Travel Cruise basics
Travel Cruise basics
If you’ve ever considered taking a cruise (even after the latest string of Carnival Cruise mishaps) – you probably have a ton of questions. Lucky for you, the cruising connoisseurs at Bon Voyage by Barbour have whipped up a guide to cruising to answer many of your frequently asked questions.
Travel Cruise basics
Travel Cruise basics
Are Cruises All-Inclusive?
A. Your cruise fare pays for your cabin, meals*, on-board activities*, and beverages*. It’squasi-all-inclusive.
See all of those asterisks? Those are services that can potentially have additional surcharges on board. Don’t be alarmed though: you do have the ability to eat three meals per day for each day of your cruise and never pay a dime.
Travel Cruise basics
Are Cruises REALLY all-you-can-eat?
A. YES. And eat you will. There is always some delectable morsel of food available to grab, no matter the time of day. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are available in the ship’s dining room(s) and buffet; room service is available 24/7; most ships offer a poolside grill and 24-hour pizzeria. (My one piece of advice? Bring a bottle of Tums and some Ex-Lax)
How do I pay for items/services on the ship?
A. Cruise ships arecashless, with the exception of the casino and – on some ships – the arcade. (Andmaybe bingo – don’t know because I’ve never played!) When you check in for your cruise, you will be asked to provide either a debit or credit card to open your ship account. You can accumulate credit card points to use for free travel (source: https://creditrewardperks.com/las-vegas/). At this point, you’ll be issued a ship card which will serve as your room key/currency/lifeforce. (Find out how tipping works on the ship HERE.)
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About Bon Voyage by Barbour: Bon Voyage by Barbour is a full-service travel agency designed to assist you with your next dream vacation. Operating out of Tampa, Florida, we specialize in cruises and all-inclusive resorts in the Caribbean/Mexico.
