Have you ever been on a cruise ship?

hhmm i think you should let your kid go.. cruises are safe.... i wouldnot get any experiences but my hubby went on cruise at his annual party and they had lots of fun there... so dont worry it would be safe...

My husband and I went on a cruise a few years ago and it was fantastic! I would advise it to everyone to experience it at least once! Don't worry about your son. They have people all over the boat to cater to your every need. Oh and be sure to call it a boat, they frawn on it being called a ship for some reason?They make you feel as though you are royalty. The only thing that I would caution you about would be when they get off the boat to shop or take tours, I would suggest he doesn't do it alone. I don't know where his cruise is going but some of the port towns are a little rough around the edges. The people are interested in one thing and that is to make a buck and they really push you. My 23 year old niece went to Casumel and luckily she knew enough to take a buddy along shopping. Even at that the men were hitting on them, so they went back to the boat. Being a guy he probably wouldn't have as much trouble that way, but they are really aggessive to sell you something. It no doubt would be an excellent experience for him! I would love to go again!

We just went on a cruise in Sept. Is was great the sercurity getting on the ship and getting off was great but as for on the ship it self I didn't see any. We where on the cruise for 7 days, we had a balcony room and I was worried myself because of all the storys there are cleaners and staff walking around until about 10:00 after that we never seen any but I find it safe we did not drink at all. It is a great expenence and we are planning another on the same cruise line in 2009 or 2010. It was the carnvail victory. Hope this helps.

My family and I (me, my husband, and our 4 young sons) went on a Cruise vacation a couple of years ago. I will just say this...the entire trip I was pertrified that one of my children were going to fall overboard. There are not many crew people out on the decks, and it would be so easy for someone to fall into the ocean unnoticed. Of course, my husband and I kept our children close to us at all times, but I do remember seeing other children running around unsupervised. I get heart palpitations just thinking about it....As for your son, you are the only one who can decide if he is mature enough to handle going on a cruise without you. If you feel that he is responsible enough to realize that there are serious dangers, and that he needs to be very careful, then you should consider letting him go. My only concern is that most 16 year old boys enjoy acting like goof balls with their friends, so I would be worried that he would get carried away with being silly, and something bad would happen. Good luck on making your decision!

i never been on a cruise ship

I had a great time when I went on a Carnival cruise. They have a lot of stuff to do, and it is a blast. I think he will be ok. If it were my daughter I would let her go as long as the parents were good people and I could be sure that there would be no chance of my daughter having a male roomate in her cabin. I think you should let him go. He will need formal wear for one night at least to experience that dinner, but we didn't go every night. There were just too many other things we wanted to do, and you can be sure that you won't go hungry on a cruise ship.

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I only spent 2X12 hours on a ship. It was such a big nice experience for me I will never forget. The best place in the world to sleep is the ship. I know that a cruise is much different , but I would go if somebody invited me... For maximum only a week. After one week I probably would be bored with it.

Oh, I believe they are safe enough. But I suffer from sea sickness. The thought of taking dramamine the whole trip doesn't appeal to me. And then I start thinking what will I do if I am sick the whole time.. I just don't dare try it for those reasons. Now so many people are getting sick on cruises, I am definately passing for now anyway.

no.it must be great i been to.have u?

I've been on two cruises. One when I was 13 and another when I was 14, They were quite fun. It was a positive experience, and I got to visit islands that I probably never would have cared to visited if not for those cruises. You should let your son go and experience this, but I can't really decide that for you.

I never been to a cruise but i really want to try. Im not a boat person but watching the scenes and activities during the cruise makes me so excited. I really wanted to try the cruise at hongkong where they will travel to singapore and bangkok.

I've been in cruise with the italian "Costa Crociere" last year. I had visit Barcellona, malaga, casablanca, Agadir, Canarie island, madeira. The life on board is boring, I didn't see the moment of disembark in the harbour and to visit the beutiful site. The excursions are very interesting but are expensive.

go with him. you want be sorry.

I have been on a few crises. They are all wonderful. Lots and lots of activities for all ages. However, the kids are pretty much on thier own, the crew does not watch them.

no but i hope to go one one someday. in another thought i am afraid to sail, with all thats happening on them. but it would be nice

no not yet.... but will b travelling on a cruise within 2 yrs....

well! i didn,t been 2 cruiseships.but i wanna try it.whenever i,ill got da oppertunity i,ill try it...

this is actually one of dreams, i wanna be inside a cruise ship with my boyfriend.

No, but I've been dreaming to take a cruise.