Step 1: Research 
The Buyz123 guide
Read how this guide can assist your decision-making and ensure that you consider all your options before making a choice.
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What is available on the market?
Research the various types of cruise vacations that are available on the market and what features you need to know about before you decide.
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- Luxury cruise, adventure cruise or themed cruise
- Destinations - domestic or overseas
- Activities - on-board activities and shows, optional tours
- Cabin types and meals
Is it suited to me?
Ask yourself these key questions to make sure that your cruise vacation is the “perfect fit” for you.
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- Who is going cruising with you?
- Where do you plan on going?
- How long will you stay cruising?
- Using past experience to help make your choice
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Step 1: Evaluation 
Once you know what's available - it's time to narrow down the options
Look at how well each particular cruise vacation meets your particular needs and eliminate the ones that don't suit you.
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- Advantages of different cruise types
- Inclusions - food, alcohol, on-board activities
- Cabin category
- Excursions - day trips, island tours
My features list
Use this list to get a quick and effective overview of the cruise vacation and to ensure that it has all the features that are most important to you.
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Comparing cruise vacations to one another
Consider these questions to help you make that final choice.
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- Which cruise vacation is the best value for money?
- Which has the best destinations?
- Which cruise vacation suits my needs the best?
- Which do I like the best?
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Step 1: Purchase 
I want to buy it - but how?
The different ways you can buy cruise vacations and the pros and cons of each method.
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- Internet, over the phone, travel agent, cruise lines
- Choosing a seller - questions to ask
- Booking
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