Well I knew what I wanted to do. It was going to be our first DCL cruise. In fact it would be our only cruise we've ever embarked on. It had to be something special.
But how, when and where?
First. Call in at a travel agency. I popped into Thomas Cook near my shop one Saturday morning. I enquired about the DCL and was told they have limited information and I would have to call Virgin Holidays. Then I was coaxed into considering a Thomas Cook cruise. Not what I wanted but I listened to the gal as she was 6 months pregnant, very young and no doubt seeking a good commission. She tried talking me into booking a 5 night Med cruise for nearly £5000! I smiled and told her I would "Think about it." and headed home straight for my laptop.
I was searching for DCL cruises and happened upon the DCL, USA site. Could I even book through the US site? I found the ideal itenerary. Dovery to Barcelona. 8 nights! And we're close enough to the Port of Dover we could easy hop on a train or a coach. And best of all the cost was only £3500! Much much cheaper than that Thomas Cook cruise. I mean money isn't everything but when you have a family of 6 finances are always to be considered a priority.
Next I decided to discuss with the family. Well it didn't go down as well as I hoped. I was shocked in fact! I was told by my very hairy, hormonal 6ft tall, 14 year old son,, "I would rather stay home than go on a Disny Cruise!". I was so disappointed. I explained how they had teen clubs and he wouldn't even have to spend time with us if he didnt want to. He wasn't budging. Sadly my husband wasnt keen on the idea of the cruise either. What's happening here? What planet is this? I just told my family I'm taking them on a cruise and 2 didnt want to go! Now what! So my husband suggested I take my three younger boys whom by now were squirming in excitment and he and my eldest son would meet up with us in Barcelona where we would stay a few days with his sister who has pubs in nearbly Salou.
So it was settled. I would be crusing 'alone' with 3 young children. How am I going to manage!
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Great start, and I like how you decided to go. I do the same thing, my husband does not like to travel so it is easy for me.
ReplyDeleteI feel confident enough to handle things going solo, however; I have the fear of suffering seasickness alone :) I hate to be talking myself into it. I realise I often indulge in such self inflicted tortures, however prior to the cruise date I'm going for a check up and have the doctor give me a perscription for motion sickness. I'll try it out before we depart to make sure I don't suffer side-effects. Am I being a bit O/C?
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