ayz75

I'm going to be the opposite here.

I prefer AI over cruises. I've done 3 cruises (1 coming up) and about 5 AIs.

Having said that, I do drink (not now cuz I'm pregnant) and I tend to go to AIs with my friends (either just with girlfriends, or a group of couples). I personally like AIs because I enjoy beach more than the swimming pool (esp on the last couple of days of the cruise, you can see the suntan lotion oil floating on the pools...) and unless the islands/ports are very unique, I find the excrusions to be very similar to the ones you can do on land.

And shockingly I get bored on the cruise (I know I'm of the minority here) all the "activities" either have long lines or they last 10 minutes. Having said that, people will say that it's the same at an AI - true, but if I'm going to wander around, I prefer walking around the beach/resort than walking about ship.

So it comes down to if you enjoy the activities offered on the cruise or not - I've done the zipline on Oasis, I go to all the big shows, the movies, etc. I'm not into the bingos or classes they offer (went to a few and found it was too much advertising). Having said that, food is hands down better on a ship, but I don't cruise/go to AIs for food (I'll go somewhere else if I want really gourmet food). However I do find cruises better for some people like for my parents and in laws (they're not particularly into the whole beach thing, they're not going to sit there all day and read/sunbath) which is why I'm ok doing cruises once in a while depending on who I'm traveling with.

Question for those that have booked the spa cabin. From the sound of it, all you need is to wear the white wristband and show a S&S card (even if you're two people?) so doesn't that mean you could technically bring in another friend (who isn't the 2nd guest) as long as this person wears the white band and goes with you?

I am not trying to cheat the system - I'm just wondering if I could easily give the access to my parents (who are booked in a regular room) since I'm pregnant and can't use the pool anyway (and my husband isn't going to go if I don't plan on going) If all I need to do is let them have my wristband and one of our S&S cards, that sounds simple and perfect!