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We're here to help you figure it out! Experts say the average cruise passenger spends anywhere from $52 to $89 per day, but the amount you'll spend will, of course, vary based on cruise line, ship, experience and your individual preferences.

We're here to help you figure it out! Experts say the average cruise passenger spends anywhere from $52 to $89 per day, but the amount you'll spend will, of course, vary based on cruise line, ship, experience and your individual preferences.

How to Choose a Cruise Itinerary Pick a Destination. When it comes to cruise itinerary choices, the world is your oyster. ... Think About Your Vacation Type. ... Choose an Embarkation Port. ... Consider Time of Year. ... Decide How Long You Want to Cruise. ... Evaluate Time at Sea and in Port.

How to Choose a Cruise Itinerary Pick a Destination. When it comes to cruise itinerary choices, the world is your oyster. ... Think About Your Vacation Type. ... Choose an Embarkation Port. ... Consider Time of Year. ... Decide How Long You Want to Cruise. ... Evaluate Time at Sea and in Port.

What is the cheapest time to book a cruise? Prospective cruisers can usually find "a lot of good deals at the beginning of the year" during wave season, Goldberg-Glazer said. That period typically lasts from January until March. However, the optimal time to book may depend on when you plan to sail.

What is the cheapest time to book a cruise? Prospective cruisers can usually find "a lot of good deals at the beginning of the year" during wave season, Goldberg-Glazer said. That period typically lasts from January until March. However, the optimal time to book may depend on when you plan to sail.

Places to Cruise Without a Passport Alaska. The Bahamas. Bermuda. Cozumel. New England and Canada. The Caribbean. Hawaii. Baja, Mexico.

Places to Cruise Without a Passport Alaska. The Bahamas. Bermuda. Cozumel. New England and Canada. The Caribbean. Hawaii. Baja, Mexico.

The best views. Balcony cabins don't just offer you access to an outdoor space. They typically also offer you a great view of the outdoors from inside your cabin. This is because the doors leading to balconies in balcony cabins usually are made almost entirely of glass running from floor to ceiling.

The best views. Balcony cabins don't just offer you access to an outdoor space. They typically also offer you a great view of the outdoors from inside your cabin. This is because the doors leading to balconies in balcony cabins usually are made almost entirely of glass running from floor to ceiling.

Do I need a passport? We recommend that everyone taking a cruise from the United States have a passport book. Though some “closed-loop” cruises may not require a U.S. passport, we recommend bringing yours in case of an emergency, such as an unexpected medical air evacuation or the ship docking at an alternate port.

Do I need a passport? We recommend that everyone taking a cruise from the United States have a passport book. Though some “closed-loop” cruises may not require a U.S. passport, we recommend bringing yours in case of an emergency, such as an unexpected medical air evacuation or the ship docking at an alternate port.

How to Prepare for Your First Cruise Make Sure Your Travel Documents Are In Order. Contact Banks & Get Local Currency. Create Your Packing List. Start Planning Your Excursions & Adventures. Get To Know Your Ship. Make Specialty Restaurant Reservations. Pencil In Your Spa Appointment. Stock Up On Medication.

How to Prepare for Your First Cruise Make Sure Your Travel Documents Are In Order. Contact Banks & Get Local Currency. Create Your Packing List. Start Planning Your Excursions & Adventures. Get To Know Your Ship. Make Specialty Restaurant Reservations. Pencil In Your Spa Appointment. Stock Up On Medication.

How to Prepare for Your First Cruise Make Sure Your Travel Documents Are In Order. Contact Banks & Get Local Currency. Create Your Packing List. Start Planning Your Excursions & Adventures. Get To Know Your Ship. Make Specialty Restaurant Reservations. Pencil In Your Spa Appointment. Stock Up On Medication.

How to Prepare for Your First Cruise Make Sure Your Travel Documents Are In Order. Contact Banks & Get Local Currency. Create Your Packing List. Start Planning Your Excursions & Adventures. Get To Know Your Ship. Make Specialty Restaurant Reservations. Pencil In Your Spa Appointment. Stock Up On Medication.

U.S. citizens don't need a passport if the cruise starts and ends in the same U.S. city. This is known as a "closed-loop" cruise. That said, some may require a passport if you want to disembark at ports in any Caribbean destination.

These fundamental market characteristics imply that three main types of itineraries are used: Perennial. Concern markets that are serviced year round because of stable demand and relatively constant weather conditions (tropical and sub-tropical). ... Seasonal. ... Repositioning.

U.S. citizens don't need a passport if the cruise starts and ends in the same U.S. city. This is known as a "closed-loop" cruise. That said, some may require a passport if you want to disembark at ports in any Caribbean destination.

U.S. citizens 16 and older If you're a U.S. citizen age 16 or older on a closed-loop cruise without your passport, you will need a government-issued photo ID like a driver's license that has your photo, name and date of birth.

Speer said some newbies opt to get their feet wet by taking a three-day cruise, but she warned that is a "terrible idea." "The cruise lines usually put their oldest vessels on their shortest routes, so in order to go on the nicer ships, you need to primarily do a seven-day or longer cruise," Speer said.

These fundamental market characteristics imply that three main types of itineraries are used: Perennial. Concern markets that are serviced year round because of stable demand and relatively constant weather conditions (tropical and sub-tropical). ... Seasonal. ... Repositioning.

We're here to help you figure it out! Experts say the average cruise passenger spends anywhere from $52 to $89 per day, but the amount you'll spend will, of course, vary based on cruise line, ship, experience and your individual preferences.

How to Choose a Cruise Itinerary Pick a Destination. When it comes to cruise itinerary choices, the world is your oyster. ... Think About Your Vacation Type. ... Choose an Embarkation Port. ... Consider Time of Year. ... Decide How Long You Want to Cruise. ... Evaluate Time at Sea and in Port.

U.S. citizens 16 and older If you're a U.S. citizen age 16 or older on a closed-loop cruise without your passport, you will need a government-issued photo ID like a driver's license that has your photo, name and date of birth.

What is the cheapest time to book a cruise? Prospective cruisers can usually find "a lot of good deals at the beginning of the year" during wave season, Goldberg-Glazer said. That period typically lasts from January until March. However, the optimal time to book may depend on when you plan to sail.

Speer said some newbies opt to get their feet wet by taking a three-day cruise, but she warned that is a "terrible idea." "The cruise lines usually put their oldest vessels on their shortest routes, so in order to go on the nicer ships, you need to primarily do a seven-day or longer cruise," Speer said.

Places to Cruise Without a Passport Alaska. The Bahamas. Bermuda. Cozumel. New England and Canada. The Caribbean. Hawaii. Baja, Mexico.

The best views. Balcony cabins don't just offer you access to an outdoor space. They typically also offer you a great view of the outdoors from inside your cabin. This is because the doors leading to balconies in balcony cabins usually are made almost entirely of glass running from floor to ceiling.

Do I need a passport? We recommend that everyone taking a cruise from the United States have a passport book. Though some “closed-loop” cruises may not require a U.S. passport, we recommend bringing yours in case of an emergency, such as an unexpected medical air evacuation or the ship docking at an alternate port.

How to Prepare for Your First Cruise Make Sure Your Travel Documents Are In Order. Contact Banks & Get Local Currency. Create Your Packing List. Start Planning Your Excursions & Adventures. Get To Know Your Ship. Make Specialty Restaurant Reservations. Pencil In Your Spa Appointment. Stock Up On Medication.

How to Prepare for Your First Cruise Make Sure Your Travel Documents Are In Order. Contact Banks & Get Local Currency. Create Your Packing List. Start Planning Your Excursions & Adventures. Get To Know Your Ship. Make Specialty Restaurant Reservations. Pencil In Your Spa Appointment. Stock Up On Medication.

U.S. citizens don't need a passport if the cruise starts and ends in the same U.S. city. This is known as a "closed-loop" cruise. That said, some may require a passport if you want to disembark at ports in any Caribbean destination.

These fundamental market characteristics imply that three main types of itineraries are used: Perennial. Concern markets that are serviced year round because of stable demand and relatively constant weather conditions (tropical and sub-tropical). ... Seasonal. ... Repositioning.

U.S. citizens 16 and older If you're a U.S. citizen age 16 or older on a closed-loop cruise without your passport, you will need a government-issued photo ID like a driver's license that has your photo, name and date of birth.

Speer said some newbies opt to get their feet wet by taking a three-day cruise, but she warned that is a "terrible idea." "The cruise lines usually put their oldest vessels on their shortest routes, so in order to go on the nicer ships, you need to primarily do a seven-day or longer cruise," Speer said.