Thursday, October 8, 2009

Go For a Personalized Cruise Experience

With the help of our travelers and expertise of our travel specialists, we have compiled a list of cruising tips and have segmented our most popular cruise lines, helping you start on the right track to a personalized vacation experience with Fox World Travel.

Tips from some of our Facebook Fans:


  • Spend the extra money on a balcony, and take advantage of the great shore excursions!!!

  • Take advantage of the refillable soda cup deals when you get on board. They save you quite a bit of money over the course of your cruise and you may as well start using them right away.

  • Go on some of the more unique shore excursions. The memories will be worth the initial cost.

  • Take advantage of the laundry service they offer. Then you don't have to pack so much. I think the cruises we were on offered $10 for a laundry bag twice during the week. I packed it full rolled everything in to tight rolls! and then I had less wash when I got back. Definitely worth it.

  • The new trend in cruising is being able to eat whenever you want. If you are planning on this type of dining plan, keep in mind that you may end up waiting for long periods of time before being seated and served like at a very busy restaurant. To avoid the crowds, go to the dining room a bit earlier or later than normal dinner hours. Or skip it all together and go to the buffet!

  • Make sure to take advantage of the themed menu nights when the dining room will serve meals from the region you are sailing through at that time.

There are many cruise lines that are popular, but how choosing the right cruise line, destination, cabins and excursions is extremely important to ensure you receive the most personalized cruising vacation experience. We can give you a few quick insights into the travelers each cruise line caters too, but our travel agents are the true experts in customizing your cruise experience.

The following cruise lines are more “contemporary”:


  • Carnival Cruise Lines

    Fun, casual, value oriented cruise line appealing to the young at heart of all ages.

  • Disney Cruises

    Legendary attention to detail, amazing adventures for all ages and Disney-style entertainment, a Disney cruise vacation brings magic into your life.

  • Norwegian Cruise Line

    Intimate modern ships offering many activities, but in an intimate environment focused on Freestyle Cruising.

  • Royal Caribbean

    Well run, activity filled, value oriented cruise line with a casual yet sophisticated atmosphere.

These cruise lines are one step up and could be classified as “premium”:


  • Celebrity Cruises

    Premium, semi-formal, value line with excellent food, service, and attention to detail.

  • Holland America

    Premium, elegant, classic cruise line with a semi-formal and yet relaxed atmosphere.

  • MSC Cruise Lines

    From the world-famous authentic Italian cuisine to the personal attention and friendliness of an Italian crew, guests are treated to the finest Italian hospitality.

  • Oceania Cruises

    Offers highly personalized service, pampering, catering, and incomparable luxury, including cuisine that is simply the finest at sea.

  • Princess Cruises

    Premium cruise line focusing on passenger choice in dining, entertainment, activities, and accommodations.

  • Windstar Cruises

    Created in the mid-1980's with the vision to offer an alternative to the typical cruise or resort vacation.

Finally, at the very high end you will discover “luxury” cruise lines:

  • Crystal Cruises

    Luxury line with six-star quality service, yet with all the amenities and choice of modern cruise ships.

  • Cunard Cruises

    Traditional luxury line that began in 1840; its flagship, Queen Elizabeth 2, is the world’s most famous ship.

  • Regent Cruises

    Offer voyages of exploration and discovery to over 300 ports on six continents, including Antarctica.

  • Seabourn Cruise Line

    Luxury line with six-star quality service, yet with all the amenities and choice of modern cruise ships.

  • Silversea Cruises

    Award-winning six-star luxury cruise line with unmatched, all-inclusive value; voted "Best of the Best Cruise Line" by the Robb Report in 1999.

Choosing of these cruise lines is just the initial choice you need to make. Next comes your preferred departure port, preferred port destinations, number of nights, what type of balcony or cabin you would prefer, what excursions will most interest you, and the list goes on. As an award-winning full-service travel agency with increased buying power, our travel specialists can help you with all of these unique aspects of your cruise experience to ensure you have a memorable, personalized vacation.

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