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If you're thinking about taking a cruise you're in the right place. If you have already been on a cruise or have one coming up, you're in the right place too. In these pages I hope we can answer your questions about everything you need to know to get you started, get ready and get to sea. A good travel agent is an invaluable source. Being in the know yourself can only help the process go smoother, creating a true vacation of a lifetime. Cruises are generally the best vacation value, here's why

On a cruise you can "Do it all or nothing at all" It's YOUR cruise
There is a good chance that you will meet people just like yourself
You can visit several destinations in a very efficient manner
Cruises offer travel in an environment that's safe and comfortable

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Port or Starboard?

What's a good way to remember which side of the ship is Port and which one is Starboard?

On Princess that's easy. Chances are there is different color carpet to help you remember. This really helps when you first step off the elevator. Here's a catchy phrase to help you remember:

Port wine is RED and should be LEFT alone
Red being the colors on the left side of the ship as well

If you pay real close attention to other ships at sea you'll notice a green light on the starboard side and a red light on the port side of the ship. That lets other ships (and us too) know which direction another ship is headed- important information if you are on an iceberg and see the Titanic in the distance.

Celebrity vs Princess

I have sailed and like both lines but there are some differences, especially when comparing the two ships you have to choose from. Let's compare Crown Princes with Celebrity Summit:

Year built: Crown 2006, Summit 2001
Crown layout reflects all the new bells and whistles
Both have fabulous Eucalyptus lotion. I think the same company makes both
Princess is fully edocs, Celebrity can if you want to but you don't have to
A whole lot more guests (3700+) on Crown compared to Summit (2038) and you'll notice it
Celebrity you choose how you tip, Princess adds them automatically
Client?le (IMHO) about the same
Anytime Dining on Crown not available on Summit
Way better and faster Internet access, terminal and wireless, on Summit
Concierge Class on Celebrity not available on Princess
Extra suite goodies pile up faster on Celebrity. Princess mini-suites= not much extra
You will miss your past guest status on X if you have a combined 17 sailings
Princess onboard Future Cruise Credit program well organized, easy to use and gives more bang for the buck
Food (IMHO) very good on both.
Steaks on X room service menu but not on Princess
Princess room service fast, X not so much
Traditional "by the course" dining moreso on X. Princess' "large plate" and "small plate" system offer similar products and service style but more flexibility.
Princess lush and plush robes superior to deluxe waffle robes on X
X deluxe bedding perhaps a bit more comfy
Comparing slogans "Be treated famously" to "Escape Completely", Escape Completely hits the mark consistently and combined with C.R.U.I.S.E program is more than a slogan. (much like Carnival really does have the "Funships") We never feel famous on X.
We lose money about the same in either ship/lines casino. Neither give us free drinks like NCL (sometimes)
Princess does have Ocean Players Club: lose $500 and get a t-shirt. Maybe.
Princess management easily accessible. Good luck emailing the boss of X
Princess prices negotiable (for now), not so much on X
Princess Bon Voyage gift selection blows away X and individual items a much better value
X guest relations able to move mountains
X provides baby food and supplies for infants

Crash Course: Cruise Lingo

All The Nautical Terms In The World

Here are all the Nautical Terms (ship lingo) you could ever use. Actually you don't need to know a fourth of these to communicate with seasoned cruisers as though you had been born at sea.

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