We are constantly working to bring you our best vacation packages, and we keep your comments and questions in mind.
Here are some frequently asked questions from our customers:
1.- Is cruising affordable and a good vacation value?
2.- How long are cruises?
3.- Where can I go?
4.- How do I book a cruise?
5.- Can I book on short notice?
6.- Are all ships and cruises fairly similar?
7.- What's an air/sea cruise?
8.- Do I need a passport?
9.- Will I get bored? feel Confined?
10.- What can I do in port?
11.- Do I have to participate in the activities?
12.- Do cruise lines welcome families with kids?
13.- Are there medical services on board?
14.- Is motion discomfort a problem?
15.- It sounds too good to be true! is it?
1 Is cruising affordable and a good vacation value?
Cruising is the best vacation value! There are cruise vacations to suit every budget. Your cruise fare includes all meals, your cabin, on board daytime activities, nightime parties and entertainment. You'll know what your vacation will end up costing you before you go. (Extra expenses: alcoholic drinks, optional excursions, and personal services such as massage or haristyling).
As long or short as you want. Most cruise lines offer itineraries from three days to three months.
You can go wherever you want. Cruises visit over 1,800 ports worldwide and practically every destination accesible by water.
Directly through a travel agent of your choice. These professionals will help you pick the cruise that fits your vacation schedule, tastes and budget. They can make all the arrangements to get you from your doorstep to your cabin and back.
Even the most popular cruises sometimes have space available because of late cancellations. But, to get exactly the ship, cabin and sailing date you want, you should plan and book early. Most cruise lines also offer early booking discounts for customers who plan ahead.
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6 Are all ships and cruises fairly similar?
Ships range from under 200 feet to over 1,000 feet long. You can sail with fewer than 100 fellow passengers or over 3,000. Experience atmospheres ranging from casual to formal, classically simple to ultra-deluxe.
A fly/cruise or an air/sea cruise vacation package includes either free or much reduced airfare along with your cruise ticket. These moneysaving options are available from most major North American cities and include transfers between airport and ship as well as baggage handling.
This depends on the type of cruise and your destination. You will need some proof of citizenship. You'll receive complete information on required documents well in advance of your departure.
9 Will I get bored? feel confined?
Hardly! At sea gives you a feeling of total freedom that no land-based resort can offer. There's plenty of room, and it will probably take you two or three days just to discover everything that's on board. Plus, you get the added adventure of exploring many exciting ports of call.
So much you'll have a hard time choosing! You can explore on your own or take a guided tour. Search ancient ruins or hunt for shopping bargains. Ride a raft over river rapids, a bicycle down the side of a 10,000 foot volcano, or a horse across miles of hills and beaches. Plus many other options.
11 Do I have to participate in the activities?
On a cruise, you do what you want, when you want. You can do everything or do absolutely nothing. It's your vacation!
12 Do cruise lines welcome families with kids?
More and more cruise vacations are booked by families with children. Most cruise lines provide plenty of supervised activities for youngsters, expecially during school holidays. If your children enjoy swimming, sports, games, movies, and the adventure of new places, they'll love a family cruise.
13 Are there medical services on board?
Virtually every cruise ship has a fully equipped medical facility and staff to handle almost any emergency.
14 Is motion discomfort a problem?
Rarely. Popular cruise itineraries boast some of the calmest waters in the world. In addition, stabilizers on modern ships, advanced availability of accurate weather information, and development of effective preventative medications have, for the most part, eliminated the incidence of motion discomfort.
15 It sounds too good to be true! is it?
The one major complaint we hear over and over again is that cruises end far too soon! Beyond that, it's hard to find any negatives. All you have to worry about is relaxing and enjoying your vacation. More importantly, every crew and staff member on board is dedicated to making your cruise the best vacation of your life.
