The Definitive Guide to Going on the Perfect Cruise – Part Two
by: jhona
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So
we're still on a cruise, on our way to some enchanted land. It's a
great weather today, and the air is warm, and so are everyone's
smiles. Here's more of what you can expect in a ship cruise.
Meals
You
won’t go hungry while cruising. All meals are included from
morning to night. Most cruises have 24-hour buffet areas where you
can eat any time of day or night. Sit-down gourmet dinners include
your choice of appetizers, salads, main course, and desserts.
One
of the most popular meals is the ships’ midnight buffet. You’ll
find pizza parties and finger foods. At most of the bars the
children may be treated to ice cream parties. If children have a
birthday while on cruise, parties can be arranged and, of course, all
the children enjoy the party entertainment. And…if you are still
hungry some ships offer 24-hour room service.
In
addition to this, there is a Captain’s Cocktail Party, where you
have the opportunity to meet and talk to the Captain and his
immediate crew. Another highlight of any cruise is being invited to
the Captain’s table for dinner. Sometimes this can be for
especially invited VIP’s. However, there are times when individual
passengers are invited throughout the cruise.
Fitness
Centres
If
you think you’re going to miss out on your everyday gym sessions
while on a ship, then you’ll be pleased to know that cruise ships
offer ‘state-of-the-art’ fitness centres for the health-conscious
traveller. Gyms include various fitness machines, stationary bikes,
treadmills, stair steppers, weights and of course, classes; aerobics,
Yoga, and Pilates classes.
Not
all classes offered are free, but there are many others from which
you can choose. Personal trainers are available and have to be hired
on board, for a fee. Remember that all of the classes fill up very
quickly so book in a soon as you get on board.
Entertainment
You
might ask, ‘…what kind of entertainment can I expect…’ The
answer is, well, endless, but for starters, cruise ships include
cabaret, that feature elaborate Vegas-style shows, singers, and
comedians.
Additionally
you will find cinemas that show current movies. There are numerous
bar lounges with dance music (yes, complete with dance floor),
karaoke bars to sing the night away, and piano bars. There are
plentiful deck and pool parties and even dance parties arranged for
young teens. In addition, don’t forget the Casinos, which feature
high-stakes poker tournaments, (of course your gambling money is not
included), so make sure that you budget well for this type of
distraction.
Beverages
Most
drinks are not included unless they are being served with breakfast,
lunch, buffet, or dinner. These included drinks are usually limited
to soft drinks, juice, coffee, and tea. Water is always available,
though you may have to pay for ‘bottled’ water.
Additional
Beverages
Alcoholic
beverages are not included in your cruise rate. Furthermore, soft
drinks, wine, cocktails, specialty coffees, and bottled water are not
included. You may find that your cruise line may have options to buy
‘packages’ for unlimited wine, alcohol, soft drinks and bottled
water. Take advantage of this if your beverage consumption is high.
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