Oct
30
Posted on 30-10-2009
Filed Under (cruises) by admin on 30-10-2009
Mary Hanna asked:


With the addition of so many new mega cruise liners the cruise industry has cabin inventory with thousands of berths that they must fill each week or every two weeks. Cruisers expect these beautiful ships with a plethora of entertainment venues, shops and itineraries to choose from everyday when taking a cruise vacation. Everyone that has enjoyed the cruise experience knows that cruise lines are forever trying to come up with new ideas and interesting things to entice new and repeat cruisers. The ships are getting glitzier and the perks are getting better and better. Here are a few things that the cruise lines have added to their rosters to coax you into taking your next cruise vacation on one of their ships.

The world is health conscious today, and the cruise lines have noticed this trend. The first thing that they have decided to revamp and extend is their sports activities to cater to those cruisers who wish to indulge in the cruise experience without leaving their fitness routine behind. Royal Caribbean, for example, not only offers its rock climbing wall but has added a forty foot wave pool, an ice skating rink and a boxing arena for guests to learn how to bunch a bag. These are all very diverse activities sure to meet the tastes of almost everyone on board. On the higher end of cruise lines, SeaDreams Yachts has a retractable marina. The marina opens so that guests may enjoy all kinds of water sports including snorkeling, water skiing, kayaking, and wakeboarding. The ship is even equipped with “Segways” for the clients to borrow to get around the ship or at tour ports when docked. Segways are high tech motor scooters rarely seen in port towns which make them doubly enjoyable.

Even non cruisers know the cruise lines reputation for good food, all of the time. Now the ships are creating activities that include the cruise guests when it comes to the culinary arts. The cruise lines want to show you how to prepare great food, present it and to savor it, a talent you can take back to your own kitchen. Holland America for one, has instituted the Culinary Arts Centers fleet wide. Each year they invite 20 well known culinary experts to sail and host cooking classes. Silversea on the other hand, has had Viking create a show kitchen on the beautiful Silver Wind. Jacques Pepin is the star of Oceania’s ships doing cooking lessons, taking guests on culinary excursions in port and dining with the passengers on board. What aspiring chef would not be delighted with that?

During this time, as the cruise lines are teaching you about gourmet food what would be the perfect pairing? Well, Wine of course. Carnival has taken this step by introducing the wine-themed vacation called the Presidential Wine Club Cruise. On this wine themed Caribbean cruise they offer seminars and wine tastings from famous vineyards. They have even included the Michelin-starred chef Georges Blanc to oversee culinary dishes that are wine friendly. Silversea has instituted the Slow Food Experience excursions on its Genoa, Italy itinerary. With this unique program passengers become students at the University of Gastronomic Sciences for one day and then visit the nearby Wine Bank that has the top wines produced by 200 Italian vineyards. When touring the Iberian Peninsula, Princess Cruise passengers get to create their very own cognac in Camus, France at a family owned distiller. Another Princess Cruise line offering is a trip to Leith near Edinburgh, Scotland where you can visit a Scottish Malt Whisky Society and have single-malt tastings.

When it comes to spas, some cruisers will book just for that experience. Celebrity Cruises has packages that you can book ahead of time with a variety of spa treatments. Some of their exotic treatments include the Ceremony of Milk and Ginger, the Asian Ceremony of the Stone or the pricey Daily Well-Being Ritual. With all packages you have unlimited use of the Thalassotherapy pool. Costa Cruises offers the largest spa at sea on their Concordia. In the 20,000+ square foot spa there are Turkish baths, Rock saunas and thermals. If you book a suite on the Concordia, or a spa cabin, you have unlimited access to the Ristorante Samsaru where Chef Ettore Bocchia, another Michelin starred professional, has created the menu. All of the major cruise lines have choices which include aerobics, work out rooms with equipment, saunas, whirlpools and special programs like yoga or toning and stretching.

Because of our hectic world some people just don’t want to be without internet access. Well, the cruise industry has answered your concerns. It is safe to say that all of the mega liners have internet access. Some have portals in each berth while others have internet cafes. On the higher end cruise lines you can borrow lap tops to use in your cabin. Each cruise line is different, some charge for usage or some use it as a perk for repeat cruisers. For instance, Princess Cruises has free internet usage for their Captains Club members after they have sailed a certain amount of times on the Princess ships. The cruise lines clubs (once you have sailed on a particular cruise line you are automatically a club member) all have different “perks” for different levels of repeat cruisers but that is for another discussion.

As you can see, the cruise lines are keeping up with all cruisers demands so you have lots of options to choose from on your next cruise vacation. Check out all the cruise lines with your Travel Agent and pick the one that is tailor made for your needs.

Bon Voyage!

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Mary Hanna has traveled the world by Air and Ship while writing eBooks, Software Reviews and Practical Articles on Internet Marketing, Cruising, Gardening and Cooking. Visit her websites at: http://www.BestCruiseSites.com

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Oct
22
Posted on 22-10-2009
Filed Under (cruises) by admin on 22-10-2009
O. Cruise asked:


Alaska Amongst the top spots in Alaska, the Inside Passage, the Glaciers and the Bering Sea are the ones which contain hidden treasures such as massive glaciers, waterways, Eskimo settlements near the Gulf of Alaska and the Aleutian Islands respectively. On board activities to warm you up are always available in the cruises.

New England and Canada. Depending on the traveller preferences, cruises can include Ireland, Iceland and Maritime Canada. The usual destinations are Montreal, Nova Scotia, Quebec and New England. Fully equipped cruises with a wide variety of facilities cruise these waters so that holidaymakers can enjoy before getting to the ports.

Hawaii. With two basic alternatives, Hawaii is one not to be missed. Start from Honolulu, go around the other Polynesian islands and get back to the most populated island takes around seven days. Other choices would leave from Vancouver, San Diego or LA. The longest cruise would take almost two weeks from mainland, taking few of those days to get to Hawaii. Visit the big Island and look at the volcanic formations, enjoy luxurious Oahu and Maui full of resorts and beautiful beaches.

The Bahamas. With around seven hundred islands to visit, the Bahamas region is one of the most favourite destinations for tourists. Do not miss the chance to visit the Grand Island or do some shopping in the Freeport Harbour. Spectacular sandy beaches where one can enjoy water sports and other marine related activities, and luxurious hotels and villas to have the time of the life.

Caribbean. Most cruises leave from Miami and take around seven days, though there is a large variety of other US ports one can take a cruise from. This popular zone is divided into three areas, Western Caribbean including Mexico and the Yucatan Peninsula, South Florida and the Keys, Jamaica and Grand Cayman. The Eastern Caribbean compromise Puerto Rico, Leeward and the Virgin islands. And finally the Southern Caribbean which covers Martinique, St Lucia, Dominica and Grenadines also passing by Trinidad and Tobago, Aruba and Curacao.



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Oct
17
Posted on 17-10-2009
Filed Under (cruises) by admin on 17-10-2009
James Perry asked:


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Oct
13
Posted on 13-10-2009
Filed Under (cruises) by admin on 13-10-2009
Haley B asked:


Hi.

I am going on a cruise with my family on December of 09′ to the caribbean. I am very exciting because I am 16 and can’t wait. We are going with a lot of my aunt’s husbands friends, especially with this one boy, but that’s another story.

I was wondering if you could tell me anything and everything about cruises?

Like,

How late you are allowed to walk around the ship

What time you get up in the morning

How long you stay on the locations you are going

etc.

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Oct
11
Melissa N asked:


So much food is wasted on cruises every year..
Maybe cruise companies can start donating wasted food at ports?
What’s wrong with donating the food at the port areas for human consumption?

If it’s going to be thrown out anyway, why not?

I know I asked this before but I want the ethical issues here.
Say they did this in extremely poor countries.

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Oct
08
Posted on 08-10-2009
Filed Under (cruises) by admin on 08-10-2009
scott h asked:


I am looking to book a carnival cruise preferably to the Bahamas during December. I have taken two Carnival cruises before both during Spring Break and they are naturally awesome. I just wanted to know if I would be in line for a severe letdown, or if cruises during the winter months are somewhat on par as far as single good looking girls and an overall good time

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Oct
01
Posted on 01-10-2009
Filed Under (cruises) by admin on 01-10-2009
Prince Cruise asked:


If you’ve already discussed the venue of your upcoming wedding with your fiancé, then there’s nothing left to say. But if you could still change things, why not consider having a wedding on a cruise ship-you know, a Wedding Party Cruise. Not only will your fiancé love having a Wedding Party Cruise, but for both of you, it will be the most romantic day of your lives.

If you arrange it well in advance, you can have everything done professionally. Usually, the ship’s captain conducts the wedding ceremony with complete legal authority. Alternatively, you can bring your own priest.

After the ceremony, you can have a very private reception, of the size you want. Choose from the many banquet halls, suites and party lounges to host your reception. Or you can host in an open environment with beautiful views of the sea.

For you, the wedding couple, a Wedding Party Cruise is not only romantic but also very economical. Plus, it has other advantages. And with the many discount packages available for newlyweds, you could be in for a big saving!

The ship’s crew does everything it can to make yours a very special day. For instance, you can have an upgrade on your suite for free, a bucket of free champagne and flowers in the cabin, apart from an offering of chocolates. Besides, you could also be invited to dine with the captain, if you like. It’s pampering time for you both, and well the captain and his crew know this.

Before your cruise can begin, look into the finer details of your Wedding Party Harbour , if only to avoid any future hassles. If there is a special brand of champagne or a certain wine you prefer, then inform them in advance, so that they can make sure it is on board. You can also make a date with the beauty salon on board the ship, order your wedding cake, flowers and wedding dinner, right here.

Benefits of a Wedding Party Cruise: Really, you should consider having a Wedding Party Cruise as both you and your guests will have a really good time, apart from which a wedding on a cruise liner is hassle-free. Since all your guests will be aboard with you, you needn’t worry if someone is going to miss it just because he’s caught in a traffic snarl. Of course, this means you won’t get to reach the venue in a limo, but you could reach the cruise ship in one, if you’re particular about it.

And, planning your wedding won’t be as stressful as other brides find it. This is because you will find all the wedding services you require under one roof. If you want a caterer, florist, photographer or anyone else, don’t worry-he’s already trained and ready on board your Wedding Party Cruise liner. This will save a lot of time and bother for you both and you can enjoy your wedding, not worry if everything’s going fine.



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