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View Full Version : Which cruise do you recommend for Mediterranean?



itrocks4u
May 8th, 2012, 10:28 AM
Hi,

I've noticed quite a few cruise deals are out there through wagjag, team buy, living social etc etc. but it's hard to tell which is a good one. One seemed pretty decent with air travel included related to Norwegian Epic Liner, however when I read the reviews on trip advisor, they weren't that great (apparently they tend to sell you a lot on the cruise).

Any advice on what the best way to research and if these group buy deals are actually worth it?

I'm actually browsing through this website: http://www.cruisecritic.com/ but wanted some personal opinion as to what you would recommend.

Pete_Coach
May 8th, 2012, 01:19 PM
The first thing you should look at is the itinerary. What do you want to see on a Med cruise?
Cruise critic is a great site for gathering information on the cruise lines and the cruise ships.
Air travel with your cruise package is normally a bit of a rip off. You are also commited to their schedule which may ot suit you. There are deals but as a rule, you can get better flights on your own.
As far a selling you stuff on board, all cruises sell you stuff. You get your cabin and meals and some evening entertainment in your price. Everything else costs you extra.
Norwegien is considered a "budget" cruise line.http://www.galaxsea.com/ratings.html
As for information, type "cruise line info" into your search box and yyu will get more sites than you know what to do with.
I have been on a number of European cruises and you really need to determine why you want to go. If it is only because you saw a cheap price, well as they say, you get what you pay for.
Prices normally tend to go down 60 days prior to the cruise because that is when people who have booked them in advance have to pay. They go down again 30 days prior to the cruise because they need to sell the cabins.

truel1111
May 8th, 2012, 05:38 PM
You pick the right time to go to Mediterranean. There are tons of promotion going on for Mediterranean.
Try crucon.com and vacationtogo.com. I booked 7-day NCL Jade for $399, and $175 on board credit.