Showing posts with label Cruise ship. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Cruise ship. Show all posts

Tuesday, March 27, 2012

Caribbean Islands of West Indies

Florida Ephemera PostcardsFlorida Ephemera Postcards (Photo credit: UF Digital Collections)Cruising is one of the most popular and pleasurable activity among the people of Europe and especially of Caribbean Islands. People enjoy the dazzling beauty of the beaches while traveling on a cruise. You can stay on the cruise ship for maximum 14 days at affordable rates. Millions of passengers travel on cruise ships and it has become the most important and famous part of the tourism industry.
Enjoying an extensive network of Islands on a cruise ship filled with mind blowing and peaceful beauty of golden beaches and resorts gives a man the best way to relax and unwind himself. To enjoy the stunning beauty of the high Volcanoes, snowfall on the peeks and worth watching views of the sea and its shore, a Caribbean cruise takes four major routes.
The most popular cruise route among all the routes is the Eastern Caribbean cruise route. This route starts from Florida, which is a popular city of United States of America, and sails through the Key West (Tropical Islands of Bahamas), Turks, Caicos and Virgin Islands. Finally, it reaches to Puerto Rico. This route passes through the most beautiful Islands of the world. Puerto Rico is a complete package of breathtaking beauty and opportunities to pamper you. Your journey would be incomplete if you miss to visit the world's famous and beautiful Condado beach on its Island.
Second route is the Western Caribbean cruise route, which starts from the seaports of the Texas, Louisiana and Florida. The cruise ship passes through a famous country Mexico, Island of Cozumel, Cayman Islands, Jamaica and then to the beautiful coasts of Central America Honduras and Belize.
Southern Caribbean cruise route is the third route, which begins from the main port of Puerto Rico and then passing through the Lesser Antilles and Netherlands Antilles ends at the west of Aruba Island.
Exotic or long duration Caribbean cruise route is the fourth route. In this specific route, you can take any of the above-mentioned directions. It is a mixture of all the routes. You can even start your journey from where the route ended. People prefer taking this route because of the vast options of traveling.
You can select a route, which suites you and your finances. For spending the perfect holidays and enjoying the lush green beautiful sights and beaches, clean natural environment and friendly people journey on the Caribbean cruise. This will definitely fulfill your desires. Mostly routes of cruise ships return the passengers to its originating port, but some routes are longer and take several months to return on the same port. So, if you don't want to miss the charms and gems of Caribbean Islands, take an unforgettable trip on a Caribbean cruise.
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Friday, March 23, 2012

Royal Caribbean Cruise

Royal Caribbean's Monarch of the SeasRoyal Caribbean's Monarch of the Seas (Photo credit: theo0023)If you decide on taking the Royal Caribbean Cruise you must have a look at its website. There are many things that you may not be aware of while you narrow in for this as an option. The website is extremely informative and may help you make some wide decisions while on it.
The royal Caribbean cruise may be quite expensive for some; however you can consider renting smaller cabins to save on money. Smaller cabins are obviously cheaper than the large ones with panoramic views of the sea. You do not have to be in your cabin all day. It is just a place to retire to at the end of the day. Most of the fun takes place on the deck. You can book online and advance to save the trouble during the rush hours and day! If you are looking for a calm and peaceful experience chose the off seasons which may have fewer people around and will be less noisy and busy. You can look for the best deals on line. The cruise occasionally offers package deals which may be able to make you more comfortable! You need not have a long stay on board. A day and a night will be able to give you the entire experience without you having to burn a hole in your pocket.
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Thursday, March 22, 2012

Caribbean cruise getaway?


Choose the right cruise ship
So many cruise lines travel around the Caribbean but if you want to have the best experience, of course, you would only want to go with the best. On top of the list would be the Crystal Cruises, whose Crystal Symphony and Serenity cruise ships travel around the islands of Caribbean. Another award-winning cruise line to consider would be the Cunard Cruise Lines. Its flagship Queen Mary 2 was nominated for the Reader's Choice Award for Best Caribbean Cruise. Apart from these two, you may also consider Oceania Cruise Lines, Regent Seven Seas Cruises, and Silversea Cruises. Make sure that when you pick a cruise ship, you consider factors like shore excursions, amenities and activities onboard, size of cruise ship, duration of the cruise, cost of the trip, and reputation of the cruise line.
Plan shore excursions
Speaking of shore excursions, you should also plan for the destinations that you wish to visit when you step down the ports of call. Shore excursions are a major part of the cruise vacation. Even if you deem that the cruise ship has everything you need and want, it would still be an extraordinary experience if you see for yourself the natural grandeur of the Caribbean islands. Some of the top destinations you should consider for your shore excursion include Aruba, Bahamas, Barbados, Bermuda, Cayman Islands, Dominican Republic, Jamaica, Puerto Rico, St. Barts, and U.S. Virgin Islands.
Prepare the travel documents
When going on a cruise, you would also need to prepare the right travel documents to ensure that you don't encounter any problem during your vacation. For one, you should have a passport that is at least six months from being expired. You should also have the proper visas for the country that you wish to enter. Apart from that, you would also need to have the cruise vacation itinerary and receipt along with itineraries for air travel and hotel accommodations. Moreover, be sure to get a travel insurance to ensure that you are financially protected during your trip. Since there are many types of travel insurance such as flight insurance, visitors health insurance, trip cancellation insurance, insurance for senior citizens, family insurance, insurance for people with medical conditions, and short or long term travel insurance, it is imperative that you study your options so you can make an informed choice.
Make the most of the onboard amenities
When you're still onboard, make the most out of the amenities and activities available. Sure, you would want to spend some time in the bedroom to rest but don't spend the entire day secluded in your room as you will miss lots of wonderful amenities and fun activities. Go to the fitness center to exercise, get a massage in the spa facility, dance in the ballroom, and meet and mingle with people. There is just so much to do.
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