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Surprising prices to pay for cruises. Travel cheap and save a good amount of money.

by Royal Holiday January 17, 2016
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Cruises can be very luxurious and very expensive.  They range from cheap cruises that are not listed in the top lists for impressive cruises to the ones that are the biggest and most amazing vessels you can find.  It all depends on what you want, when you want it, who are you travelling with and what are you willing to do on board. Of course, you can get very expensive plans and activities, but you can also find cheap and enjoyable things to do while on the mini floating city you are travelling on.

First, be smart to book your room. Most boats don’t want to sail with half empty spaces and 50% accommodation rates. It is similar to booking a travel tour. The nearest the departure date, the cheapest the bookings are. Of course, you can book in advance, but since you are looking for the best prices, be patient and wait for last minute prices discounts. You will find yourself in a world where prices can go down as far as 60% on your room and your travel expenses.

Second, book your own air fare. Don’t do it through the cruise line since they charge you their fee and their commission, so it can be as high as 50% more for the flight. Do it yourself. DIY is a trend now so keep up with it and don’t be lazy to look for your own tickets. If you don’t know how to do it or never done it before. Use a trustworthy travel agent that can help you with your air tickets to the cruise destination. You will be saving a good amount of money just by doing this.

Third, sign up for alerts and try to book through an expert or a person that knows the cruise world and its business model like the back of his or her hand. Booking through an expert and waiting for alerts can save you up to 120 USD and can get you an extra 100 USD shipboard credit. Also, you can find refundable deposits and amazing deals on activities and on board sweepstakes. Children activities can also be cheap if you know what your children like to do and not pay for everything at the same time.

Fourth, look for a good cabin away from crowded places and far away from main attractions. This could sound a little bit strange but you can get big savings by just walking a little bit more on the ship. Of course, ask for a map of the ship so you don’t get lost and miss out on good things. All of the cruises have elevators and user friendly corridors and routes to get where you want to go in less than 20 minutes. Don’t be lazy and sign up for 15 minutes walks to get anywhere around the boat.

Image courtesy of Tom Jutte at Flickr.com

Image courtesy of Tom Jutte at Flickr.com

Fifth. Cruise in the off season. Depending on your country and where you are going, choose an off season to travel. When children are at school; in the hurricane season in the Caribbean, or in September in Alaska. These types of seasons attract less people, thus giving you the advantage of a late booking with amazing cabins and fees. Vacations like spring break or summer holidays are the most expensive. Why don’t you take a cruise in May or October ? Hurricane season in the Caribbean is always a season that everybody avoids. Try not being afraid of these seasons as the boats are totally safe and disaster is not very often in these types of vacations.

As for the last advice. Look for repositioning cruises. What does this mean? Well, it is when cruise lines move ships to very popular destinations just before the season start. As a complement for the previous point, you can sail on these type of ships and have the experience of a lifetime sailing across an ocean or down continental coasts just by hoping on ships that are being moved from one part to another. You can find these type of deals at any booking website and they come ever so cheap as the route is not designed as a touristic or seasonal trip.

These six tips can help you book a cheap vacation for you and your family and save you a lot of money in cruise deals. It is thought that cruise liners are for rich people , but now you have some advice and a starter to go and find the best vacation you can ever have and at very affordable prices. Don’t wait for people to tell you how cruises are. Go and book your cabin and plane ticket, ask your agency and use these tips. You will not regret it.

January 17, 2016 0 comments
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Royal Caribbean Makes Choosing Shore Excursions Easier than Ever

by Royal Holiday August 20, 2015
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Royal Caribbean International has announced plans to refurbish its expansive Shore excursions program in ports all across the globe. Among the improvements is a lineup of activities offering plenty of fun, new ways for cruisers to pass the time in their favorite ports of call.

Recent years have seen a major trend toward unique, local travel experiences, and Royal Caribbean has tailor-made many of its new shore excursions with this in mind. One example is the cruise line’s ”cruise global, eat local” initiative. Designed for adventurous foodies, the program allows cruisers to enjoy a destination’s traditional cuisine in the same places that locals do.

Another challenge facing the cruise line is to get the number of shore excursions just right. With too few options, passengers can’t always book the ones they want. On the other hand, too many offerings can be overwhelming for tourists who wish they could see it all. Maintaining this balance isn’t easy for Royal Caribbean, which offers over 2,800 distinctive shore excursions in its worldwide itineraries.

To help guests sort it all out and find the perfect tour, Royal Caribbean has divided their tours into seven interest-based categories: Active Adventures, Caring Discoveries, Culinary Delights, Culture and Sights, Family Connections, Royal Tour Challenge, and the Royal Premium Tour Collection.

This new structure offers a wide array of activities. For example, Family Connections shore excursions provide experiences that build memories for kids, parents, and everyone else to cherish. The Culture and Sights category presents a number of traditional tour choices that include major attractions and museums, while the Caring Discoveries list offers unique ways for cruisers to perform volunteer work.

Royal Caribbean’s overhaul of its extensive shore excursion programs guarantees that practically every cruiser, young or old, will find something fun and fulfilling to do on his or her next ocean voyage.

August 20, 2015 0 comments
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Fans Look Forward to Star Trek’s 50th Anniversary Cruise

by Royal Holiday August 18, 2015
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Science fiction fans are eagerly looking forward to a unique “out-of-this-world” voyage on the first-ever officially licensed Star Trek cruise.

Scheduled to embark from Miami in January 2017, the immersive six-day Star Trek theme cruise will celebrate the beloved television and movie franchise’s 50th anniversary. Passengers can participate in a host of Star Trek-related activities aboard the Norwegian Pearl, as they sail the beautiful Caribbean Sea. In between geeking out to their favorite TV show, cruisers will also enjoy stops in the ports of Cozumel, Mexico, and Nassau and Great Stirrup Cay in The Bahamas.

William Shatner, who played the iconic Captain Kirk character in the original Star Trek series, will host the cruise. Joining him on this special sailing will be several cast members from the various Star Trek television shows. Currently slated to appear are Marina Sirtis, Jonathan Frakes, and Denise Crosby of The Next Generation; James Darren of Deep Space Nine; Robert Picardo of Voyager; and John de Lancie, who played the quirky, all-powerful character “Q” in several Star Trek series.

Cruisers can expect plenty of elaborate Star Trek-themed accommodations and events. In fact, several of the most famous sets from the series will be recreated on the ship. Guests will also enjoy costume parties, concerts, and nightclub events, as well as opportunities to participate in discussions with actors, scientists, and top Star Trek experts. In addition, there will be a special performance by the Enterprise Blues Band, whose members have all acted in Star Trek productions.

Of course, amidst all the Star Trek excitement, cruisers can still enjoy the many amenities of the Norwegian Pearl. Although she has no warp drives, she does boast over a dozen pubs and lounge areas, 16 eateries, a relaxing spa, a glitzy casino, and many other entertainment, shopping, and fitness venues.

With so many remarkable activities and comfortable accommodations available, the upcoming Star Trek cruise truly is an opportunity for die-hard fans “to boldly go where no one has gone before.”

August 18, 2015 0 comments
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Celebs and Pups Board Carnival Dream for Dr. Seuss Reading Program

by Royal Holiday August 11, 2015
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Carnival Cruise Line is continuing to roll out its popular Seuss at Sea family program across the fleet. The initiative unites Carnival’s well-known focus on fun with activities inspired by the whimsical words of Dr. Seuss’ beloved children’s books. The program includes a wide range of entertainment experiences, such as readings, dining options, games, movies, and more.

As part of the Seuss at Sea program, Carnival recently marked the release of the latest Dr. Seuss book with a celebrity reading aboard the Carnival Dream in New Orleans. Local media figure Angela Hill and all-star Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Evan Longoria, wore huge red-striped hats as they read the book What Pet Should I Get? to a group of young Dr. Seuss fans.

After the reading, participating kids and adults enjoyed one of Carnival’s Seuss at Sea signature Green Eggs and Ham Breakfasts. They were joined by several famous Dr. Seuss characters, including Thing 1 and Thing 2, Sam I Am, and of course, The Cat in the Hat.

To highlight the theme of the book, a group of rescue dogs from the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) also attended the event. As part of the initiative, Carnival has made significant contributions to SPCA this summer. The cruise line company has also promised to match Evan Longoria’s $100-per-home run pledge to Pet Pal Animal Shelter.

The book “What Pet Should I Get” is the first Dr. Seuss story to be published in 25 years. It is based on sketches and a manuscript discovered in the California home of the late children’s author, Theodore Geisel—the man more widely known as Dr. Seuss.

This reading is the just the latest family event sponsored by Carnival as part of its Seuss at Sea program. The series was launched last year, and its Dr. Seuss-inspired activities will soon be available on every ship in the Carnival fleet.

August 11, 2015 0 comments
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Cruise Ships Ramp Up the Waterslide Fun

by Royal Holiday July 30, 2015
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Royal Caribbean’s recent announcement that it will install new waterslides on several ships is just the latest step in the cruise line’s race to offer even splashier fun for passengers. The company is going to add waterslides to two existing ships, Liberty of the Seas and Majesty of the Seas, during a refurbishment in the coming months. Even more exciting, the line’s expansive Oasis-class ship, Harmony of the Seas, will feature a four-slide water park when it sails for the first time next spring.

Of course, Royal Caribbean is not the only cruise line to offer waterslide fun. In fact, in order to appeal to kid cruisers and adventurous vacationers, the trend among most major cruise companies has been to build slides on practically every large ship that is newly launched or renovated.

Norwegian Cruise Line will soon hold the record for the largest water park on the high seas. When it launches in October, Norwegian Escape will boast four slides, including Free Fall and The Whip, popular rides that are already found on its sister ships, Norwegian Breakaway and Getaway.

The longest single-rider slide currently around is open to cruisers on board MSC Preziosa. The ride shoots guests along a curvy, 390-foot slide, complete with exciting strobe effects.

Carnival Cruise Lines ships also feature their own spin on waterslide entertainment. The cruise line’s 24 “Fun Ships” each offer at least one waterslide, and most go far beyond that with their signature WaterWorks parks, which offer corkscrew slides, racing slides, splash pools, and plenty of other options for wet fun on deck. The company seems to introduce more new attractions all the time. The upcoming Carnival Vista, for example, will spotlight Kaleid-O-Slide, a colorful, twisting 455-foot tube that promises to add a fun, visual dimension above and beyond an ordinary waterslide.

As more families consider cruising as an affordable vacation option, cruise companies will continue drawing them in by offering increasingly elaborate waterslide fun.

July 30, 2015 0 comments
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Kate McCue Makes History as Captain of the Celebrity Summit

by Royal Holiday July 23, 2015
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In August 2015, Captain Kate McCue takes command of a Celebrity cruise ship—the 2,158-passenger Celebrity Summit, which clocks in at 91,000 tons and 965 ft from bow to stern. Capt. McCue will begin her new job sailing popular itineraries between the East Coast of the United States and Bermuda. The 37-year-old native of San Francisco is the first American woman ever to helm a large cruise ship.

Capt. McCue comes to Celebrity with 15 years of maritime experience. Immediately prior to her latest appointment, she worked as a master mariner at Royal Caribbean. Over her career, Capt. McCue has sailed itineraries all over the world, including favorite Royal Holiday destinations like the Caribbean, Europe, and the Alaskan coast. She has also travelled to growing cruise vacation hot spots such as Asia and Australia, working her way up through the ranks after starting out as a cadet and deck officer upon graduating from the California Maritime Academy of California State University.

According to Capt. McCue, she has long aimed to be the first female American cruise captain. She finally achieved this goal in a time when more and more women are taking leadership roles all throughout the cruise industry.

Capt. McCue’s previous employer, Royal Caribbean, was already widely recognized for appointing women to top spots. The company named the first female of any nationality as captain aboard a major cruise vessel in 2007, and then hired another woman to command a ship the following year. And Capt. McCue’s new company, Celebrity, just recently appointed Lisa Lutoff-Perlo to be the cruise line’s first female chief executive officer and president.

Perhaps in the future, passengers will see more and more female faces at the helm of their favorite cruise ships!

July 23, 2015 0 comments
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Carnival Cruises Partners with Casino Company

by Royal Holiday July 7, 2015
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Casino company Affinity Gaming has enacted a deal with Carnival Cruise Line to reward top players with cruise vacations to some of the most popular destinations in the world. According to a June 30 press release on Carnival’s website, members of the uppermost tiers of Affinity’s A-Play Players Club in 11 Affinity Gaming casinos will be eligible for the new benefits as of July 1. The best players will earn opportunities to enjoy complimentary cruises, while mid-level gamers will receive special discounts for Carnival’s services.

Of course, not everyone is a high-roller, but that doesn’t stop countless cruisers from enjoying the excitement of ship casinos every year. In fact, most large ocean-going cruise vessels—and many of the smaller ones—sport a lively onboard gaming room for the entertainment of their passengers.

Shipboard casinos are necessarily small when compared to the lavish casinos found on land. Still, these casinos generally offer all the classics, including lots of slot machines (including penny slots) and card tables, where blackjack and poker are especially common. Frequently, there are also a few tables for roulette and craps.

To add to the excitement, most ships host occasional tournaments, as well. Usually, these are slots or blackjack, but some cruise lines also sponsor Texas Hold’em or other poker contests. A few will even host a high-stakes game upon request.

Before heading to the ship casino, though, remember that gaming is tightly regulated, even on a ship. The minimum age is 18 on most ships, and it is often raised to 21 on select cruises. Casinos are usually open only when a ship is away from port; and even at sea, ships’ game rooms are usually closed during the day. Always check the cruise’s gaming rules and schedules before making your evening plans.

Gaming is an elegant cruise tradition that has long attracted guests to ship casinos. Whether a cruiser is a sophisticated casino devotee or just a casual visitor to the slots, almost anyone can find an appealing way to pass a few fun-filled hours in the game room!

July 7, 2015 0 comments
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Major Internet Upgrade Coming Soon to All Carnival Ships

by Royal Holiday July 2, 2015
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Practically everyone today travels with a mobile device or laptop computer, even on their ocean getaways. In fact, for increasing numbers of cruisers, access to social media, high-quality apps, and other Internet features is an expected part of a fun, relaxing vacation.

Carnival Cruises is consequently upping its Internet game with the introduction of new onboard technologies to keep its passengers happy and connected. Earlier this year, the company had installed high-speed Internet on three ships. That pilot program proved so successful that Carnival has just extended it to nine other ships, with plans for three more this summer. According to company officials, most of the Carnival fleet will be converted to the new system by the end of October.

In addition to upgraded Internet, Carnival has rolled out a multi-tiered pricing plan that allows cruisers to choose the payment level that’s best for them. The low-end $5-a-day plan gives cruisers access to a variety of social media websites so they can easily exchange messages with friends and family back home. Passengers can extend their internet capabilities with Carnival’s $16-per-day plan, which includes the entire Internet except for high-bandwidth services. And for unrestricted access that includes streaming apps like Skype and music downloads, guests can opt for the upper-tier $25-a-day package.

Earlier this season, Carnival Cruises also introduced a mobile app called Carnival Hub on board their ship, Carnival Breeze. Passengers were able to test out exciting new free features such as ship calendars, account tracking, restaurant information, deck maps, and other tools that help cruisers plan their days and manage their spending. Company officials recently noted that this pilot program has gone very well, so passengers should expect to see the Carnival Hub app appear on other ships in coming months.

With Internet access and smartphone apps becoming so important in everyday life, it’s exciting to see cruise companies making every effort to keep their passengers in touch!

July 2, 2015 0 comments
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More and More Royal Holiday members Are Discovering Cruising

by Royal Holiday June 24, 2015
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Cruising is growing more and more popular with each passing season. Earlier this year, the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) projected that 23 million people in 2015 will choose to spend their vacation on a relaxing cruise with friends and family. And of all those passengers, 60 percent are return customers! Apparently, greater numbers of people are recognizing that the many engaging activities and comfortable amenities available on board today’s ships make cruising an incredibly affordable getaway option.

To accommodate all these fun-seeking ocean voyagers, cruise companies are spending billions of dollars to upgrade ships and expand their fleets. Nearly 20 new ocean cruise vessels have been launched in the last 5 years, in addition to many other ships catering to specialty markets like luxury yachting and river cruises. Much of this growth has been in major Royal Holiday-affiliated brands such as Carnival, MSC, Norwegian, and Royal Caribbean.

While cruising is growing more popular, the expectations of passengers are also evolving—and cruise lines are adjusting to meet their customers’ desires. By offering amenities such as flexible dining hours, Wi-Fi, themed cruises, and so on, companies are constantly striving to add features that appeal to every passenger.

Destinations are changing, too. The Caribbean’s countless diverse ports still make the area the most-cruised part of the world, by far. However, passengers are also expanding their horizons and looking to explore itineraries farther afield: bookings in the Mediterranean, Asia, and Australia are all on the rise.

In addition to offering more sailings in other parts of the world, cruise lines are increasingly calling on new ports, even in well-established markets. There are currently over 1,000 ports of call around the world, many of which are located far off the beaten path or in pristine World Heritage sites.

Perhaps the most exciting development for today’s cruisers is how much control they have over their ocean vacations. In addition to relying on travel agents to provide helpful advice tailored to each vacationer’s needs, cruisers will find that it’s easier than ever simply to go online to book a cruise, make dining reservations, and arrange shore excursions—all with the click of a mouse.

June 24, 2015 0 comments
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Carnival Cruises Begins New Bottled Drinks Policy

by Royal Holiday June 21, 2015
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In an effort to greatly speed up passenger boarding times, Carnival Cruise Line has recently announced that it will limit the number of beverages passengers may bring on board. According to the new rules, each passenger can only carry on a maximum of 12 cans or cartons of non-alcoholic beverages such as water, juice, or soda. The policy, which also applies to ports of call, goes into effect on July 9.

Carnival’s wine policy remains unchanged. Each cruiser over the age of 21 may still bring along a single bottle of wine or champagne in addition to their allotment of canned beverages.

Unfortunately, incidents of poor behavior during cruises have often been tied to alcohol that passengers smuggled aboard in non-alcoholic beverage bottles. As a result, Carnival and other cruise lines have long instituted bottle inspections during embarkation.

This newest policy should dramatically reduce the waits caused when officials have to inspect passengers’ luggage. In the past, many cruisers would bring their own cases of water, each bottle of which had to be individually inspected. By eliminating the cases of bottled water from the list of acceptable carry-on items, Carnival management hopes to improve boarding times by as much as 10 minutes per passenger.

In order to minimize cost and inconvenience for their customers, Carnival is allowing passengers to pre-purchase 12-packs of water for $2.99 plus tax—much cheaper than the price of $4.99 plus gratuities one would pay once the ship is underway. In this way, the company hopes to help passengers avoid some of the steep costs associated with cruising and to ensure them that the new rule is not simply an attempt to boost revenues.

With the new bottle policy, Carnival Cruise Lines aims to minimize disruptive incidents at sea and speed up check-in times. Hopefully, this will improve every passenger’s cruise experience.

June 21, 2015 0 comments
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