I'm in a bit of a pickle and would like some thoughts on the matter.

Here's the synopsis:

Boy meets girl. They like each other and begin a relationship. They plan a cruise together (and plan on going with the boy's friends [all married couples] whom the girl doesn't know). Boy and girl get their own room. Time goes by and boy breaks up with girl because he still has feelings for his ex (even though it's been over a year). Boy and girl agree to stay friends (even though they still like each other).

Here's the problem:

The cruise is paid for (and is 2 months away); should the girl still go on the cruise?

Any input would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!!! =o)

By yourself or with him and his friends? Second question, who paid for your share?

Personally, I wouldn't go and spend my vacation with my ex and his friends, especially sharing a cabin and knowing his feelings for someone else. If you paid for it, the gentlemanly thing to do would be for him to reimburse you. If he paid for it, let him take someone else or eat the expense.

JMO

Go pimp on some other dudes

if you can do it only as friends...yes. most cabins have comfortable couches and you can sleep separately. or see if you can get out of it. but if you can agree to go JUST as friends...why not? you 2 can enjoy yourselves without each other on the cruise as well

I'd say don't go.

I paid for my share. My idea was just to enjoy the cruise by myself and just share the room. But then again I still have feelings for him...

Is there anyway to switch to a single room? Sure you would still see him but you wouldn't have to room with him.

I don't know what cruises you've been on, rose, but "most" cabins don't have such amenities. The suites definitely do, and occasionally a balcony cabin might, but most cabins on the well-known cruise lines are quite small and are simply a place to go crash in between doing all the fun things there are to do on the ship.

[If anyone is reading this and is thinking about a cruise for a honeymoon or some other romantic trip, if you want a little bit of room in your cabin, I highly recommend at least a balcony cabin if you can possibly afford it.]

Just as an FYI, if she switches to a single room, she will have to pay extra (it's usually double the room rate) as will he.

My suggestion, really, is to see if he can take someone else who will reimburse you. Otherwise, you're running a great risk of having a really miserable time.

Most of you guys don't know how it works.

You can cancel and replace one passenger, as long as one original passenger stays on the booking. I work for Princess Cruises, so I know my stuff.
The only big problem is if you booked airfare.

Also, if a 3rd passenger in the room cancels out, it is usually a full reimbursment for their fare.

What cruise line are you sailing on?

i've been on one and my son and his dad go on another cruise line...they are having their 3rd cruise in August (aside from the one we took when married).

cabins...maybe not...we stayed in the balcony ones...so you could be right. either way...if she can't go as just friends and only friends...then she shouldn't go

hook it up cheap

say im family

First, that is true only up until a certain point. As it gets closer to the time of the cruise, less and less money will be refunded. Second, no one on this thread was talking about a third person being in the cabin in question, so what was the point of bringing that up?

If I end up going, this would be cruise #3 for Carnival. It would be the ship Imagination. I heard it was remodeled and I was elated about going ( I love cruises!). I just have my doubts (obviously) about going because I'm a firm believer in "It's not what you do, it's who you're with".

The stort was vague, there could be others. And for the record, you can cancel the 3rd passenger up to 2 days prior without penalty. Penalties are for passengers 1 and 2. This is for Princess Cruises and possibly other Carnival Brands (Carnival owns us and others like Holland America, Cunard, and Costa) The ship's goal is to fill all lower berths, the 3rd and 4th are more for families.

Your doubts are quite well-founded, IMO. I know this probably won't be fun for you to do, but since the cruise is only two months away, it would be a good idea to talk with him and find out if he would be willing to reimburse you and take someone else in your place if you decide not to go. If he says he would be willing to do that, you'd be in pretty good shape. If not, your decision would be whether you want to eat the cost.

Also, if you have your booking number, call Carnival and see if there is anything that can be done. There may not be much they're willing to do, but it can't hurt to ask, and perhaps they can offer suggestions that we're not thinking of. Whatever you do, you should do it fairly soon, probably by the end of this month. Good luck!

Thanks to everyone who replied! I think the answer was pretty clear (that ship has sailed--pun intended lol). I just didn't want to make it without considering all my options first.

the advice you would give someone else in this situation is the best you can give yourself