• Is a cruise affordable and a good value holiday?

• How long are cruises?

• How do I book a cruise?

• Are all ships and cruises fairly similar?

• What's an air/sea cruise?

• Can I book on short notice?

• Do I need a passport?

• Can I extend my cruise holiday?

• Is motion discomfort a problem?

• Can we stay in touch with the outside?

• Can I use my hair dryer or shaver on the ship?

• Can we celebrate a "special" day?

• Do cruise lines accept group bookings?

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Yes! There are cruise vacations to suit every budget, from the cost-conscious to the most luxurious. Even more important, a cruise offers the best travel value for your money. Your fare includes all meals, your cabin, onboard daytime activities, nighttime parties and entertainment. So for once, you'll know what your vacation will end up costing you before you go. (Your only extra expenses will be drinks, gratuities, optional shore excursions, and personal services such as massage or hairstyling.) You'll be amazed at the value.

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As long or as short as you want. Itineraries can range from as little as three days to as long as three months!

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A Cruise is a very complicated holiday. It's more complicated than booking an airline ticket, hotel or rental car. An cruise holiday can truly be holiday of a lifetime. It can be a significant investment of both time and money. Therefore, we highly recommend you enlist the services of a professional Cruise Specialist to help you choose the right cruise for you.

There are literally hundreds of different Cruise and Cruise Tour options to choose from and the best holiday for you depends on how you answer these questions:

• When do you want to go? For how long?

• What kind of Cruise Holiday do you want? 

• What do you want to see? Which is more important? Glaciers? Wildlife? Wilderness? Mountains? History? Folklore? High Adventure? Sports?

• What's your cruise experience? What's your other holiday experience? Which cruise line is best for you? What type of accommodations?

• How are you getting to there? Do you need transfers? Using frequent flier miles?

• Are you taking kids? How old are they? How many cabins do you need? Do you need cabins near one another? Do you want to sit together at dinner? Are you celebrating a big anniversary? Does everyone need the same type of cabin? Do you qualify for a group rate?

• Do you have special needs? Crib? Wheelchair? Special diet?

• What kind of rate do you qualify for? Are you AARP? A Platinum Card Holder?  Work for an airline? Military? Teacher? Resident of a certain city? Are you a past passenger of the cruise line? What's your past passenger number? Do you have any coupons or upgrade certificates?

Your best bet for booking your Cruise Holiday is 1) find a company like TravelDep who specialise in Cruises and Cruise Tours and 2) get on the phone and speak to a live TravelDep Cruise Specialist to help you find the best cruise holiday for you.

You can request an online quote by completing our Quote Form and one of our cruise specialists will get back to you by phone or email right away. Or you can call us on 0800 0748000

Websites like Travelocity and Expedia may let you book a 7-Night Alaska cruise online, but you could be paying more than if you just picked up the phone and called an Cruise Specialist. Large Internet Travel Companies typically don't have the staff to manually research all the rate programs for which you qualify or they don't have the resources of people available to answer any special cruise questions you may have.

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Far from it. Cruise ships can range from under 200 feet to over 1,000 feet. You can sail with anywhere from fewer than 100 fellow passengers to over 2,600. Experience atmospheres ranging from casual to formal, classically simple to ultra-deluxe. You can even choose between traditional propeller-driven craft, sail-assisted cruise ships, or even a paddle-wheel river boat.

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A fly/cruise or air/sea cruise vacation package includes either free or much reduced airfare along with your cruise ticket. These money-saving options are available from most major North American cities and include transfers between the airport and ship as well as baggage handling

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Even the most popular cruises sometimes have space available because of late cancellations. But, to get exactly the ship, cabin and sailing date you want, you should plan and book early. Most cruise lines also offer early booking discounts for customers who plan ahead. Then, just sit back and anticipate all the fun you're going to have!

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Visa free travellers entering the United States under the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) require individual machine readable passports.

It is important to note that families will require individual passports for each traveller should they wish to travel visa free, regardless of the fact that they may currently hold machine readable passports. Travellers not in possession of machine readable passports will require a visa. If your passport was issued after 26/10/05 and contains a non-digital photograph you will be excluded from the VWP. All UK passports issued after 26/10/05 will contain digital photographs so will be valid for the VWP as long as all other conditions are met.

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We can arrange pre- or post-cruise land packages at the same time you book your cruise. And, in many cases, your airline ticket will include helpful options, such as free stopovers, that enable you to make your own special arrangements.

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Today's modern cruise ships are quite large and contain hi-tech stabilizing devices and advance weather notification processes. In the unlikely event you experience motion discomfort, there are a number of over-the-counter solutions to ease your concerns. These include Bonine, Mecklizine, Dramamine, Transderm Scope Patches, and Seabands. Please consult with your physician or pharmacists before taking any medication.

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Quite easily. Most ships have a daily newsletter with news, headlines, selected stock quotes and sports scores. Staterooms on all of today's modern cruise ships are equipped with satellite televisions and in some cases in-cabin internet connections. While most ships now have telephones in passenger cabins, you can also call someone on shore through the ship's radio operator while at sea. And, you can make phone calls from most ports. In addition, many ships have fax capabilities and newer ships offer Internet access and e-mail capabilities to.

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Most ships have 110-volt outlets in the staterooms. But do check with your us to be sure. Many ships even feature hair dryers in your cabin.

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Absolutely! Most cruise lines will even treat you to a complimentary cake and a chorus of Happy Whatever to honor the occasion. Your birthday or anniversary can be more festive with champagne, flowers, canapes, wine or cheese. You can even arrange for a special private party. All you have to do is advise us in advance.

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Most lines will work with groups often at reduced rates depending on how many people are involved. Policies vary from company to company and sometimes during certain times of the year.

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