January 11, 2008
The Cheapest Cruises are the Best Vacations
Some of the cheapest cruises are the best vacations. The cruise ship alone is reason to take the trip. If you find an incredibly cheap cruise, don’t pass it up. You will regret it later. The cruise ships have so many things to offer for people with or without kids, people looking for activities, and more.
People traveling with kids can’t pass up some of the cheapest cruises because many of these cruise ships have an entire floor dedicated to kids. Some of the floors of the ship won’t let them get off the floor unless you come and get them. This allows for parents to spend time together alone. Also, many of the kids’ floors of a cruise ship have movie theaters, video arcades, buffets, and more. The kids are guaranteed to never get bored. In addition, you know your kids will never get bored swimming.
Some of the cheapest cruises offer activities for women like yoga and aerobics classes. There are jogging tracks around the ship for you to take that early morning run you are used to. There is nothing like taking a run while you are sailing through the Caribbean in the ocean. There are also activities like shuffleboard, basketball, and swimming. Most cruise ships have several swimming pools and if you are one that doesn’t like kids, they have pools just for you.
Some of the cheapest cruises also offer gambling in onboard casinos. You can spend some time winning it big while you sail in the ocean waters. There are plenty of night clubs on cruise ships if you are looking to have a good time with the nightlife. There are discos if you feel like dancing.
The food offered on some of these cheapest cruises is incredible. You will never find seafood as good as what is offered on a cruise ship, and need we say why? You can eat in dining rooms, snack from buffets that are laid out throughout the days, and most cruise ships have midnight buffets that are overflowing with tropical fruits you have never seen and octopus from the ocean.
The cheapest cruises make the best vacation because once you are on the boat, you are on vacation. There is so much to do on the cruise ship, you might not want to get off when you reach your destination.
Filed under Budget Cruises, Kids by Denise Walker
August 16, 2007
How to Find Cheap Disney Cruises
When you and your family are on a budget but want a great vacation, look for cheap Disney cruises to get an experience everyone will love. Family vacations can be expensive and it’s often hard to find activities for all the family members to enjoy. Disney cruises offer a wide range of activities for all age groups and won’t cost you an arm and a leg if you play your cards right.
Disney offers family cruise rates on all its vacations. Kids between 3-17 cost less than adults and children under three travel for free unless you want to enroll them in the Flounder’s Nursery child care program. Because Disney targets families, you can often find great rates for the family. While other cruise lines may offer children’s rates, you may not get the same family oriented experience. Keep that in mind in case you find similar rates on different cruises.
Look at several different websites and compare prices before booking your cruise. The Disney website posts “Magical Rates” on its special page. Other large sites like Expedia or Travelocity are more likely to have better rates than smaller sites. You should check out several sites to compare the prices and the cruises available.
Be flexible with your travel dates if you can. Being able to adjust the travel dates can get you a better price. Similarly, you may think about traveling on a Disney cruise during low travel times for better rates and specials. Traveling during the spring or fall may get you better rates than high travel times around the Christmas holidays or spring break.
Think about booking travel at the last minute. Although this tactic doesn’t always work and you run the risk of cruises filling up, sometimes you can get a great deal at last minute travel sites. You’ll want to do some comparison shopping beforehand to know whether you’re getting a good deal. You may also want to have back up plans in case you can’t find a cruise or can’t find a good rate.
As you look for cheap Disney cruises, don’t discount package offers. Often you’ll have to travel to the cruise launch point and you may need a hotel room for before or after the cruise. You may also be able to find packages that include on-board pampering or special activities. Add up the costs and see whether you’ll save money. If you plan on sightseeing before or after your cruise, package deals can sometimes give you great rates.
Cheap Disney cruises will delight the whole family. You’ll be saving money and the kids will love the children oriented format of the cruise. With a little patience and searching, you can find a great deal on a Disney cruise.
Filed under Budget Cruises, Kids, US by Denise Walker
August 8, 2007
Putting Together Your Disney Cruise Package
People typically think of a Disney cruise package as a kids-only adventure, but that’s not the case. Adults can also have a lovely time on a Disney cruise.
Bring Out the Kid in You
When people think of Donald and Goofy and Mickey, they tend to think of kids watching Saturday morning cartoons. Kids absolutely love Disneyworld, but they’re not the only ones who can have fund on Disney cruises. In fact, if you’re an adult and you’re young at heart, you may have even more fun than a kid!
Cruises are great for adults because they’re relaxing and they’re all inclusive. With a cruise you don’t have to worry about where your meals are coming from or where you’re going to stay. Everything is taken care of for you! You can also relax and take in a few spa treatments while you’re on the ship. Disney cruises also feature a plethora of bars and restaurants couples can enjoy after a day of laying by one of the many pools.
A Disney cruise package includes several days on a cruise ship. The actual cruise portion of the trip usually includes a small tour of nearing islands such as St. Thomas, St. John or St. Maartten. Many cruise lines will also include several days at a Disney hotel and your airfare in the cruise price. While you’re staying in the Disney hotel, you’ll have unlimited access to Disney parks such as the Magic Kingdom, the water parks, MGM Studios and EPCOT.
Cruises always include food and drinks. Most of them include alcoholic beverages on their drink list, though you may have to pay an extra fee for a drink bracelet. Pay close attention to what your package includes. This will help you compare cruise packages and will protect you from not getting something you want.
Keep in mind that you’ll get to do more if you go on a longer cruise. Staying in a Disney hotel for three days will not be included in a three-day cruise because there won’t be any time. A three day cruise may include a tour of Bahamas and lots of Disneyesque entertainment on the cruise ship.
Traveling Tips
Just because your Disney cruise will be virtually all-inclusive, doesn’t mean that you won’t have to prepare for the trip. Make sure to bring a passport. You will not be able to board any cruise ship that leaves the country unless you have your passport. Also, don’t forget a light jacket and bug spray. While cruise ships don’t have a lot of bugs, the ports you’re going to stop at will. Sunscreen is also a must have. Remember, your Disney cruise package will include stopovers in very hot, sunny climates and you want to protect your skin.
Filed under Kids by Denise Walker
