There are really no ‘dress codes’ on cruise ships but more like guidelines to assist you in bringing the right items. Having traveled with a spouse and two teen age daughters, this writer is, however, painfully aware of the cruise shoe formula which is take the number of cruise days and multiply by 5. How else could one possibly pack 35 pairs of shoes for a one week voyage?

But seriously, less is often more on a cruise. The style of ship you have selected usually dictates the way that passengers dress. The shorter and less expensive cruises skew toward very casual and the longer cruises on luxury ships tend to be more formal.

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Like anything in life, planning does not ensure a success. And if you don’t, then the odds are far greater that the outcome will not be as you expect!

Here are here are a couple of cruise planning tips to look out for:-

1) Date Setting

Choosing the right dates for everyone in your party is necessary, as there will be differences in people’s needs, especially if you have a large party coming from all over the place.

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ROYAL CARIBBEAN LINE is a perfect choice for the average first-time cruiser because it attracts the middle-class passenger regarding their age, education, culture interests, and bank accounts. Passengers are young but they don’t party to an excessive degree - there are children, but not an overwhelming number, activities are many and varied. Royal Caribbean offers a huge number of sailings, including cruises to Alaska, Bahamas, Bermuda, Canada and New England, Caribbean, Hawaii, Mexico, Panama Canal, Europe.

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There are really no ‘dress codes’ on cruise ships but more like guidelines to assist you in bringing the right items. Having traveled with a spouse and two teen age daughters, this writer is, however, painfully aware of the cruise shoe formula which is take the number of cruise days and multiply by 5. How else could one possibly pack 35 pairs of shoes for a one week voyage?

But seriously, less is often more on a cruise. The style of ship you have selected usually dictates the way that passengers dress. The shorter and less expensive cruises skew toward very casual and the longer cruises on luxury ships tend to be more formal.

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Like anything in life, planning does not ensure a success. And if you don’t, then the odds are far greater that the outcome will not be as you expect!

Here are here are a couple of cruise planning tips to look out for:-

1) Date Setting

Choosing the right dates for everyone in your party is necessary, as there will be differences in people’s needs, especially if you have a large party coming from all over the place.

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There are really no ‘dress codes’ on cruise ships but more like guidelines to assist you in bringing the right items. Having traveled with a spouse and two teen age daughters, this writer is, however, painfully aware of the cruise shoe formula which is take the number of cruise days and multiply by 5. How else could one possibly pack 35 pairs of shoes for a one week voyage?

But seriously, less is often more on a cruise. The style of ship you have selected usually dictates the way that passengers dress. The shorter and less expensive cruises skew toward very casual and the longer cruises on luxury ships tend to be more formal.

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Like anything in life, planning does not ensure a success. And if you don’t, then the odds are far greater that the outcome will not be as you expect!

Here are here are a couple of cruise planning tips to look out for:-

1) Date Setting

Choosing the right dates for everyone in your party is necessary, as there will be differences in people’s needs, especially if you have a large party coming from all over the place.

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Like anything in life, planning does not ensure a success. And if you don’t, then the odds are far greater that the outcome will not be as you expect!

Here are here are a couple of cruise planning tips to look out for:-

1) Date Setting

Choosing the right dates for everyone in your party is necessary, as there will be differences in people’s needs, especially if you have a large party coming from all over the place.

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Are Baby Boomers that much different from other cruise passengers? According to many cruise line executives this one group of guests has probably created more changes in cruise ship programming than any other travelers since Noah’s Ark. The same group that made cell phones, BMW’s and flat screen TV’s a cultural phenomena is having a strong impact of how cruise lines go to market.

At a recent industry conference sponsored by Cruise Lines International Association, Marketing Chairman Dan Hanrahan (who is also president of Celebrity Cruises and Azamara Cruises) pointed out that the lifestyle and interests of baby boomers has led to some unique new experiences on board for all passengers.

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When choosing a cruise, and cruise line, there are many factors to keep in mind, especially if this is your first time. Before making any selections, be sure you know how much time you have available, the general area, or region, you want to cruise, what your budget is and, if needed, have your passport ready to go. If you have not tried to get a passport since 9/11, this may be the most time-consuming part of all, and I suggest starting that now.

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