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CRUISE LINE LOYALTY

sys — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 15:54:42 +0000

To keep their business entrance back, a infancy of journey lines right away suggest a little kind of patron faithfulness scheme. These change from any journey user as great as can embody destiny engagement discounts, invites to VIP parties, as great as onboard privileges such as priority embarkation. But is this sufficient to keep your loyalty? Or have been we unequivocally seeking for cabin upgrades as great as onboard credit?

Here is a outline of any journey lines membership bar and benefits to lure we to come during a behind of time as great as time again…

Royal Caribbean International – Crown as great as Anchor Society

Membership to a Crown as great as Anchor Society is automatically postulated after your initial sailing. The bar offers discounts as great as benefits according to a series of “cruise credits” obtained. These have been distributed by a series of days during sea as great as a cabin class we journey in. As their sister company, we will additionally embrace homogeneous approval in Celebrities membership club. There have been 4 tiers inside of a bar sharpening from bullion to platinum, solid as great as solid plus. As a bullion member, we can design onboard bonuses such as nominal booze tasting as great as a tiny memorial gift, as great as online engagement discounts. As your membership turn increases we can demeanour brazen to priorities over alternative business with check in, as great as waitlisted services such as sauna treatments or seaside excursions.

Celebrity Cruises – Captains Club

Celebrity’s 3 harvesting machine Captains Club offers a somewhat some-more inexhaustible faithfulness intrigue which involves a a single difficulty ascent during a many simple membership level, which is additionally germane when engagement your journey by a transport agent.

The tiers operation from Classic, Select as great as Elite, as great as constant business can design invitations to onboard parties, during a behind of a scenes tours as great as during a top level, guest can take value nominal make use of of a Thalassotherapy Pool, where available, as great as additionally a in isolation depart lounge.

Norwegian Cruise Lines – Latitudes Program

As a past guest, NCL do suggest a little flattering great reductions when rebooking with them, in reserve from this, many of a benefits of their club, which ranges from bronze, silver, bullion as great as bullion levels, have been zero to get as good vehement about! Whilst they suggest a customary past guest party, as great as priorities over alternative guest with check in, disembarkation, as great as advance booking customarily restaurants, carrying finished fourteen cruises, as great as warranted your bullion status, all we unequivocally get is nominal dining inthe “Le Bistro” restaurant, which would customarily catch an a single more charge. Oh as great as we get a latitudes boat pin…

Princess Cruises – Captains Circle

The Captains Circle bar facilities gold, bullion as great as chosen levels of membership with all levels reception favoured pricing offers upon comparison itineraries via a year. Further customary membership benefits include, “exclusive events”, no disbelief which will be an one more captain’s celebration then, as great as additionally a Princess Passport, a intrigue whereby guest embrace stamps, depicting a journey end which have been afterwards sealed by a captain as great as displayed in a Princess Passport.

As membership increases to bullion status, guest have been entitled to priority boarding, giveaway internet mins as great as upgraded transport insurance. (If a simple turn is purchased) Guests which strech their 16th cruise, or their 150th journey day with Princess will be members of a chosen club, where extras such as a nominal mini bar, upgraded lavatory comforts as great as a 10% bonus in sure onboard shops will be applicable.

Costa Cruises – Costa Club

Loyal business will be gratified to listen to which Costa suggest a single of a many rewarding faithfulness schemes during sea. Whether we have been a simple aquamarine member, coral part of or their top pearl member, we can embrace a 5% bonus upon any of their cruises. In addition, guest during aquamarine turn will embrace a inexhaustible 20% bonus upon booze packages, mini bar drinks as great as washing service, 10% off Costa merchandise, as great as a bubbly beverage with a captain finish with a commemoration photo.

Membership to a bar is finished by earning points; these have been amassed by journey days with Costa as great as onboard spending. At aloft levels of membership, guest will validate for priority boarding as great as disembarkation, a nominal dish in a a la grant restaurant, a bottle of booze as great as acquire gift.

P&O Cruises – Portunus Club

Membership to a Portunus bar is involuntary after completing your unequivocally initial sailing with P&O Cruises. Throughout a year, there will be comparison Portunus sailings, which give members reductions upon customary journey prices.

At a simple level, crimson members have been entitled to a 5% bonus upon onboard spend, this increases to 7.5% when we strech turquoise turn of membership, as great as bullion members can take off an one more 10%. At a top level, bullion members will additionally get a dedicated check in use as great as priority disembarkation.

Members of a Portunus bar can additionally benefit points from sailing upon Ocean Village, Princess Cruises or Swan Hellenic.

Cunard – World Club

World Club has 4 levels of membership; silver, gold, bullion as great as diamond. Automatic membership is postulated after your initial sailing with Cunard. After this, members have been entitled to a 5% bonus of serve sailings.

Further benefits for guest who have finished twenty days onboard include; a commemoration bullion membership Cunarder pin, nominal internet minutes, as great as bubbly beverage celebration invitation. As guest strech bullion level, they can expect, in serve to reduce turn benefits, a 20% bonus upon dry cleaning as great as washing service, 10% off White Star Luggage Delivery service, a single more internet mins as great as a bullion part of Cunarder pin. Diamond members will additionally embrace priority luggage delivery.

MSC Cruises – MSC Club

MSC’s faithfulness bar consists of 3 tiers; classic, china as great as gold. Membership is awarded by a points complement which accumulates with a series of journey days taken with MSC.

At any level, members will embrace a acquire cocktail, a 5% bonus upon excursions as great as 5% bonus in onboard boutiques. As a classical member, we have been entitled to a 5% bonus upon many cruises, china members will embrace 8% as great as bullion can take off an a single more 10% off their journey cost.

Fred Olsen Cruise Lines – Oceans

Each night outlayed onboard a Fred Olsen journey will consequence we 1 point. Once we strech thirty points, we will validate for their initial turn of membership. At this “blue” level, guest will embrace 5% off both onboard spending as great as seaside excursions requisitioned before to departure. As we strech 31 points we come in a china turn where members will embrace a 2% journey discount, Oceans bubbly beverage celebration as great as customarily priority embarkation. Once we have exceeded 100 days onboard a Fred Olsen cruise, we will be rewarded with a 4% journey price discount, personalized luggage labels, a acquire aboard present as great as a nominal convey train pass.

Carnival – Concierge Club

After your 10th journey with Carnival, we will come in their membership bar during a bullion level, then, those members who finish their 25th, 50th as great as 75th sailings will embrace a shipboard credit representing 25, 50 or 75% of their journey fare. Those who strech an considerable 100th sailing will consequence a nominal journey of up to 8 days.

In addition, all bullion members have been authorised for priority check in, disembarkation as great as dining waitlists.

So have been a journey lines unequivocally we do sufficient to keep we entrance back? Priority check in, early disembarkation as great as a captain’s celebration entice is positively improved than nothing, but, as a constant customer, would this lean we to rebook with them? Or do we feel which a journey knowledge they suggest is sufficient to keep we loyal?

If we have any views upon patron faithfulness schemes or any ideas upon how a journey lines could urge upon them, get in touch. I’d be meddlesome to listen to your opinions.

Stop cruise ship pollution, a growing call to love our oceans!

sys — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 03:17:13 +0000

Cruise ship pollution has become a growing problem for our oceans, which has now directly affect our live! As the cruise industry is growing fast, the rapidly expanding size and number of cruise ships has triggered a worldwide cruise ship pollution crisis.

Environmental laws have not kept pace with growth of the cruise ship industry Even though there are cruise lines have made their effort to take up this challenge, more effort is needed for the good of human health and the marine too!

It’s all started that cruise ships are allowed to dump sewage and garbage directly into oceans as they do not have to comply with environmental and water quality protection laws that are required for municipalities by any countries.

Cruise ships produce large volumes of waste which is dumped directly into oceans. Some of that waste is treated prior to dumping; other waste is dumped directly to the ocean without a second thought.

We already know that cruise ships generate a huge amount of pollution everyday:

> Blackwater: 25,000 gallons of sewage from toilets.

> Graywater: 143,000 gallons from sinks, galleys, baths, showers , laundry, and galleys.

> Garbage and solid waste: 7 tons, non-hazardous or hazardous in nature.

> Hazardous wastes: 15 gallons of toxic chemicals.

> Oily bilge water: 7,000 gallons

> Ballast water

> Air pollution

And we also know that these wastes if released without proper treatment, they can put pathogens, nutrients, and toxic substances into the environment that could threaten human health and aquatic life –
Yes, they do!

Now, what can we do? What should we do? … your choice!
New laws and standards are urgently needed to save our ocean.
Good care is needed to make our Earth the better living place for you and for me!

Phuket Thailand Are Definitely Set to Be the Best Yacht Charters in Asia

sys — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 06:46:09 +0000

When I landed in Singapore
I went straight to my boat and fired up the laptop. I did a Google search for Phuket Yacht Charter and picked the first boat that came up.

Hey presto, there was a 70ft Catamaran which can sleep up to 16 guests, this was very similar to the boat I was currently on in Singapore however I wasn’t going to waste time and fuel sailing down to Phuket on my Cat.

This was great, I have my sister’s 40th birthday next week and she had only just been saying the other week that she did not know what to do for the celebration. This was the solution!

This looked like it was a fantastic boat for a larger group of guests that wanted absolute luxury on a cruise.

So I booked us all in as a surprise dream cruise for 3 days to the East Coast of Phuket. Im told that cruises to this part of the Island are unbelievable with the magical views of the world famous Phang Nga Bay.

Once this was done I needed to book flights, the best and cheapest I could find after looking around were Tiger Airway budget flights, which only cost around $260USD each return to Singapore so this was great, we were set!

We arrived at Phuket Airport all a little hung-over from the previous nights drinking, where the Shangani Captain, was waiting patiently with a banner. After getting everyone together, we jumped in the minibus and were all transferred to the Ao Po Marina, which is at the entrance to Phang Nga Bay.

WOW! We arrive and it is exactly as it was described! Fantastic! (A few people murmured). The limestone karsts of Phang Nga Bay were ahead of us. This really is like something out of a film, I’m not joking!

We all boarded the boat, and set sail to this Xanadu called Phang Nga Bay, in Phuket where we popped open the first of many bottles of Dom Perignon Champagne, at this point I knew my sister was going to have a 40th birthday that we would all cherish! Until her 50th that is!

This was the first time that many of the party had embarked on a yacht of this kind and many had never been on cruises before, let alone in Thailand so there was a good all round feel onboard!

After the first days cruising around these spectacular islands we Arrive at Ko Hong Phang Nga, were we anchored up for the first Night. There are fantastic surroundings here, we explored all of the sea caves and hidden lagoons by Kayak, which were supplied by the Yacht, all the guys in the party loved these adventures, but many of the ladies stayed on board and enjoyed their champagne and strawberry’s.

The next day after a late evening singing, drinking and dancing (hung-over yet again) on board the yacht, we set sail to Koh Hong Krabi. The beaches are beautiful here. So we all went for a swim and chilled out from the night before.

Now I feel like I’m on holiday! Was one comment I heard from a member of the party, as we swam in the clear waters and viewed the picturesque rock formations. We decided to Anchor up here overnight.

We all enjoyed a lovely dinner cooked buy the Cordon Bleu Chef. Now we were in Paradise!

The next morning we took a memorable scenic cruise down to Ko Naka this has a great long stretch of sandy beach, and a very characteristic little Thai Reggae, Caribbean Beach Shack bar, where one of my brothers friends had a guitar, so we all had a sing song with our feet in the sand sipping cold beer on the beach until sunset.

A lot of the blokes were being absolute kids as usual playing hermit crab racing against each other this was great fun to watch actually!

We enjoyed our last night onboard this fabulous yacht in the Phang Nga Bay which I have to say was as recommended on the Hong Kong to Singapore flight a week earlier, definitely correctly as one of the most magical places in the world! And I will definitely be returning for my 50th!

All about free and budget cruise

sys — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 06:44:41 +0000

It is not surprising, but true, a hundred zillion times that you can go get hold of free cruise and stay offers. How so? Simple, just be aware of what is happening in the global cruise market, access all the latest information on popular European, Caribbean, and US cruises, and apply for newsletters to receive latest updates on budget cruise and stay offers, and cruise packages. First and foremost thing, have you heard that some cruise lines offer you a free trip on their cruises, if you book a group for them. Well, this is true. Well, if you don’t believe, check with your travel agent or favourite cruise company. It is well know with some cruise liners that, if you organize a group of at least sixteen, you will receive your free cruise. Think of the immense opportunities that wait to be unlocked, isn’t it?

It appeared so easy for me, and I personally benefitted much from that. I organized family reunions, formed groups of classmates, friends, and acquaintances. In one week’s time I could organize cruise holiday for ten couples, few newlyweds, and few middle aged and old timers. I received free trips to my choicest cruise. Really, I enjoyed a lot. Other notable way to win a free cruise is by availing the two-for-one deal. There are also a lot of cruise discounts available for a third or fourth person accompanying you. It is always there that, you could either book a cruise a year in advance or are able to book last minute. Booking your cruise holidays a year in advance will mean getting consideration in terms of perks or cabin upgrades. And, booking in the last minute, may also mean availing highly reduced prices as there is urgency to fill in the remaining cabins as early as possible.

Taking complete advantage of the repo cruises is also a great idea. Commonly called repo cruise, are actually repositioning cruises that tend to be advertised little. People who book the repo cruises have a standing reservation every season, and filling of the cabins is usually by the word of mouth. It is a matter of sheer business that cruises need to be repositioned across geographies, and herein means the catch. Booking slots on repo cruises means many benefits, like having more time to enjoy ship’s amenities, enjoying activities on board that many not be arranged for regular cruise guests, and visit to unusual ports enroute that least receive any cruise traffic.

You could very well travel with freighter cruises, to save considerably, but to compromise a bit on the variety of entertainment and fascinating cuisine that you can have on normal cruise holidays. You could for sure enjoy the sea air and exotic ports on call. Trips on freight cruises are longer, and come with lower per-day costs, with a promise of visit to ports the cruise lines might usually bypass. I myself was once on a freighter cruise, and found that these cruises will readily meet the needs of those cruise guests seeking an adventurous sea travel, and travellers searching for budget cruise and stays.

Cruising In Bahamas

sys — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 15:51:18 +0000

Good weather conditions, gracious inhabitants and reputable tourism dealings, make all the festivities and sightseeing more fascinating and doable. Countless restaurants, resorts, stores and markets can be found there that is why the islands are recognized as a wonderful beach-holiday getaway. To make your holiday memorable, you can do research on the vast festivals and happenings going on and formulate arrangement in accordance to your definite interest. The obvious reason why lots of tourists spent a cruising holiday in the Bahamas every year is its recognized sandy beaches. There are countless beaches in the island where you may discover numerous vacationers on a cruise all through the year.

Whether you are searching for extravagant shopping spree or just wish to bring home an exclusive memento as a remembrance for your cruising holiday in Bahamas, you can discover excellent picks for purchasing things in the shopping centers. These shopping merchandises consist of both home-produced products and high end trade names. Bahamas is renowned for straw made produce like bags; hats and some locally produced goods. Nassau, Grand Bahamas Island and Paradise Island are several of the chief places to go where anyone can discover high quality shopping.

Cruising holiday in Bahamas may be the ideal excursion for just anyone who loves nature. The scenic panorama here will definitely connect you to mother earth and will provide a wonderful freedom from the chaos of everyday life plus the experience of an exciting adventure. With its numerous islands, the Bahamas is certainly a tropical paradise of limitless activities they provide. You can travel around the whole area by bicycle or simply taking a leisure walk down the magnificent white beaches.

Boating spree in the seas bordering the terrain will also offer you the chance of getting intimate with the prosperous marine life. The archipelago is legendary for its translucent waters in the whole world which can be seen up to 60 meters. The Bahamas is home also to several of the world’s most incredible sea mammals like whales and dolphins. On a cruise to the Bahamas you will have the chance to scuba dive and discover the marine reefs and the marvelous and unusual sea creatures.

A trip to these islands of the Bahamas certainly is a joy for persons both young and old coupled with numerous activities to carry out. Whether what you wish for is simply take a dip in the sea; snorkeling or scuba diving or merely exploring various scenic sites, the island can offer you all of these. So for a remarkable Bahamas cruise experience, the territory is an excellent destination full with excitement, exploration, romantic solitude and many, many more.So, select the best cruise package the various cruise lines has to offer in your cruising holiday to the Bahamas.

Travel the World of Romance on Nile Cruises

sys — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 15:49:48 +0000

One of the most attractive destinations in the world, Egypt is a dream destination that everybody wants to see in their life. Egypt is a charming place that cannot be thought without River Nile. Nile was the river that sustained life from times unknown. Many civilizations flourished around it and the popular one was the Pharaonic Civilization.

Therefore you can imagine where sailing up in the Nile can take you. You can explore the mysterious Pharaohs. Starting from luxury where the world’s most famous open air museum is located to Lake Nasser. This lake is a host to several beautiful temples like Abu Simbel Temple.

The cruises actually take the visitors past the ancient sites like Temple of Karnak, which was the place of worship during Theban Times, and Valley of the Kings, which houses the Tomb of Tutankhamen and Ramses II. Even though the cruises are more than enough to keep you occupied, the passengers who like to disembark can explore land that once belonged to the Pharaohs.

On the board of the cruise liners guests have access to amenities that speak of opulence. They include cabins, banquet halls, and swimming pools. For the guests who love to dine and wine, there are special lounge bars, which can keep them busy for the entire day. The great Nile Cruises have exquisite menu that encompasses greatest cuisines from across the world.
Thus one can say that these river vessels are like the moving hotels where guests can sit back and relax.

Cruise Vacation How to Get the Best Deal

sys — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 15:48:05 +0000

In all honesty, there are too many variables included to be able to answer for sure several of those questions. You never know what may come up at your work, that may force you to shift your cruise holiday plans, you have no way to know when different passengers will be planning their cruise vacations, and you never genuinely know about rates, because they often alter from cruise to cruise, from day to day. But there are a few matters that you are able to do that might make this basic designing lighter for you, so continue reading.

The first thing you need to do is a few comparison shopping. Look at the costs of similar cruises only with different cruise lines, compare the costs and what benefits are within the price. This research have to be fairly simple to manage if you are familar with the Internet, or you may go through a travel agent, whichever you prefer.

After you have selected one or two cruise companies, you will want to get a quotes for your special dates , and sailing schedule that you have in mind, which will really make it a narrow selection for you.

If you can be flexible about when you take your cruise vacation, you may be able to
secure an improved deal. If you have to go on your cruise vacation at a definite time, it truly is necessary to do your bookings as soon as available, to not only ascertain you get a good rate, but to make sure you get a cruise holiday that you can go on. Since they begin filling up early, if you wait until the last minute, you may be out of luck!

Booking early may not give you the deduction that you are searching for, but it will save your spot. Keep in mind, that although you do make a reservation months ahead, you are not sure to acquire the particular date that you looking for, although cruise lines will make their best to accommodate you.

Sometimes, if there are excess spaces on a vacation cruise , the cruise line will offer specific bargains to fill up the ship. If you are free to sail at these times, you may be able to really save some money on your cruise vacation, so be ready . If you do it this way, you will need to be prepared to sail at anytime, with your passport and all paperwork completed.

If you decide to sail not on the peak season, you will have a lot more options on hand, and chances are, you will be able to put your hand on a better price as well.

Monaco Yacht Realy Enjoy

sys — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 16:34:19 +0000

Monaco is already well-known as one of the most anticipated destinations for tourists who want to explore the Mediterranean. That’s why you already have plenty of choices when it comes to your yachts. When you can afford it, you can take a luxurious Monaco yacht charter, complete with chefs, attendants, and even a tour guide should you decide to dock in the port. You also have the super yachts, which are more ideal for those who are setting up huge parties like corporate events. On the other hand, you may go simple with a bareboat Monaco yacht charter. Instead of yachts, you can rent powerboats, catamarans, and sailboats.

It’s just important that you get these Monaco charters at the right places. There will be a lot of companies that are going to offer your ultimate cruise; however, only few of them can be trusted. Make sure that you don’t only have a lot of choices for your yachts, but you can also be flexible with the itinerary and the price. Most of all, it should be a company that has been operating for so long and thus can be trusted.

What You Can Do on Board a Monaco Yacht Charter

With your Monaco yacht charter, you can anticipate two of the popular events in the country. One is the Monaco Grand Prix, which is one of the significant highlights of Formula One. You can rent a berth for your Monaco yacht charter, or you can just settle to dock your boat off the port, which is completely for free. Docking will give you an opportunity to watch the race on the hills or participate in a lot of concerts and shows of famous celebrities from all over the world.

You can also bring your yacht charter for a yacht show, which is usually held in Port Hercules during the month of September. It brings thousands of people who are involved in yachting construction and services to one venue. If you want a lot of good choices the next time you opt for a Monaco yacht charter, make sure you can join in this event. There will also be plenty of yachts that will be for sale during this time.

Now, is there any chance that you can still enjoy your Monaco yacht charter even if you’re not part in any of these occasions? Yes, there is. You can take a side trip to Cannes, which is only a boat ride away from Monaco. You may also take delight on the wharf, where there are plenty of restaurants and cafes lined up. They are serving great seafood meals that will surely satisfy your gastronomic cravings. Keep in mind too that Monaco is highly rich in culture and history. You may want to check out the world-renowned architecture and museums.

Find Europe Cruise Deals

sys — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 16:29:46 +0000

Looking for Europe cruise deals? Here are some valuable resources to help you find the best deal available on a dream European cruise vacation:

1 – Visit a travel agent – Though it might seem like these people are starting to go the way of the dinosaur as more and more people book their vacations online through sites like Expedia nothing could be further from the truth. With years, or even decades of experience to draw upon they can still be an enormously valuable resource in helping you plan and book your trip. Remember, they are working in the industry 40 hours a week, so their finger is on the pulse of the business. Also, they’ve likely made hundreds of contacts over the years that they can draw upon to find deals that may not show up online. Not only can they help you find the best deal on a cruise, they can help you in other ways as well. Most travel agents are well traveled and can give you personal recommendations on where to go, what to see, and what cruise companies are likely to offer you the type of vacation you are looking for. Even if they haven’t had personal experience they can draw upon feedback they’ve received from other clients over the years who’ve made similar journeys. Don’t overlook this resource. You might ultimately wind up booking your cruise online, but there is no harm in exhausting all possibilities before doing so.

2 – Ask on travel forums – Arguably your greatest resource when planning a vacation are the experiences of other travelers. By posting your queries on a forum like the Lonely Planet Thorn Tree you can tap into the knowledge of thousands of other travelers, many of whom have likely taken trips similar to the one you are planning. They may be able to point you to a resource to find cheap European cruises that you never would have uncovered on your own. Again, like your travel agent their advice can extend far beyond that, letting you know what shore excursions to take, what sort of service, food and amenities you can expect to receive on the cruise ships you are considering and more.

3 – Check company websites for their best last minute deals on cruises – Though you may spend days researching sometimes it ends up being best getting your information straight from the horse’s mouth. Major cruise companies update their websites on a daily basis, posting their best deals in an effort to fill ships that are due to sail soon. Granted, this takes a more flexible vacation schedule as many of these deals are last minute. But if you have the luxury of being able to take off at a moment’s notice you can save significantly off the rack price.

These are just 3 great ways to find Europe cruise deals.

How to Locate Best Bargain Cruises Online

sys — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 18:57:02 +0000

If you’ve been dreaming of going on a cruise but don’t want to spend mega bucks for it, there are some tips on how to locate the best bargain cruises.

Tip # 1: Start surfing the Internet. Online shopping has become a common point of reference for most consumers. The same holds true for travelers looking to buy a cruise package for less money. There are numerous bargain cruises begging to be booked online. In fact if you type “bargain cruises” on any search box, you’ll get about 263,000 pages that you can click on.

Tip # 2: Don’t book the first bargain cruise that you’re attracted to. Some online shoppers are easily taken in by marketing hype and splashy photos on the Web that they neglect to do the very first thing they should be doing: comparison shopping. Like I said earlier, the substantial number of cruise bargains being advertised on the Web is a good enough reason why you should compare prices.

Tip # 3: Don’t rely solely on the price factor. Compare costs with respect to type of airline, hotel accommodations, meal plans, amenities offered (such as baggage handling and airport shuttles) and activities on board.

Tip # 4: Decide what kind of cruise you want and start your bargain hunting from there. For instance you have Alaska cruises (one of the most popular), Mexico cruises, Mediterranean cruises, singles cruises, celebrity cruises, and Disney cruise packages. Most cruise companies will offer considerable discounts at the last minute just to ensure full capacity. To them, selling a cabin at half price is much better than having an empty cabin during the entire length of the cruise. So speak to your cruise adviser and request that you be notified of last minute bargain cruises.

Tip # 5: Some online cruise sellers will usually post their cruise deals – look on their web site for either “deals”, “last minute deals”, “bargain cruises”, etc. Some of the cruise fares start as low as $300.00. Imagine paying that price versus someone who booked the same cruise for $1,500.00!

As for Disney cruise packages, note that there are four common destinations: the Bahamas, the Caribbean, Mediterranean and the Mexican Riviera. Even if they only cover four destinations and have a small fleet of ships, Disney cruises are an excellent way to take the whole family for a relaxing vacation.

When booking a Disney cruise package, you have to key in the following information so that the appropriate cruise information is sent to you:

• If you require air transportation

• Your airport of origin

• Dates of your intended vacation

• How many adults and children are travelling

Disney cruises last anywhere from three days to 14-day cruises to selected European destinations.