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Cruise Loyalty Programs • Part 2

Just like airlines and hotels, cruise companies want you to be a frequent customer and they have developed a number of plans to entice you to keep coming back. With names like The Captain’s Club, Mariner Society and Latitudes they generally structure their programs so the more you come back the more status you attainContinue reading “Cruise Loyalty Programs • Part 2”

Cruise Loyalty Programs • An Introduction

If your future plans include more then an occasional cruise, you might want to consider focusing your bookings on a particular cruise line because of the loyalty programs they offer. Benefits can include discounts on or even free internet, laundry, photos, cocktail parties and fancy coffees. Some lines also offer cabin upgrades and priority treatmentContinue reading “Cruise Loyalty Programs • An Introduction”

Cruise Cabin Upgrades

Staterooms – What Are Upgrades If you do more than a few cruises, chances are you will be offered an upgrade. Generally upgrades fall into a few categories: Usually the first reaction when offered an upgrade is elation over your luck, but don’t jump at that offer right away. There are a few things toContinue reading “Cruise Cabin Upgrades”

Israel’s Ports Of Call

Visiting The Cruise Ports Of Call In Israel There are 116 miles of Mediterranean coast in western Israel stretching from Lebanon in the north to the Gaza Strip in the south. The two major ports of call for cruise ships are Ashdod just north of Gaza and Haifa another 70 miles north. Ashdod is withinContinue reading “Israel’s Ports Of Call”

Port of Call Singapore

The port city of Singapore is what the future will hopefully look like. A world-class city that is modern, clean, safe and easy to get around in. You will be amazed by this place and we cannot say too much about the people, who are friendly, courteous and seem to live life with a dedicationContinue reading “Port of Call Singapore”

Which Stateroom To Book?

Selecting Your Cruise Stateroom While it may seem obvious in deciding which room or category to book there are some points you may want to consider. For most people the decision comes down to what can you afford and should you consider an ocean view or a balcony stateroom. On most cruise ships cabins canContinue reading “Which Stateroom To Book?”