Can you gift a cruise?

According to a retail analyst, 32.4 percent, nearly 1/3 of consumers said they would have their holiday shopping done by December 18th. 11.9 percent would not be finished until Christmas eve.

Great news for about 50% of the shoppers who still don't have their Christmas gift list complete - you can gift a cruise!

Whether your budget is $20, $200 or $2000 plus, there is a cruise gift for everyone. You can buy a cruise certificate from most of your local cruise agents in a denomination you want to spend. The great thing is, the person receiving the cruise gift can use it when they want (ask your agent for a one to two year redemption option, or more) and where they would like to travel and what cabin they would like to have on the cruise.

So, if you haven't thought of that very special, very different gift to give this year...a cruise is a really great option! What better gift, no matter how much you spend, can give someone the hopes, dreams and excitment of all the places, events and entertainment a cruise ship can provide.