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.
Most cruise lines accept all major credit cards.
Deposits and payment schedules vary by cruise line. Full payment is usually due 60 to 90 days before departure. A new trend is for cruise lines to offer payment plans that spread out your cruise payments of a longer period of time. Currently, Princess Cruises and Windjammer Barefoot Cruises offer these programs. One of the big fears of first time cruisers is that their vacation will be spoiled by seasickness.