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Cruise travel  

If you want to go on a vacation with great options, you might consider taking a cruise. If you have never been a cruise ship before and you are not sure whether it would be perfect for you, read on. The cruise ship experience will be much clearer after you read this cruise review. 

 

This article will not be endorsing or promoting a particular cruise line, but will just give you some glimpses of what cruise lines are offering to cruise passengers. This includes cruise destinations, various ranges of prices and amenities available. 

 

In some cases, cruise lines will provide an option of a pre- or post-cruise stay at a hotel in the town where you embark or disembark. This is especially beneficial when you travel great distances to board your cruise ship. By using this option, it actually affords you the ability to add on an extra port to explore before your cruise ship experience is over.  

 

For instance, if your departure point is at Los Angeles, and you choose this option you will have time to visit famous places there such as Hollywood (the famous walk of stars) or Venice Beach (a funky hip beach town). 

 

On the day of the cruise departure, you will be brought to the pier where your cruise ship is waiting for you. It will take about 45 minutes to an hour to check in your luggage, get your boarding pass and board the ship. Your room steward will meet you and this is when you should tell the steward if you have any special needs or requests. For instance, I like two bath towels and a bucket of ice each afternoon. They want to make you happy so don’t be shy. 

 

It may take a couple of hours for your luggage to arrive so grab some lunch and then tour your cruise ship. Make any beauty and spa appointments now, on some days, like formal nights appointments sell out. Consider making these appointments on port days, especially if you have been to that port before. The salon/spa offer discounts if you book on those days. Roam around the first afternoon to see what delights are in store for you during your cruise ship experience. 

 

You can enjoy several relaxing moments in the spa. If you feel that you want to burn up some calories after all the wonderful meals, go to the fitness centre which is equipped with modern state of the art equipment. Or you may feel like strolling around the promenade in that fresh salt air.  

 

There are swimming pools aboard, both for adults and kids. Deck chairs and benches are also provided if you just want to watch your children enjoying the water in the pool.  

 

Entertainment is also present in your cruising vacation. A state-of-the-art theatre is provided for on-board entertainment. There will be Broadway like productions and children-oriented programs that are new and different everyday.  

 

In case you are looking for a different entertainment, you can go to several theme bars or disco with live music open until the wee hours of the morning. 

 

If you want to try your luck during your cruise travel, then there is an on-board casino where it features different games similar to what you see in Las Vegas.  

 

There is a shopping centre where you can find personal items and other things that you need while you are on-board. Here’s one cruise tip, try to pack things like pain killers, antacids, bandages and toothpaste from home; they are expensive on the cruise ship. 

 

Library and recreation centres are also found on the cruise ship. Almost all cruise ships have a lending library and most have a room for playing bridge. 

 

Food is one of the vital services offered by cruise lines. The best chefs from around the world are hired to prepare and cook excellent meals to ensure that your on-board dining experience will be truly memorable.  

 

There are formal dining areas, which have a formal dress code on certain nights. If you are looking for more informal style of dining, there are snack bars, cafeteria, and a pizza parlour on-board, which generally are opened for meals on extended hours. Many times, the cruise lines close down one half of their Lido cafĂ© (this is where they have the buffet lunch and dinner) to offer a casual place to dine but they still use a menu and servers. All of the food, no matter which style you choose are covered in the cruise prices. 

 

Cruise itineraries generally include stops at different ports each or every other day, depending on the schedule of the cruise ship you chose. You have the option of either staying aboard the ship or you may disembark to join other passengers on a guided tour. You are also free to explore on your own at each stop, but make sure you know the departure time of the ship. 

 

Booking a cruise is simple. To get the best advice on cruise ships use the services of a travel agency. Read cruise reviews that you can find online to familiarize yourself on what each cruise line offers. Or, if you are already savvy to cruising, log on to the official site of a particular cruise line to check on itineraries and prices.  

 

You will be provided information about destinations and cruise packages that are affordable. Discounts and special offers are also available for passengers. 

 

Hopefully, this cruise review will give you some insight into what delights you will find during your cruise ship experience.