Is a cruise for me?
Anyone can go on a cruise. You just need to find the cruise that is right for you. Think about what type of cruise you are looking for. Do you want something that's laid-back, active, romantic, party-oriented, or a little of each? Once you have an idea of what you want, you can judge the different cruises based on how well they meet your expectations. Ask your friends, travel agents, or anyone who has been on a cruise before what specific cruises are like. Also read cruise line brochures, cruise websites, and articles on cruising to see what types of activities particular cruises have planned. By doing a little research, you’ll be able to tell which cruises are best for you.
Is cruising affordable and a good vacation value?
Cruising is the best vacation value! There are cruise vacations to suit every budget. Your cruise fare includes meals, your stateroom, on-board activities and entertainment, plus transportation from port to port. You'll know what your vacation will end up costing you before you go. (Typically, your only extra expenses will be drinks, specialty restaurants, optional shore excursions, and personal services such as massage or hairstyling.)
Do cruise lines welcome families with kids?
More and more cruise vacations are booked by families with children. Most cruise lines provide plenty of supervised activities for kids, 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 that children adapt to shipboard life with ease, and you won't have to wonder what they're up to every minute. The youth counselors will help keep them busy and entertained. Ships even offer different types of age-appropriate activities, suitable for toddlers to teens.
