destinconcierge
Beach Lover
I have never been on a cruise. I am planning my vacation in September for 1 week. I would like to take a road trip to south florida and get a cruise from there to the caribbean or mexico.
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Can anyone suggest a cruise
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We took a cruise from Ft. Lauderdale to St. Thomas, St. Maarten and Nassau on Princess Cruise Lines. It was wonderful and so relaxing. Get a room with a balcony overlooking the water....nice to see sunrises and sunsets and enjoy breakfast! I prefer the Eastern Caribbean to the Western Caribbean. St. Lucia and St. John are also beautiful destinations.
destinconcierge
Beach Lover
Thanks SF.. I am checking on the eastern caribean cruise on Princess. The price differance between the oceanview and the balcony is $250. Is it really worth it?
Yes, IMHO. It's the difference between an indoor room in a hotel and one with a balcony. The breezes give the room a more open feel and we really enjoyed breakfast on the balcony ($1 extra for room service) several days. No need to dress up - we just sat on the balcony in our robes and slippers. The views were awesome! The only other cruise we took was in an indoor cabin - very small - it was a business cruise so we took what was offered to the group. Very different experience for us - also with a different cruise line.
ItzKatzTime
Beach Fanatic
I know $250.00 is a lot, but it is well worth it. If you can afford to get the balcony you will not regret it!!! Good Luck!;-) 
SHELLY
SoWal Insider
Definately get the balcony. (Smuggle liquor on board and fix your own drinks to save the $250 if you must.)
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Gypsea
Beach Fanatic
Yes, Yes, Yes! It is the best place to watch the sunrise every morning and a great place to have a glass of wine and watch the beautiful sunsets. 
30A Skunkape
Skunky
You might consider a cruise out of Mobile or New Orleans-way closer to SOWAL, but of course it depends on what destinations you desire to see. As far as Shelly's suggestion to cut costs, the old vodka in the listerine bottle with a drop of food coloring works (they check your bags for contraband!).