Cruises & Parachutes

What do cruises and parachutes have in common?

Probably a lot. Because you don't want to buy a cheap parachute or a "cheap" cruise. When either one doesn't live up to your expectations, you are going to have a big disappointment.

As your "Personal Cruise Specialist" I will work hard to find the cruise that best suits your needs. Things like dining choices - fixed or flexible, on board dress codes - formal or casual, ship size - small to mega, and onboard programs - active or passive.

Once these criteria are reviewed, then your cruise specialist goes to work checking our Best Fare search program in our reservation system to identify the departures and ships that offer the best value. They look for special fares that might be available such as regional rates, past passenger specials, senior discounts and group rates available exclusively to Cruises Inc. Our reservation system connects to the various cruise lines directly so your cruise specialist is viewing the exact same fares and programs that a cruise line reservation agent would see if you called them directly. There is an "urban legend" that you get a lower cruise price by going directly to a cruise line. Our research shows just the opposite. We consistently have prices equal or lower than "cruise line direct" or "Internet agencies". Plus we offer unbiased advice. If you visit a Ford dealer it is unlikely that they will recommend you go across the street to the Chevy dealer. Get the picture?

Probably the most important reason to use a Personal Cruise Specialist is that you will always be dealing with your specialist, the person who knows you, your family and your vacation preferences. When you call into those big Internet sites or even the cruise line, you are going to reach whoever is next up in the call rotation. Now, who do you want to call when you have an important question or issue that needs to be addressed now.

So for valuable advice, personal service and a long term relationship regardless of which cruise line you book, the buck starts and stops at Cruises Inc. After, all it's YOUR vacation and your money so entrust it to a professional.

Cruises & Parachutes

What do cruises and parachutes have in common? Probably a lot. Because you don't want to buy a cheap parachute or a "cheap" cruise. When either one doesn't live up to your expectations, you are going to have a big disappointment.

Our Personal Cruise Specialists work hard to find the cruise that best suits your needs. Things like dining choices - fixed or flexible, on board dress codes - formal or casual, ship size - small to mega, and onboard programs - active or passive.
Once these criteria are reviewed, then your cruise specialist goes to work checking our Best Fare search program in our reservation system to identify the departures and ships that offer the best value. They look for special fares that might be available such as regional rates, past passenger specials, senior discounts and group rates available exclusively to Cruises Inc. Our reservation system connects to the various cruise lines directly so your cruise specialist is viewing the exact same fares and programs that a cruise line reservation agent would see if you called them directly.

There is an "urban legend" that you get a lower cruise price by going directly to a cruise line. Our research shows just the opposite. We consistently have prices equal or lower than "cruise line direct" or "Internet agencies".

Plus we offer unbiased advice. If you visit a Toyota dealer it is unlikely that they will recommend you go across the street to the Nissan dealer. Get the picture?

So for valuable advice, personal service and a long term relationship regardless of which cruise line you book, the buck starts and stops at Cruises Inc. After, all it's YOUR vacation and your money so entrust it to a professional.

What are you Spending Your Stimulus Check on?

It's May 2008 and you know what that means, it's tax stimulus time. This gift from the government is being provided to get consumers spending. A recent Goldman Sacks report showed that stocks like Royal Caribbean are sure to benefit from these dollars as consumers seek out their next vacation or upgrade from an ocean view stateroom to a private balcony with their new found monies.

There are a lot of places to spend the stimulus monies like on a new sofa, paying down some credit card bills, doing some home repairs or getting away on an exciting cruise vacation. But how about spending it on all or at least some of those things? We have some amazing getaways that won't deplete your whole stimulus check.

Getaway with the whole family this summer for as little as $32 a person, a day (for a family of four). Norwegian Cruise Line just announced they are moving a ship to the Caribbean this summer that will sail 3- and 4-night cruises from Miami and for a limited time, Kids Sail Free. There are a number of other ships and itineraries to choose from for under $50 per person, per day. Sail a 4-night Caribbean cruise on the Carnival Imagination from Miami or sail a 5-night Bahamas cruise on the Carnival Fascination from Jacksonville. For under $60 per day you can sail a 4-night Baja Mexico cruise on the Carnival Paradise from Los Angeles, a 4-night Bahamas cruise on the Carnival Sensation from Port Canaveral, a 4- or 5-night Western Caribbean on the Carnival Holiday from Mobile, a 5-night Baja Mexico cruise on the Carnival Elation from San Diego, a 5-night Western Caribbean cruise on the Carnival Fantasy from New Orleans, or a 7-night Florida & Bahamas cruise on the Norwegian Majesty from Charleston. How about sailing in a Balcony stateroom for under $100 per person, per day? You can on a number of 7-night Caribbean cruises on the Carnival Triumph, Liberty or Valor, on Carnival Spirit's 8-night Mexican Riviera cruises or on Royal Caribbean's Navigator of the Seas 12-night transatlantic cruise.

There are a ton of deals out there and your Cruise Specialist is just the person to find them for you. So when your stimulus check arrives, go ahead and use some of it to pay down your mortgage, or make a car payment, but be sure to keep just a little to spend on a holiday for yourself and your family. This might be the only time the government pays for your vacation.