Cruise Chick Blog

Would you like to cruise for free? Plan a group cruise with the Cruise Chick and you’ll be able to take advantage of the special amenities and discounts offered to our group leaders.

The Cruise Chick usually receives free space every time she books groups of 8 cabins or more. Cruise lines love groups and so does the Cruise Chick.

Cruising with family, friends and social groups is not just fun…it leads to substantial savings. Think of all the people you know who would love to cruise! Get them organized and then enjoy the fruits of your labor while you are cruising for free. Your group will enjoy the vacation of a lifetime and you’ll be a hero.

Planning your honeymoon cruise should be exciting and fun and should give your marriage the perfect start! To help you begin the planning process, here are some Cruise Chick tips:

• - Before Planning Anything, call a certified Elite Cruise Counselor since he or she will have the right expertise to help you get started and save you time, money and energy.
• - Plan Ahead. Make your reservations at least 6 months ahead if possible. This allows you to get early booking discounts, and get the type of room that you want and the best flight times.
• - Budget. Splurge but don’t overburden yourself. This is a trip you’ll remember the rest of your life. You’ll always remember the honeymoon, but you’ll forget how much you spent. All-inclusive resorts and cruises make your budgeting much easier, because these packages include practically everything.
• - Consider Activities you’re interested in: beach bumming, golf, snorkeling, nightlife, breakfast in bed, bicycling, scuba, exploring ancient ruins, gambling, etc. This will help decide what type of cruise and itinerary is right for you.
• - Check Your Calendar. How long do you want to be gone? If you can only be gone for a few nights, look for a cruise closeby. If you’re planning for one week, try to limit your transportation time. If you have a few weeks, the whole world opens up.
• - Food. Dining is always near the top of the list for vacationers, especially honeymooners. Make sure you’ll be able to have pleasurable dining experiences.  Some cruise lines are known for their world-class food and some, well, are better known for other things but certainly not their cuisine. A cruise travel expert can give you more insight into which line is right for you if you’re looking for delicious food.
• - Surprise or Not to Surprise. Planning a surprise honeymoon is very risky. Use extreme caution. Make sure you know it will be a pleasant surprise, or the surprise might be on you.
• - Friends and Family are great resources for honeymoon ideas.
• - Photographs. Force yourself to take as many pictures as you can stand. You’ll be happy you did.
• - Plan to Relax. Especially on the first day. Unwind. Smell the roses. Enjoy each other. Weddings tend to be stressful. The honeymoon should be stress free.
• - Accommodations. Book the best room that you can afford, you won’t regret it. We do prefer to put you in the best room possible within your budget, even if we have to put you in a room without an ocean view. The cruise lines, however, are always telling us about how many clients try to upgrade once they arrive and see the ocean view rooms.
• - Packing. Always put some of her clothes in his bag, and put some of his clothes in her bag, just as a precaution. Never pack valuables such as jewelry and cameras. Pack a carry on bag with valuables, prescriptions, suntan lotion, swimwear, travel documents, and sunglasses, just in case you have to wait for your room.