5 Commonly Asked Questions
In an effort to assist those who are considering, planning, or already booked a cruise, I have answered many questions regarding cruising. In answering those questions, I caution that there are some things that all cruise lines have in common, but there are other areas in which each cruise line differs. Here, I have included a list of five commonly asked questions, as well as a list of some cruise lines and the corresponding links to how they address each question. As usual, we hope that this is helpful.
What Are Some Ship And Stateroom Options?
Carnival Cruise Line: https://www.carnival.com/cruise-ships.aspx and https://www.carnival.com/staterooms.aspx
Royal Caribbean Cruise Line: https://secure.royalcaribbean.com/cruise-ships
Norwegian Cruise Line: https://secure.royalcaribbean.com/cruise-ships and https://www.ncl.com/why-cruise-norwegian/cruise-accommodations
MSC Cruises: https://www.msccruisesusa.com/en-us/Discover-MSC/Cruise-Ships.aspx and https://www.msccruisesusa.com/en-us/Discover-MSC/On-Board/Staterooms-Suites.aspx
Princess Cruises: https://www.princess.com/ships-and-experience/ships/
Celebrity Cruises: https://www.celebritycruises.com/cruise-ships and https://www.celebritycruises.com/things-to -do-onboard/staterooms
Holland America Cruises: http://bit.ly/2pNBmob and http://bit.ly/2vjIImn
Disney Cruise Line: https://disneycruise.disney.go.com/ships/
I Would Like To Learn More About The Onboard Program For Children/Youth?
Carnival Cruise Line: https://www.carnival.com/onboard/seuss-at-sea
Royal Caribbean Cruise Line: https://www.royalcaribbean.com/cruise-activities
Norwegian Cruise Line: https://www.ncl.com/why-cruise-norwegian/family-cruises
MSC Cruises: https://www.msccruisesusa.com/en-us/Discover-MSC/Family-Cruises.aspx
Princess Cruises: https://www.princess.com/ships-and-experience/onboard-experience/kids-and-teens/
Celebrity Cruises: https://www.celebritycruises.com/things-to-do-onboard/family-fun/overview
Holland America Cruises: http://bit.ly/2fK0ad6
Disney Cruise Line: https://disneycruise.disney.go.com/onboard-activities/list/youth-clubs/
What Are Pre-Paid Gratuities Or Automatic Gratuities?
Carnival Cruise Line: http://bit.ly/2wvCgIZ
Royal Caribbean Cruise Line: https://www.royalcaribbean.com/faq/questions/onboard-service-gratuity-expense
Norwegian Cruise Line: https://www.ncl.com/faq#service-charge
MSC Cruises: https://www.msccruisesusa.com/en-us/Manage-Your-Booking/General-Information.aspx
Princess Cruises: https://www.princess.com/come-back-new/top-ten-faq/
Celebrity Cruises: https://www.celebritycruises.com/ca/company/customer-support/help-and-faqs/during-your-cruise/gratuity-program
Holland America Cruises: http://bit.ly/2yH6FVs
Disney Cruise Line: https://disneycruise.disney.go.com/faq/onboard-services/gratuities/
Tell Me About Beverage Packages?
Carnival Cruise Line: https://www.carnival.com/FunShops/beverage-programs
Royal Caribbean Cruise Line: https://www.royalcaribbean.com/faq/questions/beverage-drink-package-products
Norwegian Cruise Line: https://www.ncl.com/onboard-packages/beverage-packages
MSC Cruises: https://www.msccruisesusa.com/en-us/Manage-Your-Booking/All-Inclusive-Packages.aspx
Princess Cruises: https://www.princess.com/learn/cruise-gifts-celebrations/gifts-and-services/culinary-delights-wine/
Celebrity Cruises: https://www.celebritycruises.com/things-to-do-onboard/onboard-packages/beverage-packages
Holland America Cruises: https://www.hollandamerica.com/news/NewsRelease.action?newsReleaseId=1448
Disney Cruise Lines: https://disneycruise.disney.go.com/faq/dining-food-beverages/drinks-included/
Where Can I Find Information On Shore Excursions?
Carnival Cruise Line: https://www.carnival.com/shore-excursions
Royal Caribbean Cruise Line: http://bit.ly/2pnRCQ5
Norwegian Cruise Line: https://www.ncl.com/excursions
MSC Cruises: https://www.msccruisesusa.com/en-us/Manage-Your-Booking/Excursions.aspx
Princess Cruises: https://www.princess.com/learn/excursions/index.jsp
Celebrity Cruises: https://www.celebritycruises.com/shore-excursions
Holland America Cruises: http://bit.ly/2g9Rqh7
Disney Cruise Line: https://disneycruise.disney.go.com/port-adventures/overview/
The following are reputable shore excursion companies/websites that My Cruising Family recommends, and we also recommend using resources such as other cruisers, including www.cruisecritic.com and www.tripadvisor.com reviews to locate highly recommended tour providers themselves, which cuts out the middleman in the shore excursions booking process. There are a number of tour providers that My Cruising Family has recommended in our cruise reviews posted on our blog.
Viator.com: https://www.viator.com/
ShoreTrips.com: https://www.shoretrips.com/
ShoreExcursioneer.com: https://www.shoreexcursioneer.com/
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