You will have many questions when planning your cruise vacations. I have been on many cruises and have heard many recurring questions. This article will address the frequently asked questions about cruising.

Do I have to eat on a timed schedule? Can I eat whenever I want? Most cruise ships have flexible options so that you can dine when you want and where you want. However, this will cost you extra and the food choices are limited. I personally choose this choice because I do not like to wait in line with all the other hungry masses and prefer to choose my own dining times. Waiting in line gets annoying very quickly.

Do I have to eat with all the other guests? Are there any alternatives? Yes, you can have an alternative dining experience, for an extra cost. Alternative dining tends to be more extravagant, quiet and romantic. You can take advantage of these services when you want to escape the noise. Make sure you have a reservation. Furthermore, you will have to pay about $15-$50 to use these services.

What is the difference between the outside cabin and the interior cabin? This might sounds complicated but means that the outside cabins have a porthole, or window that you can see outside of your cabin. Some outside cabins have small balconies. An interior cabin does not have a window and usually artwork or curtains cover one wall. The outside cabins cost more than the inside cabins.

Can I use my cell-phone on the ship? Of course you can use your cell-phone. However, you will have to pay additional fees when in roaming. Make sure to check with your cell-phone provider for roaming and carrier fees. Usually, I would recommend that you turn off your phone at sea. You will have to pay international carrier fees as cruise ships tend to use international carriers to reduce costs. You’re on vacation. You’re calls can wait for heaven’s sake!

Do ships have internet access? Most ships have internet access and even have wireless connections. However, this does not come without a cost. Other ships have internet cafes where they charge you by the minutes. It will cost about .50 cents per minute and I should remind you that connections speeds can be quite slow. Many cruise ships use internet as a large revenue generator.