Wednesday, April 13, 2011

Your Questions About Cruises From Miami

William asks…



Are there any cruises from miami to bahamas and stay on the island for one night and cruise back?
We want to go to the Bahamas for just one day. We want to cruise there and get a hotel on the island. We want to then cruise back another day. Is there anything like that being offered?






John answers:
There are a couple options, but not out of Miami. Discovery Cruise Lines offers a two day sailing out of Ft. Lauderdale to Grand Bahama Island, with

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Monday, April 11, 2011

Your Questions About Cruises Out Of New Orleans

Sandra asks…



where to go on our cruise?
my husband and i are planning a cruise for next year...a few questions...when is the best and/or cheapest time to go, what cruise line do you suggest, and where should we go? we're leaving out of either mobile al or new orleans la they're both an hour away from us. one to the east and one to the west lol thanks in advance!






John answers:
Sandra, as of October 22nd of this year, no major cruise line will be sailing from Mo

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Sunday, April 10, 2011

Your Questions About Cruises Locally And Transatlantic

Maria asks…



Whats a good website or vacation packages I could get to go in a cruise?
Me and my cousin are thinking about going on a cruise. but we just don't know where to start looking for a great price. What are some websites you would recommend me to visit, or where have you gone that you really liked.

I live in Alabama so I would like a cruise that will leave from Alabama and not from some other place I would have to drive.






John answers:
Maria, you're tim

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Friday, April 8, 2011

Your Questions About Cruises to Mexico

Betty asks…



Do cruise ships in the Gulf of Mexico get cell phone reception? If not do they have pay phones on the ship?
My best friend is going on a cruise ship from Texas to Mexico in the Gulf of Mexico. We talk every day for at least two hours she has bipolar disorder and she talks with me to cope. Do you have any information? Please help me, I will greatly appreciate it.
Thanks soooo much.






John answers:
Well, Nancy, be prepared for high costs. Your

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Wednesday, April 6, 2011

Your Questions About Assorted Riveboat Cruises

Donald asks…



I am going on a riverboat cruise with my wife for her birthday and I have no idea what to wear?
We are going August 15, on the Ohio River, but I have no idea how to dress on these things, is it super dressy? or just dress slacks and a shirt? or just normal? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!






John answers:
People will generally dress as they would when going out for dinner at a good restaurant or dinner theater. In cruise terms, it would

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Monday, April 4, 2011

Your Questions About River Boat Cruises In France And Italy

Nancy asks…



river cruise between France and Italy for 3 couples?
would love to stay a few days in each place and then cruise.






John answers:
Nancy, I'm not entirely certain what you are asking for. Are you looking to go from town to town, stopping for a day or two in one, and then take another boat to the next town on your list, and so on?
If so, this may be possible on day-trip boats that work their way up and down some of Europe's rivers, but you will not be

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Friday, April 1, 2011

Your Questions About Cruise Websites

Sandra asks…



What are some reputable and good travel sites that might be able to provide me with info/tickets for a cruise?
I'm planning on taking a cruise with my father in May, and I was just wondering where I would look to find tickets and information pertaining to a cruise. As of now, I have no idea which cruise line I would like to go. We would like to travel to the Bahamas.






John answers:
For an overview of the market, try Travelocity, Orbitz or Expedi

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