[Dave the Wave]

I start running out of beer money and clean underwear by the 7th day. Have done a couple of 7's (ideal), many 5's (good length and cost effective since kids are not paying), some 4's (good for secondary cruise of the year) and some 3's (too short!). I look at the total cruising days and over the last several years have cruised 10-11 days a year. A 7 and a 4, or a couple 5's e.g.