A Hawaii cruise is highly recommended for the whole family. Cruising is not just for the mature travelers anymore. Ever since Disney cruises revolutionized the cruising industry and started offering cruises for the whole families, other cruising lines followed suit. Now the whole family can enjoy the cruising experience together and make it a memorable family vacation. Read more »

Cruise packages are generally all-inclusive which will help you save money in the end but like any other family vacation there are things or services that you may want but are not included so therefore you will have to pay extra money on. Here are the things that you may expect will be some added costs to your cruise.

1. Travel insurance is not included in your cruise. A travel insurance can give you piece of mind in protecting your cruise vacation investment. It can cover trip cancellation in cases when an unforeseen crisis hit you and you may not be able to take advantage of your cruise, medical emergency expenses, expenses incurred because of travel delays, lost baggage and personal effects, and even extreme cases such as bankruptcy of a cruise line. It is up to you if you take advantage of the insurance packages that are offered by some cruise lines but for some people they can do without it. The cost of a travel insurance will ultimately depend on the cost of your package. It can range from $5 to $15 per $100.

2. Day care services is free but if you plan to spend a romantic night with you and your partner or to just go out alone at night you can hire in-room sitters for a fee of more or less $10 per hour.

3. Cruise lines have organized general shore excursions as part of your cruise package but if you want other specific excursions like a mountain climbing adventure at Mauna Kea, a helicopter ride to Haleakala, snorkeling in Kona, or a canopy zip lining tour at Kawai you must be prepared to shell out some extra dollars.

4. Beauty and spa services are available but the services can range from $25 to $40. Be prepared to give a tip to the attendants as well.

5. Meals are included in your cruise package but if you’re craving for something specific like a pizza or an ice cream or an espresso you can indulge all you want for a fee.

6. Some cruise packages offer complimentary champagne or wine but otherwise you will have to pay for it too.

If you are on a budget do not worry because a cruise package is enough for a complete Hawaii cruise experience.

Yes, you can take your whole family cruising in Hawaii! Family Cruises are becoming more and more popular as the ideal vacation that everyone in the family can enjoy. Gone were the days when cruising was only for the retired people. So pack your bags now and spend the best vacation your family will ever have in Hawaii. Read more »

A Hawaiian cruise is a perfect way to celebrate any occasion – an anniversary, a birthday, a promotion, and yes, even a honeymoon for newlyweds. Read more »