4 night Carribean Cruise...

[Sherri]

Seriously, cruises are a great vacation for the money spent. I would avoid the excursions for the most part. Usually you can find excursions on the islands that are cheaper than the ones the boat offers. Just be sure to be back on the boat before sailing time; they wait for NO ONE.

At the breakfast buffet, there is plenty of fruit and granola bars, etc. that you can take with you if you are going to be off the boat during lunch and don't want to have to find a place to eat.

Also, if you want a private table for dinner, which we always do, you can go to the dining room as soon as you board the ship the first day and request a private dining table. There aren't many and they go fast. Sometimes it's not bad eating with others, but if they are bad, you are stuck with them for the entire cruise, as tables are assigned on most cruises.

The room attendants are SO attending that it's almost creepy. It seems that they're spying on you and every time you leave your room, they come in and clean it up. It's a nice gesture, but we always feel like we're being watched. So don't let that creep you out.