Cruise Vacations - where fantasy and reality trade places...

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's included in my cruise fare?
  
  
• Do I have to pay tips and gratuities?
  
  
• 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 Alaska 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 the new 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.

We're adding new destinations all the time, so why not Bookmark This Page. You can also keep in touch with us through our free Cruise Blog (no email address required).

And if you have cruised before and want to share your cruise stories and/or photos we would be delighted to have them on our site for all to read!

If you've never cruised before - go ahead, give it a try! You'll be glad you did!

Bon Voyage!

The Cruise Professor

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