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In
this guide-
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Background on Caribbean cruises
+ Features to look for in cruise companies and cruise
ships
+ How to find the best Caribbean cruise for you
This
short guide was created to help you understand the basics
of taking a Caribbean cruise and to help you choose the
right Caribbean cruise for you. We do not sell any cruises
ourselves, so you can be assured that all of the information
in this guide is independent and unbiased.
Background
on Caribbean cruises
Cruises through the Caribbean are among the most popular
cruises in the world, and for good reason. Caribbean cruises
depart from several different port cities in Texas, Florida,
Louisiana, Alabama, and Puerto Rico and have a multitude
of potential destinations within several countries: Jamaica,
Mexico, Dominican Republic, Honduras, Bahamas, Belize,
and many other island countries. Hundreds of thousands
of people will take a Caribbean cruise this year- with
a multitude of potential destinations; a high probability
of experiencing great weather; cruises ranging from 3
days to 14 days and beyond; cruises tailored to families,
single, even non-smokers; ships that range in size from
100 or so passengers to 3,000-plus superships; and cruises
for budgets of all sizes, it's no wonder that Caribbean
cruises routinely earn the highest ratings in customer
satisfaction among all vacation categories.
Features
to look for in cruise companies and cruise ships
For many people, their first cruise begins with the thought
"I want to take a cruise!" Often, it is not
that they want to visit a particular place, but they want
to experience being on a large ship for several days.
This is because cruising is one of the only forms of travel
remaining where the vacation is as much about enjoying
the trip itself as it is about where you're going. Once
the decision has been made to take a cruise, the Caribbean
usually becomes an obvious potential destination. If you
are considering a cruise to the Caribbean, here is a partial
list of factors to consider when trying deciding which
Caribbean cruise best suits your needs and wants:
Demographics-
Cruise lines typically cater to a certain clientele, and
as a result, the average age of passengers on a given
cruise can be anywhere from 30-40 to over 60. Additionally,
some cruise ships will discourage parents from bringing
their children aboard, and other cruise lines have special
programs to encourage families to come together.
Traditional
vs. Non-traditional Dining- Traditionally, dining on cruises
has been organized with pre-assigned dining times and
dining partners, and one or more formal dinners. More
and more cruise lines are offering non-traditional dining,
which is opening seating, at any time, and casual dress
at all times.
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