Not included are optional shore excursions, shopping (which may not be optional for some!), casino action (you may win and be ahead!), bar drinks, and Air tickets, transfers between airport and dock, accommodations, port charges and taxes, all meals (and what fabulous food), great entertainment, and a wide variety of shipboard activities are included. Why are cruises so expensive? Cruises are offered in every price range to suit most budgets. When you consider what is included in the price of a cruise, it may be one of your best vacation valâ€" ues. We receive as many inquiries about cruising as a vacation. Let‘s review some of the common misconceptions about cruises. Some answers to questions on cruising Will I have motion discomfort on the ship? Unless you suffer similarly in cars, buses, trains or planes, it is unlikely that you will experience motion discomfort on a cruise ship. tips. The payment made to your travel agent before you leave home probably represents 85% or more, of your vacaâ€" tion cost. Cruise passengers of the ‘50s and ‘60s â€" who suffered the passage of a An interview with an experienced travel counselor to establish the vacation needs of that husband (and the wife‘s too) should result in the recommendaâ€" tion of the cruise ship and itinerary for that couple. There are medical aids, and the nonâ€" medical wrist bands ("Seaâ€"bands" are sold in local pharmacies â€" about $15) have become a very popular aid to assist you in eliminating the effects of motion sickness. All modern cruise ships are equipped with stabilizers resulting in significantly reduced motion during the ship‘s pasâ€" sage. Cruise ships generally are not travâ€" eling in areas of rough seas and poor weather. North Atlantic crossing â€" would not recâ€" ognize cruise ships of the ‘90s. Usually, two nights in a sevenâ€"night cruise are identified as "formal dress". They are the Captain‘s Welcome Party on the second night and the Gala Windâ€" up Party on the sixth night. A dark suit Do I have to wear a tuxedo for those stuffy evenings? No, you don‘t have to wear a tux, and those evenings are anyâ€" thing but stuffy! On the other side, there are many passengers who do enjoy dressing up, and the cruise is the place to do it! iusin sn in on on on on sn se sn sn sn sn on sn on on sn on sn sn sn on on on on on on on o o 4 Â¥ YÂ¥ Â¥ YÂ¥ Y Y Y Y Y Y bf h6 h6 f bf N 3eb h6 ho ho ho .b bf Do N N. Nf. Y Y 29214 40 pury Ajpuauq x ung jenses anoj, SYIONUNE â€" SNHVILS â€" dWIdHS â€" NDNOIHD Once you‘ve enjoyed the great food and happy service... You‘ll never forget...Wachamacalits...because you‘ll keep on coming back!! 125 CROSS AVE. traraLGAr viLLAGE 842â€"2655 Holidays, 338â€"2077. The other five nights will be "inforâ€" mal" (jacket with or without tie) or "casual" (open shirt and slacks). Happily, the ladies always know how to dress and a wide range of dress is acceptable. On all ships, swim suits and shorts are not acceptable in the main dining room. or blazer with tie is acceptable on all ships. Submitted by Bob Kerby, Cruise