Cruise Vacations – New Information for 2009">Cruise Vacations – New Information for 2009
Posted by cruisevacationsexpert on July 12, 2009 under general cruise vacation information | 
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So what’s new about cruise vacations for 2009? In 2009 there was an introduction of more cruise ships with more than 40 new ships scheduled to be operational within January of 2009 and December of 2012. The reason for the staggering increase of cruising ships is because of the increasing demand for cruise vacation services. Cruise vacations are affordable as ever and if the ship operates on U.S. currency, more power to you! Cruising is the economic choice for people who want an afford escape from their modern day life. Here are the latest trends on cruise lines:
1. More large resort ships are charging for “extra” services – this tends to annoy fellow cruisers
2. There are more multi-general attendees on board of the ships
3. More single-parents are hopping aboard cruise ships
4. There are more options for child-free cruise ships so you can enjoy more piece and quiet.
5. More smaller cruise vacations style ships
6. There are more dining venues that offer themed options
7. More options for fine and sophisticated spas and well-being treatments
Did you know that the largest cruise ship is supposed to arrive in 2009? The biggest ship will be operated by Royal Carbibbean International and will be 220,000 tons, 1,181 ft long and hold up to 6,400 passengers. There will be more options and the passenger will feel like they are in a floating shopping mall. If you want to avoid the crowds, try taking a smaller mid-size ship as the wait times to eat and disembark will be shorter.
More cruise vacations will be smoke free because a small fire on board the Star Princess in 2006 made cruise lines reconsider their smoking policies. With new upgrades and privacy areas, the more you pay the more you will receive. Larger cruise ships the option of paying more for privacy and exclusive areas – areas that other guests can not access. The “class” system is back and better than ever. Did you know that some cruise ships will have private alcove sun-bathing, tailor-made excursions and more?
Don’t worry about getting a good nights sleep as the majority of cruise ships have upgraded their mattresses to a premium quality. You can also expect to snuggle up to finer quality linen.
There are larger and more extravagant adventure choices. Did you know that you can go crocodile hunting, go diving in the best places ever, go dog sledding on a glacier, go horseback riding, mountain biking go drive a race-car, go float plane riding, go zip-lining, go heli-hiking, go canoeing amid the icebergs, or even kayaking! The possibilities are limited and more adventure sports are becoming the trend in cruise vacations. More lines are adding sporting events on board and you can experience sports such as fencing lessons, boxing, ice-skating and the Costa Cruises even has a “Formula-1 Simulator”.
There are more “alternative” restaurants and has become a trend in 2009. Some times you do not want to mingle with the masses and need a little piece and quiet. Many ships are adding more a-la carte restaurants that are pre-pay reservations. You will receive a small, intimate environment and will receive superior food and service. More cruise lines are offering 24 hour “feed yourself” services so that you can enjoy snacks and eat on a whim. Even though the thought is focused on making the customer happy, the execution and affect is bad as customers want to be served, not have to serve themselves.
