Best Add-Ons for a Cruise Vacation

Cruising is an almost-all-inclusive vacation, and the higher up the spectrum of luxury you go, the less there is to think about. And yet, little extra touches can transform a standard vacation into the trip of a lifetime. 

That was the message from five cruise line executives at the American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA) annual convention last week, as they offered up tips for the best add-ons to a cruise vacation. Here are a few of their ideas:

1. Consider business class
If you are sailing from Europe, consider business class instead of coach. Getting a good night’s sleep — or at least a few hours of lying flat — will make a big difference in how you feel that first day overseas, said Kristin Karst, co-owner of AmaWaterways.

2. Take a private transfer from the airport
There’s a time and a place for Uber, but when you arrive at a crowded airport with 10 days’ worth of luggage, it’s awfully nice to see a driver holding a sign with your name on it.

3. Use a travel agent
Okay, this was a travel agent convention, but still, having a human being behind you when things go wrong is always the key to a carefree trip, said Brian Chapin of Ensemble Travel Network. In addition to putting you on the right cruise ship on the right cruise line on the right itinerary, a travel professional offers expertise that you can’t find online, clout when you need it, and little extra touches to

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