Are there different classes of
service?
Today''s cruise ships are "one-class." Everyone onboard can use
all of the ship''s facilities. The price of a cabin is based
primarily on its size and location. Regardless of the category
you book, you''ll enjoy the same courteous service, menus,
activities, and entertainment as everyone else onboard.
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Will I get bored? Feel confined?
Hardly. Being at sea gives you a feeling of freedom few places
can offer. There''s plenty of room. And it''ll probably take you
two or three days just to discover what''s onboard. Plus, you get
the added adventure of exploring new and exciting ports of call.
Cruise ships are like floating resorts with all the choices fine
resorts have to offer. You can be by yourself and lie back in a
lounge chair, breathe in the sea air, soak up the sun, read good
books, or watch the ever-changing view. Or, you can join in
exercise classes, dance classes, sports contests and other
organized deck activities. Perhaps you can practice your tennis
stroke or golf swing, or shoot some baskets. You can go for a
swim, stretch out in the sauna or work out in the gym. You can
see a feature movie, attend a lecture by renowned experts, play
backgammon or bridge. And that''s just when you''re onboard!
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What's there to do in port?
So much you''ll have a hard time choosing! You can go off on your
own. Or take a guided tour. You can search ancient ruins or hunt
for shopping bargains. Ride a raft over river rapids, a bicycle
ride down the side of a 10,000 foot volcano, or ride a horse
across miles of hills and beaches. Climb a waterfall or pyramid.
See the birthplace of civilization or listen to steel drum
bands. Follow the footsteps of history or the wake of a
waterskiing boat. If there''s still time, play golf or tennis.
Eat native foods. Learn how to windsurf. Sun and swim at some of
the world''s best beaches. Catch a record marlin. Sail, snorkel
or go scuba diving. Go to a nightclub or glittering casino. Take
a cable car to the top of a mountain. Explore dark catacombs. In
short, a cruise is the easiest way to see new places and do all
the things you dream of. Cruising is the perfect way to sample a
number of destinations that you may want to return to for
another vacation...and you never have to pack and unpack - the
destinations come to you!
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Do I have to participate in the activities?
On a cruise, you do what you want to. You can do everything. Or
lie back and do absolutely nothing. It''s your vacation.
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Life Onboard
