The cruise industry has restarted and there are so many destinations to see.  Yes, the CDC and the Cruise Line International Association (CLIA) are working together to ensure guidelines and safety protocols are set and being followed for the safety of all persons sailing on all cruise ships.  While many of the cruise lines are requiring passengers to be fully vaccinated, some will accept negative covid-19 test results.  The safety of you and your family members are of most importance to us here at Gleeful Travel.; we're staying abreast of changes with the cruise industry,  upates to the CDC guidelines, and safety protocols of  the cruise port of destinations and the guidelines set by those port destinations as it relates to COVID-19 and the docking of cruise ships at their ports.  We want to make sure that we stay well informed so that we can keep you well informed.

Take a cruise on the oceans or one of the many rivers.  Whether you want to take an ocean cruise for 4-days, 5-days, 7-days or more, we can customize a package for you.  Maybe you want to be onboard a smaller ship with less people and the ability to spend more time at the various ports of call for shore excursions - we can handle that for you too!  You can also see what shore excursions are available per ocean cruise you're taking and book online yourself via our affiliate agency, Archer Travel Group!!!  We will gladly book your shore excursions for you!!

One may ask the difference between ocean cruises verse river cruises:  Although the two share numerous positive characteristics, there are a few key differences that experienced ocean cruisers, in particular, should be aware of.   On a typical river cruise you’ll typically find about 100 – 190 passengers on-board. This is a tiny number compared to the 3,000 to 5,000 passengers you’ll find on some ocean cruises.   Click here for additional information about the difference between ocean cruises and river cruises.