Well, not yet, but that is the budding plan.
One of my goals in life is to go somewhere with white sandy beaches and clear (or blue?) waters and just relax. Maybe the Caribbean, Bermuda, Jamaica or Mexico. I’ve always found these places to be extremely beautiful in pictures and on TV and have always wanted to see it in person, but it never seemed like a reality because nobody I know would want to go.
So, about a week ago, Keith, Josh and myself were out eating and we somehow got on the topic of cruises. None of us have been on one, but I have heard a lot of good things about them through Kiwi, as her family takes cruises pretty often. Again, something that sounds like fun, but I never saw myself doing because I didn’t figure anyone I knew would be interested. But strangely enough, both Keith and Josh were all about it. This has potential.
I’ve done some research the past few days and it really seems like an awesome idea. Prices aren’t too bad for a 5-7 day cruise to most anywhere in the Gulf of Mexico. I’d expect to spend around $700-800 for a week’s trip, which includes everything on the boat except alcohol. Yes, unlimited food - I’m sold!
If you have never been on a cruise, basically you sail out of your port at 4pm, are out at sea for a day or two then spend the next few days visiting different ports. Some of the more popular ports include Beliz, The Bahamas, Grand Cayman, Cozumel and the Cayman Islands. While at each port, there are several different activities to choose from. Everything from touring the city/island, riding in a submarine, scuba diving, snorkeling, kayaking, riding dune buggies, etc. Each of these activities is an additional fee, however. But then again, you could just tour the city on your own, check out some shops, restaurants or just chill on the boat and do your own thing.
We really haven’t done much more than talk about it at this point, but early indications are that we will be doing it sometime in the summer of next year. It’s still too early to tell, but there could be anywhere from 4-8 of us going… maybe more lol.
Have any of you been on a cruise before? If so, could you share your experience and perhaps offer up some tips for a first timer?
