Holiday Cruises & Tours

All-Inclusive (adj./noun, pron. “awl in’KLOO’siv”)

¹adj. One price covers all listed elements in the package, also known as an “all-in price.”

“Will I have to worry about racking up a gargantuan bar bill on this cruise?…Or is this an all-inclusive rate?”

²n. Type of vacation where the majority, if not all, elements are combined into one package.
³n. A resort in which the price includes lodging, meals, activities, and in most cases, drinks.

“Just so my wife & I don’t have to keep whipping out our wallets every time our family goes out to eat, we’d rather stay at an all-inclusive while we’re in Cabo San Lucas this year.”

Balcony Stateroom (noun, pron. “BAL’kǝ’nee STAYT’room”)

¹A room or cabin aboard a ship (usu. cruise ship) that, with access from a door, features a private outdoor seating or standing area with a balustrade or railing along its outer edge.  See also: Verandah Stateroom
²An optimal place to enjoy:  your morning coffee to an ocean sunrise, a private dinner with a romantic view of the open water, a good book, a breath of fresh sea air, a stunning view of the natural scenery, or just some quality alone-time.
³The best choice of stateroom below a suite when sailing Alaska, Europe, or any scenic cruise destination.

“When I set my heart on a Mediterranean cruise, it’s a good thing my Holiday Cruises & Tours travel agent recommended a balcony stateroom—there’s nothing like breathing in the sea air while sailing past the Greek Isles.”

Escorted Tour (noun, pron. “ƏS’kôr’tǝd TŪR”)

¹ A prearranged travel program, usually for a group, conducted by a guide or tour director who takes care of all services from beginning to end of the tour. A full package usually includes flights, hotels, transportation, transfers to the airport/hotel, most meals and sightseeing and are typically conducted by motorcoach. They can be fast-paced, with no more than 2 nights spent in each location, or more leisurely, with more time spent overnight at each locale.

“Originally, we were going to book a cruise around the British Isles, but in order for us to REALLY experience the Irish culture, our vacation counselor at Holiday Cruises & Tours suggested an escorted tour by motorcoach instead.”

Onboard Credit (noun, pron. “AWN’bôrd KRƏD’it”)

¹ Money that is applied to your cabin’s charge account as a credit, therefore reducing your bill at the end of your cruise by that amount. Often offered as a part of a promotion given by Holiday Cruises & Tours and sometimes given by the cruise line itself. Can be used to cover a variety of expenses during your cruise vacation (i.e. your BAR BILL, soft drinks, shore excursions, gratuities that haven’t been pre-paid, souvenirs from the gift shop…pretty much anything that can be purchased onboard the ship). In short, it’s like having a little gift card while on your cruise. See also: Shipboard Credit

“Celebrity Cruises was selling our verandah stateroom for $1299 per person. But Holiday Cruises & Tours was offering the same cabin for $1189 per person plus $100 in onboard credit. The decision was a no-brainer.”

Port of Call (noun, pron. “pohrt uhv kawl”)

¹Any port where a ship stops, excluding its home port.
²Any place visited on a traveller’s itinerary.
³See also: seaport, cruise port

“We really enjoyed our walk through the historic forts of San Juan, but I’d have to say that our favorite port of call during the entire cruise was St. Maarten because their local-made rum was sooo tasty.”

Shipboard Credit (noun, pron. “SHĬP’bôrd KRƏD’it”)

¹ Money that is applied to your cabin’s charge account as a credit, therefore reducing your bill at the end of your cruise by that amount. Often offered as a part of a promotion given by Holiday Cruises & Tours and sometimes given by the cruise line itself. Can be used to cover a variety of expenses during your cruise vacation (i.e. your BAR BILL, soft drinks, shore excursions, gratuities that haven’t been pre-paid, souvenirs from the gift shop…pretty much anything that can be purchased onboard the ship). In short, it’s like having a little gift card while on your cruise. See also: Onboard Credit

“Celebrity Cruises was selling our verandah stateroom for $1299 per person. But Holiday Cruises & Tours was offering the same cabin for $1189 per person plus $100 in shipboard credit. The decision was a no-brainer.”

Transfers (noun, pron. “TRANS′fərz”)

¹Arrival and departure service consisting of providing transport between the airport, rail station, pier, or hotel.
²Offered as an inclusion for some vacation packages, as an add-on for others.
³Something that might make your vacation run a heck of a lot smoother if booked as a part of your vacation through Holiday Cruises & Tours.

Verandah Stateroom (noun, pron. “vǝ’RAN’duh STAYT’room”)

¹A room or cabin aboard a ship (usu. cruise ship) that, with access from a door, features a private outdoor seating or standing area with a balustrade or railing along its outer edge.  See also:  Balcony Stateroom
²An optimal place to enjoy:  your morning coffee to an ocean sunrise, a private dinner with a romantic view of the open water, a good book, a breath of fresh sea air, a stunning view of the natural scenery, or just some quality alone-time.
³The best choice of stateroom below a suite when sailing Alaska, Europe, or any scenic cruise destination.

“When I set my heart on a Mediterranean cruise, it’s a good thing my Holiday Cruises & Tours travel agent recommended a verandah stateroom—there’s nothing like breathing in the sea air while sailing past the Greek Isles.”