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Return To Cruise Article Archive   Search the Article Archives Exposed! 7 Cruise Ship Problem Secrets By Donna Monday Youve watched those cruise ship commercials on TV where everyone looks like theyre having a blast. Now youre ready to escape the rat race and go on a cruise vacation of your own. Finding a great deal on a cruise ship vacation is one thing, but heres some common cruise ship problems you may encounter. 1. Youll Pay More to Cruise Supply and demand is the name of the game and when the cruise ships are easy to fill, there are less deals available for bargain hunting consumers. To save money, look for off peak times and just before and after a holiday. 2. Row Row Row Your Boat When you hop on board a fancy cruise ship, youd assume that your charming ship will chug along nicely to where its supposed to go. Youd be wrong--sometimes. On occasion, ships will have engine trouble. That means, youre stuck and out of luck. 3. Beware of the Bug Nasty little viruses like the Norovirus find comfortable breeding opportunities on popular cruise ships. While outbreaks only affect a small percentage of passengers, it is a constant problem. To avoid getting sick on a cruise ship, remember to wash your hands with soap and water frequently. 4. Fly the Expensive Skies It may be a convenience to let the cruise line book your airfare, but its gonna cost you a pretty penny in fees. Plus, you might get lousy departure/arrival times, connections, etc. Try arranging your own airfare first, before asking the cruise line. 5. Caviar and Filet Mignon Are Not Included If youre looking forward to a 'fine dining' experience equivalent to the best restaurants on land, be prepared to pay $30 or more extra per meal (Make sure your ship has upscale restaurants on board). Everyone else will be eating buffet style. 6. Everythings Included Except All This Fun Stuff Cruise lines will often tout their 'all inclusive' packages as being a great deal--and they are, but be aware that 'all inclusive' only covers the bare basics. If you want to take part in activities, go to the spa, have pictures taken, drink alcohol, use the internet café, etc. youll have to pay extra for the privilege. 7. Talk to the Hand Got a complaint? Good luck getting it resolved. The Better Business Bureau of Southeast Florida and the Caribbean report that Carnival, Royal Caribbean, and Norwegian Cruise Lines all have an 'unsatisfactory record' when it comes to handling customer complaints. To be fair, at least Norwegian has been some what 'responsive' to the BBB feedback. Other lines dont seem to care. About the Author: © Donna Monday Cruise the beautiful Hawaiian Islands - even if youre on a budget http://www.last-minute-hawaii-cruise.com Alaska Cruise

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