Dear Dr. Dave and Dr. Dee, Do you have any recommendations for a cruise ship to Europe? Signed, Wondering Dear Wondering, The best way to find out which particular cruise line and which ship would be best for you, is to first determine which European cities you want to visit, how long a cruise you wish to take, and the budget for your trip. After you find out which cruise lines and which ships go to your destination for the dates of travel, you can compare price, accommodations, food, entertainment, activities, sanitation, star rating, and many other categories. A website at wwwCruise2.com details ratings for over 250 ships comparing the star and score ratings from Berlitz, Fielding, and Stern. Cruise2.com also lists the best cruise ships by categories such as best for dining, buffets, spas, families, singles, seniors, best buys, short cruises, top adventure, and most romantic. It’s always a good idea to get first-hand information from folks who have actually been on a cruise. So, ask your office mates, neighbors, friends, or relatives who have been on cruises for their opinion about their cruise ship experience. Some cruise veterans feel medium size ships (800-1800 passengers) are most comfortable versus mega ships (more than 2000 passengers). Passenger space ratio would be important, too. To learn more about a destination and to see a listing of cruise lines that cruise to particular destination, a website called Cruiseweb at www.cruiseweb.com provides brief descriptions. Some of the various destinations are Africa, Alaska, Asia, Bahamas, Caribben, Greek Isles, Hawaii, Mediterranean, Mexico, Panama and South America. |
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