Introduction to Cruising

•  What's it like to cruise?  
• What's included in a cruise?  
•  What's the best cruise line for me?  
•  How do I choose my stateroom?  

Book any cruise with Costco Travel and receive a valuable Digital Costco Shop Card. Look for Kirkland Signature™ and Buyer's Choice sailings for extra value like Exclusive Costco Member savings or other exclusive amenities.

Staterooms vary by ship, with sizes and configurations to meet different budgets and needs.

Onboard activities may include a fitness center, shopping, a full-service spa, a casino, swimming pools, recreational attractions, enrichment programs, guest lecturers, a supervised youth program and more.

Cruise lines differ in their dining options, but generally offer a range of choices including fixed-time dining, flexible-time buffet dining, and room service.

Itineraries are designed to include some of the most celebrated, scenic and culturally enriching places in the world.

For an extra cost, many ships offer specialty venues such as gourmet restaurants, a casino, shopping, a spa and more. There’s typically a cost for alcoholic beverages, specialty coffees, smoothies, energy drinks and soft drinks.On most cruise lines, shore excursions are available for purchase.

On most ships, it’s customary to tip restaurant, bar, housekeeping, spa and salon staff. Typically, a standard per person, per service and/or per day gratuity is added to the shipboard account, which travelers may adjust, if they wish, at the end of the cruise.

 What's the best cruise line for me?