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This Weeks Cruise Lesson THREE WEEK THREE: By The Cruise Captain Tips for the FIRST TIME Cruiser! Choosing a stateroom can be fun and challenging at the same time, and not just a little bit frustrating on occasion. Before booking your stateroom, ask yourselves these questions. Do you tend to get seasick? Do you prefer to nest peaceably on your balcony rather than hangin’ with the crowd around the pool? Conversely, is your idea of a stateroom simply a place to flop into bed at 1 a.m. – no fancy notions necessary? And do you; tend to go just a little bit crazy if all your cabin furnishings face aft when you know you are moving forward? Despite the fa Latest Posts Lesson Three WEEK THREE:By The Cruise Captain Tips for the FIRST TIME Cruiser! Choosing a stateroom can be fun and challenging at the same time, and not just a little bit frustrating on occasion. Before booking your stateroom, ask yourselves these questions. Do you tend to get seasick? Do you prefer to nest peaceably on your balcony rather than hangin’ with the crowd around the pool? Conversely, is your idea of a stateroom simply a place to flop into bed at 1 a.m. – no fancy notions necessary? And do you; tend to go just a little bit crazy if all your cabin furnishings face aft when you know you are moving forward? Despite the fact that some cruise lines present as many as 20 or more” categories” per ship, it’s helpful to remember that there are essentially only four types of cabin on any vessel: · Inside: no window, in an inside corridor· Outside: window or porthole with a view to outside· Balcony: a verandah allows you to step outside without going up to the public desk· Suite: mini, junior, superior, deluxe, grand, owner’s, penthouse, garden or villaIt’s the permutations(size, location, amenities and price, for example) of the four basic cabin types that can make choosing difficult, so I am providing a guide to help you make the selection that is best for you. Note: Staterooms designed for physically challenged guests can fall into any of the above categories and will not be separated out. Location, Location, Location The “real estate” that your stateroom occupies, no matter the type, can either make you seasick or keep you up all night with noise—or it can lull you like a baby and provide exquisite views of your surroundings. That’s why doing your homework is important. Next Weeks Article from the Cruise Captain: Part 2: Tips For the First Time Cruiser (Location, Location, Location) Until Next Week…Happy Cruising!! Posted by The Cruise Captain on Jun 21, 2008 9:12 PM Comments(0) Report as objectionable Why is this objectionable? (please leave contact info if not a registered user) Submit Please wait... Community Interest Slug Submit E-mail this Lesson Two WEEK TWO:By The Cruise Captain How to pick the Right Cruise Ship Line! It doesn’t matter if you’re a first time cruiser or a repeat passenger; it’s always a good idea to make sure the ship you select is compatible with your tastes. If you’re young and active you certainly don’t want to go on a cruise with the rocking chair crowd. And if you happen to be of the rocking chair set, you may not want to be surrounded by raucous youth. Same goes for your culinary proclivities. Do you favor caviar or hot dogs; do you like beer or fine wine? With more than 150 choices available, making the right decision is no easy task. But not to worry, the Cruise Captain has come to the rescue with a matchmaker’s guide to help you make the right choice. Just go through the list and find the “type” that best describe you, then match it the appropriate vessel. Bon Voyage! You might like the following ships if you are: *An Action and Adventure Seeker* Try Explorer or Voyager of the Sea by Royal Caribbean, Norwegian, or MSC Cruises. *A Casino Lover: Try Crystal Cruises’* Caesar’s Palace at Sea, Carnival Cruise Lines, HollandAmerica Line *A Romantic: It’s easy to call any ship a Love Boat, but few are just a touch more romantic. But of course the home of the original “Love Boat” Princess Cruises.* *Parents of Tots or Teens: Take the kids or grandkids on Disney Cruise Line where Mickey and Minnie lead a cast of cartoon characters. Other children-friendly cruise lines include: Carnival Cruise Lines’ CampCarnival for kids up through age 17. There are other Cruise Lines for the Gofer, Theater Lover, the Fitness Buff, Fine Dining, and Sophisticated 40-something Cruisers, and many more. (for a complete list e-mail me thecruisecaptain@att.net) Next Weeks Article from the Cruise Captain:* Tips For the First Time Cruiser. Until Next Week…Happy Cruising!! Posted by The Cruise Captain on Jun 21, 2008 9:06 PM Comments(0) Report as objectionable Why is this objectionable? (please leave contact info if not a registered user) Submit Please wait... Community Interest Slug Submit E-mail this

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