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There are a wide
variety of cruise itineraries available throughout
the world from a three day cruise to the Bahamas to
a 100 day cruise around the World. You can cruise
the Mississippi to the Mediterranean. We can match
your needs to the cruise itinerary of your dreams.
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Cruise vacations are now more
popular than ever, partly because of the attractive,
all-inclusive pricing. You can get your
transportation, accommodations, all meals and every
conceivable kind of entertainment...all for one
prepaid price. The prices vary depending on the
length and type of cruise you desire and the
accommodations you select.
Many cruise lines now offer generous discounts
and booking incentives. Our cruise specialists will
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Accommodations on cruise ships,
typically called staterooms, can vary in size,
appointments and price. Outside cabins will cost
more, since they provide a view through an outside
window or porthole and many of the new vessels
provide an outside verandah with a wonderful view.
Our cruise specialists will provide the cabin that
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If you like to eat then you are in
for a treat! You will be offered more food...more
often than you could possibly manage to eat. Many
ships offer two sittings for each meal particularly
dinner; usually two hours separate each sitting. You
can request the sitting that best suits your eating
habits when you book your cruise. Cruising is a
wonderful place to meet new friends and it usually
starts in the Dining Room with your table guests.
Ask for a large table so you can meet new people.
Tables are usually available for two, four, eight,
ten, even twelve, and can be requested when you make
your deposit.
The cost of all your meals from breakfast to the
midnight buffet are included. However, the cost of
cocktails is not included. Most cruise ships allow
you to charge the cost to your cabin to settle your
bill at the end of the cruise.
If you have special dietary needs (Kosher, low
salt, low sugar, etc.), let us know. We will ensure
the ships galley is made aware of your requirements. |
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Take your bathing suit
and casual cruise wear but also be sure you are
prepared for all occasions, including the one or
more formal attire evenings usually included during
your cruise itinerary. And, make sure you pack a
sweater for your romantic evenings up on deck. We'll
be able to give you more dressing details after you
choose your cruise ship and ports of call.
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When you first board your ship, you
will be given identification that will permit you to
get on and off the ship as you wish in port. It also
will be used as identification when you sign charges
back to your cabin. On most cruises, you are given
an account identified by your cabin number that
allows you to sign for all charges during the cruise
and pay them at the conclusion of the trip. The only
costs not prepaid as part of the cruise price are
for your drinks, shore excursions and on-board
services such as hairdresser, masseuse, manicurist,
photographer, etc.
The ship will publish a daily calendar of events,
usually placed under your cabin door during the
night. This sheet will offer you a schedule of
social, recreational and entertainment activities
that are taking place all day long. Select the
activities you wish to participate in or just sit by
the pool and watch!
The cruise line will also offer organized shore
excursions in each port of call. These can range
from full-day sightseeing tours to an afternoon
snorkel and beach barbecue. You usually get a
listing of these excursions and their prices with
your cruise tickets so you can budget for them
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You are encouraged to tip those
members of the ship's staff who have directly helped
you enjoy your cruise experience...your cabin
steward, dining room waiter, and busboy. This is
usually done during the last evening of the cruise.
We suggest utilizing the cruise ship envelopes found
in your cabin.
We consider the following amounts appropriate:
The average for a cabin steward is $3.00 per person
per day, the same for the dining room waiter or
steward and $1.00 per person per day for the busboy.
Wine stewards or sommeliers and bartenders are
tipped 15% of the cost of the wine or drinks you
have ordered. You may increase these amounts
particularly if you receive extraordinary service. |
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During the final days of your
cruise, the Cruise Director will offer a session to
all passengers on debarkation procedures, everything
you need to know when you leave the ship. We suggest
you attend this usually brief session. It will cover
such important subjects as luggage procedures,
customs formalities (usually less formal than at
airports), and gratuities.
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In selecting your
cruise, think about where you want to go...
from Alaska, to the Caribbean, to the Mediterranean...how long
you want to be gone and how much you can afford to spend.
Our experienced personnel will then assist you in choosing
the cruise that best fits your needs and budget. Just call or
stop into our office to plan your "Bon Voyage!"
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