DBT Corporate Travel Information - Travel Guide

A holiday cruise

• There are cruises to suit every budget and they can offer the best travel value for your dollar because the fare includes: all meals, accommodation, onboard activities and entertainment. You know what your holiday will cost before you travel. Your only extra expenses will be drinks, optional shore excursions and personal services.

• Cruisescene (a member of the DBT group of companies) will design a cruise holiday tailored to your budget and dreams! Log onto www.cruisescene.com.au or call your cruise consultant today at 1 800 678 555

• In port you can go off on your own and explore, or sign up for an organised activity. It's a great way to visit several places without having to pack and unpack.

• All kinds of people take cruises and the type of passenger depends on the ship and particular cruise.

• Pack what you would for any resort. Cruises are casual by day, on board or ashore. In the evening, attire is dictated by occasion.

• The most popular cruise areas are in the calmest waters. With the large size of today's passenger liners, stabilisers, advance availability of accurate weather information and new medication, motion sickness has been almost eliminated.

• Cruise lines welcome passengers with special needs and work hard to help them throughout the trip. Let our consultants know well in advance if you have any special medical, physical, dietary or other requirements. Most modern cruise ships have a number of cabins specially designed to accommodate passengers in wheelchairs.

• Virtually every cruise ship has a fully equipped medical facility and staff to handle emergencies.

• Meal times vary but there are usually two sittings and a buffet as well as the main dining room. Most ships accommodate salt-free, low-carbohydrate, Kosher or other diet preferences.

• Virtually all ships have smoking and non-smoking tables and/or sections in the lounges and dining rooms. Many dining rooms are smoke-free.

• Cabins are small - designed for efficiency and to encourage you to use the public facilities on board. An "outside" or "ocean view" cabin has a porthole or picture window. Some also have a small balcony. An "inside" cabin has no porthole, window, or balcony. Most cabins have twin beds, which can be converted to queen size. Most cabins have only a shower.

• Most cruise ships have laundry facilities and many have dry-cleaning services. Most also have self-service laundrettes.

• About 35% of cruises are booked by families with children. Most cruise companies provide supervised activities for kids, especially during school holidays. Kids who enjoy swimming, sports, games, movies and the adventure of new places will love a cruise. Kids adapt to shipboard life easily. Cruise staff help keep them busy and entertained. Children generally travel at a much lower rate.

• At night there is dancing, live entertainment, casinos, discos, movies and special events like the Captain's cocktail party, passenger talent night, magic acts, comedy acts and dance parties.

• Cruising is ideal for people travelling alone because it's easy to meet other people. Most ships have single cabins as well as single rates for double staterooms.

• When you board you activate an account and all expenses will be charged to your room - paid for by credit card at the end of the cruise.