Themes aboard can add to the fun From page 24 ships have casinos), shore excur- sions at the ports, and shopping or services from onboard salons, _ Massage therapists, etc. Passengers should aiso be aware _ of.the tipping policy of the cruise Hine: ‘they . choose. Some. expect 7 passengers to tip, others do not. -* Those that dco expect tips will -, provide envelopes for that purpose at the end of your voyage, and a ‘bit of investigation will tell you ‘the appropriate amounts for. those “that hays gerved-you : during your ‘trip.—. the average is 37.50 per ‘day per person. * Other shipboard policies should adhered to, she said. .‘‘Aiways yy -on ° ship's. time.’’: change to Iscal time while ren you. just: might. miss the shi we: The ~ “captain right.” ” he As range’ of ‘cruise lines and ships, ignall' said‘a trip. to. Mexico can run :from:as: ttle .as’ $999 to. as high as $15,000 — it just depends on what you want from it... What: do you get’ for. the extra. -Efs-you is. always : example’ ‘of. “the. price. Sunday, September 13, 1992 North CHOOSE TO CRUISE featuring nothing but healthy food and fots and lots of exercise pro- grams to become involved in. Cruises also cater to honey- tmooners, married couples who ‘want to renew their vows, or even those who want to ‘be married in the Caribbean islands. It is possibie, said Wignall, to become a certified scuba diver whiie on board some ships, then -have the opportunity to make your first ocean dive in some ex- otic iocale. “Golf Ahoy”* sets up Oppor- tunities to play golf in every port of cali, or cruise with a tennis crowd. if that’s more to your taste. “OTHER AMENITIES | GEA TO SKY TOURS & CRUISES consideration as is the number of ports of call. Once you have decided on the length of your trip, the destination and the type of ship you want, Wignall suggested booking six to eight months in advance to be sure you get what you want. Last minute deals are becoming rare as travel agents and cruise lines are starting to guarantee price (refun- ding the difference if you do find - a lower price later on). She added, however, that the most popular times for Canadians to cruise is December and January, when our weather is at its worst. . 2fori cmnen Santas 984-2 D228 1 Control Pe, it | Health and fitness .cruises are 4 ‘not the ‘caly cruises to offer a - floating, spa though, since most — : “offer-some facilities of that kind. =f ‘Wignall, who spent part of her cruise career opening: new ship- board spas, said The Norway has . @ traditional Roman spa complete with grand columns and) mud “baths. Other typical ship-board ameni- ties are many, including. a. ship's doctor and hospital, but Wignail *..wams that you should still be sure the then on the ship. 39 to have adequate travel insurance since getting sick or ‘injured in 2. . Foreign. country — can be very ex- pensive. —Travel agent. 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