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Conference abbott::cruise_travel

Title:CRUISE TRAVEL
Moderator:XANADU::FAMULARO
Created:Thu Aug 04 1988
Last Modified:Thu Dec 12 1996
Last Successful Update:Wed Jan 01 1997
Number of topics:562
Total number of notes:2834

302.0. "WANTED * Cruise Shopping Tips * WANTED" by BUFFER::KACZMAREK () Mon Jul 29 1991 19:12

    I am thinking on going on a cruise and would like to do some 
    heavy gift shopping for the Holidays. 
    
    My question has to do with shopping and that is, when you go 
    into the ports, do they, the cruise lines, give you any 
    literature on where to buy certain things. Like if you were 
    looking for watches, say a ROLEX, do they tell you where to 
    go, give you information on where to go or do you need to
    find out for yourself?
    
    I think it would make my life easier, if I knew where to go.
    
    Regards,
    Michael
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302.1SHOPPINGBOOVX2::B_ALLENTue Jul 30 1991 09:595
    THE CRUISE LINES WILL GIVE YOU INFORMATION ON THE SHOPS THEY RECOMMEND
    I HAVE FOUND THAT THEY GET A KICKBACK FROM THE STORES THEY RECOMMEND.
    IT IS BETTER TO SHOP FROM STORE TO STORE AND COMPARE THE PRICES
    AND MAKE YOUR BEST DEAL YOURSELF.
302.2Shop around and compare firstSWSEIS::WHALENTue Jul 30 1991 18:5611
    I agree with reply #1.  I just came back from a cruise and found
    that the shops they recommended were MORE expensive (most of the
    time) than others.  
    
    So, check out the stores they recommend (because you KNOW they'll
    be reputable), but before you buy, just compare a few more stores
    to make sure you're getting the best value for your money.
    
    Good luck.
    
    Linda
302.3Cruise lines stand behind purchasesJOKUR::BURKHARDTThu Aug 01 1991 17:138
    	 
    
    I agree that you should shop around,but before you go ashore, listen to
    the information the cruise director gives you at the on board meetings
    before you make any decision. The cruise lines will stand behind all
    purchases you make and will deal with returns and warrantys for you
    if you buy from the shops they recommend.Above all have a happy voyage.
                                                                    Fritz
302.4Choose your ports-o'-call, too!PARVAX::SCHUSTAKThu Aug 08 1991 16:4712
    I would concur with the theme of the last few replies...and I suppose
    SOME lines/individuals do receive kickbacks.  Another perspective is
    that IF a major goal is to take advantage of duty-free shopping, you
    should factor that into the cruise itinerary.  Duty free shopping
    selection and prices vary widely among islands in the Caribbean.  
    
    Of the ports I've visited, St. Thomas is probably the best port for
    jewelry; great selection, and a willingness to negotiate.  Some of the
    islands have very poor shopping (but then we all need to spend a little
    time on the beach or golf course :-).
    
    Steve