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Expect luxury, good food, plenty of variety in the places you'll sail to and excellent service. From the very beginning of your cruise, you'll be looked after. There are differences in cruise companies and the cost of your cruise will reflect the service and quality and quantity of food. The brochure will inform you of the places you visit and they will be the same whatever you pay! The key is to know that even a 'cheap' cruise isn't cheap, so you should expect to be cared for, well fed and well informed of the itinery.

There are news letters that are put under cabin doors each evening and they give full details of what's on in the ship and descriptions or helpful information about resorts the ships is sailing to. Information and practical help is available from the Pursers desk, in the main foyer of the ship, and around the ship crew members are there to make sure your holidays goes well so don't be afraid to ask for information or help.

Expect the food to be excellent and be assured there will be plenty of variety and opportunity to eat. Most cruises have waiter service for the lunch and evening meals, and the evening meal waiters are usually 'yours' for the duration of your cruise. They will be offering a good service because they work for a low wage and rely on tips to make the job worthwhile. The other restaurant staff will also be helpful and friendly.

Most ships have entertainment in the evening, which is often a cabaret and it is usually excellent. There are cinemas, pools, shops, bars and casinos around the ship and the bingo is often a popular daily event! Days on board, when the ship is between ports are packed with optional activities and are as enjoyable as days ashore. The ship's entertainment staff become familiar figures, as their task is to make sure you are never bored aboard, and they take that job very seriously!

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