Isn't It Expensive?
The upfront price may come as a shock, but remember that your cruise fare includes your accommodations, food, activities
(including children's programs) and nighttime entertainment. Add that to the option of reduced-rate airfare and transfers, and you can actually save bucks going on a cruise as opposed to a
land-based vacation.

Won't I Get Seasick?
Most ships are so big and well stabilized you can hardly tell you're moving, especially in the calm waters. Any queasiness can usually  be relieved by an over-the -counter medication like Dramamine or Bonine. If you are very prone to seasickness, ask your Doctor before you leave home for the Transderm patch, available by prescription. Alternative remedies include ginger capsules and acupressure wristbands.

Can I Stay In Touch?
On most ships you'll get CNN or some other cable new network on your in-room TV. You can make phone calls from the phone in your cabin (though it's prohibitively expensive) and from your call phone. Most ships have some kind of e-mail capability.

Is Cruising Safe?
Within the first 30 mins. of sailing, everyone is required to participate in a safety drill that includes trying ona life jacket and locating your assigned lifeboat. Ships must follow many rules and regulations that assure passengers' (and crewmembers') safety while on board.

 Will I Be Board?
For intellectual stimulation you can listen to guest speakers, participate in a Bridge tournament or attend a wine lecture. To get your heart pumping, play some hoops or visit the ship's gym, and then reward yourself with a cool one at the sports bar. There are pools for soaking and sswiming, shops for shopping and spas for pampering. You can participate in contest, learn a craft or watch a movie. Or simply grab a book and get a tan. Plus, remember you're not on the ship all the time -- most itineraries include a variety of diffent ports of call.

Won't I Get Fat?
The rumor that the average peson gains about 5-10 pounds on a one-week cruise. But for those watching calories, se assure there will be low-fat (and often low-carb) optionss on the menus and at least some healthy choices at the buffets: the newest trend is trans-fat free food. Meantime, you can burn calories by working out in the ship's gym, walking fast around or jogging around the various decks (we like ditching the elevators in favor of the stairs), and mountain biking, hiking and kayaking at the ports.

Will I Need A PassPort?
As of June 1, 2009 PassPorts are Required for Travel!
U.S. citizens traveling on cruises than begin and end in the same U.S. port does not need a "PassPort" but must show proof of citizenship. (Org. or cert. copy of a birth certificate, & a gov.-issued photo ID).
If you fly outside of the U.S. "YES" a PassPort is required.
For more information you can visit: www.travel.state.gov