| Cruising is a wonderful and relaxed way to see | | | | offered on board. Be prepared to spend an additional |
| several countries while enjoying the sun. Today, | | | | 30% of the cost to take part in any of these |
| cruise trips are extremely popular due to their low | | | | activities. |
| cost and luxury travel experience. | | | | 4. |
| However, like all travelling, there are a few things you | | | | Knowing when the best time to cruise is |
| need to be aware of before you start to plan your | | | | Cruising is usually a little cheaper during the spring or |
| cruise ship vacation. | | | | fall. Weather can be uncertain, especially in the fall |
| Here are some cruise tips to help guide you on your | | | | given many Caribbean destinations could have |
| journey. | | | | hurricane seasons during this time. This is something |
| 1. | | | | to watch out for. The dry season for Caribbean |
| All inclusive cruises are not available | | | | cruises is during the summer where as the rainy |
| Most all cruise lines do not offer an all inclusive cruise | | | | season is during the winter. Other cruise lines have |
| package. Alcohols, soft drinks and even water all | | | | short cruising seasons, such as Alaska cruises which |
| needs to be paid for when on cruise ships. The only | | | | normally run from May to September. |
| things included are the cruise itself, your cabin and | | | | 5. |
| generally at least 1-2 meals a day. | | | | Have fun! |
| 2. | | | | One of the most important tips that I can give to |
| Shop around and consult different cruise travel | | | | you on your cruise ship vacation is to have a great |
| agents | | | | time. Relax! After all it's your vacation and you |
| Cruise travel agents are like travel agents, but are | | | | deserve to make the most out of it. There are many |
| experts in cruising. Be prepared to tell the cruise | | | | things for you to do, fancy dinners and dressing up, |
| agent exactly what you are looking for. You could | | | | meeting new friends, visiting exotic locations, being |
| visit 5 different agencies and receive 5 different | | | | on deck in the sun, doing cruise shore excursions, and |
| quotes for the same cruise. In addition, look for deals | | | | much more! It's important to have fun, so when you |
| in off weeks. A fare may be $2000 one week and | | | | come back you feel better about yourself and that |
| $800 the following week. | | | | you got the most out of your time and money. |
| 3. | | | | Remember, cruising is an absolutely exceptional way |
| Be aware of added charges | | | | to spend your vacation. They are very relaxing and a |
| If you are planning to cruise alone and don't want to | | | | very enjoyable way to spend some time away. |
| share your cabin, you can anticipate a single's | | | | However, like all vacations, you need to know what |
| supplement charge of 10% to 100% of a per | | | | is required before purchasing your dream cruise ship |
| person's rate (depending on cruise line). In addition, a | | | | vacation. Keep this in mind and I have no doubt your |
| lot of cruises require you to pay extra for any cruise | | | | cruise trip will be a complete success! |
| shore excursions, or any special activities that are | | | | |