First time cruisers,
Start by putting all your pre conceived notions on hold and understand. A Cruise is a boat ride, a exotic form of transportation to and from.
If you want a amusement park go to a amusement park.
If you want a water park go to a water park.
If you are only trying to entertain children, then take them elsewhere.
If you are just trying to get somewhere, there are much better form’s of transportation.
If you think that all inclusive means all inclusive you are in for financial shock.
I made a mistake on my first cruise. I was thinking it was all abought 5 star food, being catered to and shore activity.
I was immediately dismayed and disappointed and dam near wasted my chance for a wonderful experience.
Thankfully my beautiful travel partner helped me to understand.
Cruising involves a certain amount of sofistication to emotionally experience the incredible feat of the ship’s engineering the craftsmanship the logistical magic act of the crew the food and entertainment.
The Ocean and its mystique.
The invitation to feel romance and let romance show.
These things must be recognized and appreciated to fully internalize, understand and take advantage of the experience of cruising and the entertaining value of a Cruise ship.
You need to decide what you want first.
Are you looking for romance? If you are good that is the overall ——- experience of cruising since the beginning of cruising for pleasure.
If you are wanting a expensive, slow, special ride to a exotic destination, Good you are in the right place.
If you want 5 star food, get ready to go to the specialty restaurants, at a additional price.
If you want to be a drunk you may double your cruise price and miss out. I do not recommend this mistake.
After these facts are realized, start to research ships and destinations. Wright it down take notes of key info as it is reveled to you.
We feel youtube is a great place to start this research the amount of hands on detailed information is seemingly endless and mostly in detailed review, non sales formats.
Decide what is important to you, Cleanliness, food, entertainment, personal attention, lines, destinations, port’s, activities, restaurants, cost, Keep notes of your thoughts and findings.
Break these things down according to your individual tastes, the ships and the cruise lines and destinations have amenities and reputations details that are readily available online.
Find a Honest Travel agent (look up there reviews online) they are a great resource, we suggest you know basically what you want and are mainly needing booking support.
If you know what cruise line you are going with, then the dedicated travel agents for that cruise line are great and free but proprietary, and are sales people. Don’t make snap decisions call them back.
We understand that cost is a important factor but should be factored in last when choosing the cruise, the main factors of price difference comes from duration of cruise, Cruise line/quality/ cruise ship size, the smaller more personal experiences cost more and are worth it. season, and the early booking deposit, Not full payment that can wait until the last possible date.
Choosing a cruise simply based solely on cost is a mistake.
Never go on a advertised free cruise. If you can’t afford the cruise you want, wait and save.
It is well worth waiting for the right cruise at the right time for the right price.
We wish everyone the best first experience.
We are here for any of your questions.