Don't let price be the major factor when you choose your first cruise, especially if you assume all ships and cruises are alike. They're NOT and the difference of $20 a day could mean a huge improvement in the QUALITY of your shipboard experience. Once you've taken a couple of cruises, then you can afford to experiment, but a first time cruise experience that doesn't meet your expectations could turn you away from cruising for good. A smart travel agent will try to steer you toward the most positive cruise experience for you and your family; that means future repeat business for the travel agent and that's how we have built our business at Just Cruises and Tours over the past 20 years.