thing with the Mardi Grai and Celebration. Chi-Bang and Cucina were include during the inaugural season then did the same price structure. What I find interesting is Cucina is available on most Carnival ships but it is $18. No free to try meal.

[@genamorales4588]

Destination and cost two most important factors. I pay more for a nicer ship to the same destination.

[@sherrjo]

I love the way you add funny bits into the show 01:49 haha

[@VeryunOfficialTravelGuides]

Thanks. I'm always happy to put a smile on your face :-)

[@Jimmy-Mc]

Here's my general vacation planning process: 1. Decide when and what region I want to travel to, based on work schedule, the weather, and any special events. 2. Decide if land tour, cruise, booking hotels on my own, or a combination of those would be the best way to see that place. 3. Start searching for specific cruises, hotels, or tours. I usually go for cheaper accommodations and more expensive meals and activities. 4. Book flights and accommodations. When it comes to cruises, itenerary is the most important, followed by food and entertainment. On my ideal cruise, I'm mainly using the ship as a place to eat breakfast and dinner, watch a show, and sleep, while being in port all day.

[@happycruiser]

We only cruise Celebrity or Princess. Then we choose location, then we look at ship size (we like the older smaller ones), then we look at price. If the price is too high, we got back to location, ship, price and keep rotating through that until we find the one we want. And of course sailing from Canada in winter to Caribbean, location (meaning which island) doesn't matter. We just look at ship and cost, mostly cost.

[@jasonlangdon709]

We agree with you on the budget, and always look for less than $100/day. Our flights are usually a major cost for us as well.

[@susanboon4605]

After our last cruise of 16 days (Panama Canal), we realized we want to get as much cruise as we can for our money. I actually made a chart with cost per person per night. My husband loves a balcony, so I have to take that into account (so many cruises have a low price for inside cabins, but double that for balconies). We are therefore booked to sail on our first transatlantic cruise in November. It is 14 nights out of Miami. Next year we hope to sail at least 21 nights! However, we also don't want to repeat too many ports - there is just too much of the world to see! Finally, we do take into account the length of the flights involved - we are getting older! This cruise will let us know how we do with the possibly rougher seas, and how we are with flights of 8 hours or more.

[@Wild1995]

I remember the days with NCL the specialty restaurants were a dream. Quiet and not crowded. Now that NCL gives packages with bookings they are even more crowded and noisy than the MDR. All the tables are crammed together.

[@Poorlydrawnchicken]

My wife and I are only coming up on our second cruise but after price, we do value good food options more than almost anything else. Give us somewhere to look over the water and something decent to eat and we can let a lack of on board activities slip. We do want to start expanding our cruise locations in the future though so that will probably be a bigger factor for cruise number 3. I enjoyed your video!

[@gretemariemolaug2559]

The destinasjonssider modtly, but this time it was just to get out for x mas to a bit different place than home in Norway. A bit warmer❤😂😅

[@michellnav]

Price is definitely important when picking a cruise. But I usually decide based on the ship & itinerary. We are Celebrity people so I like the atmosphere & vibe of their ships.

[@rasferrastfarian739]

Yeap I agree Morgan we are very "price sensitive" too. I look at length of cruise/destinations and the cost. We're Aussies so our choices are somewhat limited to yours so price is even more important.

[@cathieschmitgal5515]

Absolutely I with you price is top then value is next then region….I am always looking for interesting destinations in the colder areas😜

[@curtissalden]

Like yourself, the budget is #1 for us. If we can not find a cruise to a location we like that is within that budget, we do not book. With our normal bookings being 18 months to 24 months in advance, we usually are able to make the 2 lines on the graph cross with no problem. Next one will put us at #55 and we are now D+ on Royal. We have done other lines, but we really like the overall feeling of Royal Caribbean.

[@pattyolson3842]

Thanks Morgan! I'm with you, try to find the most affordable cruise. With that said, Carnival has the most included free food options (not anywhere near Virgin's price).

[@julieb7882]

I've always thought itinerary was top. However, after looking through the Viking calatog that came in the mail yesterday, the budget goes with that. Fabulous itineraries but above our budget until we make it big.

[@jackredmond6023]

For us, the most important part of selecting a cruise is when the cruise sails. Our first cruise was on our honeymoon 20 years ago. So, each year we like to celebrate our anniversary on a cruise. Since we got married on Valentine’s Day, there is an extra special feeling reliving the experience. Speaking of experience… we also select a cruise based on an “all inclusive” feel. If we are going to be “nickled and dimed”, we would just stay home. So, we select a cruise like Princess where we can use the Plus or Premier option and not worry about what we eat or drink.

[@moonshine4049]

Morgan, I truly thought you were gonna say "The Bathroom" 😂

[@TracyKMainwaring]

Food on Virgin was one of the big reasons why my husband decided to cruse again after 5 years. He thought Royal's food had really gone down hill. We don't do specialty dining. He's not a foodie, but he wants good food and options, especially at night.

[@Kaiwaza]

The extra pay more restaurants don’t interest me at all. I’ve cruised plenty, but have only eaten at an upcharge restaurant a couple times. If I have the buffet and a dining room, I’m fine. The total cost of the cruise per day is my main interest

[@ruthkringle1353]

I like to go to Alfredo’s on Princess. Now there’s a charge. So I would skip dessert there and go to the International Cafe for a free dessert.

[@debbiemartin6714]

Carnival did the same with the Carnival Madri gras and the Carnival celebration at the end of the first year.

[@charlierichards825]

Budget cruising 8s the Carnival way. Cruising g is not the type of vacation you try to do on a budget. The diffrence in NCL and Carnival is the same as Motel 6 and The Hilton

[@robynthompson3731]

@@charlierichards825lets agree to disagree. NCL is my least favorite cuisine line. Well we did go on MSC in June and they took NCL’s place at the bottom. Celebrity is my fav but I would go on Carnival before NCL any day of the week.

[@roncapone6637]

The two most important to us are itinerary and total cost.

[@travelwithdebandnick]

Ours is exactly the same as yours Morgan. There is many cruise lines that I would love to cruise with but they just are not within our budget. So im doubting that we will ever cruise with them. Which is sad, but it is what it is and im just appreciative that we can even cruise at all ❤❤

[@suziequeue2]

I’m looking for a certain cruise experience. Currently limited on days to vacation so I look at quality to help guarantee a vacation I’ll enjoy. I look at service, food, and good entertainment.

[@tyfromky]

I was on the Celebration twice. The first time they were free, the second was 8 dollars. It was worth the 8 bucks.

[@joangroothuis4031]

Once again great information. Thanks

[@VeryunOfficialTravelGuides]

I'm glad to be a part of your week!

[@monarusch4087]

I'm 2 top items when picking a cruise: 1st is itinerary 2nd is size of the ship - I prefer less than 3,000

[@MustangErin]

My husband and I are big on price. When I do a search I filter cruises by lowest price. We then decide is it a place we want to sail? We did a transatlantic earlier this year because the price was really good. (Thanks to the casino offers I get) And now in Nov we are doing another transatlantic because it was an even lower price. Add the on board credit we are receiving makes the cruise an even better deal.

[@ruff113s]

For me, location is the most important. As an American expat with a career that takes me around the globe, I tend to cruise according to where I'm stationed. I solo cruise a lot so it is easy for me to pick my destination, but will take a less preferred location when traveling with others. Most of my cruises have been in the eastern hemisphere, but I have done both Hawaii and Alaska. I have three cruises booked, New Zealand, South Pacific, and Adriatic Sea. May try the Caribbean after retirement.

[@VeryunOfficialTravelGuides]

Wow. Those are locations that most people only dream about cruising!

[@lorenadugan6355]

We like music but RCCL has increased the blaring music at outdoor venues. You cannot have a conversation. We are looking for better food, cruised Celebrity and there are sooo many gf options, even croissants. We use cruise plum to find deals on cruises. Love the book, bought the digital copy and then the hard copy early on.

[@kathaag]

When my daughter was in school we traveled during school breaks. Now I have the freedom to sail anytime. I just did a British Isle cruise with experienced sailors, it was so different than sailing with thousands of kids. (See how I didn’t say better 😅 ). Location, dates and type of ship is how I select my trips.

[@VeryunOfficialTravelGuides]

But you meant "better". Didn't you? :-P

[@live2skide1]

I look for cruises where I can sail for under $100 per night! And even better if I can get gratuities or drinks thrown in. I get a LOT of mail nearly every day from cruise lines I have only been on once when I found super deals. They want me back, but I wish the prices were lower and the junk mail would stop. Those glossy multi page brochures tempt me, until I price check!!

[@matthewthurlow1204]

We predominantly cruise out of Port Everglades. We avoid itineraries with private islands and Mexican ports. If a cruise comes along that we want at the cabin class we want, I’ll just take on more OT to pay.

[@Honolulu-Blue]

Carnival has done the free-then-charge thing on all their biggest ships. I don't think it's confusing that they do this, but I can understand how and why it could be confusing to others.

[@charlierichards825]

Carnivals budget cruising is just that ,in the long run NCL is the gest for value ,the d iffrence in food ,professionalism, service ,quality . Plus NCL isn't having dogs sniffing g and banning people for gummies

[@stevenkukene9970]

I’m not too concerned with food. I’m sure to find something to eat no matter what’s offered. Celebrity seemed to have higher quality food than other lines I’ve tried. Otherwise choose your dates wisely. If you want to relax maybe a spring break cruise isn’t the best choice.

[@InvisibleVisible793]

As yet, I have not cruised. What would be the most important aspect when considering a cruise for me, would be the cabin. Ocean view (otherwise it's just an apartment), quiet and clean. Crowds are fine, but eventually I would need a restorative sanctuary.

[@eminiarvii]

No confusion…change happens. Take it from me there has been a lot of change in my 50 years of cruising🚢🙂

[@juliewilson3237]

The budget is always the main issue where I book , then destination and food . Food doesn’t have to be amazing just as long as it’s not got negative reviews ie MSC . I cancelled a cruise with MSC for health reasons but now I think we dodged a bullet as the type of cruise is really not for us . The foods not great and it seems way too hectic for us , according to my friends experience and the reviews.

[@vap57]

I like to cruise on Celebrity Cruises because of the Sunset Bar. Something about that bar is very special, but I can't put my finger on it!

[@VeryunOfficialTravelGuides]

Maybe it's the sunset? ;-)

[@vap57]

@@VeryunOfficialTravelGuides Can't be that easy!

[@Honolulu-Blue]

For me, the theme and its related entertainment is by far the most important thing. Beyond that, everything counts - some things more than others.

[@ruthkringle1353]

Longest cheapest I don’t care where it goes. I’m going solo so it’s expensive. I try to find low single supplement.

[@VeryunOfficialTravelGuides]

Oh yes. Solo cruising is always annoyingly expensive!

[@marybethdermody9483]

We’re Disney cruisers. Destination is very important. Except for our next cruise…we’re sailing out of Galveston with one stop in Mexico. We probably won’t get off the ship. We just wanted to get back on the Magic. Love your channel!

[@cruisingnurse5443]

When I was looking to cruise for the first time (2.5 years ago), I looked for a line that had what was important to me. I didn't want a bunch of "things to do" - rock climbing walls, go-carts, etc., wanted good food, less kids, good itinerary, cheap flights to the embarkation port and a price I was willing to pay (when adding everything up). Eleven HAL cruises later, I am happy with HAL and will stick with them (the known vs the unknown - 4 future cruises booked). 🙂

[@VeryunOfficialTravelGuides]

I'm glad you found a line that fits to you!

[@MrAadamAbdulAlim]

Travel destination is a big factor for us. We just returned from an Alaska cruise on the Disney wonder. It was our first time to Alaska and we are already trying to plan out our next trip to Alaska. The budget is also a factor, food, not so much, itinerary is a small factor as we like to go places we have not been before. Our next cruise, we are heading to the southern Caribbean on the oasis of the seas. I wonder how many times Dino has been on a cruise ship? Did he make it back from Hawaii OK?

[@Wild1995]

I am going to compete with you with my new book "Getting crutches on a cruise ship"

[@VeryunOfficialTravelGuides]

Uh oh.

[@travelingfool9096]

ports first as defined by price/value

[@bigguy1403]

We love your videos Morgan...We pretty much have an open budget and we look at destinations first then try for less kids. Moms who knowingly let there kids run wild are my biggest gets to me problem. They drop off their kids and disappear. I can't tell you how many times I've asked kids where's their parents and they say i dont know or they say there at dinner. We like Newer ships and we don't go stupid crazy on room selection. We always take an ocean view large balcony room or a Jr Suite is as high end as we go. We splurged once and took the Royal Suite on RCL and while it was beautiful I wouldn't do it again. 15K just for the room itself for 7 days is just stupid. Would I do that again...No probably not but I wanted to try it. We don't stay in the room much we like to party and we stay up late to about midnight late for us and just have as much fun as possible. We pretty much are giving up RCL because of all the kids everywhere especially in the spas. Royal Caribbean has pretty much turned into a kids are us cruise line now. Pretty soon it'll be kids only cruise line were you drop off your kids like summer camp and say goodbye while they go on a cruise and you go back home. You can't even think of going into the spa on RC unless you go to the adult only area and even there moms always manage to sneak in their kids into the spas and by the time they get kicked out their kids have already done their business in the spa. We've since switched to princess and just today booked a cruise to New York on the enchanted princess. We do our next cruise to Spain in 50 days on oasis of the seas it's a transatlantic cruise Barcelona to Florida in 14 days. First transatlantic for us so we'll see. I booked that cruise last year. My wife is a foodie and yes she likes her upscale restaurants and ultimate drink package but for me I could eat in the MDR or buffet every night or pizza and be just fine but she likes it so I do it. I look at it this way...we cruise about 5X a year and for us it's the destination. We like going to new places. We have Italy in 3 months transpacific for 21 days Italy to Hawaii and I'm really looking forward to that cruise as well. It's all about fun for us. We watch a ton of cruise videos on KZbin before we go to get familiar with the ship and cruise ports so we kinda have an idea of what we're doing and that works for us.

[@VeryunOfficialTravelGuides]

What time of year you cruise definitely makes a difference on the amount of kids onboard. I think you'll be pleasantly kid-free on your transatlantic. Enjoy all those sea days!

[@je5115]

Price is first and foremost, always, as big numbers in my bank account are few and far between. Very, very few and far between. 😖 Just an FYI (NOT a complaint as I already own it but thought you should know) when you point to your book at 10:44… there’s no book there. 😎

[@lindagilgren898]

We've been on about 20 cruises and have never picked which ship based on restaurants or bars.

[@Dangic23]

Destination is the primary reason for cruising.

[@KarynHill]

Great to see some micro appearances by the cone lady and Dino! Budget and convenience of airport to cruise port are top for me. Mine haven't been very convenient in the past but I'm hopeful the two will start to align going forward. I don't need the cheapest cruise, but I save up for my vacations and they have to fit within what I've saved. I care about destinations but try not to care too much as all sorts of things could happen that means I'd miss one or more cruise ports, so best for me to not focus there.

[@VeryunOfficialTravelGuides]

I'm glad you recognised them ;-P

[@sonkeschluter3654]

First factor is time. In two ways: when and how long. Vacation planning at work is done in December-January for the whole year. Then I prefer a bit longer cruises where possible. Then is the destination. Have I been there before? How long would be the flight or can I travel by train? Note: the same general area but with other ports would be ok. Then is the price. Of course I would like to see Antarctic but when the flight alone adds 2000+€ that’s unfortunately a no for me. With cruise line is not important for me. That’s the reason that the upcoming cruise on new year will be the seventh cruise on the fifth cruise line

[@VeryunOfficialTravelGuides]

There are advantages to cruising with the same line a few times, though, Soenke!

[@neresq]

In the early-to-mid 1990's when our sons were young (on our first cruise, they were only 2 and 6), good kids' programs were paramount. That resulted in us taking a handful of cruises on Carnival and NCL. But once our sons became teenagers, the kids' programs were less important, and our focus shifted to finding cruises that offered us the right combination of price, itinerary, and an on-board vibe that matches our own. For us, since 2000, those cruises have predominantly been with Princess, on which we have already taken 35 cruises to bucket-list places all over the world. We also really enjoy Celebrity and will be taking our 4th cruise with them later this year. Our sons (now 36 and 40) have also continued to cruise quite extensively on Princess and also a bit on Celebrity. We are now also thinking of trying Virgin and HAL. I know, could there be two lines more different from one another? LOL. But they both would offer us many of the same perks that our Princess top loyalty level affords us, as well as a bonus of having either NO or very few children on board (even during "high season") -- and that is important to us.

[@VeryunOfficialTravelGuides]

Does Princess offer perks for frequent cruisers? What are some of the good things you get after 35 cruises with them?

[@neresq]

@@VeryunOfficialTravelGuides You get some perks after completing 3 cruises or 30 sea days, a whole bunch of valuable perks after completing 5 cruises or 50 sea days (most, importantly, a 50% discount on wifi packages) and then, after completing 15 cruises or 150 sea days - what Princess calls their Elite Level - you get the biggies. What Elite level cruisers still get (after post-covid cutbacks) is: FREE UNLIMITED laundry and shoe polishing; complimentary minibar with 10 mini-alcohol bottles (or beer) and 10 sodas/water (you can freely change out the particular components); 50% discount on wifi packages (we USED to get FREE 250 minutes pp); enhanced level of vacation protection if vacation protection is purchased; 10% discount in the onboard shops, spa and on excursions; priority embarkation with dedicated Elite Lounge in terminal with coffee, juices and pastries; priority tender embarkation; nightly dedicated lounge with hors d'oeuvres; free wine tasting event; “deluxe” (?) canapé selection to stateroom on formal nights; priority disembarkation from dedicated lounge with coffee, juices and pastries. We also USED to get an additional OBC depending on how many cruises you have sailed ($25 per cruise once at 21 cruises, $50 per cruise once at 31 cruises, etc. until you maxed out at $100 per cruise for having 51 cruises), BUT that perk (along with the free wifi) was eliminated after covid re-start. Princess (and all CCL brand cruise lines) also offers an OBC for shareholders of CCL stock with the amount dependent on length of cruise $50 for less than 7 days, $100 for 7-13 days and $250 for 14 days or longer. That can be stacked with OBC for veterans (Americans and Canadians only) in the very same amounts with the same parameters (for example, $250 for 14 days or more). So because I'm both a veteran and a shareholder, I always start every 7 day cruise with at least $200 in OBC.

[@neresq]

@@VeryunOfficialTravelGuides “Elite” level cruisers (15 completed cruises or 150 sea days) get: FREE UNLIMITED laundry; free minibar with 10 mini-alcohols bottles (or beer) and 10 sodas/water (you can freely change out the particular components); 50% discount on wifi packages; enhanced level of vacation protection if vacation protection is purchased; 10% discount in the shops, spa and on excursions; priority embarkation with dedicated Elite Lounge in terminal with refreshments; priority tender embarkation; nightly dedicated lounge with hors d'oeuvres; free wine tasting event; canapés to stateroom on formal nights; dedicated disembarkation lounge with refreshments.

[@hollypotter6989]

For my family there are 4 main considerations when looking at cruises. 1. Timing (no school holidays, good weather) 2. Ship size (no mega ships for us) 3. Food quality. 4. Cruise line/demographics We are mobility challenged seniors who want to relax, get around easily on our scooters, and enjoy good quality food included in the fare. I like to get off the ship in port to buy souvenirs and maybe take a no walking bus/tram tour. We don't really do the beach, sun bathing is not for us (hubby had a melanoma removed) and sand is impossible to take a scooter on. The only real destination specific cruise i would take is to Alaska (to see wildlife, and scenery), or maybe up the Eastern North American coast to Canada (lobster, lobster, lobster) The demographics are important too. Few children, few drunks, no fights, people our age or older. We don't need or want to sail on an amusement park.

[@melvinjacobs2328]

The Empire restaurant is on the Utopia, not the Icon.

[@MrJJSimonds]

Price is King! Next is whether or not it has a sauna and steam room that I can use, included in my cruise fare.

[@VeryunOfficialTravelGuides]

You mean like on the Brilliance ;-)

[@MrJJSimonds]

@@VeryunOfficialTravelGuides it was one of the criteria, my cruise on the jewel was last minute,, booked within a month of leaving. 10-day cruise from Boston to Miami. It was offseason, with Port days in Puerto rico, St croix, bonaire, and Aruba. When I got on board, I inquired about an upgrade from my inside cabin to a balcony if one was available, and Laura behold one was!

[@stevebartley628]

Destination is almost 100% the important criterium

[@suelelievre5513]

We are the weird ones who do look at food choices because we're vegan. For the most part we can find plant based options on most ocean cruises, but Viking River cruises told us they could not guarantee there would be items for us because they have small kitchens. We mainly pick by destination. Always enjoy your videos.

[@VeryunOfficialTravelGuides]

You might want to take a look a Virgin Voyages for ocean cruises. The food variety on Virgin is huge.

[@suelelievre5513]

@@VeryunOfficialTravelGuides Thax! We're booked on 3 Oceania and 2 Princess at the moment. More lines are coming out with plant based options, so that is promising for us.

[@billcook4768]

Hayo. From a slightly intoxicated me to all of you. Peace and love.

[@douglasbray3563]

Good Evening Morgan

[@averagejoesmo1967]

I prefer a cup C U P! For us it's budget and the private island so it's a perfect day!

[@craigweightman799]

I wish i had your restraint if i see a cruise i want to go on i just book it because i have never found a great deal on a cruise especially as i'm a solo traveller.

[@charlierichards825]

Ncl is still far and above the rest ,you get what u pay for.

[@hollypotter6989]

You forgot to mention that the specialty restaurants have better food.

[@happycruiser]

We complain less when things are a certain way up front. The minute anything changes, we complain. So had they charged always, there would be less complaints. We just never like having anything taken away from us.

[@VeryunOfficialTravelGuides]

I totally understand what you mean. It's like when Disney took away the free transportation from the airport to their resorts. Not a big deal, necessarily, but it feels like getting "cheated".

[@lorenadugan6355]

I watch your Sofa Time every week, never live. ✌️

[@VeryunOfficialTravelGuides]

And I'm happy to have you here!

[@TeeVeeTD]

Making sure the "The Cone Lady" is not on the ship

[@VeryunOfficialTravelGuides]

Haha. Yes. Difficult task for sure, though.

[@LadyMachelleWashburn-o7c]

Hello

[@VeryunOfficialTravelGuides]

Hello back at ya!

[@billsnyder1021]

Destination. Size of ship. Price

[@dancooper41]

Value, not price.

[@ruthkringle1353]

I’d rather go when there are fewer kids.

[@machellep1]

Somehow my membership is under my other account name ? Restaurants and bars are not as important as the quality of the food.

[@VeryunOfficialTravelGuides]

Sorry. Maybe you were logged into the other account when you signed up?

[@ricktaylor5397]

Confusing?? It’s only one ship.

[@Wild1995]

I cruise for the ship only. The destinations don't matter. A cruise port gives you only a few hours to see the tourist trap side of that country. If I wanted to see that country, I surely would not do it with a cruise port. For this reason I would have no interest in a European Cruise. I dont want to be suffocated with tourists in Italy.

[@sheryldiggett1086]

Agree! I love staying in the ship especially on port days. Usually you have everything available to yourself. Last time we were the only ones in the pool and it was so nice.

[@samchiodo6494]

Cruise line, cabin and food. Destination doesn't matter to me.

[@jeremyforino2933]

I'm embarrassed to admit how long I watched this video thinking the neon KZbin display behind you was part of it.I can say I did not click on it. Yes. My #1 is find one I want and then find one of those that I can afford.

[@VeryunOfficialTravelGuides]

Haha. Wow! Maybe you should try to click on it. What if something magical happens? :-P

[@vickieholm8287]

😂❤❤❤

[@joyborkwood8771]

What’s important to me if traveling with my daughter. Budget, Activities, accommodations for my autistic daughter. If I’m traveling Solo; the most important is budget, dining options, the spa, relaxation and live music. 😊👍

[@VeryunOfficialTravelGuides]

Hey Joy, is there one ship so far that you felt had the best mix of everything your daughter needs?

[@joyborkwood8771]

@@VeryunOfficialTravelGuides oh that’s a good question. And it not a ship but a cruise line. NCL has always gone above and beyond. They have a one on one persona with Lydia(my daughter) to make sure she has a great time. Even making sure her dietary needs are met no matter where we are having a meal. They provide a grass patch so her service dog 🐕‍🦺 had a place to go. And so much more. I even had time to relax 🧘 they took such good care of her. Lydia said her favourite NCL ship so far was “Joy”.

[@DEPUTYGETSOME]

I’m confused why the jubilee changing dining is getting a reaction at all other than an FYI. They’ve done this to every single XL class ship so far. This isn’t something new and random. The Mardi Gras and the celebration both did this a year or 2 ago.

[@andrewsabol5045]

Thanks Morgan yes I agree with you price is the most important to us when looking for cruises 🛳 👍

[@VeryunOfficialTravelGuides]

Great minds think alike ;-P