Honeymoon Hawaii Cruises

When planning your honeymoon, a cruise holiday can be a great choice for couples who love to travel, and like some variety. Cruise ships come in all sizes and tour many different areas of the world, so you are sure to find one that is suitable for your needs, budget and wish list. The following is the SECOND half of our general list of issues to consider when looking at a cruise honeymoon (please see Part I for the first half):

 Level of luxury: From barefoot Windjammer™ cruises, to very commercial mega-cruises that are sold at discounts and feature very basic rooms and food and cater to the masses, your options for level of luxury and refinement are many. At every size you will find more- and less luxurious options; it is simply a matter of taste and budget. Older, business-oriented people may prefer a higher-end cruise such as those offered by the Windstar™ cruise line, while younger people in search of a party atmosphere may not care as much about service, food and room quality and may opt for a Carnival™ cruise or something similar. Even within cruise lines such as Carnival™, there are higher-end and lower-end options, and those geared towards kids, vs. adult-oriented cruising. Do your homework, and select a vacation that suits your style and needs.

 Ports of call: Are you interested in the nightlife of cities foreign and exotic, or the waterfalls and mountains of a Caribbean hideaway? Would you rather spend your days golfing, riding horses on a beach, or shopping? Do your research and/or ask your travel agents about which cruises stop in ports of call that you would enjoy. While there is much to do on board, half the fun of cruising is enjoying the land-based activities available in the various ports you will stop at. If the activities or ports are not of interest to you, then you be stuck hanging out on board and not enjoying yourself...although for honeymooners this can be less of an issue than for others!

 Theme - packages for daytrips: Are you both vegetarians? Golfers? Waterfall lovers? Many cruises either cater to certain crowds, or have theme weeks. For golfers, for example, look for cruises that offer packages on day-trip golf games, onboard driving and putting ranges, and storage space catering to golfers. For those with food allergies or who need food prepared in certain ways, check into this before booking, as some ships do cater to such needs, and others will not as they simply do not have the time and resources required to devote to individual needs which vary from the norm.

 Meal style: Many larger ships with hundreds or thousands of passengers organize meals by having pre-assigned seating times. In this way, they can serve a large number of people quickly, and then have a second seating and serve the same number again. The meal choices will usually be of decent quality but fairly limited as far as choice, to allow for efficiency. Most ships also offer more casual options such as buffet and outdoor grill-type restaurants and snack shops. In a smaller, more intimate setting, you may find you have the option of a 'normal' restaurant experience where they allow you to either reserve your dinner time each day or just show up when you are hungry and be seated to dine.

 What is included: From all-inclusive - which on a ship usually means all meals but no alcohol included in the price - to a la carte, where you pay at the end of your cruise for whatever expenses you incurred, be it spa services, meals, room service or day trips, be sure you book a honeymoon cruise that meets your budget. If you need your food to be included, make sure it is!

There you have it...some of the main things to consider when booking your honeymoon cruise. As we have mentioned before, if budget is a consideration, make sure you save as much of your money as possible by utilising the tips available at Travel-like-a-pro.com.

Hawaii Cruises

Hawaii cruises are one of the great ways to enjoy the beauty of the Hawaiian Islands. Brilliant wildlife, volcanic peaks, elegant beaches and perfect temperatures are the specialties of these islands. The main Hawaiian Islands that cruise ships visit are Honolulu, Hilo, Kailua-Kona, Nawiliwili and Lahaina.

There are many activities including snorkeling with dolphins, waterfall kayaking, whale watching, deep-sea fishing, rainforest adventures, hiking across lava fields, horse back riding, sea turtle explorations, eco safaris, golf excursions, scuba diving and glass-bottom boat tours. A walk on the Waikiki Beach is an important part of all Hawaii cruises.

A cruise around Hawaii takes you to the towering cliffs and historic Pearl Harbor, incredible shopping, delicious food and visits with the Island's friendly people. You can also take part in numerous shore excursions to please your desire to see some of the local land sites. A variety of Hawaii cruises are available to exotic locations. There are many Hawaii cruise companies that offer a wide selection of packages including last minute cruises.

Hawaii cruises are a perfect way to travel around the islands of Hawaii without rental cars, waiting at airports and multiple hotel bookings. It is one of the most favorite vacation options in the travel industry. There are a number of Hawaii cruises offered by major cruise lines such as Celebrity Cruises, Norwegian Cruise Lines and Holland America. Several cruise lines offer periodic Hawaiian cruises from the west coast of the United States.

Generally, Hawaii cruises are booked for f 15 or 18 days. One-way cruises are also available for those flying back home from Hawaii. Many companies provide extended Hawaii cruise vacations of 25 to 30 days. These extended cruises are an ideal choice for those wishing to take in more of the fantastic adventures that Hawaii has to offer.