first night of "a cruising we shall go" class

1. A Cruising We Shall Go .

2. This is the class
A Cruising We Shall Go
3. 4. Your cruise guide is
Roger Thomas
5. And his lovely assistant
Marilyn Thomas
6. Background:
7. Cruises:
8. Questions?
9. And now!!!!!!!!!!!
for your viewing pleasure
Carnival Cruise Lines
presents the DVD:
Bridge and Engine Tour!
Approximately 15 minutes
10. Questions?
11. Class members introductions:
Name
Cruise experience
What would you like out of this class?
12. Advantages of Cruising
Easy
Money Bargain
Adventure
Flexibility
Rest
Activities
Its a ship
13. Questions?
14. Disadvantages of Cruising
Class Discussion
15. Disadvantages of Cruising
Habit Forming?
Can Be Cashless Society
Gain Weight?
Sick?
16. Questions?
17. Where to Go?Popular Cruises of U.S. Citizens
CaribbeanAlaska
EuropeMediterranean
Mexican RivieraEastern Canada
New EnglandHawaii
South AmericaBermuda
Nowherethe World
18. Caribbean courtesy of Holland America Line
19. Alaska courtesy of Holland America Line
20. European & Mediterranean courtesy of Holland America Line
21. Mexico Rivieracourtesy of Holland America Line
22. Eastern Canada & New England courtesy of Holland America Line
23. Hawaii courtesy of Holland America Line
24. South American courtesy of Holland America Line
25. Bermuda courtesy of Wikipeda
26. Nowhere/the World courtesy of the state of Florida and Holland America Line
27. Review
Questions?
Break time?
28. Photo courtesy of Wikipeda
29. Passports
Almost All Cruises Require a Passport .
Apply at Various Locations(next slide has web site) .
More Costly if Needed Fast .
Official Birth Certificate .
Passport Photo(more info in two slides)
30. Passports
Apply at Various Locations
http://iafdb.travel.state.gov/DefaultForm.aspx
31. Passports
Passport Photo:
There are requirements, you just cant use your favorite vacation photo.
32. 33. Passports
Passport Photo Requirements are located at:http://travel.state.gov/passport/guide/composition/composition_874.html.
You can do it yourself or .
You can go to AAA, Walgreens etc.
34. Informative web site, there are others
http://www.passportinfo.com/faq.htm
35. Questions?
36. Kinds of Cruises:
Length:
1 day to 109 days .
Style:
Mainstream (think Loveboat)
Premium / luxury
Education / adventure
37. Questions?
38. When To Go:
Cruises are available year round.However, the best money deals are usually found:
39. Best money deals:
Alaska:April, May, September
Bermuda:May, Sep
Caribbean: Sep, right before Christmas, 1st and 2nd weeks of Jan, Apr to Jun
Europe:Apr, May, Sep, Oct
Generally:fall, Sep mid Dec, except Thanksgiving week
40. When To Go:
Cruises are available year round.However, the off (slow) seasons typically are:
41. Off Seasons:
Alaska:April, May, September
Bermuda:May, September
Caribbean:September to right before Christmas, the 1st and 2nd weeks of January, April to June
Europe:April, May, September, October
Typically:September to mid-December (except Thanksgiving week) are cruise lines slowest months.
42. The difference betweenLOW and high season:
43. The difference between low and HIGH season:
44. The difference between low and HIGH season:
45. The difference between LOW and HIGH season:
Said in a different way:
Photo courtesy of Wikipeda
Low
High
46. Travel Warnings:
State Departments travel home page:
http://travel.state.gov/index.html
Travel warnings:
http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/tw/tw_1764.html
47. Travel Warnings:
Health information, vaccinations required and more:
http://wwwn.cdc.gov/travel/default.aspx
48. Questions?
49. Booking Options:
Directly With Cruise Line .
Directly on Internet .
Travel Agent
Best Customer Service
Possible Price Breaks
50. 51. What to Book:
Cruise .
Airline Tickets .
Hotel .
Excursions .
Pre-Post Activities
52. Questions?
53. Which Cruise Line?
Only 3 major cruise lines
and
several smaller ones
Carnival Corporation (includes):
Carnival
Costa
Holland America
Princess
Royal Caribbean Cruises (includes):
Celebrity
Royal Caribbean International
Star Cruises Group (includes):
NCL America
Norwegian Cruise Lines
Orient Lines
Star Cruises
Mainstream,
refer to handout for particular cruise lines.
Premium / luxury,
Service is the key to the additional price !
Photos courtesy of Wikipeda QM2 of the Cunard Line
Education / adventure,
60. Questions?
61. What Size of Ship ?
Mega: 1,751 Passengers & Above
Glitz
Med Size:700 1,750 Passengers
Can Go to Smaller Ports
Small: 699 Passengers & Less
Can Go to Even Smaller Locations
62. Size does make a difference:
63. Mega Ship:
ms Noordam
Passenger capacity1,918Crew members800Length935 feetBeam105.8 feetMaximum speed24 knots
64. Mid Size Ship:
ms Prinsendam
Passenger capacity793Crew members443Length669 feetBeam106 feetMaximum speed22 knots
65. What Size of Ship ?
Small: 699 Passengers & Less
Can Go to Even Smaller Locations
66. Small Ship: (MWA has 12 ships available, photos are notthe French)
Schooner Lewis R French
Passenger capacity22Crew members6 ?Lengthnot very longBeamnot very wideMaximum speedwind driven
67. Questions?
68. Cabins:
Price
Size
Location
Inside Cabin
Outside Cabin
Balcony
Ocean View
69. Cabins:Price
How much do you want to spend?
Generally, the higher up you go the more expensive.
And the further outboard you go, the more expensive.
Of course, price is for more than just the cabin.
70. Cabins:Size
How big do you want?
How small do you want?
71. Cabins:Size examples on the HALs ms Zuiderdam
Penthouse Verandah SuitesBedroom with 1 king-size bed, oversize whirlpool bath & shower & additional shower stall, living room, dining room, dressing room, private verandah with whirlpool, pantry, 1 sofa bed for 2 persons, microwave, refrigerator, guest toilet, private stereo system, DVD player, floor-to-ceiling windows. Category: PS* 1318 sq. ft. with verandah.
Sat Dec 1, 20077
7-DAY EASTERN CARIBBEAN
ms Zuiderdam
Fort Lauderdale, Florida to Fort Lauderdale, Florida
2 people:
$4,267.92 / person
Thats about $8,600 total book price, but who pays book?
Large or Standard Inside Staterooms2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, shower. Category: I, J, K, L, M, MM, N, NN* 143-207 sq. ft.
Sat Dec 1, 20077
7-DAY EASTERN CARIBBEAN
ms Zuiderdam
Fort Lauderdale, Florida to Fort Lauderdale, Florida
2 people:
$667.92 / person
Thats about $1,400 total book price, but who pays book?
74. Cabins:Location, Inside
75. Cabins:Outside, balcony
76. Cabins:Outside, ocean view
77. BEWARE of the dreaded obstructedocean view window!
78. Examples of obstructed view view window
There are staterooms with windows behind them there lifeboats !
79. Questions?
80. Dining Options
Early or Late Seating
Size of Table
# of Dining Companions
Your Ages
With or Without Children .
Free Style Dining
May Need Reservations
Special Restaurants May Have Surcharge
81. Dining Options
Dont forget room service !
82. Dining Options
Dining Attire .
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83. Questions?
84. Travel Insurance
Suggested to Buy .
Protect Your Investments
Health .
On Ship or Off
Travel
Cruise .
Airline Tickets .
Bags
Hotels .
Cancellation Possibilities
87. Questions?
88. Money Matters
89. Money Matters
No Cash Needed on Ship .
Room Key - Your Credit Card on Ship .
Gambling
Spa
Store Purchases
Pop or Alcoholic Drinks
Safe in Room for Cash & Documents
90. Money Matters
Cash or Travelers Checks .
Excursions .
Cabs, Shuttles, and other tips .
Travelers Checks are replaceable
91. Questions?
92. Selecting Excursions
You might book Online w/Cruise Line .
Book Early
Excursions Sell Out .
Will Be Charged to Tab On-Ship .
Excursion Choices for Each Port .
Tickets In Cabin
If NOT Booked w/Cruise Line .
Port Changes Do Not Cancel Excursions .
If You Get Back Late Miss Ship
95. Review of the night.
Questions?
Preview of the next class.