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First Time Cruising Questions:
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Is cruising affordable and a good vacation
value?
How long are
cruises?
Where can I go?
How do I book
a cruise?
Are all ships and cruises fairly similar?
What's an
air/sea cruise?
Can I book
on short notice?
Do I need a
passport?
Can I
extend my cruise vacation?
Is
motion discomfort a problem?
Can we stay in touch with the outside?
Can
I use my hair dryer or shaver on the ship?
Can we
celebrate a "special" day?
Do cruise lines accept group bookings?
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Is cruising affordable and a good vacation
value?
Yes! There are cruise vacations to suit every
budget, from the cost-conscious to the most
luxurious. Even more important, a cruise offers
the best travel value for your money. Your fare
includes all meals, your cabin, onboard daytime
activities, nighttime parties and entertainment.
So for once, you'll know what your vacation will
end up costing you before you go. (Your only
extra expenses will be drinks, optional shore
excursions, and personal services such as
massage or hairstyling.) You'll be amazed at the
value. Back to top.
How long are
cruises?
As long or as short as you want. Itineraries can
range from as little as three days to as long as
three months! Back to top.
Where can I go?
Where do you want to go? Cruises visit
practically any destination accessible by water.
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How do I book a
cruise?
Contact us! By letting us know your
preferences, we can help you pick the cruise
that fits your vacation schedule, tastes and
budget; then we make all the arrangements to get
you from your doorstep to your cabin and back!
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Are all ships and cruises fairly similar?
Far from it. Cruise ships can range from under
200 feet to over 1,000 feet. You can sail with
anywhere from fewer than 100 fellow passengers
to over 2,600. Experience atmospheres ranging
from casual to formal, classically simple to
ultra-deluxe. You can even choose between
traditional propeller-driven craft,
sail-assisted cruise ships, or even a
paddle-wheel river boat. Back to
top.
What's an
air/sea cruise?
A fly/cruise or air/sea cruise vacation package
includes either free or much reduced airfare
along with your cruise ticket. These
money-saving options are available from most
major North American cities and include
transfers between the airport and ship as well
as baggage handling. Back to top.
Can I book
on short notice?
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. Then,
just sit back and anticipate all the fun you're
going to have! Back to top.
Do I need a
passport?
This depends on the type of cruise and your
destination. You'll probably need at least some
proof of citizenship. You'll receive complete
information on required documents well in
advance of your departure, so you'll have plenty
of time of make arrangements.
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Can I
extend my cruise vacation?
We can arrange pre- or post-cruise land packages
at the same time you book your cruise. And, in
many cases, your airline ticket will include
helpful options, such as free stopovers, that
enable you to make your own special
arrangements. Back to top.
Is
motion discomfort a problem?
Not really. The most popular cruise areas boast
some of the calmest waters in the world. In
addition, stabilizers on modern ships, advance
availability of accurate weather information,
and development of effective preventative
medications have, for the most part, eliminated
the incidence of motion discomfort.
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Can we stay in touch with the outside?
Quite easily. Most ships have a daily newsletter
with news, headlines, selected stock quotes and
sports scores. Staterooms on many ships are even
equipped with televisions. While most ships now
have telephones in passenger cabins, you can
also call someone on shore through the ship's
radio operator while at sea. And, you can make
phone calls from most ports. In addition, many
ships have fax capabilities and newer ships
offer Internet access and e-mail capabilities to
passengers. Back to top.
Can
I use my hair dryer or shaver?
Most ships have 110-volt outlets in the
staterooms. But do check with your us to be
sure. Many ships even feature hair dryers in
your cabin. Back to top.
Can we
celebrate a "special" day?
Absolutely! Most cruise lines will even treat
you to a complimentary cake and a chorus of
Happy Whatever to honor the occasion. Your
birthday or anniversary can be more festive with
champagne, flowers, canapes, wine or cheese. You
can even arrange for a special private party.
All you have to do is advise us in advance.
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Do cruise lines accept group bookings?
Most lines will work with groups often at
reduced rates depending on how many people are
involved. Policies vary from company to company
and sometimes during certain times of the year.
Contact us for more details.
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