Thursday, December 20, 2012

Cruising 101

Did you know that there are over 15 cruise lines to choose from? Not all cruise lines cater to everyone. We have cruise specialists on hand to help you pick the one best for your trip. Clients often tell us of bad experiences they had because they traveled during spring break with a ship full of kids. There are cruise lines that cater more to adults or affluent travelers while some offer extensive kid programs. Some ships have adult only pools, relaxing areas and restaurants.

There are many destinations being offered. Alaska cruises are only offered from May to September. Often it is difficult to find ships in the Caribbean during the summer months. Europe has become very popular and there is an increase in the number of ships sailing the Mediterranean. River cruises are gaining more interest as they offer a more in-depth look at culture and areas that the larger ships can't reach. Although they may seem more expensive, the fares may include alcoholic beverages and excursions. Some have bikes that you can take off ship to explore more of the countryside.

I recently read about someone booking a Transatlantic cruise because of the low price. They didn't realize that it only included 2 stops during the 10 day cruise. There are reasons prices tend to be low. Part of the problem with transatlantic cruises are the airfare can be costly when flying one way from Europe. Our agents can help you figure in all costs to see if it really is a deal.

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