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Joystar, if client finds a lower advertised rate prior to sailing, client
must send a copy of the advertisement to Joystar. The rate that appears
in the ad must be available for booking and on the identical product (ship,
sailing date, cabin category, etc.). Client must meet the requirements for
any rules that apply to the rate as set by the Supplier offering the rate.
Examples of requirements may include residency for regional specials, past-guest-only
promotions, affinity group membership, age-related discounts, etc. The guarantee
applies only to the cost of the cruise. The guarantee does NOT apply to
air or land components, shipboard credits, group amenities, or other non-cruise
product offerings used as enhancements to the basic cruise price. Terms
and Conditions for the Best Price Guarantee After booking and placing a
deposit on a cruise vacation from Joystar, if client finds a lower advertised
rate prior to sailing, client must send a copy of the advertisement to Joystar.
The rate that appears in the ad must be available for booking and on the
identical product (ship, sailing date, cabin category, etc.). Client must
meet the requirements for any rules that apply to the rate as set by the
Supplier offering the rate. Examples of requirements may include residency
for regional specials, past-guest-only promotions, affinity group membership,
age-related discounts, etc. The guarantee applies only to the cost of the
cruise. The guarantee does NOT apply to air or land components, shipboard
credits, group amenities, or other non-cruise product offerings used as
enhancements to the basic cruise price. Carnival Cruise Lines prides itself
on being "The World's Most Popular Cruise Vacation®" - a distinction achieved
by offering a wide array of quality cruise vacations which present outstanding
value for the money.
Carnival Cruise Lines is the world's largest cruise line because it offers quality cruise vacations at affordable prices - the best value in the entire vacation marketplace. Carnival Cruise Lines knows that your vacation is very important to you. It is an investment in time and money that should be truly rewarding so they do everything possible to ensure that it is enjoyable and, most of all, fun!
If you have never cruised before or haven't sailed on Carnival lately, check out some of their offerings such as expanded dining choices, children's programming, spa facilities and shipboard wedding options. "Today's Carnival" is committed to total guest satisfaction and is always looking for new ways to keep our product fresh and exciting. Always the pacesetter, Carnival continues to redefine contemporary cruising.
Carnival Cruise Lines is a member of the exclusive World's Leading Cruise Lines alliance.
Celebrity Cruises fulfills dreams with remarkable vacations, builds memorable relationships with our guests and employees, provides superior returns for our shareholders, and instills our core value of caring in everything we do.
Since its inception in 1989, Celebrity has held true to its original commitment of taking the very best aspects of classic, elegant cruising and updating them to reflect current lifestyles. In 1997, we merged with Royal Caribbean International to form Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. What sets Celebrity apart from other vacation choices today is the cruise line's passionate dedication to providing guests with a cruise experience that exceeds expectations. This extraordinary performance level has become the definition of Celebrity Cruises, and has set the worldwide standard for today's expression of what first made cruising famous, high quality, superior design, spacious accommodations, grand style, attentive service and exceptional cuisine. The excellence of Celebrity's existing cruise product continues with the cruise line's Millennium-class ships, which embody even greater technical achievement and meaningful innovation, while retaining the distinctive style, sophistication and service elements that have become the hallmark of a Celebrity cruise.
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The Crystal difference
Luxury, as they say, is in the details. It is so often the little details that make all the difference. And on a Crystal cruise, the differences are many, enough to set us apart and to have received "World's Best Large-Ship Cruise Line" honors year after year.
From the moment you step on board, you will experience Crystal Cruises' dedication to making your cruise with us a perfect one. Our Six-Star Commitment means each instant must be memorable, every detail sublime. From the grand designs of our ships to the right vintage wine, a turned-down bed, or even a simple smile, singular attention is paid to every detail of your cruise. For all of us at Crystal Cruises, Six-Star quality means more than awards and accolades; it means the constant pursuit of a single goal: to create the best, then make it better. We are not just aiming to provide a fabulous vacation, we are aiming to create an experience that will enrich your life and provide memories to cherish forever.
Cunard Line - The most famous ocean liners in the world
The legacy of Cunard. It was a more civilized era, the golden age of sea travel. Crossing the ocean was a grand event unto itself, the very embodiment of sophistication and privilege. And traveling Cunard was what one naturally chose for such a voyage. Cunard's glorious ocean liners were floating palaces of art deco splendor and Edwardian excess, surrounding guests with every comfort and luxury. They attracted the greatest personalities of the day, from world leaders to movie stars, who sipped champagne at festive black-tie soirees and strolled along graceful promenades attired in their finest apparel. It was the quintessence of luxury travel, and getting there was truly half the fun. Cunard continues this celebration of style with Queen Mary 2 and Queen Elizabeth 2 - proving once again, with Cunard, the journey may be even more magnificent that the destination.
Delta Queen Steamboatin'
There's never been a better time to rediscover America! And The Delta Queen Steamboat Company, Inc., has the greatest, most unique way to see, or cruise the heartland of our great nation!
| There's nothing quite like Steamboatin' on the rivers of America's Heartland. Gliding along at a stately 8 mph, your mind has the chance to wander back to a time when life was a bit slower and more genteel, when these mighty rivers served as America's natural "highways", and an elegant paddlewheel steamboat was the epitome of travel. |  |
A lot has changed since then. But Steamboatin' has always remained the same. There's a certain thrill that comes with boarding the paddlewheel steamboats of the Delta Queen Steamboat Company. As you cross the stage, the broad bow "gangplank", you step into another era. It's a time of grace and civility, when people took the time to get to know one another among an ambience of luxury and elegance. When meals were triumphs of culinary arts, when service was impeccable, when the entertainment was lively and when each port of call afforded a unique glimpse into an America few experience.
Disney Cruises
When you experience a Disney Cruise, you embark on a voyage like no other. No matter what your age or vacation style, you'll find what you're looking for aboard the Disney Magic and Wonder Cruise ships.
These world class oceanliners feature spacious staterooms, themed dining rooms and unique areas of the ship that cater to each age group. Whether you're a child: Children's Activities or child at heart: Adult Activities, there's something for everyone to enjoy.
There are a number of cruises to select from. The Disney Wonder sails to Nassau in the Bahamas. You can choose from a 3 day cruise, a 4 day cruise and packages that include either a 3 or 4 day stay at Walt Disney World Resort before your voyage.
The Disney Magic also offers varied itineraries. You can choose the Eastern Caribbean , the Western Caribbean , the Mexican Riviera , as well as two repositioning cruises and sailings that visit Disney's private island paradise Castaway Cay twice.
Each evening at the Walt Disney Theatre, a special show is offered for your entertainment. There are the Broadway caliber productions of "The Golden Mickey's", "Disney Dreams" and "Hercules the Muse-ical." On some voyages you may be treated to a "Prem-Ear" of a new blockbuster Disney movie, or a variety show.
There's also the Buena Vista movie
Holland America
Your destination awaits. Meanwhile, your journey includes extraordinary surroundings, new discoveries and all manner of delights – all before we cruise into port. Holland America Line is the world's highest-rated premium cruise line. Step on board our five-star fleet of luxury ships and into a world of elegant staterooms, gourmet cuisine, comforting spa treatments and glittering nightlife.
You set the pace and choose your pleasure: Start your day early with a brisk walk around the teak deck. Relax away the afternoon by the pool. Dress for another stylish dinner. Dance into another moonlit night at sea. New memories are waiting.
MSC Cruises
MSC Italian Cruises is a division of Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), a privately owned company with a longstanding history on the seas headed by captain Gianluigi Aponte, entered the cruise industry in 1988 and MSC Italian Cruises was officially born. MSC Italian Cruises combines a deep heritage at sea with an enthusiastic, young, motivated management team to present a company philosophy of Innovation = Tradition.
MSC Italian Cruises uniquely blends maritime traditions, culture and famous Mediterranean cuisine to deliver the ultimate cruise experience while displaying a real commitment to the finest hospitality afloat. In essence, MSC Italian Cruises has made true Italian service the heart of its business and its key point of differentiation in the cruise industry.
Norwegan Cruise Lines
NCL's Freestyle Cruising ships will make you see the world from an entirely different vantage point. Each of our ships features a wide array of world-class amenities, activities, and entertainment. There are rooftop Garden Villas, connecting staterooms, private balconies, diverse and exciting restaurants, Broadway style theaters, 24-hour fitness centers, world-class spas, Internet Cafés and most offer dazzling casinos with the newest slots and table games afloat.
Oceania Cruises
With so many entertainment and enrichment options, there is never a shortage of things to do on an Oceania Cruises vacation. If you prefer to plan the day in advance you might take part in numerous scheduled activities, such as wine tasting or rare vintage or stimulating lectures. If you'd rather create your own diversions, consider the ship your playground. No matter what you choose, you're sure to enjoy every moment you spend aboard our ships.
Princess Cruises - About Princess Cruises
From its modest beginnings in 1965 with a single ship cruising to Mexico, Princess has grown to become one of the premiere cruise lines in the world. Today, its fleet carries more than a million passengers each year to more worldwide destinations than any other major line.
The most recognized cruise line in the world was catapulted to stardom in 1977 when Pacific Princess was cast in a starring role on a new television show called The Love Boat. The weekly series, which introduced millions of viewers to the still-new concept of a sea-going vacation, was an instant hit and both the company name and its "seawitch" logo have remained synonymous with cruising ever since.
Princess' modern fleet has grown considerably in recent years to include Caribbean Princess (2004), Coral Princess (2003), Dawn Princess (1997), Diamond Princess (2004), Island Princess (2003), Pacific Princess (1999), Regal Princess (1991), Royal Princess (1984), Golden Princess (2001), Grand Princess (1998), Sapphire Princess (2004), Star Princess (2002), Sun Princess (1995) and Tahitian Princess (1999). Two additional new ships will join Princess' fleet by 2007, making it one of the most modern fleets on the high seas.
Radisson Seven Seas
At Radisson Seven Seas, we offer an incomparable program of exploration and discovery to over 300 ports on six continents, including Antarctica. Our luxury vessels are designed for guests numbering in the hundreds rather than the thousands. The ambiance on board is personal, individual, accommodating... upscale but not uptight. And all ships also share certain distinctions in accommodations, service, dining and amenities that elevate them to the lofty vantage point of our enviable six stars.
With the 2003 debut of the new all-suite, all-balcony Seven Seas Voyager, Radisson Seven Seas' fleet of six-star ships also includes the Seven Seas Mariner, the Seven Seas Navigator, the twin-hulled Radisson Diamond and the Paul Gauguin, a ship dedicated to sailing the South Pacific.
Royal Caribbean International
More than a quarter century ago, Royal Caribbean International® set sail on a voyage that has taken its ships to the ends of the earth - and made it a leader in providing exciting and memorable cruise vacations to millions of guests along the way.
So don't let our name fool you. Royal Caribbean International's itineraries have journeyed far beyond the picturesque islands of the Caribbean. From the Mediterranean to Alaska, the world's most enchanting, fabled and romantic seaports are our ports of call.
Cruising into the new millennium, we continue to lead the cruise industry in innovation. Our first Voyager-family ship, Voyager of the Seas®, debuted on November 21, 1999, and represents the dawn of a new era in cruising. Guests will discover shipboard amenities and adventures never before available on a cruise ship, such as our signature rock-climbing walls, which appear fleetwide.
Viking River Cruises
The world’s largest river cruise line, Viking River Cruises was established by a Scandinavian and Dutch consortium experienced in cruising. With 23 ships, Viking River Cruises continues to expand to new destinations, and builds innovative vessels that provide all the comfort of a fine hotel with attentive Swiss management. We showcase the rivers of Europe, Russia, Ukraine & China: in Europe, the Rhine, Main, Moselle, Danube, Elbe, Seine and Rhône; in Russia the Volga; and new for 2004, China’s Yangtze. River cruises are an ideal way to discover these regions up close and in comfort: you can visit quaint small villages and towns as well as the world’s most cosmopolitan cities, with virtually daily trips ashore into port. Your cruise will bring you up close to historic sites and natural wonders, as well as providing an enriching and scenic journey that’s sure to be one of the most delightful vacations you’ll ever have.
Windstar Cruises
Shipboard Life Windstar's unique concept of sailing has lead the cruise industry in the luxury small ship, casual attire, and alternative dining arenas. Pioneering and refining these concepts has earned Windstar an excellent reputation and market niche, winning the allegiance of a new generation of contemporary cruise vacationers, one-third of whom are first-time cruisers.
Teak decking, rich wood interiors, an attentive service staff, intimate surroundings, eclectic artwork, exceptional signature cuisine featuring both light and vegetarian menu selections, and an extensive wine list are some of the extraordinary elements which have become synonymous with Windstar. Features unique to the Wind Surf include 31 deluxe suites, a Business/Internet Center, The Bistro, The Terrace Bar for small intimate getaways and the nearly 10,000 square foot WindSpa offering a full array of spa treatments, consultative, health and fitness programs.
Passengers are cradled in comfort as all staterooms and suites offer ocean views, sitting area, new LCD flatscreen TV, DVD, CD player, safe, mini-bar/refrigerator, international direct-dial phones, bathroom with luxurious pampering toiletries, hair dryer, plush terry clothe robes, and an abundance of closet space. The library on board stocks an array of international newspapers, books and games, as well as a multi-media selection of more than 500 DVD titles and compact discs available for complimentary check-out.
Carrying just 148 to 308 guests, Windstar ships exude a private-yacht-like atmosphere creating camaraderie and lasting friendships between fellow sailors. Every day aboard Windstar brings the promise of new horizons and harbors to explore.
Pre-Cruise Registration and Immigration
Pre-Cruise Registration Links by Cruise Line
All passengers are required to carry valid Proof of US or Canadian Citizenship before you will be allowed to board your cruise ship. Bringing proper proof of citizenship is the responsibility of the guest. Any guest traveling without proper documentation will be denied boarding by the cruise ship and no refund of the cruise fare will be issued.
| US CITIZENS
US Citizens traveling to the Bahamas, Bermuda, Caribbean, Mexico, Canada or Alaska must present proof of citizenship in the form of: |  |
- A valid passport (recommended)
- Original birth certificate or state-issued certified copy of a birth certificate with Picture ID, or
- Original Naturalization papers
- In addition to these requirements, all guests 16 years of age or older must provide an official photo ID
US Citizens Traveling internationally or to Fanning Island via Hawaii on Norwegian Cruise Lines
- A valid passport is required.
- Some countries may require the purchase of a Visa. Your cruise specialist will indicate which countries will require this prior to your departure.
NON-US CITIZENS
Non US-Citizens traveling to the Bahamas, Bermuda, Caribbean, Mexico, Canada or Alaska must present proof of citizenship in the form of:
- U.S. Resident Aliens need a valid Alien Resident Card.
- Canadian citizens must present a valid passport, original birth certificate or certified copy of a birth certificate.
- Non-US. citizens need a valid passport and a valid, non-expired U.S. Multiple Re-Entry Visa, if applicable.
- For sailings calling on Canadian ports-of-call, certain foreign nationals must obtain a Canadian Visa, in addition to the multiple-entry Visa.
- Non-US. citizens must contact the appropriate consulates, U.S. Embassy and U.S. Immigrations office to inquire about necessary travel documentation.
- All non-US. citizens and U.S. Resident Aliens must surrender their passport and/or green cards at the time of embarkation. These documents will be returned upon completion of the Immigration inspection.
- In addition to these requirements, all guests 16 years of age or older must provide an official photo ID
Non-US Citizens Traveling to internationally or to Fanning Island via Hawaii on Norwegian Cruise Lines
- A valid passport from your Country of Origin is required.
- Some countries may require the purchase of a Visa. It is your responsibility to check with Embassy of your country or the country you are visiting with regards to Visa requirements.
It is important that guest names on travel documents (Alien Resident Cards, etc.) be identical to those on the cruise and airline tickets. Otherwise, proof of name change (i.e., a marriage license) OR a valid driver's license or government issued photo ID (i.e., U.S. Military ID) must be presented.
US BORDER SECURITY ACT
The Advance Passenger Information System (APIS) is an automated system capable of performing database searches on passengers and crewmembers prior to their arrival in or departure from the United States. APIS requires all cruise lines collect additional immigration information from their passengers prior to any cruise to or from the United States. As a convenience to our guests, you can provide this required information to the cruise line prior to arriving at the pier on embarkation day. By completing this information in advance, you can avoid long delays at the pier,
You must also bring your passports or other proof of citizenship with you to check in. If you do not provide any piece of the required data, you may be denied boarding without a refund.
Information required for ALL PASSENGERS include:
- Complete Legal Name
- Date of Birth
- Gender
- Residence Address
- Country of Citizenship
In addition, non-U.S. citizens must provide
- Passport Number and Country of Passport Issuance
- Passport Issue Date
- Passport Expiry Date
- Country of Residence
- Alien Registration Number ( if resident of the United Sates)
- U.S. Address while visiting U.S. (if not resident of the U.S.)
Passengers who are citizens of a country that require a visa to enter the United States, and are not U.S. or Canadian resident aliens, must also secure a valid U.S. visa and provide the following:
- U.S. Visa Number
- Visa Issue Date
- Place of Visa was issued
Please see the list of cruise lines below for a current list of their procedures to make sure you get your immigration information to them prior to arriving at your cruise. For more information, please contact your Destination Oceans Cruise Expert
Carnival Cruise Line
Online Registration Available. Immigration Forms will also arrive with your cruise documents. You may then mail or fax to Carnival at the address and fax numbers provided prior to departure.
Celebrity Cruises
Online Registration Available. Immigration Forms will also arrive with your cruise documents. You may then mail or fax to Celebrity at the address and fax numbers provided prior to departure.
Costa Cruises
Online Registration Available. Immigration Forms will also arrive with your cruise documents. You may then mail or fax to Costa at the address and fax numbers provided prior to departure.
Cruise West
Immigration Forms will arrive with your cruise documents. You must then mail or fax to Cruise West at the address and fax numbers provided prior to departure.
Crystal Cruises
Immigration Forms will arrive with your cruise documents. You must then mail or fax to Crystal Cruises at the address and fax numbers provided prior to departure.
Cunard Line
Immigration Forms will arrive with your cruise documents. You must then mail or fax to Cunard Line at the address and fax numbers provided prior to departure.
Disney Cruise Line
Immigration Forms will arrive with your cruise documents. You must then mail or fax to Disney at the address and fax numbers provided prior to departure.
Holland America Line
Online Registration Available. Immigration Forms will arrive with your cruise documents. You may then mail or fax to Holland America at the address and fax numbers provided prior to departure.
Norwegian Cruise Line
Online Registration Available. Immigration Forms will arrive with your cruise documents. You may then mail or fax to Norwegian Cruise Line at the address and fax numbers provided prior to departure.
Oceania Cruises
Immigration Forms will arrive with your cruise documents. You must then mail or fax to Oceania at the address and fax numbers provided prior to departure.
Orient Line
Immigration Forms will arrive with your cruise documents. You must then mail or fax to Orient Line at the address and fax numbers provided prior to departure.
Princess Cruises
Online Registration Available. Immigration Forms will arrive with your cruise documents. You may then mail or fax to Princess at the address and fax numbers provided prior to departure.
Radisson Seven Seas
Immigration Forms will arrive with your cruise documents. You must then mail or fax to Radisson Seven Seas at the address and fax numbers provided prior to departure.
Royal Caribbean International
Online Registration Available. Immigration Forms will arrive with your cruise documents. You may then mail or fax to Royal Caribbean at the address and fax numbers provided prior to departure.
Seabourn Cruise Line
Immigration Forms will arrive with your cruise documents. You must then mail or fax to Seabourn Cruises at the address and fax numbers provided prior to departure. An Adobe Acrobat PDF document of the immigration and registration form is available online. Click below to download and print. Note, you must have Adobe Acrobat Reader:
SilverSea Cruises
Immigration Forms will arrive with your cruise documents. You must then mail or fax to SilverSea Cruises at the address and fax numbers provided prior to departure.
Star Clippers
Immigration Forms will arrive with your cruise documents. You must then mail or fax to Star Clipper at the address and fax numbers provided prior to departure.
Windjammer Cruises
Immigration Forms will arrive with your cruise documents. You must then mail or fax to Windjammer at the address and fax numbers provided prior to departure.
Windstar Cruises
Online Registration Available. Immigration Forms will arrive with your cruise documents. You may then mail or fax to Windstar at the address and fax numbers provided prior to departure.
If you have additional questions about the US Borders Security Act,
please contact our Cruise Specialists at any time, it is our pleasure to serve you!
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Cruise FAQs
Do the elevators go to the front and back of the ship?
What most folks mean when they ask this question is "Are there elevators at the front and the back of the ship?" The answer is "Yes." Many of today's newest cruise ships are over three football fields long and over 14 stories tall. Elevators are conveniently located at the front, back and middle of the ship to accommodate all guests on board. Most elevators are wide enough to accommodate both wheelchairs and children's strollers.
But to answer the question literally, elevators, by definition, are platforms or enclosures to raise or lower people or freight in a vertical shaft. So "no" the elevators do not take you to the front and back. However, on certain Princess cruise ships, there is a moving sidewalk that will take you to the disco, which is located at the back of the ship.
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Does the ship make its own electricity?
If the ship did not make its own electricity, then it would need a very long extension cord to keep the lights on all day.
Cruise ships are not only floating resorts, they are floating cities. And like any small city, today's cruise ships carry their own power plants that generate enough electricity to accommodate the electrical and air-conditioning needs for as many as 5,500 passengers and crew in total on any particular sailing.
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What do they do with the beautiful ice sculptures when they melt?
Almost every cruise has a live demonstration on the Art of Ice Carving. This activity is a passenger favorite and should not be missed. The demonstration is usually done on the pool deck during a day at sea. Starting with a large block of ice weighing hundreds of pounds, the artist chips with his chisels until he creates a beautiful ice sculpture. If the kitchen team is fast, they will move the completed ice sculpture off the pool deck and into a freezer to use later at dinner, a cocktail party or the midnight buffet. If not, then the melting sculpture is a fantastic way to cool the pool down.
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Does the crew sleep on board?
Yes, the crew does sleep on board the ship. Sometimes we wonder if the crew sleeps at all. You always seem to see the same crewmembers at breakfast, lunch, dinner and the midnight buffet. But despite their superhuman abilities to serve their guests, the crew needs their rest as well and they most certainly sleep on board.
The ship's crew typically occupies the decks below the lowest passenger deck. With accommodations similar to those of the lower inside and outside categories, most crewmembers share accommodations with one other crewmember. Officers and higher-ranking staff have their own private staterooms. Not only does the ship's crew sleep onboard, they play and eat onboard as well. Today's new modern ships have their own restaurants, crew bars, crew discos, and Crew Activity Directors. These fine people work over 16 hours a day, 7 days a week and they are among the most valuable assets of the cruise line. Keeping their morale up by offering comfortable accommodations and living conditions is a very high priority.
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Is this island completely surrounded by water?
Yes, islands are completely surrounded by water. And when you're in a Caribbean port of call, almost every destination is an island including Puerto Rico, Jamaica, Grand Cayman, Aruba, and more. The only exceptions are select ports in Mexico.
What confuses people most is that some of these islands are so big; it doesn't seem like they are on an island at all. With beaches on one side and an endless range of mountains on the other, it's very easy to understand how someone could be momentarily confused enough to ask this question in the first place.
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Is it salt water in the toilets?
Not that we've ever tasted the water to be sure, but the water in the toilets is fresh water. Today's modern cruise ships create their own fresh water through a desalination process onboard. Due to the corrosive nature of salt water, it is necessary to use fresh water in the toilets to protect the plumbing system from rust and corrosion.
While you can take great relief in knowing that your toilet water is fresh, the same cannot be said of all swimming pools on all cruise ships. Many ships today still fill their pools with seawater. The good news is that the hot tubs are fresh.
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What elevation are we at?
This actually isn't a stupid question. It's actually a trick question with two answers. In general, when you're on a cruise, you're at sea level – which would be a zero elevation. But considering the size of some of today's cruise ships, you could be having a drink in an upper deck lounge or climbing a rock wall and be 150 feet above sea level. That's a higher elevation than all of South Florida!
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What time is the Midnight Buffet?
You would think this would be a no-brainer, but it's really not anymore. The midnight buffet used to be at midnight, but with the competition of all the other activities on a ship, you may experience the buffet earlier than then.
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Can I cruise to Las Vegas?
Believe it or not, we get this question frequently. The last time we checked Las Vegas was land-locked and there do not seem to be any immediate plans to change this; but if they do, we'll be glad to help you book a cruise to Las Vegas.
Now, that being said, there are actually Las Vegas cruises. Only minutes from the downtown glitz and glamour of the Vegas Casinos, you can take a Lake Mead Dinner Cruise or rent a houseboat and tour Lake Mead and Hoover Dam on your own. For more information, visit www.lakemeadcruises.com.
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The ship's photographer snapped my picture. How do I know which photographs are mine?
There's nothing like the time-honored tradition of getting your picture snapped a hundred times during your weeklong cruise. The photographers are there as you board the ship, before dinner, during dinner, after dinner, on the beach, on the dock, by the pool in your shower, under your bed, behind the curtains etc etc etc. They are everywhere hoping to capture the one shot that will make you say, "Honey, I like this one."
Every ship has an area where the photographers post the photos for the day and the week. Each set of pictures is grouped by the activity of the day, making it much easier to find the pictures of the people that look exactly like you and your family. So, if you had your picture taken while you were snorkeling on the cruise line's private island, then look for the private island pictures. If you see a photo that has your face on it, then those are your pictures. Simply pick them up and take them to the register to pay for them. If you have no intention of buying the picture, pick it up and let the staff recycle the paper. Not only does it prevent waste, but it also makes it easier for others to find their pictures by not having to go through yours.
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If it's raining, will I get wet in an outside cabin?
No, you will not get wet. Having an outside cabin does not mean that your cabin literally outside. The term "outside cabin" means that you will have a window, porthole, or balcony that will give you a view of the outside. A better term for an "outside cabin" is an "oceanview cabin," which is like the term we use for resort hotel rooms that have an oceanview. An "oceanview" stateroom is better than a hotel "oceanview" because the view is always changing. One day you may be looking at the Atlantic Ocean and the next day, your view could be of white roofs and pastel houses of Bermuda. This is much better than having Inside cabins, which are located on the interiors of the ship and do not have windows at all.
Whichever type of cabin you select, you will not get wet unless you stand in the shower.
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Can you water ski off the back of the ship?
For obvious safety reasons, the answer is simply "no." But other than that: 1) most cruise ships do not go over 24 miles per hour, 2) If you fell and it would take a half an hour to turn the ship around to come back and pick you up.
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Do ships have male escorts?
Cruise ships do not have male escorts, but some cruise ships DO have Gentlemen Hosts. On a number of longer, more destination oriented cruise itineraries that appeal to an older cruise customer, it's not uncommon for women passengers to greatly outnumber the number of men onboard. As a convenience to these ladies, many cruise lines have a number of designated Gentlemen Hosts, most of whom are retired from other careers, whose job is to attend every social function on board, host dinner tables, and hit the dance floor whenever the music start to make sure the single women always have a dance partner.
The hosts are carefully screened as dancers and conversationalist before they are ever allowed to wear the dinner jackets and name tags that identify them. They never dance with the same partner twice in a row and cautioned not to get too personal.
For a funny look at the Gentleman Host business, go rent "Out To Sea" with Walter Matthau and Jack Lemmon, a story about two men and their experiences as Gentlemen Hosts.
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What's the difference between a boat and a ship?
Not a stupid question, but a cute one. We get this question a lot and we never really gave a good answer until a 5-year-old girl asked the Captain of Royal Caribbean's Adventure of the Seas this very question. His answer was simply this: "Young Lady, you can put a boat on a ship but you can't put a ship on a boat." Ships are much, much bigger than boats.
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