Thursday, July 9, 2009

Cruise Vacations and What You Need To Know

By Tricia Valenstine

Are you someone that wants to get away but not sure how, or still pondering how you are going to spend those vacation days? Have you ever thought about taking a cruise vacation to somewhere you always wanted to visit? Then maybe you should look into taking a cruise.

Specific cruise lines will have certain activities that may differ from others, just as a starter I will be going over the amenities that mostly all of major cruise lines offer with a couple of them varying in some cases.

Offshore excursions that are guided are very popular among many of the popular cruise lines that are out there. The destination is up to you, some packages may stop at 5 or 6 foreign ports, while others maybe only one or two, if there is a port there then there is a cruise ship that will go to it, a simple internet search should be able to answer that question.

Cruise ships offer you a wide array of amenities, so there is always plenty of stuff to do when you are on a cruise ship. Swimming pools and spas can be found, along with chairs so that you can lay out and catch some sun.

There are plenty of opportunities to stay in shape when on a cruise also, of you do not know where to start then many of them offer personal trainers. If you need a rest from the kids then you are in luck as many cruises have day care centers for all ages.

In the United States, casinos are very limited, and can only be found in Vegas, Atlantic City, and Indian reservations. Many cruise ships have casinos that are on board, and when you are out in the open water gambling is not illegal, this is one reason why many people love to take cruises.

You can also enjoy great dining, there are many different restaurants and eateries that are spread through cruise ships. So if you are on a 7 day cruise then you can expect to gain about 10 pounds or more, you might as well spoil yourself while you can.

If you are a night owl then you can enjoy clubs aboard a cruise ship, where you can find dancing and cocktails, if you are old enough of course. Every cruise ship will have some sort of activity, parade or show for the night people.

So if you want to go on a cruise for a specific activity, make sure that you call in advance and ask as many questions as possible. For instance if you want to go on a cruise to gamble, then Disney Cruise Lines would not be the right choice for you. - 24585

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