FREQUENTLY
ASK
QUESTIONS
- Do
I
need
a
passport
?
- Is
Cruising
affordable
?
- How
long
are
cruises
?
- Where
can
I
go
?
- What
happens
if
I
need
to
cancel
my
cruise?
- What
is
an
Air/Sea
package?
- What
airline
will
I
fly
on
?
- Can
I
get
frequent
flyer
miles..
?
- What
about
passengers
with
special
needs
?
- What
will
my
cabin
be
like
?
- What
type
of
dining
experience
can
I
expect?
- Can
I
get
a
special
diet?
- What
about
tipping?
- Can
I
book
on
short
notice
?
- Will
I
be
bored
?
- What's
there
to
do
in
port
?
- Do
I
have
to
participate
in
the
activities
?
- Do
cruise
lines
welcome
families
with
kids
?
- What's
there
to
do
at
night
?
- Is
there
an
extra
charge
for
entertainment?
- How
much
money
should
I
take
with
me ?
- Is
it
easy
to
meet
people ?
- Will
there
be
people
like
me ?
- Can
singles
have
fun
on
a
cruise ?
- What
should
I
pack
?
- Will
I
need
a
tuxedo
?
- Can
I
use
my
hair
dryer
or
shaver
?
- Are
there
non-smoking
areas
?
- Is
cruising
right
for
honeymooners?
- Can
we
stay
in
touch
with
the
outside?
- Will
I
get
seasick
?
- Is
there
a
doctor
on
board
?
- Are
there
laundry
services
aboard
?
- Can
I
extend
my
cruise
vacation
?
- When
will
I
receive
my
tickets?
- How
do
I
pay
for
my
cruise?
- It
all
sounds
too
good
to
be
true,
Is
it?
A]
Since
most
cruises
visit
the
ports
of
many
different
countries,
proof
of
United
States
citizenship
is
required
not
only
to
allow
you
to
visit
these
countries,
but
also
to
allow
you
to
re-enter
the
United
States.
On
most
cruises
a
birth
certificate
with
raised
seal,
or
a
valid
passport
is
required.
If
you
will
be
traveling
to
countries
requiring
visas,
the
cruise
line
will
send
you
the
required
forms.
If
you
are
not
a
U.S.
citizen,
please
be
sure
you
are
bringing
the
correct
documentation
for
all
the
countries
you
will
be
visiting.
Due
to
security
at
the
airport
photo
identification
must
be
shown
to
board
the
plane.
A]
Yes!
There
are
cruise
vacations
to
suit
every
budget,
from
the
cost-conscious
to
the
most
luxurious.
Even
more
important,
a
cruise
offers
the
best
travel
value
for
your
money.
Your
fare
includes:
your
cabin,
all
meals,
onboard
activities,
parties
and
entertainment.
So
for
once,
you'll
know
what
your
vacation
will
end
up
costing
you
before
you
go.
(Your
only
extra
expenses
will
be
drinks,
optional
shore
excursions,
and
personal
services
such
as
massage
or
hairstyling.)
A]As
long
or
short
as
you
want.
Hooked
On
Cruising
offers
itineraries
from
two
days
to
over
one
hundred
days
A]
Where
do
you
want
to
go?
Cruises
visit
practically
any
destination
accessible
by
water.
A]
We
strongly
recommend
trip
cancellation/interruption
insurance
to
protect
your
investment.
The
criteria
and
penalties
for
cancellations
are
listed
in
the
back
of
most
cruise
brochures.
A]
An
Air/Sea
package
includes
your
cruise
ticket,
an
airline
ticket
and
ground
transportation
needed
to
get
you
to
the
port.
When
using
this
package,
the
cruise
line
will,
at
their
discretion,
fly
you
on
either
a
scheduled
airline
or
a
charter
flight,
when
you
land
a
representative
of
the
cruise
line
will
then
be
at
the
airport
to
meet
you
and
guide
you
to
the
ground
transportation
provided
to
take
you
to
your
ship.
A]
:
Cruise
lines
block
space
with
the
major
airlines
such
as
Delta,
Continental,
and,
USAir
depending
on
where
you
are
flying
from.
Your
Hooked
On
Cruising
representative
will
advise
you
of
your
airline
and
seat
assignments
when
your
tickets
arrive
in
our
office
A]
Frequent
flier
members
may
inform
the
gate
agent
when
checking
in
for
their
flight
of
their
frequent
flier
number
and
you
will
be
credited
with
the
mileage
A]
The
cruise
lines
welcome
passengers
with
special
needs
and
work
hard
to
assist
them
throughout
their
trip.
It
is
essential
that
the
cruise
lines
know
well
in
advance
if
you
have
any
special
medical,
physical
or
other
requirements
that
need
to
be
addressed.
Most
modern
cruise
ships
have
a
number
of
cabins
specially
designed
to
accommodate
passengers
in
wheelchairs
or
in
need
of
TTY communications.
Service
animals
are
permitted
on
board
if
prior
arrangements
have
been
made.
Your
Hooked
On
Cruising
representative
can
help
answer
any
specific
questions
concerning
your
needs.
A]
Cabins
on
most
cruise
lines
are
smaller
than
they
appear
on
"The
Love
Boat".
They
are
designed
for
efficiency
and
to
encourage
you
to
use
the
much
larger
public
facilities
on
board
the
ship.
If
you
requested
an
"outside"
or
"ocean
view"
cabin,
you
will
have
a
porthole
or
picture
window,
depending
on
your
ship
design.
Some
outside
cabins
will
also
have
a
small
balcony.
If
you
requested
an
"inside"
cabin
you
will
not
have
a
porthole,
window,
or
balcony.
Most
cabins
have
twin
beds,
which
can
be
converted
to
a
queen
size.
Your
cabin
steward
is
there
to
make
your
stay
comfortable;
whether
to
change
the
bed
configuration
to
suit
your
desires,
or
to
bring
you
extra
towels,
pillows,
or
blankets
if
needed.
Many
of
the
newer
ships
have
safes
in
the
rooms,
and
TVs
that
show
current
movies,
give
casino
instructions,
and
general
cruise
information.
A]
Your
dining
preference
can
be
requested
at
time
of
deposit.
This
request
is
not
guaranteed;
if
you
are
unh
apply
with
your
seating
assignment,
you
can
see
the
Restaurant
Manager
and
he/she
will
do
his/her
best
to
accommodate
you.
Meal
times
vary
on
different
cruise
lines,
but
on
average
meal
times
are:
|
|
Main
Seating |
Late
Seating |
|
Breakfast |
7:30
am |
8:45
am |
|
Lunch |
12:00
noon |
1:30
pm |
|
Dinner |
6:00
pm |
8:30
pm |
All
meals,
including
24-hour
room
service
are
included
in
the
price
of
your
cruise.
Breakfast
is
served
in
the
main
dining
room,
as
well
as
a
buffet
in
the
patio
restaurant
near
the
pool.
Lunch
is
also
served
as
a
buffet
in
the
patio
restaurant
or
a
full
course
selection
in
the
main
dining
room.
Most
ships
serve
an
afternoon
snack
of
ice
cream,
tea,
cookies,
and
cakes.
Dinner
is
served
in
the
main
dining
room,
followed
by
the
midnight
buffet.
Some
ships
also
offer
24-hour
pizzerias.
Depending
on
the
ship
you
can
find
up
to
8
meals
and
snacks
per
day
plus
room
service
so
you
(or
your
kids)
will
never
be
hungry
on
a
cruise
ship.
Back
to
Top
A]
Most
ships
can
accommodate
salt-free,
low-carbohydrate,
Kosher,
or
other
diet
preferences.
However,
this
request
must
be
made
in
advance
so
be
sure
to
advise
your
Hooked
On
Cruising
representative
of
this
requirement
when
you
book
your
cruise.
What
about
tipping
?
A]
Tipping
is
a
matter
of
individual
preference.
A
general
rule
of
thumb
is
to
plan
for
about
$3.00
per
person
per
day
for
your
room
steward
and
dining
room
waiter,
and
about
half
that
amount
for
your
busboy.
Other
shipboard
personnel
can
be
tipped
for
special
services
at
your
discretion.
Some
cruise
lines
do
not
require,
accept,
or
encourage
tipping.
Ask
your
Hooked
On
Cruising
representative
about
this
matter
when
you
book
your
cruise.
A]
Even
the
most
popular
cruises
sometimes
have
space
available
because
of
late
cancellations.
But,
to
get
exactly
the
ship,
cabin,
and
sailing
date
you
want,
you
should
plan
and
book
early.
Most
cruise
lines
also
offer
early
booking
discounts
for
customers
who
plan
ahead.
A]
Hardly.
Being
at
sea
gives
you
a
feeling
of
freedom
few
places
can
offer.
There's
plenty
of
room.
It
will
probably
take
you
a
few
days
just
to
discover
what's
onboard.
Plus,
you
get
the
added
adventure
of
exploring
new
and
exciting
ports
of
call.
Cruise
ships
are
like
floating
resorts
with
all
the
things
fine
resorts
have
to
offer.
You
can
be
by
yourself
and
lie
back
in
a
lounge
chair,
breathe
in
the
sea
air,
soak
up
the
sun,
read
good
books,
or
watch
the
ever-changing
view;
you
can
join
in
exercise
classes,
dance
classes,
sports
contests
and
other
organized
deck
activities.
Perhaps
you
would
like
to
practice
your
tennis
stroke
or
golf
swing,
or
shoot
some
baskets.
You
can
go
for
a
swim,
stretch
out
in
the
sauna
or
work
out
in
the
gym.
You
can
see
a
feature
movie,
attend
a
lecture
by
renowned
experts,
play
backgammon
or
bridge.
It
is
amazing
how
much
you
can
do
on
a
cruise.
A]
So
much
you'll
have
a
hard
time
choosing!
You
can
go
off
on
your
own,
take
a
guided
tour,
search
ancient
ruins,
hunt
for
shopping
bargains,
ride
a
raft
over
river
rapids,
a
bicycle
down
the
side
of
a
volcano,
or
ride
a
horse
across
miles
of
hills
and
beaches,
climb
a
waterfall
or
pyramid,
see
the
birthplace
of
civilization
or
listen
to
steel
drum
bands,
follow
the
footsteps
of
history
or
the
wake
of
a
water-skiing
boat,
if
there's
still
time,
enjoy
a
show,
play
golf
or
tennis,
eat
native
foods,
learn
how
to
windsurf,
swim
at
some
of
the
world's
best
beaches,
catch
a
record
marlin,
sail,
snorkel,
or
go
scuba
diving,
go
to
a
nightclub
or
casino,
take
a
cable
car
to
the
top
of
a
mountain,
or
explore
dark
catacombs.
In
short,
a
cruise
is
the
easiest
way
to
see
new
places
and
do
all
the
things
you
ever
dreamed
of.
Cruising
is
the
perfect
way
to
sample
a
number
of
destinations
and
you
never
have
to
pack
and
unpack.
A]
On
a
cruise,
you
do
what
you
want
to.
You
can
do
everything,
or
lie
back
and
do
absolutely
nothing.
It's
your
vacation.
A]
Nearly
one
third
of
cruise
vacations
are
booked
by
families
with
children.
Most
cruise
lines
make
a
special
point
of
providing
supervised
activities
for
youngsters,
especially
during
school
holidays.
If
your
child
enjoys
swimming,
sports,
games,
movies,
and
the
adventure
of
new
places,
he/she
will
love
a
family
cruise.
You'll
find
the
kids
adapt
to
shipboard
life
with
ease,
and
you
won't
have
to
wonder
what
they're
up
to
every
minute.
The
cruise
staff
will
help
keep
them
busy
and
entertained.
Best
of
all,
children
generally
travel
at
a
substantially
reduced
rate.
A]
At
night,
a
cruise
ship
really
comes
alive.
There's
dancing;
live
entertainment
in
nightclubs,
discos
and
lounges;
feature
films;
and
parties
with
all
your
new
friends.
Most
ships
even
have
casinos.
There
are
also
many
special
events
like
the
Captain's
cocktail
party,
passenger
talent
night,
the
Las
Vegas
style
show,
magic
acts,
and
the
late
night
buffet.
A]
On
a
cruise,
the
entertainment
is
included.
There's
no
cover,
no
minimum,
no
charge
for
admission.
A]
That
depends
entirely
on
you,
the
cost
of
your
cruise
includes
everything
except:
alcohol
and
sodas,
shore
excursions,
tips
and
personal
items
such
as
souvenirs,
massages,
and
hair
styling.
When
you
board
your
ship
you
will
be
asked
to
activate
your
account,
this
is
like
running
a
tab
during
your
cruise
and
all
expenses
will
be
charged
to
your
room,
at
the
end
of
the
cruise
the
credit
card
you
used
to
activate
your
account
will
be
billed
for
the
amount
you
charged
while
on
the
ship.
Your
Hooked
On
Cruising
representative
can
advise
you
on
which
cruise
lines
differ
from
this
policy
and
answer
any
questions
or
concerns
you
may
have
regarding
this
type
of
payment
arrangement.
A]
A
cruise
ship
is
a
great
place
to
make
new
friends,
because
everyone's
so
friendly.
The
atmosphere
is
cordial,
relaxed
and
you'll
have
all
kinds
of
things
in
common
to
talk
about.
Don't
be
surprised
if
you
find
yourself
making
arrangements
to
meet
them
aboard
another
ship
next
year.
A]
All
kinds
of
people
take
cruises.
Passengers
can
vary
from
ship
to
ship
and
cruise
to
cruise.
Just
ask
your
Hooked
On
Cruising
representative
for
advice
on
the
best
ship
for
you,
based
on
your
tastes
and
lifestyle.
There
are
over
30
cruise
lines
and
over
130
ships
for
us
to
choose
from,
we
are
sure
we
can
find
the
right
one
for
you.
Back
to
Top
A]
Cruising
is
ideal
for
people
traveling
alone,
because
it's
so
easy
to
meet
other
people.
In
fact,
most
ships
have
singles
parties
early
on
to
give
you
the
opportunity
to
meet
your
shipmates.
Most
ships
also
have
single
cabins
as
well
as
single
rates
for
double
staterooms.
In
many
cases,
the
cruise
line
will
even
find
you
a
roommate
to
share
a
double
if
you
ask
them.
A]
Pack
like
you
would
for
any
resort.
Cruise
vacations
are
casual
by
day,
whether
you're
on
the
ship
or
ashore.
In
the
evening,
ships
vary
as
to
dress.
Attire
is
dictated
by
occasion,
the
Captain's
Cocktail
Party
for
example,
you'll
probably
want
to
wear
something
more
formal,
such
as
a
dark
suit,
or
cocktail
dress;
perhaps
even
a
dinner
jacket
or
gown.
Some
ships
have
theme
nights
such
as
Country
and
Western
night,
or
a
Roman
Toga
party,
so
you
could
dress
accordingly
if
you
desire.
Shorts
are
not
allowed
in
most
main
dining
rooms
during
the
dinner
meal.
Your
Hooked
On
Cruising
representative
can
provide
you
with
information
about
your
ship's
dress
code.
A]
On
some
cruises,
formal
dinners
or
parties
are
part
of
the
fun.
If
you
do
want
to
dress
up,
many
ships
offer
tuxedo
rental
services.
Even
on
the
most
formal
of
ships,
a
dark
suit
and
tie
are
fine.
A]
Most
ships
have
110-volt
outlets
in
the
staterooms,
but
do
check
with
your
Hooked
On
Cruising
representative
to
be
sure.
A]
Virtually
all
ships
have
smoking
and
non-smoking
tables
and/or
sections
in
the
lounges
and
dining
rooms.
In
fact,
many
dining
rooms
are
now
smoke-free,
reflecting
passenger
requests.
If
you
wish
to
be
seated
in
a
non-smoking
area,
just
tell
your
Cruises
Inc.
representative.
In
open
seating
situations,
you
can
advise
your
waiter
or
the
Restaurant
Manager.
A]
Without
a
doubt,
cruising
offers
an
atmosphere
that's
just
right
for
romance.
Cozy
dinners
for
two,
strolling
on
deck
at
sunset,
dancing
the
night
away
under
the
stars,
and
so
much
more
to
remember
forever.
Most
cruise
lines
provide
special
services
such
as:
Sunday
or
Monday
departures,
congratulatory
champagne,
cabin
decorations
or
breakfast
in
bed.
Some
ships
perform
a
marriage
ceremony
or
will
renew
your
marriage
vows
in
port.
A]
Quite
easily.
Most
ships
have
a
daily
newsletter
with
news,
headlines,
selected
stock
quotes
and
sports
scores,
and
some
even
deliver
the
Wall
Street
Journal
to
your
room.
Staterooms
on
many
ships
are
even
equipped
with
televisions
so
you
can
tune
in
to
CNN or
ESPN.
While
many
ships
now
have
telephones
in
passenger
cabins,
you
can
also
call
someone
through
the
ship's
radio
operator
while
at
sea,
and
you
can
phone
home
from
most
ports.
In
addition,
many
ships
are
equipped
with
fax
capabilities.
Internet
cafes
are
now
being
installed
on
most
ships.
A]
Not
really.
The
most
popular
cruise
areas
boast
some
of
the
calmest
waters
in
the
world.
In
addition
to
the
large
size
of
today's
passenger
liners,
stabilizers,
advance
availability
of
accurate
weather
information,
and
development
of
effective
preventative
medications
have
eliminated
most
cases
of
motion
sickness.
A]
Virtually
every
cruise
ship
has
a
fully
equipped
medical
facility
and
staff
to
handle
almost
any
emergency.
A]
Yes.
Almost
all
cruise
ships
have
laundry
facilities
and
a
great
many
provide
dry-cleaning
services.
There
is,
however,
an
additional
charge
for
professional
laundry
and
dry-cleaning
services.
Most
ships
also
have
self-service
launderettes
A]
Your
Hooked
On
Cruising
representative
can
arrange
pre-or
post-cruise
land
packages
at
the
same
time
you
book
you
cruise.
A]
The
cruise
line
will
send
your
tickets
to
our
office
approximately
15
days
before
you
sail,
this
gives
us
time
to
ensure
your
documents
are
accurate
and
complete.
We
will
ship
your
tickets
to
you
to
ensure
prompt
delivery.
Back
to
Top
A]
Your
cruise
will
usually
be
broken
down
into
two
payments,
a
small
deposit
of
between
$100.00
and
$200.00
per
person
is
due
to
confirm
a
booking,
the
balance
is
due
approximately
75
days
before
you
sail.
Hooked
On
Cruising
accepts
major
credit
cards,
money
orders
or
certified
checks.
Any
bookings
made
within
60
days
of
sailing
must
be
paid
for
in
full
at
time
of
booking.
Contact
us
because
on
some
packages
we
offer
monthly
payment
plans.
A]
The
one
major
complaint
we
hear
over
and
over
again
is
that
cruises
end
too
soon!
Beyond
that,
it's
hard
to
find
any
negatives.
After
all,
you
don't
have
to
run
to
make
plane
connections
to
get
from
one
port
to
the
next,
you
don't
have
the
hassles
of
making
dinner
or
nightclub
reservations,
you
don't
have
the
bother
of
packing
and
unpacking
as
you
move
from
place
to
place,
you
don't
get
unexpected,
expensive
surprises
at
restaurants
or
nightclubs,
you
have
a
wealth
of
options
for
shopping,
adventure,
sightseeing,
exploring,
entertaining
and
sports
activities,
all
you
have
to
worry
about
is
relaxing
and
enjoying
your
vacation.
Most
importantly,
every
crew
and
staff
member
onboard
is
dedicated
to
making
your
cruise
the
best
trip
of
your
life
(until
you
top
it
with
your
next
cruise!)
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