A cruise package typically includes the cruise itself with flights, hotel stays, land activities, and various extra perks, providing a comprehensive travel experience.

In contrast, a Cruise Only booking focuses solely on the cruise portion of your trip, excluding these additional elements. This option offers greater flexibility, allowing you to tailor your onboard experience and connecting travel plans to suit your needs.

The ideal cabin location on a cruise ship is largely a matter of personal preference. Some guests opt for cabins near the main public areas and dining venues, while others choose quieter locations, typically at the front or rear of the ship.

We suggest reviewing the ship's deck plan and booking your cruise well in advance to increase the likelihood of securing your preferred cabin location.

There is a range of cabin types to suit everyone. Please refer to the list below to help work out your preference.

Interior Cabins don’t have a window or balcony. For this reason, they are usually the cheapest option. This is a great choice if you’re planning on spending most of your time out of the room, exploring the ship.

Oceanview Cabins - come with a round porthole or a picture window. Great to let the natural light in and to wake up to a new destination outside your window in the morning.

Balcony Cabins - allow you to step out onto a private balcony and take in the ocean views or arrival into a new port.

Suites - These cabins are generally larger than the standard balcony cabins also offering a sofa or lounge for relaxing. Some of the benefits of booking these suites are inclusions like exclusive dining and relaxation areas.

French Balcony Cabins - are available on river cruises and offer a window or door that can be opened to a railing directly outside the cabin. This provides a better viewing vantage point, but you cannot step out onto a French balcony.

Please note - Some cabins may have restricted views, this will be clearly indicated when you select your cabin type.

For Cruise Only bookings you can get detailed information about the ship, including deck plans, dining options, activities, and more on the Deal Offer page. If you require further information, please contact our friendly team.

TripADeal will notify you via email when your cruise cabin reference is ready. This email will also include the cruise line's check-in website, allowing you to begin the check-in process, pre-book shore excursions, and make any applicable drink package or restaurant reservations.

Extras may include your bar bill, spa treatments, shore excursions booked onboard, anything you buy in the shops, speciality restaurant fees and gratuities.

Some cruise lines provide tours on the first day, offering an overview of the ship and tips on maximising your cruise experience. We recommend these tours, especially for first-time cruisers, where available.

If one person in your cabin wishes to purchase a drink package, it is mandatory for everyone in the cabin to have one as well. Cruise lines don’t permit a situation where only one person has a drinks package to share with others in the cabin. Additionally, certain cruise liners have implemented limitations on the number of drinks that can be ordered at once or within a 24-hour period.

Occasionally, cruise lines may offer packages for individual purchase. Please discuss with our team if you need more information on this.

The majority of cruise lines will offer a set number of restaurants that are included in your cruise fare. There may also be specialty restaurants onboard that will incur an additional surcharge to dine at. These charges will be added to your onboard account for you to pay at the end of your cruise.

Cruises : With a vast selection of itineraries, cruise lines and ships available, ocean cruising offers something for everyone. From rock climbing walls and ice skating rinks to go-kart tracks, Broadway shows, and escape rooms at sea, ocean cruises offer something for every family member. With iconic destinations and thrilling shore excursions, ocean cruising delivers a convenient and hassle-free holiday experience, where everything you need is just a step away.

River cruises: A leisurely cruise along the world’s waterways offers a relaxing and luxurious way to travel. River cruising provides the convenience of docking directly in the heart of towns and cities, offering quick access to your destination. Whether you’re navigating the medieval rivers of Europe or exploring Southeast Asia’s Mekong River, each day on a river cruise unfolds with captivating new experiences.

Luxury cruises: Onboard a luxury cruise ship, you can expect fine dining, quality service, and elegantly designed suites. With smaller vessels and meticulous attention to detail, luxury cruising caters to travellers seeking an unmatched sailing experience.

Expedition cruising: Offering adventures to remote, awe-inspiring locations, these cruises, designed for exploration, take guests to destinations such as the Arctic, Antarctic, and secluded tropical islands. Expedition cruises provide a blend of cultural enrichment and scientific exploration, featuring expert-led excursions and intimate group settings. Combining luxury, adventure, and education, expedition cruising is perfect for travellers seeking a deep connection with extraordinary environments.

Cruise lines have varying policies and activities for children. Major ocean cruise lines are highly family-oriented, providing kids' clubs for ages ranging from 2 to 17, with these clubs included in your cruise fare. It’s advisable to book your child’s spot early.

In contrast, smaller cruise lines and expedition cruises generally do not offer kids' clubs. If you're uncertain about the availability of this service on a particular cruise, contact our friendly team before making a booking.

Cruise lines have varying policies and activities for children. Major ocean cruise lines are highly family-oriented, providing kids' clubs for ages ranging from 2 to 17, with these clubs included in your cruise fare. It’s advisable to book your child’s spot early.

In contrast, smaller cruise lines and expedition cruises generally do not offer kids' clubs. If you're uncertain about the availability of this service on a particular cruise, contact one of our friendly team before making a booking.

All cruise lines will offer onboard entertainment, varying between the different cruise styles. Larger ocean cruises usually offer Broadway-style shows, onboard casinos, comedy shows, live bands and music nights.

River cruises are much smaller in size, so they typically will offer cultural performances onboard and lectures about the region you’re in. Expedition-style cruises can focus more on destination lectures and provide access to science centres to learn about the remote areas you are exploring.

A request for cancellation can be submitted by calling us on 135 777 or submitting an enquiry through the TripADeal Support Page on our website.

Upon confirmation of your cancellation, you are immediately authorising TripADeal to cancel all elements of the booking for the passenger(s) provided. All cancellations are considered non-reversible once received by TripADeal and subject to the Cancellation & Refund Policy.

In order to provide great value Travel Offers, we work with a variety of Travel Suppliers to find the best deals – this often means the Travel Suppliers’ offerings are non-refundable to ensure the best price. We recommend that you obtain travel insurance as soon as you make a booking with us.

Your cancellation will result in two different charges: a cancellation fee charged by TripADeal in the amount of $100 per passenger cancelled; and a charge from the relevant Travel Supplier. The fees charged by TripADeal and the relevant Travel Suppliers combined may be up to 100% of the booking price paid – this means that you may not receive a refund at all in the event of a cancellation for change of mind.

Your right to a refund in the event of cancellation for change of mind will be specified in the additional terms and conditions applicable to your Travel Offer, which can be found on the relevant Travel Offer’s home page. Please contact TripADeal for further information with respect to cancellation queries or for full details please refer to our Cancellation and Refund Policy

Yes, cruise lines prioritise assisting passengers with disabilities during embarkation and debarkation. However, please note the following:

If you are travelling with a wheelchair or scooter, it is advisable to book a handicap-accessible cabin, especially if the passenger uses a wheelchair, as standard cabin doors may not accommodate the chair.

Cruise lines typically provide a wheelchair for boarding and disembarking only. They do not offer wheelchairs for use throughout the cruise, so you will need to make arrangements for renting or purchasing a wheelchair for the duration of your trip.

Yes - TripADeal can apply any applicable cruise line memberships to your booking for you. However, please note that it is at the cruise line's discretion whether any additional benefits are applied to your booking, as your reservation was made through a negotiated rate with TripADeal.

Consequently, any decisions regarding membership benefits are beyond TripADeal’s control. We recommend contacting the cruise line directly if you have any specific questions or concerns regarding the application of these benefits.