CHAPTER 6Pre-, Post-, and Off-ship Cruise Experience

Precruise PackagesClients Will travel to their cruise embarkation point and go directly to the ship

The simplest of pre-cruise experiences is the air/sea package.

The travel agent, the passenger will purchase air, the airport-to-dock transfer, and perhaps lodging.

Advantages of the both to the client and agent One phone call or computer transaction

can set up the whole package The agent probably receive a commission

on the air potion The cruise line’s air deviation desk personel The selection of airlines and flights may be

better Airfares may be lower than those who offer

cruise lines.

Travel insurance Trip cancellation, delay, interruption Lost or stolen luggage Medical expences for accident or

sickness incurred onboard or overseas.

Both cruise lines and independent insurers offer travel insurance

Cruise ItinariesTwo major types of itinerary

Round trip One way

Intermediary Port Stops and shore excursions They may purchasea shore excursion

through the cruise line. They may buy a tour or activity from vendors

who usually await them at or near the dock They may simply explore the port and its

environs on their own They may select to stay onboard ro relax,

get some sun, and feel like they hace the ship almost all to themselve

Shore excuresions Filling out that’s in the stateroom upon

check in and then turning it in at the shore excursion desk

Buying it at the shore excursion desk during open hours

On some ships, purchasing it interactively via the in-room TV

Categories Of shore Excursions Sightseeing Excursions Sports Excursions Miscellaneous excursions

PostCruise Packages

They are sold the same way, they represent the same possible components, options, and experinces

Some passengers prefer to do a package before their cruise others after, still others before and after.

Port Experiences and Client Types Ship and port experiences is very much

perceived according to passenger’s likes and dislike

Some Cruise lines even go so far as to offer a full children’s program, with a wide variety of special activities, each divided into several age-appropriate groups, and supervised by trained counselors.

Some Cruise lines features special Kid’s Menu, own newspaper, “kids Only pool”.

Propose cruise activity for Several Family Couples Singles Teens Kids Seniors

Time for Mom and Dad to Relax

Kids Activities “kids-Only” shore excursions Ping-Pong tournaments “coke-tail” poolside parties Nintendo competitions “parents-not-allowed’ movies Special tours of the Ship Camp nights Puppet workshops Beach parties Face-painting competitions Entertainment and performance programs Classes of all kinds