screwsmcernst Posted July 20, 2015 #26 Share Posted July 20, 2015 Our first cruise was 4 days, and it took the first two days for my DH to unwind from work. Our longest so far has been 8 days. Usually now we take 7 day cruises. I am, however, planning either a 10 day or a 14 day cruise in 2017 to the southern Caribbean. Can't wait for that one. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iancal Posted July 20, 2015 #27 Share Posted July 20, 2015 The longest so far is 17 days. That was enough. We get tired of the ship and food. Our ideal is 12-14 days. Now that we are retired our strong preference is to take two (or more) cruises with an independent land trip in between and at either end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
celebrity Posted July 21, 2015 #28 Share Posted July 21, 2015 We took 7 day cruises for years due to work constraints and paying for 2 young children. We then took a 10 day and realized the longer the better. The longest to date has been 12 days as I am still working ( husband is retired). However, we did find a great deal on a 7 day to Bermuda which I now consider a long weekend. 😎 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuCruise Posted July 21, 2015 #29 Share Posted July 21, 2015 If work/school was not a criteria, then I think 12 days would be perfect. At 7 days, you just get used to it and it's then its the last night already. Much after that might get too much (but then again, I think i'd be just perfectly fine ;) ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKman2495 Posted July 21, 2015 #30 Share Posted July 21, 2015 We like 14-15 days. We too have to travel far so it doesn't pay to take a short cruise. The shortest cruise I would consider is 10 day cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuthC Posted July 21, 2015 #31 Share Posted July 21, 2015 However, we did find a great deal on a 7 day to Bermuda which I now consider a long weekend. Yup. :D I like the way you think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisingAlong4Now Posted July 21, 2015 #32 Share Posted July 21, 2015 (edited) I like a 28 day cruise. I'll go for 2 B2B 14 day cruises, but I never go on any cruise that has a component of less than 14 days. Too much crew and passenger turnover on 7 day cruises. So to me it's not the length of the total cruise, it's the components. A single 24+ day cruise or 2 B2B 14 day cruises are good. I may take a 14 day cruise but never take 2 B2B 7 day cruises. Edited July 21, 2015 by CruisingAlong4Now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lcwofwa Posted July 23, 2015 #33 Share Posted July 23, 2015 My longest cruise was 21 day. I had a great time but I was wanting to spend more time on solid ground. I am going to do a ten day cruise then spend another week traveling by train. I feel this would be a good mix Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruznjan Posted July 24, 2015 #34 Share Posted July 24, 2015 I prefer 10+ days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare tetleytea Posted July 24, 2015 #35 Share Posted July 24, 2015 Depends on the cabin. With an inside, I start to feel stuck on the ship by day 7. Give me a full suite and some room service, and I can hole up there for quite some time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladymadeline Posted July 25, 2015 #36 Share Posted July 25, 2015 (edited) I prefer more than 7, less than 14. I get antsy to get home to our fur baby after 2 weeks! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Edited July 25, 2015 by ladymadeline Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted July 25, 2015 #37 Share Posted July 25, 2015 7 days is waaaaaaaay too short. Even 14 days is a bit short. I am yet to find out what is too long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talisker92 Posted July 25, 2015 #38 Share Posted July 25, 2015 (edited) The longest we have done was a 32 day B2B. It turns out it was less expensive to cruise from Valparaiso to LA than to fly! We did agree for us, it was a little too long, especially since we have a new granddaughter We were getting e-mailed pictures of her, which we printed out and taped to our mirror with magic tape (no residue) Edited July 25, 2015 by Talisker92 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiseapril Posted July 26, 2015 #39 Share Posted July 26, 2015 We enjoy the 10 day cruises and spend time at the embarkation port before and after to have a land vacation also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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