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Introduction to anyone thinking about taking a cruiseTRANSCRIPT
Agenda• Why Go Cruising?• The 5 Myths of Cruising• Types of Cruise Ships• Oh! The Place I’ll Take You• Choosing the Perfect Cabin• Dining Options• Life Onboard Ship• Shore Excursions• Travel Protection• Special Offer
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Cruising has Cruising has come a long way come a long way since the Titanic!since the Titanic!
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All Inclusive
Plenty of Choices & Options
Clean and Luxurious
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Why Go
Cruising?
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Lodging Meals RelaxationEntertainment
#1: All Inclusive
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Relaxation Activities& Entertainment Meals Destinations
Pools & Fitness Center
Educational Lessons
Buffet / Fine Dining
Multiple Ports Of
Call
LibraryMovies & Broadway
Style Shows
Dress Up / Dress Down
High and Low Impact
LoungesOnboard
activities **Free Room
Service* The Ship Itself
#2: Choices & Options
* Some cruise lines may have set hours. Conditions apply. ** Consult your travel agent for details.
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Exceptional FoodExceptional Food
Impeccable ServiceImpeccable Service
One BillOne Bill
Something for EveryoneSomething for Everyone
Multiple DestinationsMultiple Destinations
Unpack OnceUnpack Once TitleTitleEASY
#4: It’s Easy
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SeaSick
SeaSick
THE MYTHS
AgeAge
BoredomBoredom
CostCost
WeightWeight
Cruising
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Spa Walking Swimming Dancing
Eating SleepingTheatre Shows
Socializing
Rock Climbing
Sight Seeing ExercisingShore
Excursions
Reading LearningPlaying Games
Shopping
Myth 1: Boredom – Nothing to Do
Note: Activities vary depending on cruise ships. Contact your travel agent for details.
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Myth 2: Weight Gain
“Cruise Lines Offering New Diet Conscious Menu Items Along With
Low Energy Fitness Programs Daily”
See Article: How To Lose Weight on a Five Day Cruise
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Myth 3: Only for Seniors
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Myth 4: Too Expensive
Cost vs Value
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Bracelet
Patch
Pill
Myth 5: Motion Sickness
PreventativeRemedies
PreventativeRemedies
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Types of Cruise Ships
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Ocean Cruises
River Cruises
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Contemporary Ships
• Ocean Cruises• Larger• Typically 2000 to 5400
passengers
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Luxury Ships
• Smaller Ships• Can get to ports that larger ships
can’t get to• Fewer passengers: 400 to 1000• Higher crew to passenger ratio 1:2• True “All Inclusive” (Beverages,
Shore Excursion, etc..)
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River Cruising
• Lavish river boats• Average 100 to 150 passengers
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Oh! The Places I’ll Take You…
• Caribbean is the most popular destination for new cruisers for these reasons..
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Alaska is another favourite …
• From the Juneau icefield, to the historical past of the Gold Rush, to Alaskan Communites in North America’s last frontier.
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Most popular sailings….
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Choosing the Perfect Cabin
Where do I start?
So Many Decks & Room Options
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Which Stateroom is Right For You?
Oceanview
Inside
Balcony
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Remember, cruising is a good part of your vacation!
• These are more common stateroom types, each varies in size, view, and in some cases, in-room amenities
• More importantly, each stateroom type (i.e. Inside Stateroom) will vary in price based on its location on the ship– Deck level, forward, mid, rear, etc..
• Contact your agent for details…
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Why pay more $$$ for a Balcony (or higher) Stateroom?
• Extension of your stateroom• Outside view, fresh air• Sun bathe or relax in private
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Why pay more $$$ for a Balcony (or higher) Stateroom?
• Scenery watching• Have breakfast or other
meals in private• Intimate dining at sun set• Staterooms tend to be in
preferred locations on the ship
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Dining
Buffet Style or Full Service …Your choice!
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Life Onboard Ship
• Similar to a credit card, each member in a cabin will be issued a Sea Pass Card for signing privileges onboard
Sea Pass Card
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Lifeboat Drill
• Lifeboat drill within first 24 hours • Procedure varies as per cruise ship
• This is for your Safety and ATTENDANCE IS MANDATORY FOR This is for your Safety and ATTENDANCE IS MANDATORY FOR EVERY PASSENGER!EVERY PASSENGER!
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Tipping on Royal Caribbean
• Tipping per day is approximately $12 per person
• $84 per person on a 7 day sailing
• Note: tipping rate subject to change, varies as per cruise line
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Beverages on Board• Lemonade, ice tea, ice water,
coffee and tea are free of charge basically 24 hrs a day in their cafes
• These beverages are also free with meals
• Soft drink & alcohol packages are available for purchase prior to sailing or once onboard
• Note: policy is subject to change and varies as per cruise line
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Documentation
• Never leave home without your passport• Never leave the ship without your passport also. Without proper
identification, you may be denied boarding the ship or entry into a port
• This is your responsibility!!!This is your responsibility!!!
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Shore Excursions
• Purchase Shore Excursions only from a reliable source• Your ship will set sail as per scheduled time and will not wait for you!
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Travel Protection
• It is not the “expected “ that causes you to cancel your trip but the “unexpected”
• Air travel disruption due to weather changes or natural disasters, accidents … to list a few…… think about recent events!
• Protect your Investment!!!Protect your Investment!!!
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Are you ready for your first cruise?
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