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Cruises - Cruises are fast becoming the most popular
choice for vacationing, and we'll show you why. We
represent all major cruise lines with cruises to all
destinations. Ask about early booking discounts and
group incentives. Call a cruise specialist today and
we'll help you find the perfect cruise!

Is Cruising affordable & a good vacation value?
Yes! There are cruise vacations to suit every budget, from the
cost-conscious to the most luxurious. 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.)

What does the Cruise fare include?
You will receive for your cruise fare: ship board accommodations
in cabin category purchased; use of all on board public facilities including pools, spas, saunas, gyms; ocean transportation to ports
of call; all meals onboard ship including breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, midnight buffets (most ships) and 24 hour complimentary
room service (most ships); all of your basic beverages including coffees, teas, milk and juices (soft drinks and alcohol must be purchased from the bar); on board entertainment including shows, entertainers, bands, games and activities are complimentary.
NOT INCLUDED: Items of personal nature are available for purchase, such as spa treatments, trapshooting, laundry, photographs, shore excursions and ship to shore phone or fax.

What is required to purchase a cruise ?
A deposit only is required to confirm your cruise vacation, most 3 and 4 day cruises require a deposit of $100 per person with final payment normally due 45 days prior to sailing. Most 7 day cruises require $200 to $250 per person deposit (varies by cruise line) with final payment normally due 60 days prior to your departure date.

Does the Cruise Line offer airfare to get to the cruise?
Yes, the cruise lines do offer airfare from most major air cities within the U.S. and Canada for most cruises. When purchasing airfare as a package from the cruise line, you are confirming your transportation from your air city to the ship and return after the cruise. The cruise lines do not issue flight schedules until 30 prior to your cruise. Air schedules are at the sole discretion of the cruise line (if you are in need of an exact airline schedule, you must request an air deviation with your cruise specialist, additional fees between $35 to $50 will apply for air deviations, plus additional air cost, if any). The cruise
lines do reserve the right to substitute charter air/common carrier service without prior notice.

What cancellation penalties are there?
If you should need to cancel your cruise, cruise lines have penalties for cancellation on every ship, penalties will vary by cruise line, destination and length of cruise, please verify the exact penalties for the cruise that you are purchasing with your cruise specialist or as listed in the cruise line brochure under cancellations and refunds.

Should I buy the Travel Protection Plan?
We recommend the purchase of travel protection for every cruise.
Coverage can include, but not limited to: trip cancellation due to medical emergency, illness or death for your immediate family or traveling companions (pre-existing conditions are normally not covered); trip interruption; trip delay; baggage protection; medical
expense coverage and emergency evacuation. Please verify cancellation coverage for the cruise you are purchasing as listed
in each individual cruise line brochures.

Is a passport required?
It is the passengers responsibility to provide acceptable proof of citizenship. This proof will vary by destination and citizenship of the traveling passengers. There are no refunds to passengers denied boarding for lack of proper documents.

U.S departures: U.S. and Canadian citizens need photo I.D. with
a passport, original birth certificate or certified copy birth certificate with raised seals. U.S. Resident Aliens need Alien resident card
with photo I.D. Citizens from other countries need valid passport and valid U.S. multiple re-entry visa. Resident aliens and citizens
from other countries must contact the appropriate consulate to inquire about any additional travel documentation requirements.

Non U.S. departures: All passengers must contact the appropriate consulate to inquire about necessary travel documentation requirements (normally passports and visas).
These requirements vary by the countries being visited and the citizenship of each of the traveling passengers. Please consult
your cruise specialist for the exact documentation requirements
for your cruise.

What should I pack for my cruise?
Depending on your destination, you want to travel prepared for
both day and evening, as well as on land or at sea.
Warm destinations: Resort wear, shorts, slacks, sundresses, jeans are all appropriate daytime attire. But be sure to take a sweater or jacket along for occasional cool evenings. Bring comfortable walking shoes and don't forget your sunglasses, a sun hat or visor, swim
wear, sunscreen and of course rain gear. For formal evenings, cock
tail dresses or gowns are recommended for the ladies, and the men wear a jacket and tie or tuxedo. On the
informal evenings, just about anything but shorts is fine. If you
forget to pack something, don't worry, the shops onboard ship
sell everything.
Cool destinations: The air temperature at sea is moderated by
the cool or cold ocean temperature, something like standing in an
open door of a refrigerator. Yet on land can be quite warm. You
want to pack long pants, sweaters, mittens, warm hat and
sunglasses for on deck sightseeing. Shorts and long pants,
windbreakers, walking shoes, sun hats and sunglasses on land.
Indoors on ship should include resort wear as well as formal attire
such as cocktail dresses or gowns recommended for the ladies,
jacket and tie or tuxedo for the men.

Do children sail for free?
Normally children will travel at a reduced third or fourth passenger fare.U.S. Coast Guard regulations dictate the maximum number of
passengers allowed on each ship. Children are passengers too.
When a child travels, it may mean that another passenger will
not be allowed to travel, as these ships normally reach
passenger capacity before the ships cabins are sold out.
Most cruise lines have wonderful children's programs available on
board ship. These programs vary by cruise line, and are normally
available to children ages 3 - 17.Please click here to see a list of
the different programs.

Do Cruise lines welcome families with children?
More and more cruise vacations are booked by families with children. Most cruise lines make a special point of providing supervised activities for youngsters, especially during school holidays. If your children enjoy swimming, sports, games, movies, and the adventure
of new places, they'll love a family cruise.
You'll find the kids adapt to shipboard life with ease, and you
won't have to wonder what they're up to every minute. The
cruise staff will help keep them busy and entertained. Best of
all,children generally travel at a substantially reduced rate.

Will I get bored or feel confined?
Hardly. Being at sea gives you a feeling of freedom few places can offer. There's plenty of room. And it'll probably take you two or
three days just to discover what's onboard. Plus, you get the
added adventure of exploring new and exciting ports of call.

Cruise ships are like floating resorts with all the choices fine resorts have to offer. You can be by yourself and lie back in a lounge chair, breathe in the sea air, soak up the sun, read good books, or watch the ever-changing view. Or, you can join in exercise classes, dance classes, sports contests and other organized deck activities. Perhaps you can practice your tennis stroke or golf swing, or shoot some baskets. You can go for a swim, stretch out in the sauna or work
out in the gym. You can see a feature movie, attend a lecture by renowned experts, play backgammon or bridge. And that's just
when you're onboard!

Is there a choice of dinner times?
You may request early or late seating for you meals. Most cruise
lines offer a main seating (normally 6 - 6:30 p.m.) or a late seating (normally 8 - 8:30 p.m.) for dinner. Lunch is early (noon) or late
(1:30 p.m.) in conjunction with your dinner seating. Breakfast is normally an open seating from 7 am to 9 am. Alternate buffet for breakfast, lunch and dinner available open seating on most ships.

What are the Custom Allowances?
U.S. Citizens are allowed $400 worth of merchandise when returning to the United States from abroad. Passengers over the age of 21
may also bring 1 quart of liquor or wine and 200 cigarettes. Non
U.S. citizens should check with their local authorities for custom
allowance information.

What's there to do at night?
At night, life aboard a cruise ship really turns on. There's dancing;
live entertainment in nightclubs, discos and lounges; feature films;
and parties with all your new friends. Most ships even have casinos. There are also many special events like the Captain's Cocktail Party, Passenger Talent Night, the Masquerade Parade, the Late Night
Buffet (just for one last bite to tide you over 'til breakfast). And
the night can go on as long as you want. Even until the spectacle
of sunrise at sea.

Is there a charge for entertainment?
Never. On a cruise vacation, the entertainment is on the house. There's no cover. No minimum. No charge for an admission ticket.
The shows are live. The movies are first-rate. The variety is limitless.

How much of a tip should be given?
When on ship you will enjoy the services a wonderful waiter, busboy and cabin steward. You will have the same waiter, busboy and cabin steward though out your entire cruise. You will not tip until your last day on-board ship, at which time 3 tip envelopes will be left in your cabin for you. Recommended tipping guidelines: Waiter: $ 3.00 per
day per person
Busboy: $ 1.50 per day per person
Cabin Steward: $ 3.00 per day per person
Maitre d: at your discretion
Any on board purchases made such as alcohol, beauty salon and spa service already include a 15% gratuity. Other staff may be tipped as services are rendered.

Are there telephones on board?
Most ships now offer phones in your cabin that may be used to
call anywhere in the world via international marine satellite.Use of these phones are very expensive, normally $10 per minute from
the moment you dial, and including through satellite connection
(not from when the phone rings).Even the shortest call is normally
$30. We recommend that phone calls be made sparingly or in emergency situations only.

Pets?Are pets allowed onboard?
With the exception of seeing eye dogs or dogs for the disabled.
No pets will be allowed on-board ship.

What if I am celebrating a special occasion onboard?
To help you celebrate your special occasion, you may purchase wine, fruit baskets, champagne, birthday cakes, canapés, flowers or other gifts for your cabin. A gifts catalog will be included with your cruise documents. Additionally, the cruise lines offer complimentary celebrations at dinner for your special occasion, please inform your cruise specialist of any special occasion you wish to have celebrated.

When can I purchase shore excursions?
Shore excursions can be purchased at the shore excursion desk
on board ship. If you prefer to go on your own, information about ports of call will be available at the shore excursion desk.

How do I pay for items while onboard?
For your convenience, an on-board room account will be set up
for you at time of check-in. Virtually everything on-board ship
may be charged to your room account, so that you do not have
to carry cash. Your account will be settled last day on ship, and
may be applied to most major credit cards, cash or travelers checks.

When is the best time to take a cruise?
It depends on where you want to go.The Caribbean is fantastic year round; however, some of the more exotic destinations are seasonal. For example, you can only cruise to Alaska between May and September; to Europe between April and November; to Bermuda, between April and October; the Panama Canal, between September and April.

What about hurricanes?
The National Hurricane Service states that hurricane season starts
on June 1 and ends November 31st. It seems that August and mid-October are the most common times for a disturbance to
develop. Most of the time the cruise company will just reroute
the ship out of the hurricanes path and sail to other ports.

Are there different classes of service?
Today's cruise ships are "one-class". Everyone onboard can use all of the ship's facilities. The price of a cabin is based primarily on its size and location. Regardless of the category you book, you'll enjoy the same courteous service, menus, activities, and entertainment as everyone else onboard.

What's there to do in port?
So much you'll have a hard time choosing! You can go off on your own. Or take a guided tour. You can 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 ride a horse across miles of
hills and beaches. Climb a waterfall or pyramid. See the birthplace
of civilization or listen to steel drum bands. Follow the footsteps of history or the wake of a waterskiing boat. If there's still time, play
golf or tennis. Eat native foods. Learn how to windsurf. Sun and
swim at some of the world's best beaches. Catch a record marlin.
Sail, snorkel, or go scuba diving. Go to a nightclub or glittering casino. Take a cable car to the top of a mountain. Explore dark catacombs.

In short, a cruise is the easiest way to see new places and do all
the things you dream of. Cruising is the perfect way to sample a number of destinations that you may want to return to for another vacation...and you never have to pack and unpack the destinations come to you!

Is cruise ship dining as good as I've been told?
Everything you've heard about cruise ship dining is true. You'll
find a varied selection of entrées (appetizers, salads, soups, vegetables, and desserts, too) every time you sit down. And
there's virtually no limit on what or how much you can order.

Just because your cruise ship offers plenty of delicious food doesn't mean you'll come home out of shape. You can choose low-cal, spa,
or fitness menu selections that are just as tempting as the regular menu. You can also jog, do aerobics, work out in the gym, swim,
golf, play tennis, and much more. See the Cruise Guide for Active Adults.

Burning calories was never so much fun! Best of all, the one thing you'll never see on a cruise ship menu is a price!

Is motion sickness 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.

Are there laundry services aboard?
Almost all cruise ships have laundry facilities and a great many
provide dry-cleaning services. There is, however, an additional
charge for professional laundry and dry-cleaning services. Most
ships also have self-service launderettes.

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.