People keep scoffing about our honeymoon cruise!!

[Talisker92]

First, congratulations on you upcoming wedding!! We wish you a long and happy marriage. We were on a cruise from Venice to Istanbul and got married on the island of Santorini and the balance of the cruise was our honeymoon. A group we hung out with actually decorated part of the pool deck for us!

As far as the nay sayers, I think Cruisin' Chick summed it up well.

In fact I remember my dad once saying he would never go on a cruise because all there was to do was go down and watch the engines!!! As a result, my mom never got to go on a cruise,unfortunately.

[navybankerteacher]

In fact I remember my dad once saying he would never go on a cruise because all there was to do was go down and watch the engines!!! As a result, my mom never got to go on a cruise,unfortunately.

 

I've heard a number of people explain their aversion to cruising with the same sort of inane complaint: nothing to do. The interesting exercise is to figure what these wannabe activists do with all the time they spend NOT cruising. Usually they spend a lot of time watching TV, maybe some time reading, perhaps going out for a meal, if they really want excitement they might go to a show, or even a casino ----- oh, wait, aren't those some of the things people do on cruises?

 

Pathetic!

[CowPrincess]

OP, you may want to use one of my favorite lines. "Thank you for your feedback" said with a smile ;) Not much else for them to say, is there? :D

[jamessemaj]

It was a good decision to not have the wedding on the ship. Tell them that. Also, direct them to this thread with the unanimous vote that a cruise is a great honeymoon choice. Maybe you need to choose more informed and sophisticated friends. Congratulations on your marriage, have a wonderful honeymoon.

[Cruisin' Chick]

I like the idea of having the vacation photos ready to show any naysayers. Have someone take a photo of the two of you with your waiters. Maybe a photo of the two of you in a hot tub waving. Photos of many other passengers your age. The usual stuff -- with broad smiles on your face. Then you can say with a wink, "I guess we didn't have much fun at all."

[Theredofshaw]

Are you happy with what you planned for a honeymoon? That's all that matters. Ya'll are the newlyweds and most likely the ones paying for it, it's your choice not theirs.

[JimAOk1945]

Congratulations on your upcoming wedding! I applaud your decision to take a cruise for your honeymoon!!! I see you have an upcoming cruise on the Ecstasy. We sailed on her twice and enjoyed both cruises very much.

 

Although we didn't take a cruise for our honeymoon, my wife and I often encounter similar remarks from naysayers. I've discovered as others have mentioned, that the best way to stop it is just smile and say something witty.

 

"Yes, I'm going on a cruise. Why don't you come along? If you hurry you may still book a cabin."

 

Or

 

"Oh, you think it's a bad idea? Tell me why you're so concerned. Did you have an unpleasant experience on your last cruise?"

 

Also, have someone take a picture of the two of you at various places an locations around the ship and ashore so you can show them what they missed by not taking a cruise!

 

Happy cruising. I hope this is the first of many cruises to come!

Edited April 15, 2014 by JimAOk1945

[Daisyloo]

To the OP: I had to laugh as I read your post. It could have been written by my daughter. She and her new husband are going on a cruise for their honeymoon this summer and she has been getting the same kind of negativity from some people too. Things like "why are you going on a cruise- they're for old people," or " why did you choose HAL- you will hate it, there's only old people on that line". My favourite one though was " why don't you immerse yourself in the culture of where you are going and backpack around, stay in hostels. Then she proceeds to tell my daughter "oh by the way, I got scabies in one of the hostels I stayed in". Yeh, that sounds like a great honeymoon idea!:eek:

She answers them by saying she and her husband have cruised before and had a great time and that they love Holland America.

Ignore all the negative people, go and have fun and an awesome honeymoon!

Edited April 15, 2014 by Daisyloo

[Lerin]

Weddings tend to bring out the worst in people.

Maybe ask the rude people what they did for their honeymoon or what they suggest you do instead.

 

You're taking an RC cruise in August? It will be full of "young people" and probably a lot of honeymooners too.

 

Enjoy yourselves and congrats. :)

[OzKiwiJJ]

Just tell them "It's our honeymoon and we have a lovely cabin. *wink* *wink*. We'll try to answer your concerns ... if we have time. *smug grin*".

 

That should shut them up LOL.

 

Hope you have a beautiful wedding day, and a blissful honeymoon where you can both just enjoy being together.

Edited April 15, 2014 by OzKiwiJJ

[PattyG12]

Just enjoy yourself and prepare to be hooked!! I don't understand the negativity at all. SMH. Some people like to camp. That doesn't sound like my idea of fun at ALL! But it's their vacation time, not mine!!

[lady_cruiser]

You can also say "it's my honeymoon. If you can't say anything nice then please don't say anything at all."

 

But then that might bring you down to their level and you sound like you are too nice of a guy to do that.

[FinallyCruisinIn2014]

We attended the Love and Marriage show on RCI last week. They ask for volunteers/competitors for each marriage group and 5 couples stood up for the 0-5 years married slot and 4 of them were on their honeymoon. So not only will you have an amazing time - I can't think of anywhere else where you can meet so many people who probably share your wedding date! How cool is that?

 

And.... we will be celebrating our 30th anniversary next month. If I could go back to 30 years ago today I would change our lame honeymoon plans (Florida Beach) to a cruise in a heartbeat!!

 

Go enjoy and Congratulations :)

[George C]

We did a shore excursion on a cruise ship about 10 years ago and there was 6 couples and we were the only ones not on our honeymoon

[nlsoftly]

..... My response at first was more polite but I've gotten sick of it so now I respond with "Well it's a good thing you're not coming on my honeymoon then." That usually shuts people up pretty quickly! :p

 

....

 

What a GREAT comeback!

 

People do say the oddest things. I vote you keep the comeback you are using, it is epic.

 

Have a wonderful honeymoon, a thrilling cruise, and an exciting rest of your lives (posting here because you find cruising addictive)!!!

Edited April 15, 2014 by nlsoftly

[OrlandoD]

I have never understood that part of human nature to piss all over somebody else's parade. Jealous jealous jealous. Congrats on your upcoming wedding plans and your wonderful choice of a honeymoon! Ignore the naysayers with a big smile (they'll wonder what your up to).;)

[AmberCascades]

I think what I love about cruising is that it's like "grown up camp". No responsibilities...we just play all day and someone else provides the food and activities. No uncomfortable beds, no bugs, no poison ivy. :D

 

We have a cottage and I once worked with someone who said she couldn't imagine anything more boring than having a cottage. Oh, okay..."what do you like to do on vacation?" "Fishing!" Sooo....you sit in a tiny boat all day, in the middle of the water... and....that's not boring :confused: okeydokey then, you have fun with that.

 

Different strokes, I guess.

[reedl]

Opinions are like a**holes. Everyone has one.

 

Everybody hears about the negatives of cruises, and thinks that all cruises are like that.

 

It is typical of people to extrapolate what they have heard about all cruises. As most here know it is not true.

[TC1957]

OP...whenever someone "craps" on your honeymoon plans just remember that some people are alive simply because it is against the law to kill them.

 

Usually helps me keep things in perspective. :D

[6rugrats]

I didn't read this entire thread and perhaps this has been suggested but I would say:

 

1. Who cares what other people say? You don't owe rudeness any snappy comeback or reply. Don't sink to their level. Just give them a blank stare and walk away.

 

2. You may want to just not talk about your honeymoon anymore. Surely, your friends, family and coworkers all know about it now, don't they?

 

Best of luck to you.

[fluffysue]

I think people who only have negative things to say when you say you're going on a cruise either a)have no idea what a cruise is like, or b) are just really jealous. (Or both). Not sure who can find fault with spending time at a floating resort where you can wake up in a new place in the morning, spending time enjoying many different activities or just lounging by the pool while you get there. Some people still think cruises are for older people, or for those who are lazy and don't want to plan an active vacation, but none of that is true. I think it is the most indulgent kind of trip you can take without spending a fortune (I have never been waited on in my life like I was on the cruise ship!), which makes it perfect for a honeymoon. And there is plenty to do so need to worry about being bored, which I think is what concerns some people about taking a cruise (who have never been on one).

[mom says]

As someone who is not one who believes that cruising is the be all and end all (but enjoys cruising nevertheless), I would say that there are likely more reasons for those negative responses than just jealousy or ignorance. There are, believe it or not, people who have cruised and didn't like it. Just saying.

 

OP - why give the negative Nellie's so much importance? This is your honeymoon, not theirs. You can't control other peoples actions (or opinions), only your response to them. A simple "its our choice and we're looking forward to it." should shut up any naysayers. And then put those comments out of your mind. Not worth stewing over.

[iheartbda]

Just say where you're going not how you're getting there.:)

[Seatbelt_Bag_LOVE]

You will have such a great time on your honeymoon. Haters got to hate! My hubs and I went on our first cruise on the beautiful Disney Fantasy last year. Nope we don't have any kids. It was amazing. We have had countless people make fun of us for going on a... Gasp...a DISNEY cruise without children. Seriously it's awesome walking down the hall & being able to high five Donald Duck or seeing Minnie Mouse "flirt" with my husband!

I hope you haves wonderful wedding & terrific honeymoon. Beware... You may be bitten by the cruise bug.

 

 

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[paul929207]

It is your honeymoon, so it is up to you and your fiance what to do. Ignore the critics. I don't understand why anyone would criticize the plan. They are not going. To me a cruise is one of a bunch of great ideas for a honeymoon. Have a wonderful honeymoon