Inside Cruise Vacations
Cruise line past guest programs reward travelers for sailing multiple times, often adding valuable benefits and perks that get better the more we sail with them. In a unique twist on the standard past-guest fare, Crystal Cruises has a new program Dramatically increasing the incentive for guests to share the
Multi-generational travel is hot. Families traveling in groups is a growing source of passengers for cruise lines and all the cruise lines know it. Featured prominently in advertising and promotional efforts, the word “family” is pretty much a requirement that cruise lines are delivering on too. Mainstream cruise lines that
Crystal Cruises will jump on the no smoking bandwagon, eliminating smoking in all indoor areas except for its Connoisseur Club smoking lounge starting in 2014. “We have received considerable feedback and we listened. Our policies have evolved as lifestyles have changed,” says Gregg Michel, Crystal Cruises’ president. “The majority of
Cruise lines commonly discount sailings this time of year. Its that time after the winter “wave season” rush of buying that runs from January through March or so, after Spring Break and before Summer buying heats up. We’ll call these the In-Between Sales and not be far off where the
Have a conversation about cruise ships and the topic of dining options usually comes up. It’s just a popular topic that cruise lines invest a lot of time and resources in, striving to provide exactly what their passengers desire. Now, more than ever, cruise lines are doing just that,
Azamara Club Cruises operates two tiny ships that sail around the world with a focus on destinations, rarely repeating itineraries. Their unique way of offering distinct destination-immersive experiences, makes Azamara Club Cruises a good choice for well-heeled travelers. But even those to whom ‘price’ is of little consequence appreciate
Big cruise ships are commonly referred to as ‘floating hotels or resorts’, and for good reason. Travelers often find similar facilities on board like health spas, casinos and restaurants. Look in the closet and we find a dry cleaning menu. Look on your pillow and there might be a mint
Children sharing a cruise line stateroom with two full-fare adults usually come in at a discounted rate on just about any cruise line. That’s not because they don’t eat as much or take up as much space, but rather because cruise lines commonly discount the third or more passengers in
