First Time Cruisers

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Okay, so you probably have a rough idea of what you think cruising is all about. But be prepared, because we constantly hear from our first-time cruisers that they're totally surprised once they get onboard.

Where to start? Planning a cruise vacation on is easy thanks to RCC Reservations. Many people like to start by choosing a Destination. Others choose their cruise by Port of Departure, or even the Ship.

What's Included
While some people may think cruising is expensive, a Royal Caribbean or Celebrity cruise vacation is actually a great value and is a very smart, affordable way to travel.

When you're onboard a cruise ship, almost everything is taken care of - your accommodations, gourmet meals in beautiful dining rooms and caf?s, and snacks throughout the day. All activities including an amazing fitness center, entertainment and award-winning Youth Program are all paid for. Even 24-hour room service is included. Also offered are unlimited soda packages, which entitle you to unlimited soda and juice. So, if you're looking for an incredible value, look no further - this is the vacation for you!

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Who Cruises
From kids to grandparents, a cruise is the perfect vacation no matter what your age. Learn what Royal Caribbean and Celebrity can offer you.

From mild to wild, there are activities for every explorer. The onboard Youth Programs are great for kids. There are tons of entertainment options, shopping, and gambling for adults. There are state-of-the-art fitness facilities, with classes like kickboxing and yoga, full-service spas and a huge variety of dining venues to suit every taste. With everything that is offered, it's no wonder many of guests return to cruise with year after year - and even hold their family reunions on our ships.

What Happens On A Cruise
Explore all of the adventures available to you onboard a Royal Caribbean cruise ship ? from rock climbing, to wine tasting, to sitting poolside, we offer a wide variety of activities for you to choose from. Find out what we have in store for you.

Everyone's an explorer at heart, and a cruise vacation is a great way to see the world and explore some of the most amazing places on earth, hassle-free. Your days at sea can be packed with activities from morning till night if you want. In fact, every day onboard you're given our daily onboard schedule that outlines all the cruise activities that you can do that day and night. It helps you plan your time and also makes sure you don't miss out on anything. And when you arrive in each port, there are dozens and dozens of activities and shore excursions for you to take advantage of, if you truly want to experience the destination. Hey, after all, it's your vacation; you choose to spend it however you like.

Give Us A Call
For more information on cruising please feel free to give one of our Certified Cruise Specialists a call. Thank you and Happy Cruising!