Is cruising affordable and a good vacation value?

Cruising is the best vacation value! Your cruise fare includes all meals, your stateroom, onboard activities and entertainment, plus transportation from port to port. You'll know what your vacation will end up costing you before you go. (optional shore excursions and personal services such as hairstyling or massage are extra) Compare the value of a cruise to the total cost of other vacations and you will be amazed.

Why Must I book through ChristianCruises.Net?

The artists and speakers are paid for by ChristianCruises.Net rather than
the cruise line. Therefore, the concerts are not open to all individuals
on board. All ChristianCruises.Net group members will be given an ID card
in which they will bring to all of the CCN meetings.

Will I get bored? Feel confined?

Hardly! Being at sea gives you a feeling of total freedom that no land-based resort can offer. There's plenty of room. And it will probably take two to three days just to discover everything that is on board. Plus you get the added adventure of exploring many exciting ports of call. Cruise ships are like floating resorts with all the choices fine resorts have to offer. You can lie back in a lounge chair, breathe in the sea air, soak up the sun, read good books or watch the ever changing seascape. If you are more active, join in an exercise class and sport contests. Practice your tennis stroke or golf swing, or take some fresh air on the jogging deck. Swim, stretch out in the sauna or work out in the gym. You can also see a feature film, attend an enrichment lecture, or play backgammon.

Is motion discomfort a problem?

Rarely, popular cruise itineraries boast some of the calmest waters in the world. In addition, stabilizers on modern ships, advanced availability on accurate weather information, and development of effective preventative medications have, for the most part, eliminated the incidence of motion discomfort.

What can I do in port?

So much you'll have a hard time choosing! You can explore on your own or take a guided tour (often referred to as shore excursion). Cruising is the perfect way to sample a number of new destinations while never having to pack and unpack.

Do I have to participate in the activities?

On a cruise, you do what you want, when you want. You can do everything or do absolutely nothing. It's your vacation!

Do cruise lines welcome families with children?

Most cruise lines provide plenty of supervised activities for youngsters. You will find that children adapt to shipboard life with ease, and you won't have to wonder what they're up to every minute. The youth counselors will help keep them busy and entertainedBest of all, children generally travel at a substantially reduced rate.

What's there to do at night?

With ChristianCruises.Net, you do not have to worry about the traditional night life offered on cruises. We have a scheduled speakers or musicians most evenings after dinner.

What should I pack?

Cruise vacations are casual by day, whether you're on ship or ashore. In the evenings the dress code will vary from elegantly casual, informal and formal. The program for the day will announce the suggested evening dress for the following day. Even on the most formal of ships, a dark suit and tie are fine for the dressiest occasions.

Why are there early and late dining times?

Most ships cannot accommodate all passengers in one "seating". Typically the times for dinner are at 6:00 PM and 8:30 PM.

Is cruise ship dining as good as I've been told?

You'll find a varied selection of entree's (appetizers, salads, soups, vegetables, and desserts too) every time you sit down to eat. And there's virtually no limit on what how much you can order. But, just because your cruise ship offers plenty of delicious food, doesn't mean you'll come home out of shape. You can choose low-cal, spa, or vegetarian selections that are just as tempting as the regular menu. Best of all, the one thing you'll never see on a cruise ship is a price. Because all your meals are included!

What about tipping?

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.

Are there non-smoking areas?

Today, virtually all ships have smoking and nonsmoking tables in the dining room.