Charlotte Chicago Cincinnati Cleveland Columbus Dallas Denver Detroit Ft. San Diego San Francisco San Jose Seattle St. LibrarySpot MuseumSpot PeopleSpot ShoppingSpot TripSpot Cruises are becoming a trendy vacation option, from South American sightseeing excursions to Disney theme trips. Proprietors of these floating resorts are heeding the challenge to keep cruises interesting for those who frequent them, and novices can reap the benefits on their maiden voyage.
Travel agencies are a safe place to start gathering some sailing know-how.
Specialized agencies like Cruise Planners can provide price quotes and valuable advice on areas travelers might not think of, like trip cancellation insurance, proof of citizenship and dining preferences. Search the American Society of Travel Agents page to find a professional who specializes in cruises. For those who want to plan the trip themselves, the Cruise Lines International Association offers a cruise vacation planner free of charge. Savvy cruisers have posted their stories about jungle cruises with monkey sightings, exotic trips to Asia and calm landscape cruises at the Romantic Getaways website . There are a lot of options floating around.