| Given the air scare in the post 9/11 period, cruises are | | | | lavishly decorated suites with their own private |
| gradually becoming the most popular mode of traveling | | | | balconies, well-stocked bars and state-of-the-art |
| these days. And the cruise operators are busy making | | | | entertainment systems in their suites. They would have |
| hay while the sun is shining. They are introducing new | | | | access to the multiplexes and discotheques, and are |
| and lucrative Caribbean Cruise Packages to lure the | | | | entitled to pickup and drop-off facilities to and fro from |
| cruising public. The best thing about these packages is | | | | the embarkation and disembarkation points. |
| that you have a host of activities packed into one | | | | However, the budget itineraries usually do not pack |
| package. | | | | exotic locales in their schedules. It is usually the luxury |
| Be it a luxury package or an economy one, there are | | | | voyages that cater to the niche traveler, willing to |
| some offers which are included in both. For instance, | | | | venture into the unknown and the uncharted. During |
| meals and room service are the common features in | | | | the lean season, these luxury liners offer heavy |
| both types of cruises. The only difference in this | | | | discounts on these same luxury packages. During this |
| aspect is that in a luxury cruise, you will have the | | | | time, one can hope to save hundreds of dollars per |
| choice of gourmet cuisine at every meal and you have | | | | person on these packages and enjoy the amenities of |
| your own butler to tend to you. | | | | a luxury package. This policy to attract tourists is |
| Shore excursions and certain onboard social activities | | | | pursued by even the giant cruise operators, like the |
| are included for both types of cruises. The luxury class | | | | Royal Caribbean International and The Yachts of |
| passengers may enjoy the additional benefits of | | | | Seabourn. |