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My FI and I have booked a cruise for our honeymoon. We are leaving from Miami on the Carnival Valor and the stops include Half Moon Cay, San Juan, Puerto Rico, St. Thomas and Grand Turk. Having booked that, it makes me want to focus more on planning that than the wedding!

where are you going on your cruise honeymoon and with what cruise line? And did you pick the itinerary because you of certain activities you wanted to do on your honeymoon? Just curious...

Wooo! My fiance and I are going on a cruise too :) He's in law school so we're taking a "late" honeymoon in January to the Caribbean. So excited!

Me & my fiance went on a cruise last December! We had been on ones before, but that was our first time together. We had a blast! But for some reason, he said he absolutely does not want to go on one for our honeymoon. :( He didn't have a good reason, either. I wish we were, though! Cruises are really super affordable & fun!

Congratulations and enjoy your cruise for me!

@Miss PumpkinPenguin: I have been on a couple of cruises and I love it when at sea. I think it very calming and relaxing to look out at the open sea. Don't worry, if there is bad weather, they can steer the ship out of it.

I like Carnival ships. I have been on Carnival cruises twice and people say it is the "party" ship, but I didn't see that. Don't get me wrong, people were out and enjoying themselves, but I just didn't think it was that much of a party. maybe that is because I went on cruises in August and October. We chose Carnival this time around because of the itinerary. We looked at NCL too, but it was cheaper to do Carnival and it included Grand Turk.

We're doing a Disney Mediterranean Cruise! I've never been on one, nor have a been to Europe, so I'm REALLY excited. We both love Disney (and he proposed in Disney), so it's really exciting that we have the opportunity!

We are taking a 3-day Carnival cruise from Miami to the Bahamas. We wish we could of gone on a longer vacation but we are still very excited! 

We've sailed on Carnival Valor a few years ago.  You will love it!!!  Awesome ship and your itinerary is awesome.  Have  a great time!

Were going on a cruise for our honeymoon and I'm soo excited! Carribean Princess out of New York City heading to San Juan, Grand Turk, St. Tomas and Bermuda. 9 days of awesomeness.

I hope my FI will like it (he's never been on a cruise before) One of the main reasons we chose it is because we can just drive down to the cruise terminal the day after our wedding!

@lawgirl12: well, personally I want at least 7 days. it takes a few days to get used to the ship and all the things to do. Yes, cruises can be expensive, but I don't think it is that much more to do a 7 day than a 5 day. We have an inside cabin because it is the cheapest. I know that sounds terrible, but we won't be in the room that much and it will be fine for us. Also, you can save money not getting all the extras. I am really excited about these ports as I have heard good things about all of them.  Good Luck getting the cruise you want!

We are!!! We are doing the Inaugural Cruise for the Carnival Breeze on its 12 day Mediterranean Cruise next June.

It’s our first cruise together and first trip to Europe. Soooooo pumped… Probably more excited about the trip than the actual wedding (Except for the getting married part which I’m ecstatic about). I actually care more about planning for the shore excursions in Europe than centerpieces, so I guess it’s a good thing I’m having a kind of a laid back morning ceremony and reception.

I’m from Puerto Rico, have been to San Juan a gazillion times,  so if any of you gals have questions, ask away!

@MsFrancez: I think in San Juan I would like to just walk around old San Juan. I love history and think this would be a great way to spend the day. I had wanted to go to El Yunque, but as we are going to be in port that day from 7 to 3:30, I knew we would have to get up early and I just don't think I want to do that on our honeymoon. Also, FI is a grouch in the morning. If you have any ideas of places to go to in Old San Juan, I am all for suggestions!

@lawgirl12: I am glad you got the itinerary you wanted! What ship are you going on? We are going to be on the Valor. The Liberty and I think the Glory have similar itineraries as well. We chose the Valor because of the week it was offered. Unfortunately we have a week after our wedding before we leave, but in some ways I am glad. That gives me time after the wedding to pack, so we won't have to fuss with that before the wedding along with all the other stuff that will have to be done.

@Miss Tattoo: the earlier the better, you can get better deals when you book early!

We are definitely going to book a cruise for our honeymoon.

@lawgirl12: you are going to Nassau? that is different than ours then. we are going to Half Moon Cay, which is their private island in the Bahamas. From what I have read, people seem to like that stop. As for the honeymoon registry, I had thought about doing it, but I decided against it. I didn't like the money being taken out of what people were donating to you or adding another 7% to what they were purchasing. I figured if people wanted, they could just give us money and we can use some of that on our honeymoon. And yes, some of the excursions are pricey. I think we may only end up doing one and that is snorkeling while in Grand Turk. I am going to try to convince FI to grab a cab and we can go to the beach while in St.Thomas or else to take the ferry to St. John. Plan to have a beach day while at Half Moon Cay and then possibly tour Old San Juan at our leisure. some ports aren't good to just stick around port, but from what I have read, these are some good ones to do that with. Just remember there are specials on the ship while at port, especially in the spa!

@Miss Tattoo: I thought you were thinking of Costa Rica or Bahamas. I did a cruise that included Cozumel, Costa Rica and Panama. I didn't really like the stops all that well. At Costa Rica, you would want to do an excursion because there is not much else there except a little market.