Is cruising a good vacation value? 

Cruising is the best vacation value! There are cruise vacations to suit every budget. Your cruise fare includes all meals, your stateroom, on-board activities and entertainment, plus transportation from port to port. You'll know what your vacation will end up costing you before you go.

How long are cruise vacations?

As long or short as you want. There are cruise lines that offer itineraries from three days to three months. Whatever your schedule, we will find the cruise that if right for you.

Where are the best cruise destinations? 

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. 

When is it best to take a cruise? 

Anytime is the best time to take a cruise. Certain times of the year are better for certain destinations. The Caribbean is fantastic year round; however, some of the more exotic destinations are seasonal. For example, you can only cruise to Alaska between May and September; to Europe between April and November; to Bermuda, between April and October; the Panama Canal, between September and April. No matter what time of year it is, it's a perfect time to cruise. 

When is the most affordable time to take a cruise? 

If you are looking for the very, least expensive time to take a cruise, then consider sailing between the end of August and the sailing before Christmas, but not over Christmas or Thanksgiving. Most families have children that are back to school, folks begin saving vacation time for holiday travel, and everyone's saving money for the holiday season. Considering all of these factors, expect cruise prices that are better than 2-for-1 with reduced rates for 3rd and 4th passengers. 

If I have never been on a cruise which one is best for me? 

This is a common question, and the answer is - it depends on your priorities, interests, etc. It is best if you do a little homework before booking your cruise. You will probably enjoy the cruise on any line - they all do a good job. But if you can research which one may be best for you, you may even have a better time. You can go online, go to the library or bookstore or purchase cruise magazines. 

What are the different types of cruises? 

There is an incredible diversity of cruise vacations available -- all custom designed to suit different interests and personal preferences.

The variety of styles ranges from boutique, luxury cruises with globetrotting itineraries to large, contemporary ships with a fantastic array of recreational facilities; from classic vessels evoking the time-honored traditions of cruising to special-interest, niche lines specializing in unique destinations with an accent on cultural enrichment.

For the explorer, there are cruise lines which feature soft adventure expeditions to such unusual and rustic frontiers as Antarctica, the Amazon rain forest or African Serengeti. Or discover historical legacies closer to home with enlightening itineraries to New England, French Canada and the Colonial America coast.

For experienced travelers, destination-focused cruises specialize in premium, culturally-rich ports of call with itineraries dedicated to illuminating such historic, world-class treasures as the antiquities of classical Greece, the Polynesian paradise of Hawaii or the fabled splendor of Norwegian fjords.

For many, the perfect vacation includes the non-stop fun and sun of a tropical resort-style cruise to the Caribbean, where you can sample a variety of island cultures and cuisines while working on a terrific sun tan.

Plus, many cruise lines feature special-interest themes on-board, with entertainment ranging from jazz festivals and classical music concerts to golf clinics and murder mysteries at sea!