I have heard many cruise vacations questions in my life. However, I always hear recurring questions and thought I'd post an article to answer these common questions. Most beginners do not have any idea about where to start with cruises and should start with a cruise vacation guide book or search the web for additional information.
Do I have to eat on a timed schedule? Can I eat whenever I want? Most cruise ships have flexible options so that you can dine when you want and where you want. However, this will cost you extra and the food choices are limited. I personally choose this choice because I do not like to wait in line with all the other hungry masses and prefer to choose my own dining times. Waiting in line gets annoying very quickly.
How about if I want "get away from it all"? Are there any alternative spots to get away from the noise and eat in peace and quiet? You can have the comfort of knowing that you can eat in peace and quiet. Again, this is not a free option and you will have to pay an additional $15-$50 for the alternative dining experience.
What is the difference between the outside cabin and the interior cabin? This might sounds complicated but means that the outside cabins have a porthole, or window that you can see outside of your cabin. Some outside cabins have small balconies. An interior cabin does not have a window and usually artwork or curtains cover one wall. The outside cabins cost more than the inside cabins.
Do cell-phones work on cruise ships? Yes, they do! You can use your cell-phone on the decks and cabins. Basically the majority of the ship is cell-phone friendly. Be careful however, if you do not want to pay roaming fees you should check with your cell-phone provider. When out at sea, some ships switch on roaming carriers and you will have to pay hefty fees. When at port, the ship will switch back to local carriers.
Do ships have internet access? Most ships have internet access and even have wireless connections. However, this does not come without a cost. Other ships have internet cafes where they charge you by the minutes. It will cost about .50 cents per minute and I should remind you that connections speeds can be quite slow. Many cruise ships use internet as a large revenue generator.
Do I have to eat on a timed schedule? Can I eat whenever I want? Most cruise ships have flexible options so that you can dine when you want and where you want. However, this will cost you extra and the food choices are limited. I personally choose this choice because I do not like to wait in line with all the other hungry masses and prefer to choose my own dining times. Waiting in line gets annoying very quickly.
How about if I want "get away from it all"? Are there any alternative spots to get away from the noise and eat in peace and quiet? You can have the comfort of knowing that you can eat in peace and quiet. Again, this is not a free option and you will have to pay an additional $15-$50 for the alternative dining experience.
What is the difference between the outside cabin and the interior cabin? This might sounds complicated but means that the outside cabins have a porthole, or window that you can see outside of your cabin. Some outside cabins have small balconies. An interior cabin does not have a window and usually artwork or curtains cover one wall. The outside cabins cost more than the inside cabins.
Do cell-phones work on cruise ships? Yes, they do! You can use your cell-phone on the decks and cabins. Basically the majority of the ship is cell-phone friendly. Be careful however, if you do not want to pay roaming fees you should check with your cell-phone provider. When out at sea, some ships switch on roaming carriers and you will have to pay hefty fees. When at port, the ship will switch back to local carriers.
Do ships have internet access? Most ships have internet access and even have wireless connections. However, this does not come without a cost. Other ships have internet cafes where they charge you by the minutes. It will cost about .50 cents per minute and I should remind you that connections speeds can be quite slow. Many cruise ships use internet as a large revenue generator.
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Kim Chi has a Cruise Vacations Guide. Learn all about Cruise Vacationsat his website.
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