On our cruises you'll discover stylish, comfortable cabins, first-class dining and entertainment facilities and inspiring itineraries for adventures ashore from Bruges to the Bahamas with P&O Cruises.
Whether you want to explore bustling Barcelona, gaze at the frescos in Rome or sip cocktails on the Côte D'Azur, P&O Cruises offer a tantalising choice of unforgettable Mediterranean cruises.
Immerse yourself in a magical world of mosques, sparkling minarets, and exotic treasure-filled souks on our Eastern Mediterranean cruises along the coast of Italy and Greece to Turkey and Egypt.
Sail into turquoise seas. Our Caribbean cruises transport you to island paradises, each with their own unique charms from the pink sands of Barbados to the sugar plantations of St. Lucia.
For a fabulous 48 hours afloat, don't miss P&O Cruises mini cruises to Belgium, France, Guernsey, Ireland or Norway. We've picked the best activities onboard and sights ashore for weekend escapes.
Cruise Vacations can be a terrific, fun and memorable adventure if you are aware of certain things and know how to get the most out of the experience.
If you are a about to embark on your first at sea adventure, you are in for a treat!
If you have cruised before; you are likely among the 90% of past passengers who continue to take a cruise as their first choice for their well needed get-away.
And if you have not yet enjoyed a ship based holiday before, you have come to the right place! Cruise vacations are all about choices - your choices. If you want to dress for meals and eat in the formal dining room, you can. Or, you can dress down and eat in the informal cafe that most cruise ships have.
In the evening, a choice of activities awaits you - a show, some gambling, or karaoke in the lounge.
When the ship arrives at different ports you can get off and explore or stay on the ship and lounge by the pool. If you are traveling in a group, there's something for everyone.
Have you heard the "myths" of Cruise Vacations? ...you know - the ones that say:
Cruising is too expensive!
I'll be bored - there is nothing to do!
Cruising is too regimented - I want my freedom!
I'll get seasick!
Cruising is only for old people
All you do is eat - I'll gain 10 pounds!
I can't afford a cruise!
Welcome to our website! We are here to share with you that the myths about cruise vacations are simply not true!!
My lovely wife and I have been in the Cruise Industry for over 30 years. Along the way we’ve collected lots of tips, ideas, and information we think will help you have a memorable cruise vacation.
Our experience comes from working for and with major cruise lines, travel agencies and in retail vacation travel! We hope you will use our site often when seeking answers to your cruise questions:
What is a "cabin" and what difference does the category mean?
How can I be sure I am getting the best price?
Is there anything for my kid's to do?
How do I do a wedding on a cruise vacation?
What documents do I need for my cruise?
How do I choose a cruise vacation?
Or maybe you want to know what the difference is between a "beer and pretzel cruise" and a "champagne and caviar cruise" and how do I know what I am buying?
We know we can provide you with the answers - whether you are looking for GREAT cruise deals, a family reunion cruise, a romantic honeymoon, an exotic adventure cruise, or just "what is there to eat on board"!
We have personally cruised with:
Carnival Cruise Lines
Royal Caribbean
Norwegian Cruise Lines
Celebrity Cruises
Yachts of Seabourn
Cunard Line (including Queen Mary 2)
Princess Cruises
Windstar Cruises
Costa Cruise Line
Holland America
Regent Seven Seas Cruises and more!
We've been to the destinations! We have countless personal stories and those from other "cruisers" around the world.
Our motivation to write this
guide comes from the absolute passion we have for the cruise product itself and from our desire to help as many people as possible enjoy this wonderful vacation opportunity!
Our intention is to define the jargon used
in the travel industry so you understand what travel
agents and/or Internet agents are saying to you. We
provide you with a solid understanding about:
ship
layout
stateroom categories
factors affecting the
price you pay
what to pack
ship dining choices
family cruising and kids programs
weather
ship reviews
best seasons to travel
where to cruise
shore excursions
documentation and passports
travel security
In short - you will have everything you need to have a no surprises, hassle free, memorable cruise vacation!
We give you all the
essential informationyou need to find the right cruise for you
AND negotiate the best cruise deals for your
personal cruise vacation.
We will be
offering you a myriad of information sources and a
regular free news blog chock full of cruise news,
ship descriptions, pricing and buying secrets,
Industry insights and tips and tricks designed to
help YOU have the "perfect" vacation. If
you want to contact me with
questions or suggestions, or share a cruise story
with others, use our convenient
Contact Us Form.
Cruise Vacations Guide Blog Cruise Vacations Guide Blog - What's new on our site, and the latest cruise ship information and hot deals for adventures, honeymoons and romantic getaways at sea.
Cruise Vacations Guide Contact Submission Cruise Vacations Guide Contact Submission Form allows you to offer your suggestions and questions and request more information about Cruise Vacations
Cruise Lines - Who are they? Detailed cruise lines information on Carnival, Cunard, Princess, Royal Caribbean, Celebrity, Seabourn, SeaDream, Holland America, Norwegian and other cruise lines.
Why You Need Travel Insurance Why buy Travel Insurance? You never know what might put your vacation investment at risk! Compare travel insurance offerings.
Welcome to our website! We are here to share with you that the myths about cruise vacations are simply not true!!
We will be
offering you a myriad of information sources and a
regular free news blog chock full of cruise news,
ship descriptions, pricing and buying secrets,
Industry insights and tips and tricks designed to
help YOU have the "perfect" vacation. If
you want to contact me with
questions or suggestions, or share a cruise story
with others, use our convenient 
