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Cruising

Every day, more and more people are discovering the all-inclusive pleasures of cruise vacations. More singles, families, couples, honeymooners, second honeymooners and groups of friends are sailing away on the vacation of their lives. Last year alone over five million people enjoyed a cruise vacation. When you add it all up, it's easy to see why. The price of your ticket includes all of your meals and in-between snacks on-board; your stateroom, activities, parties and entertainment; plus, an exciting voyage to some of the most provocative and culturally-enriching places in the world.

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Highlights

You'll find that a cruise ship is a floating resort, with all the things a fine resort has to offer and more! You'll meet new friends who share the same tastes and interests as you.

The hassles of an ordinary vacation are completely eliminated. A cruise is one convenient package. You don't have to worry about making dinner or nightclub reservations, running to make flight connections, or packing and unpacking.

You can lie back and be completely pampered. Or, go non-stop. Dine like never before. Enjoy one great show after another. Let your cares float away!

It's no wonder that more people are taking cruise vacations than ever before. And once they get a taste of cruising, they come back for more, again and again.

Geography/Environment
The beauty of cruising is that you get to encounter several ports of call and see more than one culture and place.
Activities
Cruise ships have many activities on board and there are several activities that take place on land, such as golf, that are also available to cruisers.
Climate and Weather
This varies depending on the time of year and itinerary of the cruise.
Other Important Information

CLIA: The Official trade organization of the cruise industry, Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) also works in partnership with nearly 20,000 affiliated travel agencies throughout North America to ensure the highest caliber of cruise sales expertise and service for cruise vacationers.

Liquor Policy: Consult your cruise line's brochure for individual policies. In general, you must be 21 to served on board. It is also prohibited to bring alcoholic beverages on board the ship for consumption. Some cruise lines will allow you to bring a bottle of wine or champagne on board for a special occasion, however, they may charge a corkage fee if is to be consumed in the dining room.

Destination Wedding Information
Several ships offer wedding services on board. Each cruise line is different so once you decide you want a cruise wedding, talk to us to figure out the best alternatives.
Cruising Reviews
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Carnival Destiny
by Stephen Mencik last updated on 07/25/2008
This review is for the sailing of 9/26/2004. We booked this cruise ourselves since my wife and I are both travel agents. Airfare was booked through the cruise line, since discounts to San Juan are rare. Our flights from Baltimore to Charlotte, NC and...
Carnival Spirit
by Stephen Mencik last updated on 07/25/2008
This cruise on the Carnival Spirit was the 5th cruise for my wife and me (September 2005). We are extremely fortunate that her parents are willing to watch our children each fall so that we can get away for a week by ourselves. We left Baltimore on Tuesday...
Carnival Victory
by Stephen Mencik last updated on 07/25/2008
We sailed on the Carnival Victory cruise which embarked in Miami, Florida on 10/21/06 with scheduled port calls in Cozumel, Mexico; Limon, Costa Rica; and Colon, Panama. Our flight from Baltimore to Ft. Lauderdale on AirTran was right on time and we...
Queen Mary 2
by Stephen Mencik last updated on 07/25/2008
EMBARKATION My wife and I traveled to New York along with another couple from our homes in Maryland on the morning of 11/10/07. The traffic on the way to New York was not too bad, and we arrived at the port around 12:30PM. I was able to drop everyone...
Cruise Honeymoon or Destination Wedding
by Carmen Patricola last updated on 07/25/2008
As a Master Cruise Counsellor, I have extensive knowledge of ships and cruise lines to match you with the perfect ship for you. Let me help you find a cruise that compliments your personality and life style. How about planning the entire wedding aboard...
Cruising Alaska on the Diamond Princess
by Sandi Moore last updated on 07/25/2008
I thoroughly enjoyed my cruise of the Alaska inside passage on the beautiful Diamond Princess. Since I have always wanted to visit Alaska as part of my quest to visit all 50 states, Princess Cruise Line offered the perfect opportunity! Alaska ports...
Queen Mary 2 Honeymoon
by Debra Rubio last updated on 07/25/2008
Transatlantic Crossing - This is the perfect honeymoon. I should know it was my choice for my own honeymoon. Your honeymoon onboard the magnificent Queen Mary 2 will leave you with memories for a lifetime full of romance on the high seas. The journey...
Carnival Valor to Eastern Caribbean
by Sandi Moore last updated on 07/25/2008
I recently had the opportunity to sail to the Eastern Caribbean on the Carnival Valor. Our Ports of Call were Nassau, Bahamas, St. Thomas and St. Maarten or St. Martin (there are 2 sides of the island: one Dutch and the other French). Of course, cruising...