“Cheap luxury cruises”
may sound oxymoronic, but they are available. Remember, whereas with other
vacations you need to pay for your travel, hotel, food, and entertainment,
when you are you are on a cruise, all of these costs are all bundled into
one!
Yes, you will have to
find a way to get to the cruise ship, but once you are on it, you are set in
terms of money. Your cruise ship is your source of travel, and you have
already paid for it. And, of course, you will be sleeping on the cruise ship,
so you do not have to worry about finding a hotel each place you go to.
There are some beautiful, luxurious rooms available on cruise ships. Some of
these rooms even have balconies.
Remember, though, if
you are on a tight budget, you will likely be perfectly happy crammed into
one of the smaller rooms, sleeping on the top bunk. After all, you are going
to be spending the far majority of your time participating in the many
activities offered on the ship or laying out by the pool, etc.
As for the food… well,
prepare to gain a little weight! You can eat as much food as your heart (and
belly) desires, and you do not have to worry about paying extra. Some cruise
ships even have food options 24 hours a day! Most ships definitely have
multiple food options, so you will never get sick of the food. Of course, if
you plan on drinking, you are going to have to pay extra.
As for entertainment,
there is always something going on. There are usually shows at night that
range from comedy to song and dance and more. There is dancing and family
games and contests and more! And all of these things are generally included
in the overall cost of the cruise. Of course, even so, you may choose to
spend all of your time laying out by the pool or playing shuffleboard.
Of course, there are
some things that you will have to pay for on your cruise, if you choose to.
As mentioned before, you will generally have to pay for your drinks. You
will also have to pay for your all of your shopping (there is some great
shopping on the ship, as well as at the ports you stop at). You may end up
spending some money in the casino. Or you may choose to spend some extra
moolah to go on an excursion.
The excursions can be
expensive, but it is worth it to go on at least one. After all, it is nice
to actually see the places that you are traveling to. There are excursions
to suit the tastes of anyone and everyone. There are excursions for the
adventurous, the intellectual, kids, grandparents, etc. You are sure to find
one that you particularly will love.
In sum, here is a
list of things that most cruises include in their fare:
· lodgings
· meals
· personal cabin steward and cabin service
· port taxes and charges
· ports of call
· video arcade
· activities
· pools
· teen centers
· slot games
· dancing
· bands
· shows
· library
· gym
Some extras that you
may have to pay for are:
· casinos
· child care
· spas and health centers
· bars
· internet café
· excursions
· shops
· transportation to the cruise departure point
· gratuities
· photographs (they take them for free, but you must pay to buy them).
Anne Clarke writes
numerous articles for websites on gardening, parenting, fashion, and home
decor. Her background includes teaching, gardening, and travel. For more of
her articles on travel and cruises, please visit
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