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Frequently Asked Questions
At first, picking a cruise might seem a bit intimidating. There are so many choices along with answering the question ‘why choose a cruise instead of a land vacation?’ If you have more questions than answers, than this section is for you. If you still have any questions after reading the information below, then please reach out to us – your professional travel planner for assistance. We’re the experts and there’s virtually no question we haven’t heard before. We’re your go to resource, especially when it comes to cruising, so reach out any time – we’d love to help you plan the right trip for you.
The real question is whether you can afford not to cruise. Cruising is the best vacation value and there are cruise vacations to suit every budget. Your cruise fare includes meals, your stateroom (really a mobile hotel room!), on-board activities and entertainment, plus transportation from port to port. You’ll know what your vacation will cost you before you go especially if you purchase an onboard drink package as well. Typically, your only extra expenses will be alcoholic beverages, optional shore excursions, and personal services such as massage or hairstyling. When you consider all the extras that a land vacation can cost, there’s no better value than cruising. The best part is that the prices have stayed the same or decreased because as the industry has grown, the small cruise lines have become larger with more and more ships to fill. Competition is king in the cruise industry! Factoring in inflation, cruises cost less than they did in 1980!
As long or short as you want. Cruise lines offer itineraries from three days to three months. Most cruises are three, four, five or seven nights in length and those are often the most popular because they fit easily into most people’s vacation schedules.
Wherever you want! Cruises visit nearly 2,000 ports worldwide and practically every destination accessible by water from large oceans to small rivers. Although most people think first of the Caribbean (and there are thousands of cruises to choose from in this area alone), cruises are the best way to visit places like Alaska or Hawaii and are a hassle-free way of seeing many countries in an entire region like Europe, Asia, South America or Africa – all without packing and unpacking each night.
Contact us today to start the process. We’re happy to answer any questions or begin researching a line, destination or ship if desired. We will help you pick the cruise that fits your vacation schedule, tastes and budget. We can make all the arrangements to get you from your doorstep to your ship and back. We can also help you with hotels, shore excursions, travel insurance and even airfare. Due to our volume and experience with many of the cruise suppliers we deal with, we’re also aware of the latest deals.
Far from it. Cruise lines’ ships range from intimate and yacht-like to vessels stretching longer than three football fields. You can sail with fewer than 100 fellow guests or with more than 4,000. Enjoy atmospheres ranging from casual to formal, contemporary to classic. You can even choose sail-assisted ships. Enjoy the endless activities offered on a contemporary resort-style cruise or immerse yourself in the culture of a destination on a special interest cruise. If you like an intimate bed and breakfast, you might want to choose a smaller ship. If you enjoy vacationing at a luxury spa or vineyard, then an intimate yacht-like upscale ship may be for you. If you (and your kids) love large resorts and theme parks, then a large ship with many activities may be your best bet.
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