Can You Trust Online Cruise Reviews?

  A good question lately!  Once there was a rather large dust-up when it was disclosed that a major cruise line had given away some free cruises to a core group of its fans who posted regularly on a large cruise community site.  There were many cries of “foul” and “reverse censorship”.  While this may have been blown a bit out of proportion, it does open the door to a question lots of novice cruisers ask.  And the question is “Should I trust the reviews I read on sites like Cruise Critic?”  The answer is Yes and No.

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Can You Trust Online Cruise Reviews?

Can You Trust Online Cruise Reviews?

  A good question lately!  Once there was a rather large dust-up when it was disclosed that a major cruise line had given away some free cruises to a core group of its fans who posted regularly on a large cruise community site.  There were many cries of “foul” and “reverse censorship”.  While this may have been blown a bit out of proportion, it does open the door to a question lots of novice cruisers ask.  And the question is “Should I trust the reviews I read on sites like Cruise Critic?”  The answer is Yes and No. Why the ambiguity?  Because the most important thing to remember that what you are reading is just one person (or couple’s) opinion about a particular ship, cruise line or service amenity.  Have you ever gone to a shore side restaurant that a friend raves about and found it to be very disappointing?  I think we all have.  And what about that fabulous plumber who was recommended strongly?  The one who broke the pipe and flooded your new carpet?  Oops

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Can You Trust Online Cruise Reviews?

QM2 Day!

After a somewhat tarnished experience on Amtrak’s Silver Service en route to New York City, I am refreshed and excited to begin another voyage on the Queen Mary 2.  My traveling companions, much braver than I, flew into JFK this morning and we are meeting at the Port in Red Hook, Brooklyn at noon.  I’ll write more later today, and let you know how the boarding procedures go at this new-ish port.  Off we go!  Oh….I just learned that John Cleese will be on our ship.  The QM2 always has a guest celebrity on their sailings..and two years ago, I missed John Cleese by one cruise.  Bon Voyage to me!

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QM2 Day!