{"id":1976,"date":"2022-09-02T13:00:27","date_gmt":"2022-09-02T17:00:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/abcexplorers.com\/?p=1976"},"modified":"2022-09-02T13:00:27","modified_gmt":"2022-09-02T17:00:27","slug":"a-is-for-arranging-your-best-cruise-vacation-abc-cruising","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/abcexplorers.com\/index.php\/2022\/09\/02\/a-is-for-arranging-your-best-cruise-vacation-abc-cruising\/","title":{"rendered":"“A” is for Arranging Your Best Cruise Vacation-ABC Cruising"},"content":{"rendered":"
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When we choose a cruise, we always ask ourselves what we want to experience.<\/p>\n

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  • Is our goal to set foot upon each continent?<\/li>\n
  • Is it to immerse in a single country, or do we want to experience many different ones?<\/li>\n
  • Is it the ship itself that we want to experience, or the itinerary?<\/li>\n
  • Do we want restful days at sea, or an action filled schedule?<\/li>\n
  • Are we willing to take a repositioning cruise to complete any of our goals?<\/li>\n
  • How long do we want to be away?<\/li>\n
  • What time of year do we want to travel?<\/li>\n
  • Is this the best season for the areas we hope to see?<\/li>\n
  • Where does the ship depart from and return to?<\/li>\n
  • Will we need additional travel days to get there?\u00a0 Do we need to schedule transfers from a plane to the ship?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    What does the ship have to offer?<\/p>\n

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    • What is the brand of the cruiseline?\u00a0 Is it known to be a party ship, or luxury liner?\u00a0 How old\/young is the average passenger?<\/li>\n
    • How old or young is the ship?\u00a0 Has it been refurbished?<\/li>\n
    • What are the reviews for the ship?<\/li>\n
    • How many passengers does the ship hold?<\/li>\n
    • Are kids likely to be on the ship?<\/li>\n
    • Are there adult only areas?<\/li>\n
    • How many pools are there?<\/li>\n
    • What activities are available on board?\u00a0 Are there water slides, golfing, go carts or wave pools on board?\u00a0\u00a0 Which of these (if any) are important to me?<\/li>\n
    • If the weather is bad, what indoor activities are available?\u00a0 Are there classes and cultural immersion opportunities?\u00a0 Are there shops available?\u00a0 Is there a movie theater?<\/li>\n
    • What kinds of entertainment will be available?\u00a0 Are there Broadway style performances, pianists, comedians, magicians?<\/li>\n
    • Are there areas for quiet activities, such as a library?<\/li>\n
    • Is internet available?<\/li>\n
    • Is the dining schedule rigid or relaxed?\u00a0 What options for meals do I have?<\/li>\n
    • What kinds of rooms are available?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Money matters.<\/p>\n

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      • What is included in the cost? What is not?\u00a0 Often alcohol, specialty coffee, specialty dining, internet and shore excursions will cost extra.<\/li>\n
      • Are gratuities included?\u00a0 Most cruise lines add $12-$15 per day and there is often an 18% gratuity for drinks.<\/li>\n
      • Are there packages available?<\/li>\n
      • What discounts\/promotions are available?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Have a great vacation!<\/p>\n

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