Dec
7
Repositioning Cruise
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Some cruise lines move their ships from one port to another because usually the time (weather) of year does not allow great cruising. When the cruise lines move their ships, it is called “repositioning.” These ships do not travel empty. Therefore, special repositioning cruises are offered to fill the ships. Travelers that want to take a long leisurely cruise may want to consider this type of cruise. Also, repositioning cruises can usually be gotten for attractive prices.
Dec
7
When considering the best time to take a cruise vacation, the short answer is anytime. However, there are more factors to think about when selecting a date to travel.
Picking a destination is important. For example, if you wanted to cruise to Alaska, Bermuda, Canada, Asia, and various other destinations, seasons play an important part in one’s decision. Taking a cruise to these locations are only offered during certain months of the year.
However, there are destinations that are great anytime of the year. Tropical cruises such as Hawaii, Caribbean Islands, and Tahiti offer warm temperatures all year. But there are still some things to consider because in various parts of the year there are the rainy seasons and hurricane seasons.
Price is usually a very important factor to consider. Price is set on demand. Usually the prices are higher during the holidays and early spring and summer. Prices tend to be lower after the holidays, fall, and late spring.
Dec
5
Experience Snow Flurries and Holiday Festivities on a Cruise Ship
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The holiday season is here and what better way to enjoy the festivities than on a cruise ship. One can imagine holiday decorations on a ship. But how about snow? Yes, passengers on Princess Cruise Ships can experience real snowfall in the ship’s atrium throughout December. The falling snow flakes offer a dazzling display as it descends on surprised passengers. However, one doesn’t need to bundle up because the falling flakes disappear on contact.
Other attractions include strolling carolers to help sing in the new year. Also, passenger can participate in building gingerbread houses, photo ornaments, and turkey carving classes.
Passengers on a Princess Holiday Cruise can also watch holiday variety shows and attend a reading of “The Night Before Christmas” by the captain or cruise director. Passengers can get in on the fun by competing in talent shows in which they can sing their favorite holiday songs.
If you miss the ol’ fireplace at home, you can sit by and relax next to a traditional fire by tuning in your stateroom television.
Dec
5
Cruises Traveler
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This site is dedicated to the first time and veteran cruise traveler. In the future, you will find news, reviews, tips, vacation packages, deals, stories and more pertaining to cruises.
Major cruise lines will be covered also. We will try to post all the good, bad, and ugly for each cruise ship and their respective companies.
Input from travelers are very much invited. It is the feedback from actual travelers that will help others in deciding among all the various destinations and ships.