Sunday, February 16, 2014

Visiting Grand Turk Cruise Center On A Budget

By Marcie Goodman


Any holiday travel usually calls for proper planning and working on a budget. It has always been believed that cruise trips are very expensive and are for the rich. This is not the case; one can have a very enjoyable trip at an affordable cost. There are many cruise trips to various destinations around the world. The ones chosen may determine the cost. The best ones to take are those which have in their schedule great stop ports like the Grand Turk Cruise Center.

One way to save on money during a trip is to stick to the free activities on the ship. These will keep you and the children happy without spending a dime. Consider the free live music, miniature golf, the movie theatre and pools. Avoid money draining activities like the casino, ship`s shops and the spa.

Go for the inside cabin instead of the balcony ones. Their costs are much lower and even though they don`t give you any nice view, you probably will spend very little time inside that outside the cabin. The balcony and land facing cabins are costly for no apparent reason as you have the alternative of staying up on the deck all day enjoying then go to your dark cabin only to sleep.

If you are going to take lots of drinks with the family, it is wise to buy the prepaid soda cards or cups and save a lot. This way, you will have your daily drink without paying much compared to buying drinks at the shop. You can also take the complimentary tea, coffee and lemonade that the cruise ship offers.

Some of the ship`s short excursions can be skipped along the trip. Visiting every port can prove to be very expensive if not checked. Even though some great places should not be missed, you can stay out of some and just relax on the ship. Alternatively, go for the trips alone or get a third party vendor to take you as they will be cheaper than the one organized by the ship.

When you book a cruise as a group you may get very good discounts. This can be a group at work, school or even a loosely formed one just for the cruise. A group of 16 people will be eligible for such discounts but travel agents may lower this to smaller groups when you book through them. The more cabins you book, the better the rates will become.

Using a travel agent is very good for everyone as they usually have the best rates. You however need to make your own booking for the airline and hotel online, this is much easier and convenient the agent will give you very good rates better than those you will find online.

Ask all the relevant questions and clear everything that is troubling you about the trip. A trustable and experienced travel agent will guide you all through and give you the best options for your desires. Some ports including the Grand Turk Cruise Center have so much to offer travelers on holiday and you will never forget the experiences. You need to be aware beforehand of the activities available at each port you will dock so as to eliminate some and plan for the ones to visit. Make your cruise trip wonderful and without stress by planning adequately.




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