First night of Cruise class

1. A Cruising We Shall Go .

2. This is the class A Cruising We Shall Go

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 It’s 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 Caribbean Alaska Europe Mediterranean Mexican Riviera Eastern Canada New England Hawaii South America Bermuda Nowhere the 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 can’t use your favorite vacation photo.

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, Walgreen’s 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 line’s slowest months.

42. The difference between LOW 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 Department’s 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

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

54. Which Cruise Line? Carnival Corporation (includes): Carnival Costa Holland America Princess

55. Which Cruise Line? Royal Caribbean Cruises (includes): Celebrity Royal Caribbean International

56. Which Cruise Line? Star Cruises Group (includes): NCL America Norwegian Cruise Lines Orient Lines Star Cruises

57. Which Cruise Line? Mainstream, refer to handout for particular cruise lines.

58. Which Cruise Line? Premium / luxury, refer to handout for particular cruise lines. Service is the key to the additional price ! Photos courtesy of Wikipeda QM2 of the Cunard Line

59. Which Cruise Line? Education / adventure, refer to handout for particular cruise lines.

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 capacity 1,918Crew members 800Length 935 feetBeam 105.8 feetMaximum speed 24 knots

64. Mid Size Ship: ms Prinsendam Passenger capacity 793Crew members 443Length 669 feetBeam 106 feetMaximum speed 22 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 not the French) Schooner Lewis R French Passenger capacity 22Crew members 6 ?Length not very longBeam not very wideMaximum speed wind 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 HAL’s ms Zuiderdam

72. Cabins: Size examples on the HAL’s ms Zuiderdam Penthouse Verandah Suites Bedroom 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 That’s about $8,600 total book price, but who pays book?

73. Cabins: Size examples on the HAL’s ms Zuiderdam Large or Standard Inside Staterooms 2 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 That’s 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 obstructed “ocean 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 Don’t forget room service !

82. Dining Options Dining Attire . . . . .

83. Questions?

84. Travel Insurance

85. Travel Insurance Suggested to Buy . Protect Your Investments Health . On Ship or Off

86. Travel Insurance 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 Traveler’s Checks . Excursions . Cabs, Shuttles, and other tips . Traveler’s Checks are replaceable

91. Questions?

92. Selecting Excursions

93. 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

94. Selecting Excursions 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.