What is cruising single biggest selling point? A recent poll of passengers found the 23% like the value. 17% the ship itself. 15% the destinations. 45% all of the above.

What You Get:

$200-$500 (3 or 4 day cruise) : An inside cabin with no windows. you cabin will range in size from 120 to 185 sq. feet. Sleeps 2 in twin or double arrangements.

$500-$1500 (3 -7 days) : Outside cabin with window or porthole, and on some of the new ships, a balcony. Cabins may be larger.

$1500-$2500 (7 or more days) : Your cabin will be on the upper decks with large window or balcony. Some cabins will be over 200 sq. feet, and in some cases, extra specials features you would find at a posh report.

$2500 plus Vacation luxury : Some cabins have over 400 sq feet, and even a few with more than 1000 sq. feet.

When you see an ad in you local paper or on the web site, be careful, as what you see may not be the case. Cruise prices change like airline prices. All are based on demand. Additional charges such as round trip air, port tax and fees, transfers, security and even in some cases, hotels may be extra. The above prices include everything except air. When you see the $499 cruise, remember, you are on your own without professional advice.

3rd or 4th person in a room will cruise at low special rates.

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