Have you been on a luxury cruise?

[1FinickyOne]

What is the best cruise out of Bangkok - maybe heading for Japan or???

 

And how much? Is the food extraordinary? 

[save the frogs]

dont know

but check youtube. you will see what the cabins look like, what the food is like

 

[scubascuba3]

Good for the elderly and those who like eating, all inclusive is a bad idea anywhere

[spidermike007]

I was on a cruise once with my mother and sisters as a kind of reunion, and though it was really fun hanging out with them, I just didn't like being around thousands of people and I'd never do it again, luxury or not. Even if it was free I don't think I'd do it again, just not my style of traveling. But to each his own. Some love cruises. 

[still kicking]

2 minutes ago, spidermike007 said:

I was on a cruise once with my mother and sisters as a kind of reunion, and though it was really fun hanging out with them, I just didn't like being around thousands of people and I'd never do it again, luxury or not. Even if it was free I don't think I'd do it again, just not my style of traveling. But to each his own. Some love cruises. 

I went on one and I enjoyed it river cruise from Holland to Germany best meals I ever had in my live 

[spidermike007]

3 hours ago, still kicking said:

I went on one and I enjoyed it river cruise from Holland to Germany best meals I ever had in my live 

 

3 hours ago, still kicking said:

I went on one and I enjoyed it river cruise from Holland to Germany best meals I ever had in my live 

Having spoken to people who both do both ocean and river cruises, the consensus is the river cruises are far more enjoyable, with smaller boats and less people. What I was referring to is the big ocean liners, which would not be my cup of tea.

 

A river cruise would be fun. That's the only kind of cruises that my sister does and she loves them. 

[Hummin]

The basic trips is cheap, but with all adds on like outside cabin,  double bed, full pension where higher cabin classes gives higher class food and restaurants, shows, activities, sightseeing, etc. And also the more scenic and popular cruises costs more.

 

But if you like to eat and drink more than a normal person, it could be worth it. Only been once, and never again. 
 

My wife got sea sick to  🤢 

[ElwoodP]

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[Thingamabob]

14 hours ago, spidermike007 said:

I was on a cruise once with my mother and sisters as a kind of reunion, and though it was really fun hanging out with them, I just didn't like being around thousands of people and I'd never do it again, luxury or not. Even if it was free I don't think I'd do it again, just not my style of traveling. But to each his own. Some love cruises. 

Entirely agree. Went on a cruise around the Mediterranean many years ago. Experienced  claustrophobia within minutes, and soon after realised I would be unable to avoid people I would rather not know. Loathed every minute. Never again !

[Burma Bill]

On 5/22/2025 at 12:50 PM, 1FinickyOne said:

What is the best cruise out of Bangkok - maybe heading for Japan or???

 

And how much? Is the food extraordinary? 

 

Have a look at this website - quite comprehensive.

 

https://www.cruisedirect.com/departure-port/bangkok

[1FinickyOne]

13 hours ago, spidermike007 said:

 

Having spoken to people who both do both ocean and river cruises, the consensus is the river cruises are far more enjoyable, with smaller boats and less people. What I was referring to is the big ocean liners, which would not be my cup of tea.

 

A river cruise would be fun. That's the only kind of cruises that my sister does and she loves them. 

I can all too easily imagine the same feelings... maybe if your mother and sister would come with me it would be better... I think my wife not like it much either. 

[thrilled]

A river cruise using Viking is really nice. Ocean cruise using Carnival not so much

[jas007]

17 hours ago, spidermike007 said:

I was on a cruise once with my mother and sisters as a kind of reunion, and though it was really fun hanging out with them, I just didn't like being around thousands of people and I'd never do it again, luxury or not. Even if it was free I don't think I'd do it again, just not my style of traveling. But to each his own. Some love cruises. 

I was once in Phuket when one of the Cunard ships stopped by as part of an around the world cruise.  That was years ago.  Maybe the QEII?  Anyway, the ship was huge.  

 

It looked nice, and I'm sure the people traveling that way were treated well, but for some reason, I can't stand the idea of a cruise, no matter how luxurious.  I probably wouldn't do it,  even if it was free.

 

The only kind of cruise I might consider would be on a very small ship with a limited number of passengers.