Top 10 Mistakes to Avoid when Booking Your Cruise!

10 Mistakes to Avoid when Booking Your Cruise!
 

1. Make sure everyone who’s going is on the same page with where the cruise plans are headed.  Do check with everyone to make sure you all want to go to the same ports and want to cruise on the same cruise line before you plunk down your deposit (which sometimes is non-refundable).
   
   
2. Don’t book your cruise on price alone. Research the locations, the ship, the itinerary, etc. You don’t want to be on a massive ship if you’d prefer something more quaint.
   
   
3. Don’t over research! Nothing like showing up for your cruise being “Mrs. Know-It-All”. Leave some things to explore and be excited about.
   
   
4. Make sure you’ve booked the right cruise line. Each cruise line has their own flair, so you’ll want to find the best one to meet your friends and families unique needs.
   
   
5. Don’t think your cruise or vacation is All-Inclusive. Should you want drinks, excursions, gambling, tips for staff, photos, etc. these can all add up, and quickly. So what IS included: main room dining, buffet food, some room service meals (check with the cruise line), most activities, entertainment, etc.
   
   
6. Keep track of your final deposit date. You don’t want to waste all that money when this date passes you by. Write it on your calendar, or better yet, pay if off early so you won’t forget!
   
   
7. Make sure you’ve picked the right cabin type. If you’re claustrophobic, you won’t want to be in an inside cabin.If your cabin is under a night club, you won’t get much sleep. Remember: Location-Location-Location!
   
   
8. Don’t forget either airfare or time to travel to the departure port. If you need to fly, get your flights and heavens forbid, try to arrive a day early.This goes for traveling too, it’s best to get there early than arrive late and the ship leaves without you. They won’t wait if you’re in a fender-bender or your flight’s delayed.
   
   
9. Know the liquor policy if you like to bring alcohol on board. The cruise lines are super strict now with the amount of liquor allowed on board (after all this is where they make major profits) so make sure you know what’s allowed and not allowed on board.
   
   
10. Check out all the roll calls online. Some of the best are Cruise Critic and Facebook. Great info and advice can be had on these boards.
    
    

I find the anticipation of my next cruise is almost nearly as fun as being there!  Make some early plans, try to book early and consider a travel consultant, who can quickly and easily book your dream cruise vacation for you!  Escape Destinations Travel can do so at no extra cost to you. While our services are free...our knowledge and experience is priceless!

So call us at 910-379-4033

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