Cruise Planning & Tips

Choosing your Cruise

• What is the cheapest month of the year to go on a cruise?
• Why book with CruisesOnly rather than directly with cruise line?
• Why do I have call to book certain cruise rates with a travel agent?
• How can I chat with a live agent?
• So many cruise lines - which one should I choose?
• Are there military or senior discounts available on cruises?

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Selecting your room

• What information do I need when booking my cruise?
• What should I consider when choosing a room on my cruise?
• What is a guarantee room on a cruise?
• Can I make changes to a guarantee room on my cruise?
• Can I book multiple staterooms or cabins online?
• Do all guests in a room pay the same cruise fare?

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Special Accommodations

• Can I cruise if I am disabled or have special needs?
• Can I cruise while pregnant?
• Is there wheelchair accessibility on board my cruise?
• Is smoking permitted on board my cruise?
• Can the cruise line accommodate special dietary needs?

Cruise Enhancements

• Will I have cell phone and internet service while on my cruise?
• I do not drink, can I buy a non-alcoholic beverage package?
• Should I purchase a beverage package from the cruise line?
• How much does it cost to buy a beverage package?
• Will I have cell phone and internet service while at sea?

Cruise Ports & Destinations

• Cruising to Bimini: Exciting Experiences for Your Shore Excursion
• Cruising to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico: Exciting Experiences for Your Shore Excursion
• Cruising to Key West, Florida: Exciting Experiences for Your Shore Excursion
• Cruising to Montego Bay, Jamaica: Exciting Experiences for Your Shore Excursion
• Cruising to Turks & Caicos: Exciting Experiences for Your Shore Excursion

Flights and Transfers

• Should I arrive at the port city prior to the day of sailing?
• How far in advance should I book my flights for my cruise?
• Should I book my flights when I book my cruise?
• Is it cheaper to book flights with my cruise?
• How will I be informed of changes to my flight itinerary if I booked my flight with my cruise?
• What should I do if my flight ahead of my cruise is delayed or cancelled?

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Booking a Group Cruise

• What is a group cruise?
• What do I need to know about making payments on my group cruise?
• Can special parties or meetings be held on board for groups?
• What are the benefits of being a Group Leader on my group cruise?
• Why should I book my group cruise with CruisesOnly?

Pre and Post Cruise Lodging

• Can I book a hotel with my cruise reservation?
• Will I receive a confirmation from the hotel after making a reservation with CruisesOnly?
• How can I book transfers to and from the port, or book a hotel before or after my cruise?