[yankeedame]

Cruises are getting cheaper and cheaper. Heck, I even read recently that Wal-Mart is going to be selling cruise packages. You get a different class of people the cheaper they get.

OMG,please,please,please don't let cruises go the way of air travel!

[Flyer]

The $97.98 cruise is just around the corner!

[Tijeras_Slim]

OMG,please,please,please don't let cruises go the way of air travel!

When do we get our peanuts?

[Blue Jays]

Hi yankeedame-

"...OMG, please, please, please don't let cruises go the way of air travel!..."

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In 1999 I was flying from San Francisco to New York when the passenger assigned to the seat next to me arrived wearing shorts, a tanktop, and flip-flops. Ewwwww!

The flight attendants wisely bumped me to first-class because they could sense I was going to raise all sorts of holy hell. Why would they permit that ill-mannered person to even board the airplane? Basic rules should include no exposed armpits and firmly fastened shoes in case an evacuation is necessary.

The cruises I have taken have all been very nice and enjoyable. Let's hope they don't slide downmarket. That's when terrible things start to happen, like the story about this woman.

~ Blue Jays ~

[monday]

"OMG,please,please,please don't let cruises go the way of air travel!"

Huh? Just because air travel is cheaper and has less service doesn't mean you have to accept it. You can always pay for a first class ticket and get better service and more room if you want.

Likewise if you want a luxury cruise you will always be able to find one if you are willing to pay the price. Just stay away from carnival and Disney cruises.