Frequently Asked Questions...
What is a good value, family oriented cruise line that goes to Alaska?
Dont want NCL - no freestyle crusing.
Answer:
First of all, I think that you should contact a cruise specialist/travel agent to help you with this booking. If you have never cruised they will give you all the information you will need and help you plan the best possible trip. There is just too much risk involved if you don't book with an agent, and it could end up ruining your honeymoon.
Second, Alaska is a great place to go and the cruises are amazing. I recommend doing the inner passage that will stop at the major ports. Some lines even offer tours at each port, which is great.
Holland America and Princess have the best cruises to Alaska in my opinion, they are wonderful. But they are going to be a little more pricey. Also, Holland tends to attract more seniors, not sure of what age group you would want onboard.
Most cruise lines that go to Alaska have a very nice cruise. It mostly depends on what you are looking for as far as crowds, entertainment, price, length, etc.
What I would recommend doing is going to http://cruisecritic.com/ This is a great resource. It has lots of information on different destinations, as well as member reviews of cruise ships. You can go in and read about cruises to Alaska, cruises for honeymoons, romance, etc. You can find a lot of information here. So what I would do is read the site and get some information. Find the cruise/cruises that interests you the most, then find a good travel agent that specializes in cruises. They can price your different options and help you to pick the best lines and help you with all the planning.
In my experience I prefer Royal Caribbean over Carnival for familes. The service is much better, and it is a lot cleaner. However, food on Carnival is less expensive, the food is somewhat better and rooms are a little larger. The shows on RCL are a little better, especially for kids, Carnival is more Las Vegas style shows. Carnival is known as the party boat, which in my opinion isn't always good for kids. On RCL you have a lot more choices as to what you want to do for entertainment. Also with Carnival, you may pay a lower cost up front, but often times when you get on board you will find a lot things aren't included and you may end up spending more.
I suggest looking over the activities for both cruise lines and pick the one you think suits your kids best. You know aht they like, so it will be easier for you to decide. Both are pretty nice cruises, it also depends what boat you are taking. In my opinion, Royal Caribbean is a better cruise line, Carnival is more budget friendly and has more activities for kids.
Princess and Holland America are both well known for their Alaska cruises. However, these may not be as age appropriate for your kids, it tends to be older couples.
If you think that your kids would like the Activities on Royal Caribbean I would try that line. Overall, I have had much better experience with them over Carnival. But your kids will probably find more to do on Carnival. Again, they are both great ships, but it just depends on what you think your kids will enjoy most.
I've also included some links for the activites for kids on Royal Caribbean and Carnival.
Hope this helps!
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Travelling With The Venice Orient Express
Originally, the Orient Express was an ordinary world train, providing service from Paris to Istanbul. It first ran in October of 1883, under the Compagnie world des Wagons-Lits, a French railway company. Its route modified several times over the years, and it finally became connected with poser, intrigue, and magnificent travel.
The original French holding corporation sold its cars to other railways in 1971 and the last direct Orient Express route from Paris to Istanbul ran in 1977. That doesn't mean you can't ride on the Orient Express today, however. Several privately held firms run trains using the moniker "Orient Express." maybe one of the best known is the Venice-Simplon Orient Express.
On May 25th, 1982 the legend was reborn when the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express made its maiden run from London to Venice. It is one of Europe's most phenomenal rail trips. Visitors board the train at London's Victoria Station and cross the channel for an overnite journey thru France and into Switzerland. The luxurious train travels through the Swiss Mountains and the Austrian Alps before arriving at the beautiful city of Venice. Thanks to the fact, that you board the train in London, arrive a few days earlier, book a Ferienwohnung London and explore the famous city.
Onboard, you'll find luxurious cabins and cars dedicated to fine dining. Indeed, the cuisine en route will be prepared for you by a French cook, so that you can be sure of enjoying the best meals attainable. And with breakfast and afternoon tea being brought to you directly in your cabin, you'll find this final part of your journey leaves you feeling pampered and relaxed. If you want to take the train to Venice, stay a few days in this gorgeous city and book now you Ferienwohnung Venedig.
Today the train goes to many destinations in Europe ; imagine travelling to exciting towns in such as Paris, Budapest, Prague, Istanbul, Vienna and Rome. Offering the perfect classy and relaxing way to travel, the Venice Simplon Orient Express will enable you to see the absolute best sights in these towns.
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