To those of you who have already caught the cruise bug, congratulations! Cruises have it all – fun, food, excitement, food, romance, food… and did I mention the food?
When you start looking around, be sure to sign up to get automatic notifications about cruise deals from several cruise lines, and perhaps even some notable travel sites such as CruisesOnly, and Travelzoo. Cruises very often do not fill up, and you can get some great deals if you are willing to wait for last-minute pricing. Most of today’s cruise ships are so large, you can hardly even feel the boat rocking. If you think you are prone to motion sickness, do yourself a favor and take a gulf tour. For example, the cruises to the Western Caribbean are much smoother than the Eastern because the boat is in the calmer Caribbean waters, not the Atlantic. Have fun! Cruise lines are spending more and more money these days to make sure there is plenty to do on board so that nobody gets bored! There are multiple on-board restaurants, including Johnny Rockets and Starbucks. There are several theaters, an ice skating rink, casino, more than 5 pools, 8 whirlpools, a gym, ping-pong tables, bingo, shopping, movies…
The meals are worth discussing also. Expect three course meals ranging from lobster to filet mignon, with options for the kids. If you decide you want something a little more casual, most ships also have buffet-style cafeterias which serve everything from chicken nuggets to hamburgers and hot dogs. Expect to eat well on a cruise. Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and cruise ships understand that, with a wide variety of eggs, meats, breads, and fruit to get your day started right. Call room service- they’ll bring whatever you’d like to the room at no charge! Finally, there are the ports of call. Some take advantage of an empty boat to schedule a relaxing massage. Why not consider a cruise for your next vacation? Bon Voyage!