There are always extra onboard activities for BearCruise.com guests, as well as BEFORE the cruise bon voyage parties!

We have daily meet-ups on board.  Almost daily we meet late in the afternoon at the pool for pool and hot tub takeover. Then after a quick shower it is off to cocktail hour where we share stories about our daily adventures.  Afterwards, it’s time for dinner where we (depending upon the ship)  have a section of the ship’s main dining room reserved for us where we can mix and mingle between tables each night.

If the itinerary allows, we bring on amazing guest entertainers, have tea dances, meet for cards and board games, have our own game shows, or an evening of “bearoke”.

We arrange private BearCruise.com shore excursions through our travel partners. Instead of seeing the sites with a bunch of strangers, it’s way more fun to see everything with our group of friends.

Our shore excursions range from historical sites to scenic wonders, amazing adventures to blissful beaches, and much more.  Our catamaran excursions on our Caribbean cruises are always a highlight of any cruise.

It is our responsibility to make sure that you are aware of the need for travel insurance.  If you choose to travel without travel insurance, you understand that you are responsible for any cancellation penalties and out-of-pocket expenses incurred. You will also make my own provisions in the event of an emergency while you are traveling.

For our U.S. based clients, when you book with us, we will send you a quote for Travel Insurance from Travel Insured International.

For clients outside of the U.S., we are unable to quote and sell insurance to you, but the need remains.  Make sure you purchase travel insurance from a reputable source within your country.

Here are some quotes and links you can read from highly reputable financial and news organizations on the topic of travel insurance.

Forbes Magazine – “Is Travel Insurance Worth It”

US News & World Report – “Is Travel Insurance Worth It?  Yes, In These Three Scenarios”

From The Wall Street Journal – “Should I purchase travel insurance if I’m going on a cruise?  Traveling in international waters — far away from land and medical facilities — can be risky. If you have a medical emergency and need to be transported, the cost can be astronomical. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that the typical cost can be anywhere from $25,000 to $250,000. If you don’t have adequate travel insurance, you’re responsible for that cost out of your own pocket.

“If you do not get travel insurance, you are rolling the dice,” says Hines, who adds she always recommends travel insurance to her clients. “We’ve … seen so many situations — some really tragic,” she says.

From CNBC – “Is travel insurance worth it?  While government regulations are becoming increasingly stringent about reimbursing travelers for delayed or canceled flights, that doesn’t do you any good if it wasn’t the airline that put a kink in your plans.

Travel insurance could be particularly useful if:

• You’ve spent a lot on prepaid, non-refundable expenses
• You’re traveling internationally where your health insurance won’t apply
• You’re traveling to a remote area or for an extended period
• You have an existing health condition
• You’ve scheduled adventure activities such as skiing, bungee jumping or hang-gliding
• Your flight involves multiple connections or destinations