DisneyKatie1
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For a first cruise is it better to do a holiday themed cruise or a regular cruise?
I'd go with the "regular cruise" first. A first cruise is a special occasion in itself.For a first cruise is it better to do a holiday themed cruise or a regular cruise?
We’ve done both. They are both great but I would go themed if it’s a toss up. HOTHS is one of my favs. Christmas theme is cool too actually. I’ve not done Star Wars but if it’s similar to Marvel, then it is likely cool. Marvel was really just one day where you got to go circulate areas to pose with characters. We have a pic with our kid and Groot. Best pic ever honestly. It was a cool Groot!For a first cruise is it better to do a holiday themed cruise or a regular cruise?
Absolutely agree. I don’t pick cruises based on theme. At one point we had year round school so we were able to book less popular dates vs traditional schools. We too absolutely pick that which fits our schedule without giving them both arms and legs (as we already know, you’re giving a limb one way or another). So agree. IF I had the choice (both were options, prices very comparable), it would then depend on the theme. So absolutely agree. Either way, just enjoy. We absolutely don’t cruise high price points such as Spring Break, Thanksgiving Week, Christmas , etc. as you stated. Luckily though, they do have some themed that runs longer than those times. We have one booked right between 2 themed cruises, so we got the one week they transition and I’m just fine with that. It’s cheaper and works.I pick cruises based on price, itinerary, season (warm enough to get in the ocean, if it is part of the itinerary) but not blazing hot. We also aren’t bound by school schedules, so opt for low crowd months (avoiding large numbers of school-age kids, especially free-roaming tweens/ teens).
I would not pick a cruise for holiday theming. I would rather do an additional cruise than pay for a Christmas, Spring Break / Easter or Summer cruise.
Regular cruise. Get a good feel of the ship and cruising.For a first cruise is it better to do a holiday themed cruise or a regular cruise?