Author: Cruiser Evan
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All-Inclusive Cruises: Are They Worth the Cost?
To some, an all-inclusive cruise is an unambiguous good – there is no way they can’t be worth the cost, given all that is included in the cruise fare. Others approach all-inclusive cruises (or all-inclusive deals in general) with skepticism, worried that the higher price won’t be offset by whatever freebies a cruise line throws your way. Rather than provide some sort of mathematical breakdown of whether all-inclusive cruises are worth their price, which would involve an analysis of an enormous set of pricing data (for cruises fares, plane tickets, food costs, etc.), we will merely list some considerations to keep in mind when contemplating the relative cost effectiveness of all-inclusive cruises, leaving you to decide if all-inclusive cruises are worth the cost to you. Read more […] -
All-Inclusive Cruises: An Overview
It is hard to specify what exactly constitutes an all-inclusive cruise. Is a cruise all-inclusive if the primary expenses of a trip – essentially, lodging and meals – are covered by the cruise fare? If so, virtually all cruises are all-inclusive. However, some people take a more expansive view of all-inclusive cruises, such that every cost associated with the vacation must be included in the fare for it be regarded as all-inclusive, and these types of cruises are harder to come by. While we have written plenty about all-inclusive cruises in the past, we haven’t touched on the issue in a while, and in any case we haven’t analyzed the precise meaning of an “all-inclusive cruise.” Definitions vary, so below we get to the bottom of the issue by providing an overview of all-inclusive cruises. Read more […] -
The Port City of Honolulu, Hawaii: Things to See and Do Before Leaving on a Cruise
Plenty of people think of Hawaii as a cruise destination, but few consider it as a cruise departure point. To an extent, this makes sense, as there aren’t too many cruises from Hawaii; however, Honolulu, Hawaii does have a port from which cruises sail, so you may find yourself at the Port of Honolulu waiting for your cruise to depart. And if you do find yourself waiting there, we’ve compiled some things to see and do before you leave on your cruise from Honolulu. Read more […] -
Port Canaveral: Things to See and Do Before Leaving a Cruise
Port Canaveral, located right by Cape Canaveral, is practically synonymous with “cruise port.” It is, in fact, one of the busiest cruise ports in the world. If you are taking a cruise to the Caribbean or the Bahamas on Carnival, Disney, or Royal Caribbean, there is a good chance you’ll be leaving from Port Canaveral. And if you do find yourself at Port Canaveral for a cruise, you might have some down time to explore the area before or after your cruise. For this reason, we have compiled some information about what you can see and do before leaving on a cruise from Port Canaveral. Read more […] -
How to Book a Panama Canal Cruise
In a previous article, we explained what cruises to the Panama Canal are, and we also distinguished them from transcanal cruises, or cruises that sail all the way through the Panama Canal. (Confusingly, both are called “Panama Canal cruises” in certain instances.) It turns out that booking a cruise to the Panama Canal is somewhat difficult. Well, “difficult” isn’t really the right word, as there is nothing particularly complicated about booking a cruise to the Panama Canal – it is just that many of the cruises to the Panama Canal aren’t marketed as such. So, below we explain how to book a Panama Canal cruise, and also how to go about finding them. Read more […] -
Costa Concordia Captain Visits Wrecked Ship
For the first time since the cruise ship slammed into rocks off the coast of Isola del Giglio, Italy, a disaster that claimed 32 lives, the captain of the Costa Concordia, Francesco Schettino, climbed aboard the vessel yesterday with a team of experts. The experts where appointed by the court to determine if the Costa Concordia wreck was caused by anything other than human error, and Schettino accompanied them at the request of his attorneys. Read more […]
