Holiday Cruising

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By: Mike Franks, Owner-Operator, Cruise Planners-Orange Park, FL

The holidays can be a stressful time for all of us. With the hustle and bustle of shopping, decorating, parties to attend and family get together to enjoy, the joy can sometimes be too much to handle! That’s why many people turn to ocean cruises as a fun alternative to the craziness of the holidays.

Cruise lines make every trip a celebration, but they go all out for the holidays. You can enjoy all the normal amenities on board ship such as maid/butler service, fabulous meals that you don’t have to cook and of course entertainment and shopping.  

River Cruising: A Growing Alternative

By: Mike Franks, Owner-Operator, Cruise Planners-Orange Park, FL

River cruising is quickly evolving into a viable alternative to ocean cruising. Here are a few reasons why:

What to expect onboard?

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Today’s ocean liners are often characterized as floating resorts because there is so much to do and enjoy. Whether it’s relaxation you crave or non-stop activity, it’s all available on an ocean cruise. Most cruising enthusiasts are accustomed to enormous ocean liners sporting ten or more decks, thousands of square feet of space for cabins and activities, not to mention fellow passengers numbering in the thousands. Onboard activities range from skeet shooting and rock wall climbing to simply relaxing in the spa or enjoying a swim in one of several pools.

Nightlife on board an ocean liner usually starts with dinner in one of the formal dining rooms followed by an evening of dancing, live entertainment at a Vegas-style show or enjoying a quieter time at a piano bar. For the gambler at heart, the ship’s casino offers slot machines, poker, and blackjack tables as well as roulette wheels. The possibilities are endless, and the fun continues well into the early morning hours.