Cruise Vacations - Must Know Information

By Phillip Joansen

Do you know all the information you need to know to plan your next cruise vacation? Here are some things you might have overlooked and must know before booking your vacation. These additional cost can creep up on you if you're not prepared when cruising.

Make sure to purchase full cancellation insurance when booking your trip. The reasoning behind this is because you will have to pay in full for your entire cruise vacation package before departure. Otherwise, if you did cancel at the last minute, you would lose your entire deposit and the whole fare. Purchase insurance through your travel agent. If something does arise, you can cancel 30 days before the departure date.

You will end up paying the rest of your cruise package 45 to 60 days before your departure date. However, most people just pay 100% of their package up front. Late reservation people have to pay 100% of their package once they receive their travel confirmation. Be aware that you might have to pay additional fees for increase in foreign exchange rates and fuel tax surcharges. If you have any questions about additional fees that you will incur, go ahead and ask your travel agent. Your travel agent is there to supply you with all the answer you need.

Once your entire payment has been received, you will be able to get your mailed cruise tickets and package. Verify that all the documents are there and that your itinerary is correct. Also, an important matter to check is your airline tickets. Make sure that the tickets coincide with your cruise ship departure date.

Lastly, the earlier you book, the more incentives and discounts you will receive. Discounts are given to those who book their vacation packages very early. If you are a procrastinator, it could cause you to get an unfavorable cabin grade and will cost you more than someone who booked early.

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