Booking a Cruise
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If you're looking at a specific cruise, have the
details handy. Let us know what dates you're looking for, the
city of departure, how many people will be traveling, ages of any children
traveling with you, what type of cabin you're interested in--any
information that will help us find just what you're looking for.
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Book Online Book your trip online with
confidence. Confirmation will be e-mailed to you once your package is
booked. Please remember it is your responsibility to check your confirmation
for any errors as soon as you receive it.
Read through your documents to make sure everything is correct.
If you have any questions, contact us.
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Make sure you have any other documents needed.
If you are leaving the country, make sure your passport is up to date or
that you have a copy of your birth certificate with an official raised seal
along with your government issued photo ID if you are traveling to a country
that doesn't require a passport. It is the traveler’s responsibility to have
proper proof of citizenship when traveling.
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Enjoy your cruise! And make sure you visit us
again next time you're ready to travel!
Where can I go?
You can go wherever you want. Cruises visit over 1,800 ports
worldwide and practically every destination accessible by water. The
Caribbean, Bahamas, Alaska, Bermuda, Europe, Hawaii, Panama Canal, Tahiti,
and the Orient are just a few of the places you can go. Book early as the
summer months tend to sellout!
Why are your rates
better than what my local travel agent is quoting me?
Often we
have special rates from the cruise lines that your local agent doesn't have
access to. We are informed immediately of special military, last minute, and
senior promotions. We are trained to ask for the best deal to make your
vacation the best possible.
How do I pay for my cruise?
Always use
a credit card to book your trip. They're convenient, they are safe, and you
get extra protection for your vacation from your credit card company.
Is it better to
book my cruise early or wait for a last minute discount?
It depends on your level of flexibility, but overall,
it is better to book early. The cruise lines will often lower your rate if a
better promotion comes along after you book your trip. Some guidelines are
listed below for when you should consider booking, but again what they
really come down to is flexibility.
Book early (at least 6 - 8 months in advance) if:
- It's an inaugural cruise
- You want specific cabin, i.e.
< suites or mini-suites
< location (port, starboard,
middle of the ship, bedding, etc.)
< handicapped
- It is a unique itinerary (holiday, infrequent)
- You're not flexible with dates (honeymoon, vacation,
etc.)
- You need a cabin for 3 or 4 people
- You need multiple cabins (family, group, etc.)
- You are particular about seating at dinner
(especially if you want late seating)
- You plan to use frequent flyer tickets to get to the
port (especially foreign cruises)
Book late if:
- You have lots of flexibility (itinerary, dates),
especially if only two people are cruising
- You don't care about the location of your cabin and
you will take an inside cabin
You can
drive to the port (and none of the other guidelines apply)
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