Title: European Cruising a Great Value! Word Count: 412 Summary: Although the cost of a family vacation has been going up due to price pressures of fuel and inflation, the euro cruise vacation still ranks as an exceptional value. As the currency values continue to fluctuate, the cost of enjoying an adventure on the sea becomes even more appealing Keywords: eurocruise,mediterranean cruise, european cruises, mediterranean cruises, europe cruises, viking river cruises, norwegian cruises, europe river cruises, european cruise Article Body: Although the cost of a family vacation has been going up due to price pressures of fuel and inflation, the euro cruise vacation still ranks as an exceptional value. As the currency values continue to fluctuate, the cost of enjoying an adventure on the sea becomes even more appealing The price for your cruise includes not only ship passage but also covers all accommodations onboard. This not only includes your cabin or room but also a meals, activities, use of the facilities and even entertainment. The actual cost of a euro cruise may at first seem a bit high but once all costs are considered, the value becomes even more apparent. The biggest benefit of a cruise vacation above all else however has to be the Ports of call. These are the places, cities, or islands where the ship stops for a day or so. Imagine being onboard a modern cruise ship unpacking 1 time but still enjoying a full week of travel and new locations! At each stop, you can experience a new culture, pace or historical area without the stress of constantly moving and relocating to yet another hotel. Another perk of the cruising vacation are the ship sponsored or suggested excursions. These are sightseeing tours and adventures specially designed for maximum guest enjoyment. These day trips usually feature the more most important or significant aspects of the area being visited. The trips are reasonably priced and your satisfaction is important as these trips and the cruise ship business is very important to the local economy. The people providing the service on these trips have a vested interest in seeing that cruising passengers are happy. The number of excursions is very much dependant on the length of your vacation and locale. Some of the more remote cruse destinations have far fewer opportunities for these extra activities while some specialize in a new port every day! Excursions are also designed far a wide variety of traveler. From the very physical climbing a waterfall to the I want to just sit and enjoy the scenery group, there's a special excursion designed for just what you like. Longer trips usually include a lunch or on occasion is provided by the cruise ship directly. The final thought is to really consider the benefits of a cruise when thinking about this years vacation. A euro cruise is probably the best way to see some beautiful European scenery while also not breaking the bank on the costs.