Category — firsttime cruising
Excursion Planning For The First Time Cruiser
Planning on-shore excursions can be a scary experience for someone who has never been on a cruise before. There are so many options to choose from, so first time cruisers might get overwhelmed by the process. This article will help you to understand how cruise excursions work so that you can easily plan the activities for your first cruise. The first thing that you need to understand about your cruise excursions, is that there are many options available. Take some time to read through Read more [...]
November 28, 2010 No Comments
Planning Your First Cruise – 6 Savings Strategies
I'm Planning My First Cruise? And I don't want to break the bank.... How can I save? Don't panic, it's not as bad or as expensive as you think! But I'm sure you want to get the best bang for your buck, right? Well consider these 6 saving strategies and tips when planning your cruise. Your destination, cabin selection, cruise length are the major considerations affecting prices, so once you have that down consider these 6 saving tips for your cruise. 1. Book early to save on fares. Carnival Read more [...]
July 7, 2010 No Comments
First Time Cruise Tips – Six Strategies to Avoid a Disastrous Vacation
Apply these first time cruise tips for an unforgettable retreat at sea. Keep certain essentials in your carry-on and find out how to choose your cabin. Use these strategies to avoid headaches and ensure a rewarding stress-free vacation. 1. First Time Cruise Tips for Packing Keep your medications, a first aid kit, and sea sickness meds in your carry on. Take only one credit card with you. Leave the rest at home. Life on-board a cruise ship is very relaxed. So pack with comfort in mind. Read more [...]
May 13, 2010 No Comments
How to Prepare For a Cruise If You’ve Never Cruised Before
First of all, there are many great online resources to help you book a cruise. I used a combination of Priceline.com and CruiseCompete.com. CruiseCompete was introduced to me in an excellent ebook. I got the cheapest prices available for what we wanted. Search around to find what fits into your parameters. Surprising things I've learned about booking and planning for a cruise: 1) Cruises won't allow pregnant women to cruise after their 24th week of pregnancy. Some do not even allow you Read more [...]
February 4, 2010 No Comments
Cruise Vacations – Selecting Your Cabin
Many people on use their cabin for a few hours of sleep, to shower and to change clothes. If if you are going to use your cabin for this purpose on your cruise vacation, you will still need to choose the right cabin. Having a good cabin is an important part of your trip and should be chosen carefully. First of all, expect your cabin to very small. This is not a typically size of a motel room, think smaller. Forget what you see in the pictures of brochures and newspapers. The brochures will Read more [...]
June 5, 2009 No Comments
A Guide to Cruise Vacations – How to Deal With Sea Sickness
Cruise vacations are a great way to get away from reality and to experience something that you wouldn't experience on a regular land vacation. A common question that is asked when planning a cruise is "will I get seasick"? Many people can go a whole trip without experiencing motion or "sea sickness". However, about 3 percent of people who take cruises do experience this and are crippled by it for the entire trip. Most ships today have underwater stabilizers on each side Read more [...]
May 30, 2009 No Comments
Cruise Vacations Information
Cruise vacations are a great way to get away for a long duration of time without breaking your budget. Here is some information about typical questions people ask when pondering the idea of going on a cruise. Are Cruise Vacations Expensive? If you compare cruising to a land vacation, being on the boat always is the more cost effective approach. Compare all the costs on land to ensure that your vacation is practical and fun. You will have to add up food costs, entertainment costs, transportation, Read more [...]
May 16, 2009 No Comments
