Wednesday, October 28, 2009

cruise booking tips



There are a couple of things I would like to tell you just to prevent you get disappointed on board.

Check the location of your cabin.: Cruise ships have a lot of fire screen doors to prevent smoke travelling through the corridors in case of fire. Some are always open and can be closed automatically. But some are always closed and need to be opened when you pass through. A lot of these doors are slamming. Make sure your cabin is in the middle of the corridor and check the location.

Check the cruise schedule also known as the Itinerary:It always looks fantastic when a ship sails into a lot of different ports in a short period of time. But you don't need to be a rocket scientist to figure things out.
Just by looking at the chart either you need a hell of a speed or you will be visiting the port very shortly. Most of the time it is the latter. Cruise companies try to save a lot of money just by reducing speed as much as possible so be aware and ask your cruise consultant for more details.

Learn a little bit more about the maritime world: Try to imagine how life was in the old days.
How the safety improved in all those years. Think about the Titanic for example. Well I can assure you this; a lot of things have changed since 1912.

Sunday, October 18, 2009

about Caribbean Cruises



Caribbean
cruises enable you to experience the rhythmic, exuberant, yet laidback nature of these islands, as well as a great place to relax in the sun. Delve deeper and you'll find that each island has its own traditions and special identity: from deserted white sand beaches and crystal clear waters to lush rainforests and waterfalls, vibrant scenery to colonial history.

The
Caribbean, with its sugar-soft beaches, turquoise seas and gently swaying palms, is one of the world's best-loved holiday destinations. With so many beautiful and diverse islands, there is always somewhere or something new to explore. It really is made for cruise holidays.

As the gentle waves softly caress the shoreline you will find your worries just melting away on a
Caribbean cruise. From Grand Anse beach in Grenada, to Cane Garden Bay in Tortola, your picture postcard paradise is never far away. If you have been dreaming of your own secluded island in the sun, the private island of Mayreau is the perfect Robinson Crusoe getaway. Not only does the sun shine year round, but many of the islands are lush and green.

In addition to the region's famed beaches there are also many fascinating places for you to visit, and each island has its own colourful history. From Nelson's Dockyard in
Antigua to Brimstone Hill Fortress in St. Kitts, these islands` riches have been fought over for many centuries. But it's not all about beaches, there's plenty to do besides sunbathing. From jeep safaris through tropical rainforest in St. Lucia, to swimming with stingrays in Grand Cayman, or horse riding in Jamaica, every day offers new possibilities.