Got a question? We have the answers. If you are a veteran cruiser you may have all of the important information you need to set your sights on your next voyage, but if you are not a veteran or just need to make sure certain requirements and regulations have not changed since your last outing, this page is for you.

• Will I get seasick?
  In this modern age of cruising seasickness is not prevalent. Although some people are a little sensitive to lateral and buoyant movement, most people can consult their physician for their suggestions on preventative medication. Today’s modern ship has deploy-able stabilizers similar to wings on aircraft to further steady the ship in choppy waters. Also at the disposal of the bridge is a cluster of technologies that can navigate to less turbulent seas, aiding to the comfort level of sailing.
• Will I need a passport?
  The Departments of Homeland Security and of State issued the final rule-making concerning the requirements of passports for land and sea border crossings under the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative. After years of development following 9/11, this ruling is the end of the process and can be considered FINAL when helping clients ensure they have the proper identification when traveling.
  Effective June 1, 2009, the following rules take effect for cruise passengers:
  U.S. citizens on cruise voyages that begin and end at the same U.S. port (closed-loop itineraries) must show proof of citizenship* and government-issued photo ID (such as a driver's license). A passport will not be required for passengers that fall into this category.
  *Documents include: Original or certified copy of birth certificate; Naturalization papers; Consular Report of Birth Abroad issued by Department of State
  All other passengers and/or itineraries (such as cruises which begin in one U.S. port and return to a different U.S. port or any cruise that begins or ends in a foreign port) will require a passport or other recognized document. For a list of accepted documents, see travel.state.gov.
  
• What is included in the price of my cruise?
  Your cruise price includes your accommodations,a steady flow of great entertainment,all of your meals for the entire duration of your cruise,and amenities of a floating hotel or resort! 
• Can I get complete packages such as airfare and cruise?
  Sure you can. CruiseYou is owned by RJ Travel Advisors-a full service IATA travel agency.Our cruise agents are highly skilled and accredited by major travel organizations. We have relationships with most travel related entities globally. We can fine tune your individual or group itinerary.
• Who do I tip and how much?
  Usually tips are not rendered the to waiter-waitress or other servers during your cruise. Normally, you will find envelopes placed in your stateroom on the last day of your cruise. Extra envelopes and explanations tipping traditions and allowances are located at the purser’s desk. CruiseYou cruise agents can make suggestions on tipping guidelines. Just ask! Some cruise lines have a no-tipping policy. This means that the servers are being compensated in their pay for service and you are not expected to tip. However, if you feel compelled to exceed tradtional tipping trends,most service personel are very grateful for the extra compensation.
• Norwegian Cruise lines
  Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) is a company operating cruise ships, headquartered in unincorporated Miami-Dade County, Florida.It began operations in 1966 under the name Norwegian Caribbean Line. The company is best known for its Freestyle Cruising concept, which means that there are no set times or seating arrangements for meals, nor is formal attire required. Norwegian Cruise Line has a sister company, NCL America. NCL itself is jointly owned by Star Cruises (who in turn are owned by the Genting Group based in Malaysia) and Apollo Management, with both companies owning 50% of NCL.
• Disney Cruise Line
  Disney Cruise Line was created in 1995 when the company commissioned its two ships at Fincantieri in Italy, ending an arrangement with Premier Cruise Line for the maritime segment of its vacation packages. Disney had contracted Premier Cruise Line to provide cruise vacations in the 1980s, also sailing from Port Canaveral. The ships were similarly marketed as family vacations and featured costumed Disney Characters. 
• Holland America
  Holland America operates fourteen ships, ranging from the smaller and older S Class vessels; the mid range R Class; the Vista class; the newest and largest Signature class and the small 793-passenger Prinsendam (originally the Royal Viking Sun, then Seabourn Sun until HAL's purchase of the vessel in 2002). All HAL ships have a dark blue hull with white superstructure, with the line's logo featured prominently on the functional smoke stacks.
• Cunard
  In 1998 Cunard was sold to the cruise line conglomerate Carnival Corporation for US$500 million. The next year Carnival acquired the remaining stock for US$205 million.Each of Carnival's cruise lines is positioned to appeal to a different market, and Carnival was interested in rebuilding Cunard as a luxury brand trading on its British traditions. Under the slogan "Advancing Civilization Since 1840," Cunard's advertising campaign sought to emphasize the elegance and mystique of ocean travel.[33] Only the QE2 and Caronia continued under the Cunard brand and the company started Project Queen Mary to build a new ocean liner/cruise ship for the transatlantic route.
• Princess Cruises
  Princess Cruises is a British-American owned cruise line, based in Santa Clarita, California in the United States.Previously a subsidiary of P&O Princess Cruises PLC, the company is now one of eleven cruise ship brands operated by Carnival Corporation & PLC. Being based in America, executive control of Princess Cruises was transferred to Carnival Corporation's American division following the merger between Carnival and P&O Princess in 2002, however Carnival UK is responsible for sales and marketing of the company in the United Kingdom. The company was made famous by The Love Boat TV series, in which two of its ships, the Island Princess and Pacific Princess were featured.

The CruiseYou information editor will update this page when more pertinent cruise line information becomes available.