Introduction to Cruising




Interested in taking a cruise but don't know where to start?

Questions about cruises commonly asked by first-time cruisers:


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    What's it like to cruise?

    Image of a couple having fun on the beach.

    Flexibility to enjoy your vacation however you wish.

    From couples to families to friends to groups, cruising allows every member of your party to choose their favorite combination of activities, entertainment and relaxation.


      Image of Europe

      Freedom to easily explore worldwide destinations.

      Unpack just once and then relax, unwind, and enjoy the onboard activities and the variety of new destinations. Visit exciting ports of call and awake to a new location each day. Or enjoy a day at sea on the wide-open ocean.


        Image of waterslide on a cruise ship.

        Spacious ships with plenty of comfort and room to roam.

        On larger cruise ships, there are countless onboard activities, with fantastic options for entertainment, education, action and pampering.


          Image of a smaller, more intimate cruise ship.

          Smaller ships offer a more intimate boutique cruising experience.

          Smaller ships offer a higher staff-to-guest ratio for personalized service. In addition, smaller ships are able to call at ports that the big ships cannot.


            Image of the stateroom selection screen at Costcotravel.com.

            Cruising with others is memorable and now easy to book.

            Cruising with friends or family is a great way to have both social and alone time, as there is a variety of things to do both on board the ship and in port. Our online multi-stateroom booking process allows you to see deck plans, select each stateroom and book all of them in one transaction.


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                 What's included in a cruise? 


                  Interested in taking a cruise but don't know where to start?

                  Questions about cruises commonly asked by first-time cruisers:


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                    What's it like to cruise?

                    Image of a couple having fun on the beach.

                    Flexibility to enjoy your vacation however you wish.

                    From couples to families to friends to groups, cruising allows every member of your party to choose their favorite combination of activities, entertainment and relaxation.


                      Image of Europe

                      Freedom to easily explore worldwide destinations.

                      Unpack just once and then relax, unwind, and enjoy the onboard activities and the variety of new destinations. Visit exciting ports of call and awake to a new location each day. Or enjoy a day at sea on the wide-open ocean.


                        Image of waterslide on a cruise ship.

                        Spacious ships with plenty of comfort and room to roam.

                        On larger cruise ships, there are countless onboard activities, with fantastic options for entertainment, education, action and pampering.


                          Image of a smaller, more intimate cruise ship.

                          Smaller ships offer a more intimate boutique cruising experience.

                          Smaller ships offer a higher staff-to-guest ratio for personalized service. In addition, smaller ships are able to call at ports that the big ships cannot.


                            Image of the stateroom selection screen at Costcotravel.com.

                            Cruising with others is memorable and now easy to book.

                            Cruising with friends or family is a great way to have both social and alone time, as there is a variety of things to do both on board the ship and in port. Our online multi-stateroom booking process allows you to see deck plans, select each stateroom and book all of them in one transaction.


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                                 What's included in a cruise?