Family Cruises: Tips and Advice to Save More

One of the biggest market of the cruise industry is targeting the family groups. A lot of cruise ships are themed for families and it carries with them amenities, facilities and activities that the whole family can enjoy. Most families do enjoy this trips and they come back with satisfaction, but not all families can afford this kinds of cruises.

Actually every family can enjoy this cruises only if they know the best tips and advice to save more money while cruising. Read more for more tips and suggestions how you can enjoy your trips and still spend less.

Even during this economic problems, cruise ships are traveling the world and they want you in their ships. If you would take time to browse the Internet for the cruise lines individual websites, you will find tons of discounts and promos they are giving out to get more passengers. Cruise lines offer tons of opportunities for the families which are very affordable as they are one of their biggest clients.

Freebies and Discounts

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  The more the merrier – at most cruise lines, the more passengers you will bring along with you, the more discounts and even freebies you can get. At some cruise ships the third, fourth and even fifth family member you bring can get in the same cabin with you for a huge discount and some even free.
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  Kids and teens – most cruise lines offers free cruises for kids and teens that may range from 1 to 17 years old as long as it would be shared with two paying adults in one cabin. If it is not free, most cruise lines gives this in a big discount which is available all year round.
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    Disney Wonder is giving free sails for the Kids. Children can enjoy three nights of cruise for free in the vessel which sets sails from January 22 to May 28, 2009. Of course they have to be accompanied by two paying adults and government taxes and fees must still be payed.
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  Cruise Lines and Their Themes – once you have decided to take your family on a cruise, you should check out all available options, all cruise lines and their vessels to have an audit in which will be the most fun and which will be the best for your budget. Certain cruise lines, like Disney Cruise Lines, offers a lot of freebies and discounts for the family and you should also check the dates of the cruise lines themed cruises. Themed cruises targets families of all ages and they offer discounts and freebies to get more passengers enjoy their services.
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  Facilities, Activities and Amenities – cruise lines are equipped with high tech facilities and amenities which any of the family member will enjoy. Once you are on board the ship, do not be afraid to use them as they are free for you and your family. The only expenses that you may have on board are the extra trips and extra purchases that you may have.
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  Know the People with cruise ship jobs – people with cruise ship jobs can give you tips and advices on how to enjoy your trip, talk to them. If you want to make an excursion or do some on shore activities while the ship is on port, you can contact the cruise excursion manager and don't forget to ask which of this activities are the most suitable for the family and see how he can advice which is the most affordable. This people are knowledgeable of this things and you will surely get the best advice from them.

This are only some of the tips and advice that you should know for your family cruise. For more details, information and suggestions please visit travel and tourism jobs.

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Is it fun to go on a cruise alone?

One of the questions that I had before I started my very first cruise ship job is would it be too boring if I went out alone? Having no friends or anyone that I know of to start with seems like a very lonely thing to do, but after a while, I got the answer to that question... cruising alone is boring, if you make it one, but it doesn't have to be.

Having a travel and tourism job is a great opportunity to meet a lot of new friends. When you are assigned to your department, you will surely find a crew or two coming from the same country as yours and that is an instant friend. Companions on board are not hard to find as there are a lot of crews working alone or did not bring their friends with them.

There are tons of activities on board the cruise ship and by participating in these, you will make a friend. One of the activities that crews and passengers have are sports, the bars and the pool. The activities are not the exact way to get new friends but the group and individuals that you meet along the way. Guests and cruisers can be friends as well. Not all cruisers are with companion and you can have a chat with them while you are doing your job. That is of course if they permit you to and vice versa.

You should be aware of the programs and activities they have on board and as many cruise lines let their crews use amenities and facilities while they have a rest day, it is a great opportunity to have fun. Stay away from your cabin as much as possible and don't be shy.

One of the great ways to meet new friends on board is during meal time. Most cruise crews doesn't have the same time for their meals but they do take it on groups. Once you have your food time, share tables with your fellow crews and make friends along the way.

You can get on a cruise ship alone with out knowing anyone but get off it having lots of friends and groups. And the next time you take on your cruise ship jobs, you can be sure that you will have friends and you can make more. To learn more about cruising and cruise ship jobs please visit http://www.cruiselinejobguide.com

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