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Q: Hi all. We are about to organise our wedding and we need to book our Honeymoon. We want to have a 7 day cruise in the med but we can't decide between Ocean Village and NCL. NCL seem to have nicer ships but we will not have a great deal of spending money and it looks like NCL are expensive for drinks and speciality food and also add 17% to their drinks as a service charge. We are very down to earth working class people and wonder if ocean village may suit us more but the remain ship (Ocean Village 1) is getting a bit old now and not sure what to expect. We don't want the holiday to be too tacky. I love the look of the NCL boats but are not sure if we'll feel out of place as they look a little posh even though it's freestyle. The ocean village holiday is also slightly cheaper but not by much.

Any recommendations? Anybody travelled on both?
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Submitted by: Quinton, Norwich - United Kingdom on 30th Jun 2009
Subject: Ocean Village Cruises Ocean Village Mediterranean Cruises First time Cruising
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Answer by Quinton, Norwich (01 Jul 09 09:26) to a QUESTION by Quinton (30 Jun 09 08:56)
There will be no socks with sandals believe me! I'm only 28 and my partner is 22. It's not that I mind paying for a good holiday it's just that we are on a budget which I think is a fair enough question.
Answer by dick, upper headingham (30 Jun 09 22:38) to a QUESTION by Quinton (30 Jun 09 08:56)
i have posted a response which seems to have disappeared....i would recommend ncl, as beautiful ship, friendly crew, passengers very cosmopolitan and no different than other cruise lines i have been on in trying top part you from your money........but if you go with attitude you are being ripped off you wont enjoy...so i suggest u stick with OV1...and dont forget to pack your football shirt and to wear socks with sandals....
Answer by Quinton, Norwich (30 Jun 09 13:15) to a QUESTION by Quinton (30 Jun 09 08:56)
Hi My main worry is being ripped off by the expensive drinks etc and extra service charges, the Ncl Jade looks fantastic and at a similar price to Ocean Village but it's just the on board spending that is different. Even though we'll be on a honeymoon we'll have a budget to stick to.
Answer by Quinton, Norwich (30 Jun 09 13:15) to a QUESTION by Quinton (30 Jun 09 08:56)
Hi My main worry is being ripped off by the expensive drinks etc and extra service charges, the Ncl Jade looks fantastic and at a similar price to Ocean Village but it's just the on board spending that is different. Even though we'll be on a honeymoon we'll have a budget to stick to.
Answer by Riddle, 29700 Velez-Malaga (30 Jun 09 13:08) to a QUESTION by Quinton (30 Jun 09 08:56)
Hi I've already tried to give a much fuller answer, but it appears to have been blocked! NCL Shipe are beautiful and you will be VERY well looked after. You certainly won't feel out of place as most Cruisers are People like yourself! Drinks are about the same price as elsewhere as are tips. I hope you find this useful as I initially said much more! Jacquie