1/ Value for money-
Cruise Pricing is all inclusive of meals, accommodation, entertainment, gratuities (usually), port charges, taxes and more. When you add up the total cost of a land holiday versus a cruise holiday you will be shocked at the savings. When booking you pay a deposit and you can pay the rest off over time, as long as it’s paid 3 months before sailing, your good to go. When you board you are given a cruise card at check in and this is your room key, plus virtual money for any extra shopping or services. Common extras are Day Spa services, Shore Tours at each port of call and most drinks. Many cruise lines have different types of drinks packages that you can purchase, they are priced per day or you can purchase drinks on your cruise card one by one, as you require.
Cheers!
2/ It’s just so Easy-
Jump on board, unpack once and let the holiday begin. See numerous countries in several days, without the hassle of packing and unpacking and transportation between them. Hop off the cruise and take a shore tour (usually an extra expense) if you wish? The choice is yours! Lay by the pool and relax, or enjoy the many options of things to do on board.
Shore Tour to a school in Sabang, Indonesia.
3/ Something for everyone-
There are included kids clubs, in age appropriate groups. Adults only areas, like lounges and casinos. You can also get some extra pampering in the day spas. Enjoy your favourite game in Sports bars, see live music, and dance the night away in nightclubs. Swim in the pools, relax in the swim spa’s, exercise in the gym. Some cruise ships have water slides and water play areas, the bigger they get the more things they have onboard. Ice skating, Flowrider, dodgem cars and iFly are some the other latest and greatest activities on the Mega Ship, Ovation of the Seas recently on our Australian shores. You can even visit the Doctor if necessary, as there are full medical services on board as well. Ensure you have travel insurance as this can be expensive if not insured. For families with young children, usually babies must be 6 months old for domestic and 12 months old for international cruises. This is due to limited neonatal facilities being available. Kids must also be toilet trained to swim in pools or attend kids clubs. However, there are babysitting services available at an extra cost too.
4/ Entertainment-
See professional, amazing shows, performed every evening. Participate in daily activities ranging from craft to sports competitions, trivia, skits or murder mystery events. Attend seminars on various topics like back pain management or cooking. All of this, plus more is run by the fantastic entertainment teams on board each cruise ship. You will also get cruises where they have guest entertainers for an extra special event, you will get regulars like comedians on board for a few shows.
Examples of the daily newsletter from P&O and Carnival.
You will find it under your door or on your bed each evening.
5/ Food-
Oh My God! (OMG!), no-one has ever gone hungry on a cruise, Ever! There are so many options. Usually there is casual (like a buffet or food court) and formal dining options (sit down meals). Plus, extra special options, with menus designed by famous chefs for an extra special occasion or taste sensation. For instance, Curtis Stone has his restaurant Share on some Princess Ships (these will most likely have a cover charge).
That is just for main meals. There is also snacking options such as pizza bars or ice cream parlours. There is nearly every type of food you can think of from every country. If you don’t like something in particular you can get another option. Majority of people cruising would be more than happy with the food on offer.
A specialty dessert on board Golden Princess.
There are so many cruise companies, so many cruise ships, so many countries and so many options in Cruising!
Some ships and itineraries are better for families and some are better for retired couples. Speak with a knowledgeable Travel Agent to ensure you pick the option that is best for you. I’m available to chat through my Facebook page KB 4 Travel & Cruise anytime. No waiting days for someone to email you back or hours on the telephone “on hold”. Travel Agents cost no more than booking direct, in fact in many cases they offer on board spending credit (OBC) and other perks that make it a better deal to book with them. Let us help, we can make booking easy. Cruising is always on Sale! There is always a promotion on and the prices can be reduced drastically for those who are able to cruise last minute. I post Australian deals and promotions on my Facebook business page each week. You can also register for monthly emails that contain the latest travel offers at my web site, www.kb4travel.com.au. Cruising is the fastest growing area of the tourism industry with bigger and better deals on offer everyday. It is time for you to embark on a new journey and get on board.
