NFR - Anybody recommend a site for what cruise ships to avoid

[oli]

My DW and I were thinking of taking a vacation to the Greek islands and someone said Costa Victoria offered a great deal. So many sites I've seen are commercial and don't really trust them.

 

[karennoca]

For health reasons, here is a start

http://usgovinfo.about.com/library/weekly/blcdcgreensheet.htm...

http://usgovinfo.about.com/library/weekly/blcdcgreensheet.htm

 

[cheezz]

My first stop is always Fodors.com - go to their Forums and search.

Next stop...

Cruise Reviews
http://www.cruisemates.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=25
Click on 'Cruise Reviews' - then you can see their reviews, and also reviews by individuals.

Still searching?
Go to CruiseReport.com
Click on 'Cruise Lines' or 'Reviews'

America's Vacation Center -
http://www.americasvacationcenter.com
Click on 'Research'
(I've booked with them twice and have been very happy)

Once you find the cruise line you'd like, go to CruiseCompete to have live travel agents vying for your business -- they offer great deals and perks to try and get your business:
http://www.cruisecompete.com/search.php

And finally, here is a really great site to show you all the deck plans of all the cruise ships - including the Costa Victoria - to give you a feel of the ship

 

[cynupstateny]

I do the same with tripadvisor.

 

[sylvia]

Here's a website where you can check food safety records for hotels, resorts, cruises, etc. etc.

http://www.checksafetyfirst.com/en/index.php