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Most Asked Questions about Cruise Vacations
July 13, 2009 | Leave a Comment
You will have many questions when planning your cruise vacations. I have been on many cruises and have heard many recurring questions. This article will address the frequently asked questions about cruising.
Is there schedule of when we have to eat? Can I eat when I want to? Flexible meal plans allow the cruiser to dine whenever they want to. However, flexible plans have limited variety of foods and are not as elegant as the main restaurant. The benefit of a flex plan is that you don’t have to wait in lines with all the other people and you can dine with whom you want (otherwise you will have to share a table with someone).
How about if I want “get away from it all”? Are there any alternative spots to get away from the noise and eat in peace and quiet? You can have the comfort of knowing that you can eat in peace and quiet. Again, this is not a free option and you will have to pay an additional $15-$50 for the alternative dining experience.
Should I get an outside cabin or inside cabin? What’s the difference between the two? Here’s my question to you: do you want a window to look out of or do you want to pay less and not have a window? An outside cabin has a window and sometimes a balcony. An interior cabin won’t have a window and are often decorated with artwork or covered by a large curtain. Of course, you will pay more for a room with a view!
Does cell service work on board a cruise ship? Yes, cell phones work on cruise ships. I would make sure that your cell-phone carrier provides service within the area you are traveling so that you won’t have to pay roaming charges. Also, you probably should ask your travel agent whether or not the cruise ship uses a foreign carrier when at sea. I recommend that you put away your cell phone and enjoy your vacation. However, if you really need to make a phone call, expect to pay some big bucks.
Do ships have internet access? Most ships have internet access and even have wireless connections. However, this does not come without a cost. Other ships have internet cafes where they charge you by the minutes. It will cost about .50 cents per minute and I should remind you that connections speeds can be quite slow. Many cruise ships use internet as a large revenue generator.
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