Disney Cruises: What your cruise fare gets you!

Lets face it, there is a misconception out there that Disney Cruise Line® cruises are for only kids. That could not be further from the truth! Disney Cruise Line® is an award winning cruise line that caters perfectly to adults, children, and families! There is something for everyone on these luxury ships! You really can't go wrong when choosing a Disney Cruise!
Here is a sampling of the awards that Disney Cruise Line®  has recently earned:

The  Disney Fantasy®, recently earned the top honor of Best Large Ship, Large Ship Best Cabins, Best Entertainment, Best Public Rooms and Best Service in the Cruise Critic 2013 Cruisers’ Choice Awards.

Disney Cruise Line® was recognized as # 1 in the Large-Ship Cruise Lines for Families category in the Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards 2012, for the fourth consecutive year.

Disney Cruise Line® was recognized as the #1 Cruise Line in the Large-Ship category in the Condé Nast Traveler 2012 Readers’ Choice Awards.

That is a lot of #1 especially with all the choices that are out there for cruise vacations. So what do you get with your basic cruise fare on this amazing fleet of ships?

After you choose from the large variety of  itineraries  that Disney has lined up, your basic cruise fare will get you:

• A stateroom that the rest of the cruise industry envy!
•  Breakfast, lunch and dinner every day, along with soft drinks served at meals and at the beverage station on Deck 9
• Snacks and ice cream where they are offered on  the ship!
• All onboard activities and entertainment!

That is right just about everything on board is included in your fare

What will cost you extra:

• Port adventures 
• The spa or salon on the ships
• Phone calls and Internet usage(make sure your cell phone plan can make international calls)  
• Professional Photos taken on board and in port.
• Video games
• Alcoholic beverages(every cruise line charges for alcohol)

Want to know more?  Check out this video to see all the details that go into your cruise with Disney!

Disney Cruise Line® may not have mammoth fleet like other cruise lines, but their 4 ships dazzle everyone that steps onboard! Once you take your first cruise with Disney you will  want to continue to come back again and again! Check out the video below to see Disney's spectacular  fleet that make dreams come true!

Have you sailed the high seas on the Disney Cruise Line®? Tell us your experience!
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What is included with your Cruise Fare On a Royal Carribean Cruise

In a previous post I detailed what is included when you book a Carnival Cruise.   Today, here is a look at what you get when you book a Royal Caribbean Cruise!

You get excellent value for your money in a Royal Caribbean cruise vacation which will include:

•   Royal Caribbean International representatives at most domestic and overseas arrival airports on standard departure dates

•   All meals onboard (excluding some specialty restaurants)

•   Complimentary room service from 5am - Midnight

•   All onboard activities and entertainment, including rock climbing wall, ice skating*, Flowrider®**, theatrical productions, and much more

•   Fitness Centers (some fitness classes and spa treatments will have additional fees)

•   Adventure Ocean®Activities Program

•   Adventure Ocean®Dining

*Currently available on Voyager and Freedom Class ships

**Currently available on Voyager and Freedom Class ships

What's NOT included in the price?

Additional costs include:

•   Flight upgrades, custom air arrangements, and transfers

•   Shore excursions

•   Gratuities

•   Alcoholic beverages and soft drinks

•   Shopping and items of a personal nature

Have you sailed with Royal Caribbean before? Tell us what your favorite ship is and favorite Itinerary! Coming soon, what you get on a Disney Cruise!

Ever Wonder what You get when you Book a Carnival Cruise?

Many people might be hesitant to book a cruise because they don't know what is included or have been scammed by some "All Inclusive" Resort. You don't have to worry about that when you book a Carnival Cruise. Here is a list of thing that are and are not included when you Book your "Fun Ship" Vacation!

WHAT YOUR “FUN SHIP” CRUISE INCLUDES!

Food & Drink

Fine Dining in the dining rooms which includes lobster and steak served on every cruise!

24-hour Pizzeria, soft-serve ice cream and frozen yogurt around the clock

Sushi Bar!

Lemonade, coffee, tea, water from a fountain, not bottled water

Spa Carnival menu offering healthful selections low in calories, fat, sodium and cholesterol

Onboard Activities Day & Night

Serenity - adult only retreat on select ships

All onboard clubs, bars and lounges (activities including karaoke, dance lessons and more)

Stage shows, Live music, Comedy acts, and international singers

Fitness center, steam room, sauna and outdoor jogging track

All pools including children's wading pool (on select ships) and whirlpool/hot tubs

Carnival’s Twister Waterslide OR Carnival Waterworks (depends on ship)

Mini Golf

Basketball Court/Volleyball court (on select ships)

Library

Carnival’s Seaside Theatre (on select ships)

Sliding Sky Dome – enjoy the pool rain or shine (on select ships)

Table tennis

Poolside entertainment


WHAT’S EXTRA ON YOUR “FUN SHIP” CRUISE:
Below are things that will cost you extra on your Cruise

Various beverages (alcoholic drinks, specialty coffees and bottled water) These items can be really pricey, before ordering make sure you ask how much it cost!

Unlimited Soda Program (entitles you to unlimited sodas while onboard) This can be purchased before your step on board, it is a minimal cost that can save you big money on the boat if you are a pop drinker.

All items from the patisserie (pastries, baked goods, indulgent sweets, etc.)

Use of Spa Carnival and Cloud 9 Spa services

Ship-to-shore communications (i.e. WiFi capability, cell phone roaming charges apply) Check your phone settings also, you could be racking up huge cell phone bill with out knowing it or your phone might not be set up for international calling!

Internet Café

Photographs, portraits or film developing

Onboard duty-free shopping

Medical services

Shore excursions! These are not normally run by the cruise lines and are local businesses.

Casino, bingo,Arcade, and other gaming. You gotta pay to play!

Gratuities. You can prepay these also.

Golf Academy

Babysitting Services from 10PM to 3AM in Camp Carnival for ages 11 and under

The Steakhouse (on select ships) - reservations recommended

So there you have it, a nice look at what you get with your cruise fare and what you will have to pay for extra! Of course if you have questions, do not hesitate to shoot them my way. Have you been on a cruise before? What advice you would give to first time Cruisers?