Episode Outline:
Cruise News
Silverseas Ship Collides with Commercial Vessel
Norwegian Breakaway to Feature Outdoor Promenade with Restaurants and Bars
Royal Princess to Feature Expanded Buffet and Pastry Shop
Listener Johnathan suggests we talk about the detailed costs of cruising
Marian, the TravelShopGirl and Deb Gordon, our MEI Travel Agent provide much needed advice
The Cost of the Cruise Itself
When to book, rebooking, fave seach engine www.cruise.com lets you select discounts like military, regional, and senior. Higher prices when kids are out of school; watch out for unusual holidays. Don't assume one line will always be cheaper, although Carnival and NCL are usually cheaper than Royal Caribbean. Upgrades can be automatic if cruise is not selling or requested if sailing with RCI or Celebrity and the price drops after final payment.
Gratuities
11 or 12 dollars per person per day. Refer to our episode on tipping and a listener guide to tipping
Getting There
Airfare or gas for driving, hotel, parking and transfers. Parking for $4.50 per day in Miami
Parking for $12 per day in New Orleans
Specialty Dining
Can range from $5 up to $75. Our favorites include Palo, Qsine, Bistro on 5
Drink Packages
Soda Packages are usually $7 per day and Alcoholic Drink Packages range up to $50
Other controllable costs
Gambling, spa services, shopping
Shore Excursions
Cozumel- Nachi Cocom Falmouth, Jamaica- Hilton Rose Hall St. Thomas- Coki Beach and
San Juan- Flavors of San Juan
European Excursions- Episode on pricing, A Day in Rome, A Day in Barcelona, A Day in Venice,
A Day in Naples
Cruise News
Silverseas Ship Collides with Commercial Vessel
Norwegian Breakaway to Feature Outdoor Promenade with Restaurants and Bars
Royal Princess to Feature Expanded Buffet and Pastry Shop
Listener Johnathan suggests we talk about the detailed costs of cruising
Marian, the TravelShopGirl and Deb Gordon, our MEI Travel Agent provide much needed advice
The Cost of the Cruise Itself
When to book, rebooking, fave seach engine www.cruise.com lets you select discounts like military, regional, and senior. Higher prices when kids are out of school; watch out for unusual holidays. Don't assume one line will always be cheaper, although Carnival and NCL are usually cheaper than Royal Caribbean. Upgrades can be automatic if cruise is not selling or requested if sailing with RCI or Celebrity and the price drops after final payment.
Gratuities
11 or 12 dollars per person per day. Refer to our episode on tipping and a listener guide to tipping
Getting There
Airfare or gas for driving, hotel, parking and transfers. Parking for $4.50 per day in Miami
Parking for $12 per day in New Orleans
Specialty Dining
Can range from $5 up to $75. Our favorites include Palo, Qsine, Bistro on 5
Drink Packages
Soda Packages are usually $7 per day and Alcoholic Drink Packages range up to $50
Other controllable costs
Gambling, spa services, shopping
Shore Excursions
Cozumel- Nachi Cocom Falmouth, Jamaica- Hilton Rose Hall St. Thomas- Coki Beach and
San Juan- Flavors of San Juan
European Excursions- Episode on pricing, A Day in Rome, A Day in Barcelona, A Day in Venice,
A Day in Naples
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