I've noticed a theme in cruise reviews. It has to do with customer disappointment with the condition of their cruise ship. So I was wondering if people make a point of checking out their ship's specifications prior to deciding on which sailing they book?
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Aging and tired ships - do you research?
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I'm all over the internet before and after I book a cruise.
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We always check the ship specifications before booking a voyage. We gauge our expectations to the ship's launch date and any refurbishment which may have been performed. It is relatively easy to find this information...
Royal Caribbean http://www.royalcaribbean.com/findacruise/ships/home.do
Princess Cruises http://www.princess.com/learn/ships/
Carnival http://www.carnival.com/cruise-ships.aspx
Norwegian http://www.ncl.com/cruise-ship
You can learn a lot about the different ship classes and what each has to offer in terms of features (e.g., dining, activities). Rather than be disappointed that a ship's appearance didn't live up to what you thought it would look like, take time to see how old the ship is and when it was last refurbished. It may make a world of difference to your overall satisfaction.
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