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Going on a cruise is a great way of spending your holidays. Today, you find many countries and companies offering cruise of different budgets, destinations and programs to keep you busy on your cruise. Presently, the more famous and common destinations are Costa Rica, Caribbean, South America, West Indies, Europe, Singapore, Maldives and the Middle East. Along with these different destinations, there are different cruises today like singles cruise, Christmas cruise, luxury cruise and golf cruise.

However, though there are many cruises available today, you don’t and should not jump at the first cruise that you come across. It is important that you do some research and planning to choose the best cruise. Planning for the right cruise not only depends on the right destination, but also on choosing the right cruise line. When choosing your cruise, you have to keep your preferences in mind. It is only if you can stand the Caribbean Sun that you should go for your cruise. Remember to find out what weather is expected during your cruise as nothing is more frustrating than a vacation getting spoilt due to bad weather.

With the many cruise vacations available today, it proves to be rather difficult to choose the right cruise line. There is lots of competition amongst the various cruise lines. So to choose the best cruise line, it is better to use the help and advice of a travel agent to get the best cruise vacation you can have. Find out if the cruise requires special clothing as some cruises need certain types of clothing when you attend their functions and restaurants. Go through the itinerary as its pace is very important as some cruises tend to spend more time at sea than other cruises.

When choosing the cruise, consider your lifestyle, and if the cruise activities and other travelers of the cruise are of your type. This helps you feel comfortable in the trip. It is not advised to go on a cruise if you intend to just relax with a book for a week or so. It will be a waste of money as you won’t be using the facilities of the cruise. So when choosing your cruise, you have to take your priorities into consideration to make the right choice.

The price of the cruise is another point that has to be taken into consideration when choosing the cruise. Individual cruises offer different rates for the different cabins you choose in the cruise. The inside cabins of the cruise are basically cheaper; however there is no point in opting for an inside cabin if you can’t live without natural light. It proves to be better to have a look at the ship before you actually choose your cruise. Though older ships provide cheap cruises, you may miss glass elevators, large spas and the grand atrium the modern ships provide.

You can save lots of money by brining on your own alcohol on the cruise. Booking your shore excursions before leaving for the cruise also saves time and money for you. Visiting the ports of call gives you the necessary information to plan your shore excursion. If you have teens in your cruise group, it is very important that you find out what the ship offers to keep them busy. Otherwise your cruise may prove to be the worst vacation you have ever had!





 

As a cruise travel journalist, I hear all sorts of reasons why people planning a vacation will not consider taking a cruise. Although cruise travel may not be for everyone, most people can find a cruise ship and cruise destination to meet their needs. Don't let these ten cruise myths keep you from planning a cruise!

What do you think? What other "myths" or "truths" have kept you from cruising? Post your comments by clicking on the comment button below.

Ten Myths About Cruises originally appeared on About.com Cruises on Wednesday, February 8th, 2012 at 08:09:27.

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The River Beatrice of Uniworld Boutique River Cruises is a lovely ship sailing the Danube River in Europe.
Uniworld River Beatrice in Passau
I cruised on the River Beatrice on a cruise from Budapest to Passau and loved the luxurious amenities and excellent service we had from the ship's crew.

Information and Photos of the River Beatrice

River Beatrice in Passau (c) Linda Garrison

Uniworld River Beatrice - European River Ship originally appeared on About.com Cruises on Tuesday, February 7th, 2012 at 07:35:03.

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The Crystal Symphony is a marvelous luxury ship, with excellent cuisine and service.
Crystal Symphony in Bordeaux, France
I cruised on the Crystal Symphony from Barcelona through the Straits of Gibraltar to Dover on a food and wine theme cruise that highlighted Mediterranean cuisine, sherry in southern Spain and the wines of Bordeaux.

The ports of call were Cannes, Gibraltar, Cadiz, Lisbon, and Bordeaux -- all fascinating places to learn about different wines and cuisine (and a little history!)

Crystal Symphony at Bordeaux, France (c) Linda Garrison

Crystal Symphony Food and Wine Theme Cruise - Barcelona to Dover originally appeared on About.com Cruises on Monday, February 6th, 2012 at 08:17:01.

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Europeans have long enjoyed traveling for vacations to the island of Madeira off the coast of Portugal. The weather is often compared to an eternal springtime.
Madeira

Although Madeira is breathtakingly beautiful with spectacular views and something for everyone, two things lacking are flat land and sandy beaches. Even the airport is built on stilts and bridges. The Madeirans use terraces and bridges to compensate for the flat land and take the short trip to the neighboring island of Porto Santo to sit on sandy beaches. And, even though Madeira lacks sandy beaches, it makes up for it in wine.

More on Madeira

Madeira (c) Linda Garrison

Madeira - Island of Eternal Spring originally appeared on About.com Cruises on Sunday, February 5th, 2012 at 08:24:40.

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Most cruise visitors to Athens want to visit one place--the Acropolis, a large hill in the middle of city.
Parthenon on the Acropolis in Athens, Greece
The Acropolis is covered with the ruins of several ancient temples and other buildings. It's a hike to the top and not easy for those who have walking problems. However, the up-close views of these magnificent structures is worth the effort.

After touring the Acropolis, be sure to stopover at the Acropolis Museum at the foot of the hill on the southeast side. One of the most interesting features of this museum is the way the Greek government has placed replicas of the parts of the Parthenon as placeholders for the controversial "Elgin marbles" currently residing in the British Museum in London.

The Parthenon (c) Linda Garrison

Visit the Acropolis in Athens originally appeared on About.com Cruises on Saturday, February 4th, 2012 at 08:23:18.

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February is the month of romance, and "getting away" with the most special person in your life is a great way to celebrate.
Venice, one of the most romantic cities in the world
The About.com Guide to Honeymoons and Romantic Travel has compiled this great list of romantic getaway tips to assist in your romantic getaway planning.

Cruise lovers know that cruising is one of the most romantic ways to travel. You can while away the days in your cabin, ordering room service and lounging on your own private balcony, or spend your days exploring fascinating ports ashore. If you are with the right person, anywhere in the world can transform into a romantic getaway.

Whether you pick one of these luxury lines for romance, one of the hundreds of cruise ships available to cruise travelers, or one of these other romantic spots in the world, you are bound to have a romantic day with your special love.

Venice (c) Linda Garrison

Romantic Getaways originally appeared on About.com Cruises on Friday, February 3rd, 2012 at 08:15:32.

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St. Petersburg is a memorable cruise destination, and Catherine's Palace is just one of its many amazing sights.
Amber Room in Catherine's Palace near St. Petersburg
While in St. Petersburg on the Silversea Silver Cloud, we toured Catherine's Palace with a delightful local guide named Alla Ushakova. Her perspective of the history and culture of St. Petersburg was both informative and mesmerizing.

This tour of the palace shows just how opulent it was during the days of the Tsars.

Amber Room in Catherine's Palace (c) Linda Garrison

St. Petersburg - A Tour of Catherine's Palace originally appeared on About.com Cruises on Thursday, February 2nd, 2012 at 08:29:06.

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More and more families are choosing a cruise for their annual family vacation.
Disney Magic swimming pool
Cruises are great for all ages, and many cruise lines have special programs for children that are both fun and educational. These programs allow kids to socialize with other children from around the world, to learn about the places they are visiting and the ocean below, and to have a memorable vacation. Parents get to spend time with their kids, but still have time to be alone and do "adult" things with new cruise friends they meet onboard.

Disney Magic Swimming Pool (c) Linda Garrison

Planning a Family Cruise originally appeared on About.com Cruises on Wednesday, February 1st, 2012 at 08:21:34.

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Carnival Cruise Lines launched the Carnival Magic in Venice in May 2011. I attended the naming ceremony and stayed onboard for her inaugural cruise to Barcelona. The ten-day cruise gave me an excellent opportunity to explore the ship thoroughly, and I think she may be the best Carnival ship yet. The outdoor deck areas are spacious and offer plenty of fun activities including the WaterWorks play area and the new SportSquare, which has a ropes course and other outdoor challenges and games.
Carnival Magic Power Drencher

Frequent Carnival cruisers will notice that the interior decor is not quite as "over the top" as some of the other Carnival ships; however, don't worry, the Carnival Magic is still designed for fun and will provide its guests with a memorable cruise vacation. Probably the most talked about new interior areas were the RedFrog Pub, a Caribbean-themed pub; and Cucina del Capitano, a family style Italian restaurant whose walls are covered with archival photos from Carnival's past. Both of these new spots were deservedly very popular on our cruise.

The links below provide dozens of photos and more detailed information about the new Carnival Magic. The ship will spend her first summer and fall in the Mediterranean before crossing the Atlantic to her new homeport of Galveston later this year. From there she will sail the Caribbean year-round.

More on the Carnival Magic

Carnival Magic Power Drencher at the WaterWorks (c) Linda Garrison

Carnival Magic - Carnival Cruise Line's Newest Fun Ship originally appeared on About.com Cruises on Tuesday, January 31st, 2012 at 08:35:33.

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Copenhagen, Denmark is the largest city in Scandinavia, with lots to see and do for everyone.
Copenhagen, Denmark
Copenhagen is also a very popular port of call or embarkation point for cruise ships, with a very nice pier area at Langelinie only about 1.5 miles from the city center. Let's take a pictorial look at some of the sites to see in Copenhagen.

Copenhagen (c) Linda Garrison

Copenhagen, Denmark originally appeared on About.com Cruises on Monday, January 30th, 2012 at 08:42:04.

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