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Frequently Asked Cruise Questions
3/5/200912:39:47 AM Link 0 comments | Add comment
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Is Cruising Affordable?
Cruising is much less expensive than a hotel-based vacation. Plus They include FREE meals all day long. There are cruises available at all price ranges - from budget to luxury - and all represent perhaps the best value for your vacation dollar.
What’s included in the price?
The price of your cruise price includes your cabin, all meals (including the midnight buffet!), entertainment, parties and, of course, all transportation between all the ports on your itinerary. On most ships, alcoholic beverages and optional shore excursions are not included in the basic price.
What's Included?
• Stateroom or suite accommodations
• Ocean transportation
• Gourmet dining
• Supervised kids' programs
• Vegas – or Broadway-style shows
• Entry to nightclubs, piano bars & more
• Activities like yoga & basketball• Gym, pool & hot tubs
• Port charges
What's not included:
• Gratuities
• Spa treatments
• Alcoholic beverages
• Casino gambling
• Shopping
• Organized tours & activities onshore
• Babysitting
• Nominal fees at some specialty restaurants.
Will I get bored onboard?
Hardly! Cruise ships are floating resorts that will give any Las Vegas hotel a run for their money. Activities begin at sun up and go into the late hours of the night. The scenery is ever-changing, and every port offers exciting opportunities for exploration.
Today's ships offer activities and entertainment for vacationers of all ages, from toddlers to seniors. From lounging by the pool with a good book, taking yoga or cooking classes, enter a talent show or a putting contest, take a dance class, get a massage or attend a lecture. spa treatments, basketball ,swim, play bingo or bridge.
At night, you might try your luck in the casino, take in a Broadway-style floor show or a magician's act, catch a comedy show, sing along in a piano bar, or indulge in five-star cuisine. From luxury to adventure, there's a ship to suit your vacation needs.Family-friendly ships may feature everything from kids' clubs to teen coffee-houses.
Unique ship features may include:
• Rock-climbing wall
• All-ocean view or all-suite accommodations
• Martini & champagne bars
• Teen discos
• Thalassotherapy pool
• Spiral waterside
• Planetarium
• Boutiques by Harrods & Bvlgari
• Butler service• Miniature golf
• Pool-side movies
Is airfare included in my cruise price?
Cruise lines usually offer both a cruise-only price and an AIR/SEA price that includes connecting airfare, transfers between the airport and ship and baggage handling. In some instances, only the cruise-only fare is available. The prices shown on our site are typically cruise-only, but our cruise counselors will gladly provide an air-inclusive price if requested.
What's a shore excursion?
That's a term that refers to anything you do off the ship, in port. At every stop, you'll have the option of exploring the area on your own or as part of a group with a planned itinerary. You might hike a tropical rain forest in the Caribbean, fish for king salmon in Alaska, tour Mayan ruins in the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico, or take a sightseeing tour.
Are all cruise ships the same?
No way! There are 20 major cruise lines with with over 100 ships. They range from ultra exclusive ships that cater to 100 passengers to the new floating resorts carrying 4,000 people. There are 30 year ships and 3 month old state of the art ships.
Will I need a passport?
Travelers to and from the Caribbean, Bermuda, Panama, Mexico and Canada will be required to have a passport. This is a change from prior travel requirements and will affect all United States citizens. This new requirement will also affect certain foreign nationals who currently are not required to present a passport to travel to the United States. Most Canadian citizens, citizens of the British Overseas Territory of Bermuda, and to a lesser degree, Mexican citizens will be affected by the implementation of this requirement.
