First-Time Cruisers
Although you may have visions of a cruise being your all-time dream holiday - its best not to book a long cruise as your virgin voyage. A long cruise can seem like an eternity when you know there's no escape and it turns out not to be your sort of thing. read more
Benefits Of Arriving Early
Find out when you can board the ship - and aim to get there a bit earlier! This will give you a few advantages. read more
Choosing Your Cabin - General Points
A lot of the features of your cabin will
depend on what feel you are trying to create on your cruise, or on how
tight your budget is - but with any cabin, you'll want to know what its
close to (both horizontally and vertically)!
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Cruise Line Tips
Every year more people are discovering the value of the all-inclusive nature of a cruise vacation. Many of those people will return to cruising again and again because they enjoy the many luxuries provided by the package the Cruise Line has put together for them. But, because there are many differences in the types of cruises available and a cruise is an all-inclusive package it becomes very important that you pick the right cruise for you. It’s all or nothing, so you’ll want to do a little research to find out if the "all" in their package is just what you are looking for in a vacation. This is where we can help. read more
10 Steps to Enjoying the Perfect Cruise
Although these steps are meant for honeymooners, most of the information
is relevant to any cruise:
1. Find your dream boat. The biggest mistake cruising newbies make is
booking the wrong ship. Most people focus on the destination (Caribbean,
Mexico, etc.) and don’t pay enough attention to the ship itself. Cruise
lines—and even individual ships within a line—vary greatly in terms of
atmosphere and facilities. Some have a party-all-the-time ambience
and/or a great gym and spa; others are ideal for curling up on deck with
a good book. So work with a travel agent who specializes in cruising.
Discuss your budget and what you are looking for, or better yet, arrive
at the agency with your personal wish list in hand.
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Cruise Ship Travel: Health Recommendations
Travel by cruise ship often congregates large groups of people from different parts of the U.S. and the world. In such settings, diseases can spread from person-to-person contact (e.g. measles, rubella, certain respiratory illnesses such as influenza, and certain gastrointestinal illnesses such as norovirus infection, formerly called Norwalk-like virus). Additionally, if a ship stops and passengers disembark to sightsee, they may be at risk for diseases in the geographic areas they visit, although such risk is difficult to quantify. It is also important to note, certain diseases can be transmitted before symptoms are apparent and that some people who become ill while on a cruise ship may have been infected prior to travel. read more
Cruise
Tips
Will I need a passport?
Due to the fact that most cruises visit many different countries, proof
of United States citizenship is required not only to allow you to visit
these countries; but, also to allow you to re-enter the United States.
On most cruises a birth certificate with a raised seal, or a valid
passport is required. If you will be traveling to countries requiring
visas, the cruise line should advise you of the appropriate
documentation. If you are not a citizen of the United States, be sure
you carry the correct documentation for all the countries you will be
visiting. Because of tight security at the airport, photo identification
must be shown to board the plane.
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