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Tips to Book a Cruise Trip on a Tight Budget

Finding a real cruise bargain or even just a high quality cruise that fits within your budget is a combination of good planning, timing and a splash of good fortune.

Also, what counts as a “special,” “good buy,” or “great deal” is a matter of perception, differing for most individuals depending on their budget, cruise ship experience and the amenities they expect to receive.

The Price Range is Broad

Remember, like any product, you often get what you pay for with cruises. That doesn’t mean there aren’t good deals to be found.

But much like the hotel markets, cruise ships will range from top-of-the-line deluxe ships with five-star restaurants and all-inclusive amenities to outdated boats with basic rooms and cafeteria-style buffets.

Because of this discrepancy in accommodations, food and facilities, cruises can range in price from less than $100 per day for a person to over $1000 a day.

You may think you’re getting the deal of your life and soon find yourself in an inside cabin with no windows, sailing on a boat that charges you $8 for a glass of soda and doesn’t even have a pool.

Take Time to Get Accurate Knowledge

First time cruise buyers should either consult directly with an experienced travel agent or be willing to invest a lot of time reading online customer reviews and consulting with friends about ships and lines to look for, and those to avoid.

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Posted in Travel and Leisure on Mar 22nd, 2009, 12:11 am by admin     

SilverSeas Silver Cloud Cruise Ship. If You Demand Elegance, Let us Define It

The Silver Cloud cruise ship is without a doubt one of the most extraordinary cruise ships in the world of cruising. Italian developed, the Silver Cloud Cruise ship combines award winning detailed attention with a magnificently wider range of amenities typically found on larger ships.

The patrons on Silver Cloud cruise ship are mostly mature pairs who are typically affluent.

Silver Cloud Cruise Ship
When summer enters the stage the Silver Cloud offers 7-16 day cruises to the Mediterranean. Most often the cruises include overnights in the ports, which allows 2 complete days ashore for touring.

Of the 148 cabins, 110 have furnished, private balconies. The smaller cabins are 240 square feet while the owners suites are a spacious 1,314 square feet. But it’s the Silver Suites that provide the best value with a bedroom, lounge and area for dining. All rooms offer sitting areas, TV’s, VCR and DVD Players, fully stocked mini bars, walk in closets and marble baths

Dining is always delightful aboard the Silversea Silver Cloud Cruise Ship. That’s particularly one of the best things about smaller vessels, the food is not mass-produced and the chefs can instead prepare their favorite dishes, presentation, and their personalities on a smaller scale. There are several dining areas on the Silversea Silver Cloud and every cruise has special dining events that you don’t want to miss. And if you happen to miss traditional mealtime, , as with all high end cruise lines, the Silver Cloud offers 24-hour room service.

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Posted in Travel and Leisure on Mar 19th, 2009, 10:05 pm by admin