Cruises Articles

Recreation and Leisure » Travel » Cruises | By Cindy Heller @ Tuesday, 9th October 2007 @ 2:36 PM

Cruising has becomes so widespread and the reason is that you can get all the holiday you want under a single package, for instant accommodation, dining in addition to entertainment with the promise of romance and adventure. Adding to it, cruise liners have seen a healthy growth and selecting the correct package from the right cruise liner can make the difference between a perfect vacation and just a normal cruise. Cruising to the Caribbean is a welcome escapade simply because of its sun ... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Travel » Cruises | By Jim Brown @ Tuesday, 9th October 2007 @ 12:37 AM

You are going on a cruise vacation because you feel that you deserve some needed rest and relaxation. But just because you are on a vacation, it doesn't have to mean doing everything according to how you want it to be at the expense of other people's vacation. A cruise ship most especially those huge mega cruise liners are like small cities with a diverse population of passengers as well as crew members coming from diverse cultural backgrounds all over the world. The only common... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Travel » Cruises | By Martin Haworth @ Tuesday, 4th September 2007 @ 1:57 PM

The feeling of escape from the rat race is never closer than when you are on a cruise. Out on the open sea, fresh air and tropical drinks, what could be better? Cruise Destinations - The World Is Your Oyster Deciding which cruises to take is the hardest decision to make. Hawaii, Bahamas, Caribbean or even Alaska. You can see Europe on a cruise or many other countries, where every few days there is a new destination to explore. When you plan your cruises you will see all t... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Travel » Cruises | By Dean Caporella @ Friday, 31st August 2007 @ 6:18 PM

Is it better to wait before grabbing a last minute cruise deal? This question is often bandied around and the simple answer is yes and no. Yes, you can get some great cruise deals if you wait until the last minute and no, if the cruise is scheduled to sail during peak holiday periods. Waiting until the final minute would not be a good idea. Plan Your Trip Planning for a last minute cruise deal is probably the best advice but how do you plan for a vacation if you are not comp... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Travel » Cruises | By Martin Haworth @ Wednesday, 29th August 2007 @ 4:05 PM

Hawaii has often been thought of as one of the most popular vacation spots in the world. People of all ages and from all countries dream of the perfect Hawaiian vacation. More often, people dream of taking one of the Hawaiian Cruises that are available. Cruises are possibly the most stress free vacation because everything is included in the ticket price. Vacationers don't have to worry about bringing extra money for anything except souvenirs. There are a variety of Ha... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Travel » Cruises | By Joseph Ewart @ Thursday, 16th August 2007 @ 2:24 PM

There are really no 'dress codes' on cruise ships but more like guidelines to assist you in bringing the right items. Having traveled with a spouse and two teen age daughters, this writer is, however, painfully aware of the cruise shoe formula which is take the number of cruise days and multiply by 5. How else could one possibly pack 35 pairs of shoes for a one week voyage? But seriously, less is often more on a cruise. The style of ship you have selected usually dictates the... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Travel » Cruises | By Dean Caporella @ Thursday, 16th August 2007 @ 1:15 PM

One of the best ways to escape a harsh northern winter is a cruise vacation. Winter time may not engineer thoughts of beautiful sunny days and warm tropical nights; or maybe it does in one's mind and in recent years, cruise trips have become the ideal alternative for people looking for some respite from the cold. For people living in Europe and North America heading towards the end of summer, preparation should really begin now. It might be easy to get caught up in the fact t... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Travel » Cruises | By Charlie Welf @ Monday, 13th August 2007 @ 4:35 PM

Cruise planning is incredibly stressful for most people. They worry about every aspect of the trip, what to pack, what to do, what documents to take, what will the weather be like, and on and on. There are whole websites dedicated to answering these and many more questions. Don't let the stress of planning a cruise get you down. I remember the first time I went on a cruise. I had all the same worries and fears as every other first timer. As a matter of fact just prior to... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Travel » Cruises | By Joseph Ewart @ Thursday, 2nd August 2007 @ 2:14 PM

As a 30 year cruise industry veteran, website, I can honestly say that I am perplexed as to why more people seem to be jumping overboard. It is certainly tragic when this occurs and the news media seems to report these phenomena more frequently and with more in-depth coverage than other similar events. This probably because cruising is in and of itself more interesting and sexy than most other forms of leisure travel. And approximately 85% of all North Americas have not taken a cruise so ther... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Travel » Cruises | By Martin Haworth @ Wednesday, 1st August 2007 @ 7:03 PM

Getting this right means that you can lie back and enjoy, safe in the knowledge that everything is in place for a perfect time. Here are a couple of important things to consider:- 1) Pack For Your Cruise Wisely Cruises usually go where it's hot! The cruise lines are pretty savvy people and know, unless you are a bit of a masochist, that you'd like warmth by the ocean as you cruise. That said, there are often cruises in the Northern Hemisphere that travel to ... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Travel » Cruises | By Joseph Ewart @ Monday, 30th July 2007 @ 7:21 PM

Are Baby Boomers that much different from other cruise passengers? According to many cruise line executives this one group of guests has probably created more changes in cruise ship programming than any other travelers since Noah's Ark. The same group that made cell phones, BMW's and flat screen TV's a cultural phenomena is having a strong impact of how cruise lines go to market. At a recent industry conference sponsored by Cruise Lines International Association, Marketin... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Travel » Cruises | By Joseph Ewart @ Wednesday, 25th July 2007 @ 5:11 PM

There are more than 200 cruise ships that you can choose from today. But the one thing that they all have in common is that a little advance planning and "insider" knowledge can help you save time and money on your next cruise. Here are the "top ten tips": 1. Maximum flexibility = Maximum savings. Most travelers have some flexibility in their travel dates, especially if planning ahead of time. Let your cruise specialist know that you can consider alternate departure dat... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Travel » Cruises | By Martin Haworth @ Tuesday, 24th July 2007 @ 3:21 PM

Many families are taking cruise vacations these days. The various cruise lines have taken on board (if you will forgive the pun!), that there is a market out there. And several of them are playing the family cruise vacation card these days. So, if you are considering this for the next time the family go on vacation, what might you need to consider - and, above all, what will it be important to pack, particularly when you have your kids along, to ensure that everyone has a good time? more...

Recreation and Leisure » Travel » Cruises | By Martin Haworth @ Tuesday, 17th July 2007 @ 9:34 PM

Here are five great reasons that the cruise vacation deal you decide upon might not be quite so extravagent after all. In fact it might even save you more money than you might believe... 1) You only need to unpack once and visit a number of places - Unlike most vacations, where if you want to move about you have to pack/unpack no end of times (I once did 13 hotels in 22 days and felt like I needed a vacation at the end of it!). Then, once you stop at a port of call, you have the wo... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Travel » Cruises | By Andrew Bicknell @ Tuesday, 17th July 2007 @ 8:26 PM

Cheap and honeymoon, two words that most people don't think go together. But there are ways to save some money on that vacation after the craziness of a wedding, which usually uses up every last dollar that you, the happy couple have. A cheap honeymoon doesn't mean spending the night in some cheap motel either. With a little effort and some planning a cruise can be a great way to keep that honeymoon expense in check. Honeymoon cruise can be anything from very expensive to afford... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Travel » Cruises | By Amar Mahallati @ Monday, 16th July 2007 @ 12:48 AM

While today you can see Egypt by air or by road, there is really no better way to see it than by boat! Nile river cruises are the hands-down best way to see this beautiful ancient land when you board a ship that will sail up the Nile, you will realize why many people refuse to see Egypt any other way. In terms of convenience, you can't beat a Nile cruise. With other tours, you'll be stopping every night at different hotels, some of which will vary greatly in space and quality.... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Travel » Cruises | By Martin Haworth @ Tuesday, 10th July 2007 @ 1:23 PM

Like anything in life, planning does not ensure a success. And if you don't, then the odds are far greater that the outcome will not be as you expect! Here are here are a couple of cruise planning tips to look out for:- 1) Date Setting Choosing the right dates for everyone in your party is necessary, as there will be differences in people's needs, especially if you have a large party coming from all over the place. The most important part of cruise planning,... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Travel » Cruises | By Kris Koonar @ Friday, 6th July 2007 @ 4:28 PM

People who visit San Francisco can go for a seven-hour cruise to the state capital through the Bay Area and up the Sacramento River. The river beat leaves the Fishermans Wharf of San Francisco on every Saturday from April to July and September to November. The demand for this cruise has increased so much that operators are planning to run it through the entire summer. The boats follow the route followed by the Forty-Niners during the California Gold Rush as well. In those days it took at least a... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Travel » Cruises | By Martin Haworth @ Tuesday, 3rd July 2007 @ 11:41 AM

Hawaiian cruises are quickly becoming one of the most interesting and exciting ways to see the islands of Hawaii. Regularly described as the ultimate "island-hopping" trip, simply taking you from one tropical Hawaiian island to another, in the most luxurious of circumstances. And for many people, the opportunity to sample some of these cruise delights is easier than ever before, with more cruise ships; more cruise lines; and more itinerary options than you could shake a stick at. ... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Travel » Cruises | By Martin Haworth @ Friday, 15th June 2007 @ 12:35 PM

Well apart from the blindingly obvious, here are a few more ideas that you might not have thought of. Did you realise? - Not only are all the meals free, you get some of the world's best cuisine to sample - the ultimate 'all-inclusive'! In fact you'll find it hard to resist all those culinary concoctions! From East to West and all stops in between, you will have the opportunity to delight in what the very best chefs have to offer up. Can you save yoursel... more...