Land Packages can be customized with or without airfare and with your choice of hotel and car rentals. Some destinations will have extra "add-ons" the customer can purchase such as show tickets, sightseeing tours, adventure activities, etc. Land/Air packages are available as All-inclusive or European plans, which do not include meals or beverages.

Cruises have been described as "floating resorts" offering a variety of exciting vacation destinations around the world. Prepare to be pampered and experience the vacation of your life! Cruises are all-inclusive vacations (most exclude drinks) that offer gourmet, elegant meals (all-day), Broadway style shows, work-out facilities, pools and full-service spas (additional charge). You can eat,live-it-up, or relax as much as you want!

Cruise lines have adopted a cash-free policy over the last few years. In most cases, you will be given a card for purchases at the beginning of your cruise which doubles as your room key. The account can be settled at the end of the cruise with cash or credit card for purchases.

Tipping is typically recommended as follows: Room Steward & Waiter $3.50 per guest/per day, Busboy $2.50 per guest/per day with the Head Waiter and Maitre 'D as optional, depending on level of service. Gratuities are automatically included when ordering beverages from the bars.

Most cruise lines offer specialized dining requests such as low fat, low-sodium, vegetarian or kosher meals. Most ships offer formal dining as well as casual dining options onboard.

Casual atmospheres are generally the norm during the day. Generally, 3-5 night cruises offer 1 formal night and 7 night cruises offer 2 formal nights. Formal attire is a suit or tuxedo for men and evening gown or cocktail dress for women. Other evenings are Sunday-dress. No jeans or casual shorts are allowed in the dining rooms. Some cruise lines may offer more or less formal nights depending on cruise atmosphere.

Most ships have 110-volt outlets in the staterooms. Hair-dryers are in most of the staterooms. The shower has soap and shampoo, no conditioner. Each room has a safe. All rooms have a TV and phone.

A valid photo ID (Government issued), Birth Certificate (original or copy w/ raised seal) or a Passport for most departures. Some international cruises and land packages require a Passport and Visas in order to travel. ** Effective December 31st, 2006, a Passport will be required in order to travel within the Western Hemisphere. Effective December 31st, 2007 one will be required for all travel, including within the United States.

Most ships has a daily newsletter with news, headlines, selected information and sport scores. Most staterooms are equipped with televisions and have satellite or cellular telephones. You can also call someone on shore through the ship's radio officer while at sea. In addition most ships have fax capabilities and computer cafes with internet access for e-mail communication for a fee.

Cruise ships offer a wide variety of activities including luxurious spas, gyms, casinos, cooking classes and even rock climbing and ice skating on some vessels.

When the stars come out, a cruise ship really turns on. There's dancing, live entertainment, nightclubs and lounges, feature films, and parties with all your new friends. Most ships also have casinos. What's more, there are many special events like the Captain's Cocktail Party, Passenger Talent Night, Broadway-style shows and Las Vegas-type revues.

So much you'll have a hard time choosing! You can explore on your own or take a guided tour (referred to as shore excursions). Search ancient ruins or hunt for shopping bargains. Ride a raft over river rapids or a horse across miles of hills and beaches. Climb a waterfall or pyramid. Follow the footsteps of history or the wake of a waterskiing boat. If there's still time play golf or tennis. Learn how to windsurf. Sun and swim at some of the world's best beaches. Catch a record marlin, sail, snorkel or scuba dive or tour a rainforest. T ake a cable car to the top of a mountain. There are also cold weather activities, such as taking a helicopter to a Glacier or dog-sledding.

In short, cruising is the perfect way to sample a number of new destinations and try all the things you've ever dreamed of doing, while never having to pack and unpack!

While cruise ships are not comprehensive medical facilities, cruise lines understand that some people may have health needs during a cruise. Thus they are committed to providing first response and emergency care to guests until they can be transferred to a shoreside medical facility. Most cruise lines have 24 hour medical services and staff.

Almost all cruise ships have laundry facilities and many provide dry-cleaning services. There is; however, an additional charge for professional laundry and dry cleaning services. Many ships also have self-service launderettes.

Just about every full-size ship has public rooms or a conference center to offer as meeting space for private or corporate groups. Many feature dedicated meeting facilities. If you'd like to make meeting or incentive travel arrangements, advise us at the time you confirm your reservations. The ship may also be able to offer audio visual equipment, communications, meeting coordinators, secretarial and printing services and more.

This is rarely a problem for most passengers. Popular cruise itineraries have some of the calmest waters in the world. In addition, stabilizers on modern ships, availability of advance weather information, and development of effective preventative medications have, for the most part, reduced or eliminated the incidence of motion discomfort.

The following deposit is required in order to secure confirmed accommodations:

2 Day Cruises - $50.00 per guest (non-refundable) balance payable no later than 60 days prior to departure date

3 Day Cruises- $100.00 per guest (non-refundable) balance payable no later than 60 days prior to departure date

4 Day Cruises- $150.00 per guest $100.00 (non-refundable) balance payable no later than 60 days prior to departure date

5 Day Cruises- $200.00 per guest $100.00 (non-refundable) balance payable no later than 60 days prior to departure date

6 & 7 Day Cruises- $250.00 per guest $100.00 (non-refundable) balance payable no later than 80 days prior to departure date

8 Day Cruises- $300.00 per guest $100.00 (non-refundable) balance payable no later than 80 days prior to departure date

10 Day or longer Cruises - $400.00 per guest $100.00 (non-refundable) balance payable no later than 80 days prior to departure date

If a cancellation occurs, the following charges will be assessed:

2, 3, 4 & 5 Day Cruises

Up to 61 Days --$50.00 penalty/$100.00 penalty per guest

60 to 30 Days --Deposit

29 to 8 Days -- 60% of the Total Fare

7 days or less -- 100% of the Total Fare

6, 7 & 8 Day Cruises

Up to 61 Days -- $100.00 penalty per guest

60 to 30 Days -- Deposit

29 to 8 Days -- 60% of the Total Fare

7 days or less -- 100% of the Total Fare

Alaska Cruises/Cruise Tours and 10 Day or longer Cruises

Up to 80 Days -- $100.00 penalty per guest

80 to 46 Days -- Deposit

45 to 15 Days -- 50% of Total Fare/100% after 15 Days or less

Land packages penalties will vary with each vendor. The penalty will be discussed at the time of booking.