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1. You have a limited amount of time you can take off.
2. You're on a tight budget (cruises are often all-inclusive, meaning you're paying for the vacation, unlimited food, stay, entertainment and more in one cruise cost - totaling out to much less money than if you tried venturing to these destinations on your own.
3. You've never cruised before or travelled outside of the country. The cruise lines plan everything for you, and we offer you excellent deals on shore excursions, so even when you're off the ship, you have the comfort of leaving all of the details to the tour guide.
4. They're basically hassle-free. You don't have to worry about plane tickets, road trips, and booking Airbnbs; you just get the fun part of the vacation - enjoying it!
While most activities on the ship are complementary, if you'd like to eat at a specialty restaurant, indulge in a massage, rent water sports equipment such as snorkeling gear, or participate in an excursion tour, you're going to be spending some extra money.
It's not a matter of just showing up at the restaurant or spa with credit card in hand though and while most ships have excursion desks, these adventures can get booked fully, fairly quickly. Therefore, if there's anything that you would like to spend money on aboard the cruise or at the destinations, aside from shopping, then you should look into booking your activities ahead of time.
This is something you can do by speaking with us at iCruise, through our shore excursion option on our website, or through the cruise line itself.
This also includes WiFi packages, beverage packages, etc.
If you'd like to partake in fitness classes, most of these come at a price and sometimes you need to sign up ahead of time once you're on the ship. To learn more about fitness class options, make sure to stop by the ship's gym while you are touring the decks on your first day.
Other activities on the ship that are free, such as trivia, game shows, theater performances, and more will be included on the itinerary you receive daily onboard the ship, so you can plan your days accordingly. Or just go with the flow! You are on vacation after all.
One of the nice aspects of planning a weekend cruise is that you can pack light and carry your luggage on as carry on, avoiding the delay of checking in luggage and waiting for it to arrive to your cabin. This also means smoother boarding of the ship.
To know what to pack, refer to our comprehensive cruise packing checklist to make sure that you have everything you need for a relaxing and fun weekend getaway!
A weekend cruise away can be the perfect thing that you need to de-stress, relax, or just simply have a good time. Short cruises don't need to break the bank, and they save you the worry of having to plan everything yourself. Simply have an idea of what you're looking for, contact us at iCruise, book your excursions, make your reservations, and leave the rest to the cruise line! It's their job to provide pristine vacations, so you don't have to plan or spend nearly as much.
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