I know most of you cruisers out there have had your share of overhearing outlandish questions asked by other passengers on your cruise vacation. Not to mention, maybe even you yourself have asked questions that made you step back and ask “Why did I just ask that question?!” No worries, a lot of us have our “moments.” But that does not mean we cannot be entertained by them. So I have accumulated some funny questions that cruisers, new and old, have asked throughout cruise history. I hope your enjoy and have a good laugh.

And the funny questions are….drum roll please:

1. Does the crew sleep on board?
2. Is the island completely surrounded by water?
3. How does the captain know where to go?
4. When the captain is sleeping, who is steering the ship?
5. What do they do with the ice sculptures after it melts?
6. Does the ship generate its own electricity?
7. What time is the midnight buffet?
8. I am married, but can I still come to the singles party?
9. How many fjords to the dollar?
10. What time is the two o’clock tour?
11. How do we know which photographs are ours?
12. Is an outside cabin outside of the ship?
13. Do I put my luggage out before or after I go to sleep?
14. Does the ship have cable TV?
15. Why don’t inside cabins have a porthole/window?

Have any funny questions you have asked, or have overheard on your cruise vacation. We at Top Cruise Club would love to hear about them. If you have any fun statements to add, please leave them in our comment area.

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-Ashley DuFrene, Top Cruise Club Blog Writer

A lot of people have asked us “What is the big deal about reduced deposits? We are going to have to pay the full amount eventually anyway.” Even though you will eventually have to pay in full for your cruise vacation, reduced deposits can come in quite handy, especially during times like these when the economy is a little shaky. And cruise lines understand what their clients are going through, therefore more than ever they are offering reduced deposits.

Why are Reduced Deposits Beneficial?

Reduced deposits allow customers to not have to pay so much money upfront for a cruise that might take place 9 months from now. This not only saves you some money today, but also gives you the opportunity to reserve a stateroom at todays price with little money out of your pocket.

This way customers that are concerned with budgets will be able to reserve their cruise vacation for less, and pay the final amount later on. And remember, your deposit is fully refundable up until the final payment for your cruise!

Reduced deposits are offered through Top Cruise Club’s free membership program. We can provide you not only reduced deposits, but onboard credits and free travel insurance as well! Those who are members of Top Cruise Club, and who book their cruise vacation with us, will be able to take advantage of these benefits! Join Top Cruise Club today, and see why It’s Better When You Belong!

Ashley DuFrene - Top Cruise Club Blogger

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