Cunard Venice

First Time Cruise

You’ve never been on a cruise before but the idea inspires you? Booking your first cruise can be extremely overwhelming, CruiseClub.lv has all of the information you need to start planning your dream vacations.

WHY CRUISE?

Easy, convenient way to travel. Unpack once and experience the exotic destinations and historical cities in one cruise trip! There is nothing easier than simply waking up in the morning in the world’s most exciting and interesting cities.

Unbeatable value. Your cruise fare includes accommodations, dining, entertainment and an endless array of activities. Plus, you won’t have to pay for costly airfare, trains, or motorcoaches to get you from one city to the next. Some cruiselines even has a special rates for kids up to 12 years.

Refreshing sea air. Sea days can be as relaxing or active as you wish. There is nothing comparable to being out on the open sea with warm ocean breezes.

Relax and let us take care of everything else. Leave the vacation hassles behind when you choose cruise. Cruise line will take care of everything for you, making your vacation a real pleasure without any stress. You choose your ship, itinerary and stateroom and enhancements you’d like to add such as drink packages, shore excursions and more. We take care of the rest!

WHERE CAN I GO? These are the most popular destinations for first time cruisers are Mediterranean, Caribbean, Alsaka, Dubai and Norweian Fjords, many other cruise destinations are available too.

What is a shore excursion? Escorted tours that will take you to the most memorable sites and let you experience the culture. Cruise lines offers a variety of shore excursions based on interests, activity levels as well as some tailored for families.

WHAT IS THERE TO DO ONBOARD? Cruising offers something for everyone from the very young to the young at heart. It’s great for groups, celebrations, and meeting new people.

The choices are endless, from invigorating activities to more relaxing pursuits. All cruise lines offers traditional onboard activities like culinary demonstrations, bingo, wine tasting and spa services as well as presentations where you learn about the culture, top sites of the ports you will be visiting, plus live entertainment during the day and night. Broadway-style evening shows in stylish theaters seating up to 1,600 people!

Whether you feel like a multi-course meal in a formal dining room or hand-tossed pizza by the pool, cruise line has something for every mood. From elegant specialty restaurants to themed buffets on deck, the variety of venues and dining options is certain to satisfy no matter the time of day.

WHAT ARE THE ROOMS LIKE? All staterooms include a flat-screen TV, a refrigerator, safe and complimentary room service. Plus the little extras you find in the best hotels. Cruise lines offer a wide range of staterooms options from spacious balcony staterooms to more expansive Mini Suites, as well as Club Class Mini Suites. There are also luxurious Full Suites with premium upgrades and complimentary features like laundry and professional cleaning services and more. Oceanview and Interior staterooms are a great value for budget conscious travelers.

WHAT IS GUARANTEE CABINS? When you book a cruise a lot of the time now there will always be some sort of offer on the sailing. A lot of the cruise lines will offer lower prices but with some restriction on the cabins. A guarantee cabin is something that pops up a lot. Cruise lines offer guarantee cabins in different ways. It basically means that you don’t get to choose your cabin number for your cruise. The cruise lines offer you to pick and book a particular grade of cabin but your cabin number will be allocated by the cruise line at a later stage. They will either offer you a cabin number within the grade you booked or will look at upgrading you to a higher cabin category.

WHAT CAN KIDS DO? Youth Centers and Teen Lounges are staffed by experienced counselors, who are ready to ensure your kids stay happy all day long. There’s everything from art projects, games, the latest movies, pizza parties, talent shows, and much more. Youth center designed for cruisers ages 3 to 17 to play, discover and create.

IS THERE A DRESS CODE? When it comes to dress codes on-board this can really vary ship to ship. All cruise lines will have a guideline to what you should wear but this is there for your guidance only.

WHAT IS GRATITUITIES? When it comes to Gratuities on board a cruise it is hard to know what to pay and who to pay. The gratuities are paid to your head waiter and cabin steward. Most cruise lines will automatically add their recommended Gratuity amount to your on board account.