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Cruise America Review: What We Really Think

Cruise America, as a corporate rental company, strongly contrasts with popular peer-to-peer rental service providers like RVshare and Outdoorsy. And looking for the best RV rental service, you are likely wondering whether Cruise America is a good place to rent an RV from.

To figure out whether renting an RV from this company is worth it, we need to cover a lot of details, including rental options, fees, penalties, insurance, and whatnot. They are important for our points that we will present to you in the end, as well as for your understanding of what Cruise America is.

Let’s begin with the rental options offered by Cruise America.

Cruise America Review

The primary rental options offered by Cruise America is the traditional round-trip rental where you rent an RV, drive it to your destination, spend your vacation, drive back, and pay the fees. This rental has a minimum duration of 7 days.

Aside from this, however, Cruise America also offers one-way and long-term rentals. Let’s overview them a little more in-depth.

The other big player in the RV peer to peer rental space is RVShare and Outdoorsy you might want to check out our in-depth review of them here and here .

One-way rental

With one-way rental, you can pick up an RV at one Cruise America location and drop it off at another, without having to drive the RV back to the location where you took it from.

One-way rentals can be cheaper than round-trip rentals, with the rates sometimes being as low as $1/night. However, there is a drop fee associated with one-way rental – usually between $250-650 – as well as some other fees that we are going to talk about a bit later.

With peer-to-peer RV rental, people very rarely rent-out their RV for one-way trips. The vast majority of the rental offers are round-trip. Thus, the one-way rental option certainly is a plus for Cruise America.

On the other hand, Cruise has “more than 120 rental locations” in the United States and Canada, which is very little given that they are servicing almost the entire North America. So even though one-way rental has some nice benefits, you will be rather limited with drop-off locations.

It should be also kept in mind that Cruise America won’t always able to provide RVs for one-way rental due to certain RV number requirements at each location.

Long-term rental

Cruise America also offers long-term RV rental. In fact, they offer this type of rental for both temporary housing needs for individuals and for business uses. The pricing for these rental options is set on a case-by-case basis, so you’d need to contact Cruise America and provide them with all the details of your trip so that they could set a fee.

As a corporate rental company, Cruise America has its own RV fleet.

One very common complaint with Cruise America is their poor selection of RVs. And indeed, even though they do offer RVs of different sizes for rental, they only have a couple of Thor Majestic class C motorhomes, which are basically reinforced variants of Thor Four Winds RVs.

Cruise America has 4 RV rental options to offer – Large, Standard, Compact, and Truck Camper. These options differ by their amenities and comfort, and we think we should briefly overview them so that you know what you are dealing with.

Cruise America seeks to always maintain their RVs in good condition for rental, so you could be sure that you are getting a problem-free RV from them. Even if mechanical breakdowns do occur while on the road, Cruise America has an assistance and reimbursement program, which we will cover a bit later.

Before moving on to overviewing the RV offers, we’d like to note that Cruise America provides quite a lot of information on their RVs. Compared to offers available on peer-to-peer rental websites, it may be much easier to make an informed decision with Cruise America.

Cruise America doesn’t dive too deep into the specs of their RVs – which they maybe should – but they do provide you with some crucial information in regard to floorplans and key amenities.

Large RV Rental

The RV in this offer is a 30 feet class C motorhome, the Thor Majestic 28A. This motorhome offers up to 7 sleeping spots. Among the amenities provided with this RV are:

• Air conditioning.
• Shower & freshwater toilet.
• Gas cooktop.
• 4KW generator.

A thing that Cruise America also lists among the comfort features of this plan is pet friendliness. This actually is a feature of all the rental plans, and it is among the things that we like about Cruise America. With peer-to-peer rental, not everyone is going to allow you to bring along pets.

Cruise America also allows towing with their 30 feet class C motorhomes. However, there are certain limits to towing:

• Cruise America doesn’t provide hook-up services or towing equipment.
• The towing weight needs to be within 2,500 pounds of tow weight restrictions.
• A daily towing charge is imposed if you tow a vehicle to Cruise America’s RVs.

Keep in mind that before rental, Cruise America requires that you declare the intention to tow prior to departure from a rental center.

Cruise America also allows customers to attach a bike rack to the receiver hitch free of charge. The customer needs to again let the rental center know about the intention of mounting a bike rack so that the RV’s locking pin can be removed.

Standard RV rental

With Standard RV rental, you get a 25 feet Thor Majestic 23A class C motorhome.

The amenities are very similar between the Standard and Large RV rentals. One difference should be noted though – at the moment of the review’s writing, Cruise America provided customers with generators only in the US, so do keep that in mind if you want to rent an RV from them in Canada.

Aside from that, 25 feet RVs sleep up to 5 people.

Compact RV rental

With the Compact RV rental option, you are getting a 20 feet Thor Majestic 19G motorhome. The RVs in this plan offer up to 3 sleeping spots.

Like it was with the Standard RV rental plan, Cruise America only provides US customers with RV generators. And aside from some differences linked to the smaller size – like smaller water or fuel tank sizes – the Compact RV rental doesn’t differ from the previous two options.

Truck Camper RV rental

With the Truck Camper rental, Cruise America basically provides you with a Ford F-150 truck with a truck camper mounted on top. Aside from the much smaller size, one crucial difference in this option is that the RVs don’t include a generator, as well as can’t be used for towing.

On the other hand, the interior amenities in the Truck Campers are very nice, essentially corresponding to those of the previous rental options. And like the Standard and Compact RV rental options, you are getting 3 sleeping spots out of this thing.

RV rental rates

Compared to peer-to-peer renting, Cruise America certainly offers a couple of good things for the money. However, there are also some downsides that you should know about. Cruise America’s payment system is a bit convoluted compared to peer-to-peer renting, and there’s a lot to know about.

One thing that we and many other people dislike about Cruise America is the variety of fees they impose, as well as the variety of upsells they offer.

Aside from that, what we personally don’t like is that Cruise America has all the fee info scattered throughout their website instead of having it easily accessible in one place. Not only that, but we actually had to go to third-party websites to get some of the fee information.

Overall, here’s what you will have to pay for when renting from Cruise America:

• Reservation deposit.
• Nightly fee.
• Mileage fee.
• Environmental fee.

In addition, there are some charges that you may or may not need to pay:

• Generator fee if you use the RV generator.
• Early Bird Departure Special fee.
• Optional kit fees.
• De-winterization fee.
• Towing fees if you use the RV for towing.
• Certain penalties for failing to comply with the rental conditions.

As you can see, Cruise America has many service fees, and this is a big reason why people prefer to opt for peer-to-peer rental services. If you will indeed be renting an RV from Cruise America, we’d advise you to find out about all the possible fees directly from them since we may have missed something, and things may change over time.

Cruise America requires that all the payments be made with Visa, MasterCard, and American Express credit cards. In the US, they also accept Discover Cards. The credit card needs to bear an imprint of your name that matches the driver’s license. The cardholder is required to be listed on the contract as the primary renter or an additional authorized driver.

Upon the return of the vehicle, Cruise America accepts stored value/prepaid/gift cards.

Now, let’s overview all the aforementioned charges one by one.

Mandatory fees

The very first thing you are going to pay for with Cruise America is deposits. Cruise America requires you to make two kinds of deposits – a $300 reservation down payment and a refundable $500 security deposit.

The reservation down payment will be applied toward the rental charges. As for the security deposit, it is used to cover any excess charges that occur during the trip. Upon return, extra charges are balanced against the security deposit.

If you didn’t use up the $500 security deposit, Cruise America will issue a credit to cover the refund. If you aren’t using a credit card, Cruise America will issue a check and send to your home address. Cruise America doesn’t do cash refunds.

Speaking of cash, the $500 security deposit needs to be paid with a credit card. If you are using any means other than a credit card, the security deposit charge will be $1,000. Keep this in mind in order to avoid quite expensive surprise costs.

A thing to note is that for certain rental applications like Bonnaroo or Burning Man, Cruise America may impose increased charges at their own discretion. In addition, they may require you to make a full prepayment in advance for rental events like auto race events, music festivals, or gatherings in remote areas.

Per-night fees

Cruise America imposes per-night fees which vary from season to season. On average, it seems that the nightly fee is around $90-100. It may be lower or higher depending on the season.

Given that Cruise America rents out RVs for at least 7 days, your fees per night will likely quite easily exceed the $300 down payment deposit.

Cruise America calls their daily rental rates Flex Rates since they vary over time, and sometimes quite significantly. If you book an RV early and there are plenty of them available, the daily rental rate will be lower for you.

If you need a change after booking and confirmation (aside from changing party size and adding pre-paid items), the rate will be recalculated using the most current Flex Rate. This Flex Rate will be compared to the Flex Rate that you’ve booked an RV with. The higher rate of the two will be selected as a new Flex Rate.

Mileage fees

Aside from a nightly fee, Cruise America applies estimated mileage charges to your rental in advance. Mileage charges are per night based on 100 miles for round-trip rentals and 250 miles for one-way rentals. In other words, you will be charged 100 miles per day with round-trip rental and 250 miles per day for one-way rental.

At the end of the rental, you will be refunded if you’ve driven fewer miles than you’ve paid for. Conversely, you will be charged $0.35 per mile if you have exceeded the estimated mileage.

Cruise America offers pre-paid mileage packs as well – the 100-Mile Package for $28, 500-Mile Package for $140, Unlimited Miles Package for $750, and Unlimited Miles Plus Package for $1000.

The Unlimited Miles Plus Package includes unlimited mileage, one personal kit for each passenger, one vehicle departure kit, and unlimited use of the RV generator for 21 days. Past 21 days, Cruise America will charge you with $29 per day. The same applies to the Unlimited Miles Package.

All the costs above are excluding taxes. Since these will likely depend on the area you will be renting the RV from, it is difficult to say how much tax you will have to pay.

Environmental fee

Cruise America imposes a $5 environmental fee per rental. As Cruise America writes, this fee’s purpose is to offset a “wide range of environmental expenses” associated with the proper disposal of shop waste, filters, tires, batteries, etc.

Optional fees

Generator fees.

Cruise America also imposes a generator fee of $3.50 per hour. This fee will be collected upon return based on the onboard running time meter. There is also an option of purchasing unlimited generator usage at an $8 daily rate.

Keep in mind that the generator is not required for normal RV operation, so you don’t have to operate it while traveling. A generator will be required only if you decide to run the RV electrical appliances while on the road. You can power all the appliances at campgrounds with electrical supply systems.

Early Bird Departure Special fee

Cruise America offers an optional Early Bird Departure Special for a $350 fee. The Early Bird Departure Special allows you to depart from a rental location as early as 9 AM instead of the regular 1 PM.

You will then need to return the vehicle at the specified date between 9 AM and 3 PM. Regular renters need to return the vehicle by 9 AM and in no case later than 11 AM.

The Early Bird Departure Special needs to be reserved at least 30 days in advance and prepaid. In addition, keep in mind that Sunday departures/returns aren’t allowed.

Optional kits

Cruise America also offers a couple of optional kits for borrowers. These kits are the Vehicle Provisioning Kit and the Personal Kit.

The Vehicle Provisioning Kit includes kitchen-related items like bows, forks, knives, plates, and many other things. The Personal Kit includes items like bath & dish towels, pillows with pillowcases, etc.

The Personal Kit costs $60 per person, while the Vehicle Provisioning Kit costs $110 per vehicle. All items must be returned clean to Cruise America.

De-winterization fee

In locations with colder winter weather, Cruise America winterizes their motorhomes from around mid-October to late March. When winterized, you cannot use the RV’s water and holding tanks. Due to this, if you chose to have the motorhome de-winterized, you will need to pay an up to $40 fee.

Towing charges

If you plan to tow a car or boat behind the motorhome, keep in mind that Cruise America imposes towing charges of $25 per night.

Aside from the charges we’ve described above, there are certain penalties that borrowers will need to pay should they fail to comply with the rental terms.

These penalties include, but aren’t limited to, the following:

• Housekeeping charges of up to $250 for returning an RV uncleaned.
• Reservation changes are charged at $50 per change from second and subsequent reservation changes. The first change is free of charge.
• Dump charges of up to $50 for not emptying the RV holding tank prior to returning the vehicle.
• The RV is overdue after 11 AM on the return date. If you fail to return the vehicle on time, you will be charged a fee of $25 per hour after 11 AM of the return date.
• You are responsible for any damage or equipment loss, except mechanical wear. The penalty for damage or equipment loss is limited to $1,500 per occurrence or incident.
• $200 – 46 days or more prior to departure.
• $600 – 16-45 days prior to departure.
• $850 – 8-15 days prior to departure.
• $1050 – 1-7 days prior to departure.
• Full rental charges – departure day and no-shows.

Cruise America rental deals

Cruise America from time to time offers rental deals and discounts. For example, for departures between September 4, 2019, and December 31, 2019, from any of Cruise America’s North American rental centers, a mileage rate reduction of 50% applies. Another deal is 300 free miles for departures by December 31, 2019, in the US.

Offers are typically not combinable with others, but they do offer some remarkable value. These were examples of deals available as of June 2019, but Cruise America will surely introduce others in the future as well.

How Cruise America handles RV maintenance & breakdowns

Overall, it seems that Cruise America keeps a good eye on their RVs. They appear to be quite strict when it comes to RV condition, so you could be sure that the RV you are renting from them is in a good state.

But for cases when the rented RV breaks down, Cruise America offers nice support to the clients.

Roadside assistance & repair reimbursement

In the event of mechanical breakdown on the road, Cruise America provides the around-the-clock Travelers Assistance Hotline. For authorized repairs, your expenses will be reimbursed by Cruise America. Alternatively, Cruise America may directly pay for the repairs.

According to the conditions of Cruise America, any vehicle service expense over $75 requires authorization from Travelers Assistance, where your problem will be documented in a customer service log.

For repairs costing under $75, you may have repairs done, but you will need to keep the receipt with you for reimbursement. Rental centers will reimburse receipts under $75 without a service log. If a repair service costing over $75 isn’t documented by Cruise America, you will not be provided with a reimbursement.

Aside from that, engine battery jump-starts require approval from Travelers Assistance, so keep that in mind.

Long service time reimbursements

If as a result of a breakdown the RV is in repair for 12 hours or less through no fault of yours, Cruise America may refund you a portion of the daily rental rate. If the repair requires more than 12 hours, certain living/transportation expenses may be reimbursed by Cruise America as well. However, you will need to immediately report the breakdown to Cruise America.

Cruise America provides up to $30 a day per party for transportation expenses and up to $30 a day per person for lodging. Total provisions are limited by Cruise America up to $3000 per tour. To receive reimbursement, you will need to provide all receipts for your expenses.

In certain cases, Cruise America does not reimburse for repairs, transportation, and lodging. Cruise America does not cover expenses associated with the breakdown of the RV generator, AC unit, refrigerator, microwave, appliances, and cruise control since these aren’t needed for the basic operation of the RV.

In addition, Cruise America doesn’t reimburse damage caused by collision or accident. Plus, failure to call Travelers Assistance immediately after a breakdown will make the reimbursement void.

There are certain travel restrictions as well. The areas that fall under Cruise America’s restrictions are:

• Death Valley and other desert areas.
• Alaska and Manhattan, New York City, in the US.
• Yukon, Northwest Territories, and Newfoundland in Canada.

If issues occur in specified areas, Cruise America coverages will not apply. In fact, you may be held responsible for all vehicle damages associated with driving the RV in the restricted areas.

Aside from that, Cruise America prohibits entry of their RVs to Mexico, so be mindful of that.

How Cruise America handles tolls and traffic violations

Cruise America also has specific procedures with regard to tolls and parking/traffic violations.

Cruise America has a policy for All-Electronic Tolling. If you didn’t know, with All-Electronic Tolling, the picture of a vehicle’s license plate is taken and then used to determine who will be billed.

In some cases, a process called reassignment is utilized by Cruise America. The company basically transfers your information to the relevant tolling authority. Then, you will have to handle the fees yourself.

For other cases, Cruise America will pay the tolling authority directly. However, Cruise America will impose a $10 administrative fee on you and charge the credit card you used for rental. The administrative fee is per rental.

For other tolling services like EZ Pass lanes or Fastrack, it will be your responsibility to use a corresponding transponder in order to avoid any fees or penalties.

Parking/traffic violations

Cruise America handles parking and traffic violations in a similar manner to tolling. However, in cases where they pay the fines for you, you will be charged a $35 administrative fee per rental.

At rental return, you will be responsible for reporting and paying for any parking or traffic violations. If you fail to report a parking/traffic violation at return, Cruise America will charge an administrative fee of up to $250.

Cruise America rental coverage

A very nice thing about Cruise America is that they offer coverage options for their customers in case of accidents or mechanical breakdown. We’ve overviewed mechanical breakdown coverage above, but there’s more to the coverage provided by Cruise America.

All in all, Cruise America offers:

• Up to $1 million Supplemental Liability Insurance (SLI) against claims made by third parties for property damage or bodily/injury caused by the operation of the RV. There are certain exclusions to the SLI, a part of which is contained in the rental contract.
• Expense reimbursement of up to $3,000 in case of long service times, which we overviewed earlier.
• Responsibility of up to $1,500 for vehicle damage or loss per occurrence. If you do not abide by the terms of the rental contract and fail to promptly report any incident, you will be fully responsible for the damage or loss of the RV.

RV departure & return at Cruise America

The RV departure time at Cruise America begins at 1 PM. For Early Birders, as we mentioned above, the departure starts at 9 AM and ends at 12 PM.

A common point of complaint among users of Cruise America services is that it can take several hours before you actually leave the rental center. Early Birders may be able to avoid waiting for hours, but they aren’t insured from it as well.

As for RV return, regular renters are required to return the vehicle by 9 AM and no later than 11 AM. As we mentioned above, Cruise America imposes a $25 fee for each hour past 11 AM. At the same time, no refunds will be made if you return the vehicle early or if you pick it up late.

For Early Birders, which we again mentioned earlier in the material, the return time is between 9 AM and 3 PM. Failure to return the vehicle in this time frame will incur an hourly $25 penalty.

Keep in mind that departure and return times on Saturday may vary because some Cruise America locations close earlier.

Customer interaction

Customer interaction is another area where Cruise America is notorious. If you look around for user reviews, you will find that quite a considerable number of people have complained about the customer support of Cruise America in various areas, starting from the quickness of service and ending with the inability of the company to resolve issues.

A testimony to this may be Cruise America’s frankly quite low BBB rating , which indicates how the company is expected to interact with customers. There have been so many complaints about Cruise America that BBB has even put alerts on the company profile page, indicating noticeable issues with customer service.

What we really think of Cruise America

With everything above in mind, we’d like to present to you the advantages and disadvantages of RV rental with Cruise America, as well as what we really think of Cruise America.

So, the advantages are:

• A good amount of information provided on the RVs.
• Well-maintained RVs.
• One-way and long-term rentals available.
• Pet-friendliness.
• Reimbursements for mechanical breakdowns and long maintenance.
• Quite advantageous deals.

What we didn’t like about Cruise America.

• The plentitude of fees makes rental quite pricey.
• Poor selection of RVs.
• The customer interaction isn’t always spot-on.
• Quite uneasy to find fee information.
• The minimum rental period is 7 days.

As a corporate RV rental company, Cruise America isn’t going to provide you with much flexibility. They have a mechanism that works and doesn’t really take into account your specific needs, unlike peer-to-peer rental platforms.  You have limited options when it comes to fees and RV selection. Their customer service also isn’t spot-on.

On the other hand, they do have some benefits like one-way rental, a comprehensive reimbursement policy, and occasional deals. So we can’t say that Cruise America is a bad place to rent an RV from.

In the end, we’d say that those who want to quickly rent an RV may want to go for Cruise America since it has an established policy that is designed to ensure hassle-free rentals. But if you want flexibility and don’t mind spending a lot of time finding the right RV, you’d want to go for a peer-to-peer platform.

If you’d like to see how Cruise America is rated against other RV rental companies you might want to check out our review of the best RV rental companies .

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50+ Inspirational Cruise Travel Quotes – The Ultimate Collection

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Do you love cruising quotes?

These days, I’ve been dreaming about cruising and traveling once again. It inspired me to update this post and include more than 50 cruise travel quotes that I find inspiring, and I hope you do too.

During the last year, not being able to cruise and travel freely, has reminded me that travel must not be taken for granted. Seeing destinations by cruise ship, meeting people from all over the world, waking up to the ocean waves every day…

There’s something about cruising that’s special . The combination of life onboard a cruise ship and traveling to different destinations is a perfect pairing!

If you love cruise travel, I hope that you’ll enjoy these cruise quotes and that they’ll bring back memories and fuel your wanderlust for cruising once again.

50 Inspiring Cruise Quotes for Those that Love Travel and the Sea

These cruising quotes and sayings were written by authors, artists, sailors, and those in different walks of life. Some will be familiar to you, but I guarantee that you’ll find some new cruise travel quotes that will inspire you as much as me!

I’ve paired the cruising quotes with some of my own cruise travel photos as well as other inspiring images of destinations and cruise ports around the world.

Please feel free to save these cruise travel quotes to your favorite Pinterest board as inspiration. The quotes also make great Instagram captions.

1. “I wanted freedom, open air and adventure. I found it on the sea.”

– Alaine Gerbault, Sailor

This cruise travel quote describes perfectly the feeling of a cruise vacation. It’s more than a vacation, it’s an adventure.

2. “Why do we love the sea? It is because it has some potent power to make us think things we like to think.”

-Robert Henri

The ocean seems to have a healing power, and reminds us of our resilience and strength.

3.”Adventure is worthwhile”

– Aesop

Where would you like to go? Travel changes us in a good way, and the experience is always worth it.

4. “Twenty years from now, you will be more disappointed by the things you didn’t do than those you did. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from safe harbor. Catch the wind in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.”

—  H. Jackson Brown Jr.

Interesting fact about this famous quote

This has always been my favorite life quote. Then, when we started cruising years ago, it became my most inspiring cruise travel quote as well. 

However, I recently discovered that this quote has been misattributed to Mark Twain for years. The quote was actually written by H. Hackson Brown Jr., who attributes it to his mother in his book P.S. I Love You. 

I think the words of wisdom are amazing just the same (although I still love Mark Twain).

5. “Traveling—it leaves you speechless, then turns you into a storyteller.”

– Ibn Battuta

One of the things I’m so grateful for, is the travel experiences we’ve had while cruising. Whenever I meet someone on a cruise who has traveled a lot, I know that I’m in for some amazing stories!

6. “Land was created to provide a place for boats to visit.”

– Brooks Atkinson

If you love cruising , this cruise quote hits the nail on the head. There is something magical about arriving to your destination by cruise ship!

7. “The days pass happily with me wherever my ship sails.”

– Joshua Slocum

8. “I travel because seeing photos in books and brochures wasn’t good enough for me. To be there, that was everything.”

– Wiremu Ratcliffe

I love this travel quote because it’s so true. Pictures may be worth a thousand words, but being able to be there in person is truly priceless.

9. “It’s out there at sea that you are really yourself.”

-Vito Dumas

This simple quote reminds me of the feeling I have on a cruise, when I look out at the sea. I can’t wait to get back to this again.

10. “Once a year, go someplace you’ve never been before.”

– Dalai Lama

11. “To move, to breathe, to fly, to float. To roam the roads of lands remote, to travel is to live.”

– Hans Christian Anderson

One of the best travel quotes, I love how Hans Christian Anderson included sailing or cruising in this famous saying.

12. “People don’t take trips, trips take people.”

– John Steinbeck

They say travel changes you. This amazing quote illustrates it perfectly.

13. “The cure for anything is saltwater – sweat, tears, or the sea.”

– Isak Dinesen

14. “The most beautiful thing in the world is, of course, the world itself.”

– Wallace Stevens

15. “For my part, I travel not to go anywhere, but to go. I travel for travel’s sake. The great affair is to move.”

– Robert Louis Stevenson

16. “It is not that life ashore is distasteful to me. But life at sea is better.”

— Sir Francis Drake, Sea Captain

Many cruise addicts would agree with this top cruise quote!  

17. “We wander for distraction, but we travel for fulfillment.”

– Hillaire Belloc

18. “Some people get lost for so long, that they forgot what it was like to be themselves. Find yourself again.”

– Anonymous

We aren’t meant to simply work and pay bills. This quote reminds us that we need to travel and find what makes us feel alive again.

19. “With age, comes wisdom, with travel comes understanding.”

– Sandra Lake

20. “The journey, not the arrival matters.”

– T.S. Eliot

21. “I’m not afraid of storms for I’m learning how to sail my ship.”

– Louise May Alcott

22. “ Life is either a daring adventure or nothing at all.”

– Helen Keller

Cruising gives us a chance to say yes to new adventures. Whether you cruise solo, as a couple or family, the travel experiences will be memorable.

23. “May your adventures bring you closer together, even as they take you far away from home.”

-Trenton Lee Stewart

This quote reminds us of the romance of cruising . Balcony breakfasts, fine dining, sunrises and sunsets at sea – there is nothing better.

24. “Once the travel bug bites there is no known antidote, and I know that I shall be happily infected until the end of my life.”

– Michael Palin

This travel quote is absolutely true! I would add that once the cruise bug bites, there is no escaping that cruising addiction!

25. “Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness.”

– Mark Twain

26. “The world is a book and those who do not travel read only a page.”

– Hellen Keller

27. “Sunsets are proof that no matter what happens, every day can end beautifully.”

– Kristen Butler

28. “If one doesn’t know to which port one is sailing, no port is favorable.”

– Lucius Annaneus Seneca

29. “The eye has to travel.”

– Deena Vreeland

30. “Ships at a distance have every man’s wish on board.”

– Zora Neale Hurston

31. “Jobs fill your pocket, adventures fill your soul.”

– Jamie Lyn Beatty

32. “The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeing new landscapes, but in having new eyes.”

-Marcel Proust

33. “May you live all the days of your life.”

– Jonathan Swift

34. “We wander for distraction, but we travel for fulfillment.”

– Hilaire Belloc

35. “We travel, initially, to lose ourselves, and we travel, next to find ourselves.”

– Pico Iyer

36. “All journeys have secret destinations of which the traveler is unaware.”

37. “take every chance in life, because some things only happen once.”.

– Karen Gibbs

38. “In life, it’s not where you go, it’s who you travel with.”

– Charles M. Schulz

39. “A ship in harbor is safe, but that’s not why ships were built.”

– John A. Shedd

40. “One’s destination is never a place, but a new way of looking at things.”

– Henry Miller

41. “The great difference between voyages rests not with the ships, but with the people you meet on them.”

– Amelia A. Barr

42. “Wherever you go becomes a part of you somehow.”

– Anita Desai

43. “Travel not to escape life, but so life doesn’t escape you.”

44. “I am not the same, having seen the moon shine on the other side of the world.”

– Mary Ann Radmacher

45. “You haven’t lived until you’ve sailed.”

– David Sedaris

46. “Travel makes one modest. You see what a tiny place you occupy in the world.”

Gustave Flaubert

47.  “Make time for travel. The memories will last a lifetime.”

– Ilana Schattauer

48. “The gladdest moment in human life, me thinks, is a departure into unknown lands.”

– Sir Richard Burton

49. “Live in the sunshine, swim the sea, drink the wild air.”

Ralph Waldo Emerson

50. “We are tied to the ocean, and when we go back to the sea, whether it is to sail or to watch, we are going back from whence we came.”

– John F. Kennedy

This cruise travel quote is another favorite of mine. In truth, whether on a cruise ship, boat or even at the beach , the ocean seems to call.

51.”We must free ourselves of the hope that the sea will ever rest. We must learn to sail in high winds.”

Aristotle Onassis

52. “I haven’t been everywhere, but it’s on my list.”

– Susan Sontag

53. “The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched – they must be felt with the heart.”

54. “Of all the books in the world, the best stories are found between the pages of a passport.”

– Unknown

55. “One doesn’t discover new lands without consenting to lose sight, for a very long time, of the shore.”

– Andre Gide

56. “Happiness is living each day as if it were the first day of your honeymoon and the last day of your vacation.” 

– Leo Tolstoy

57. “One of the great things about travel is that you find out how many good, kind people there are”

– Edith Wharton

58. “No literature is richer than that of the sea. No story more enthralling, no tradition is more secure.”

– Felix Riesenberg

Funny Cruise Quotes

59. “there is no unhappiness like the misery of sighting land again after a cheerful, careless voyage.”.

60. “If it wasn’t for seasickness, all the world would be sailors.”

– Charles Darwin

61. “Nothing lasts forever, except the day before you start your vacation.”

– Gayland Anderson

Isn’t this the truth? There’s nothing like going on a cruise! If you agree, and can’t wait until your next cruise, please let me know in the comments below.

Cruise Quotes from Song Lyrics

62. “sailing takes me away to where i’ve always heard it could be. just a dream and the wind to carry me, and soon i will be free.”.

– Christopher Cross

Does anything say it better than these song lyrics? Please let me know if there are other songs about cruising and sailing that you love.

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My favorite quote is 20 years from now. How true that is 20 years I will probably in a old folks home. Looking back I can see all the wonderful things I did. Thanks for all you do.

I love that quote too! Time is the most precious thing we have. Glad you live by it and it’s so meaningful!

Thanks so much Russell!

Truly, great cruise travel quotes! I have really saved most of them. Some of my favorites are: 1) “I wanted freedom, open air and adventure. I found it on the sea.” Where else, you could get the freedom, open air, and lots of adventure in the form of diving, fishing, and encounters with sea animals. 2) Traveling—it leaves you speechless, then turns you into a storyteller. Life should be worth telling stories to the next generation. And the only way to do so is cruise traveling.

Hi Pranita,

I love your interpretations of these quotes! Glad to know that you enjoyed this post and the cruise travel quotes.

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We booked our upcoming cruise with a new TA by obtaining a few quotes using a particular website.  It worked well, and realized a savings of $950.00 total, a lot of money to us.

In looking at another cruise for 2020, we used the same website and obtained 4 preliminary quotes for 7 day Alaska.  We decided NOT to book that cruise and did not respond to any of them.  HOWEVER, today, I got an email from Holland America saying Welcome Back, showing this cruise has been booked and shows the Booking Number.  The TA listed is from one of the 4 quotes we received.  

I never emailed or talked to anyone, and the TA decided to book without consulting me at all.  Evidently there was no Deposit required.

I finally figured out that by including my Mariner number in the quote request (bad mistake) the TA could do this.

Since the TA does not have my email (at least I don’t think so), they must be waiting for me to call, but that is not going to happen!  

I am NOT happy, and will contact My PCC to get this cancelled.  I feel this is unethical.  Am I right?  Has this happened to any of you?

So please be brighter than me, I’ll not make this mistake again.

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1 hour ago, CM1984 said: We booked our upcoming cruise with a new TA by obtaining a few quotes using a particular website.  It worked well, and realized a savings of $950.00 total, a lot of money to us.   In looking at another cruise for 2020, we used the same website and obtained 4 preliminary quotes for 7 day Alaska.  We decided NOT to book that cruise and did not respond to any of them.  HOWEVER, today, I got an email from Holland America saying Welcome Back, showing this cruise has been booked and shows the Booking Number.  The TA listed is from one of the 4 quotes we received.     I never emailed or talked to anyone, and the TA decided to book without consulting me at all.  Evidently there was no Deposit required.   I finally figured out that by including my Mariner number in the quote request (bad mistake) the TA could do this.   Since the TA does not have my email (at least I don’t think so), they must be waiting for me to call, but that is not going to happen!   I am NOT happy, and will contact My PCC to get this cancelled.  I feel this is unethical.  Am I right?  Has this happened to any of you?   So please be brighter than me, I’ll not make this mistake again.    

This is strange. A booking without a deposit?

I’m wondering if there was a mistake made.

Lido deck main

35 minutes ago, TiogaCruiser said: This is strange. A booking without a deposit? I’m wondering if there was a mistake made.

It is probably just a hold, I made a booking yesterday, August 22 I asked for a 24 hour hold and HAL rep said I could get a free hold until the 27th, at that time if I don’t put a deposit down the booking is automatically cancelled.  

AtlantaCruiser72

Sounds as if the agent used your mariner number to create a courtesy hold (option).  This will trigger the HAL email server to send you a welcome email. There is nothing unethical here - he/she did this most likely to ensure they could have the rate/space should you contact them back to book.  If you do not place a deposit within the hold (option) period HAL’s system will auto-cancel the booking. 

5 hours ago, AtlantaCruiser72 said: Sounds as if the agent used your mariner number to create a courtesy hold (option).  This will trigger the HAL email server to send you a welcome email. There is nothing unethical here - he/she did this most likely to ensure they could have the rate/space should you contact them back to book.  If you do not place a deposit within the hold (option) period HAL’s system will auto-cancel the booking. 

It may not be unethical but I understand the OP’s angst.  I had this happen to me once and wasn’t happy either.  If the OP wants to book with someone else, they can’t until the auto cancel drops off if they were using their only FCD.

IMO, the TA should advise they are placing a complimentary hold to secure the price.

Krazy Kruizers

We have never had that happen.

But I can see why the OP is upset.  I would not want a TA to do that to me.  The OP will be alright in a few days when the "hold" time is up and the cruise automatically cancels or OP calls and tells the TA to take the hold off the cruise.

SteelMagnolia9

7 hours ago, TiogaCruiser said: This is strange. A booking without a deposit? I’m wondering if there was a mistake made.

There is an online TA where they pay your deposit (it is payable much later before final payment). I have never used them. They have a number of different fees (cancellation, change, etc.).

FlorenceItaly

7 hours ago, AtlantaCruiser72 said: Sounds as if the agent used your mariner number to create a courtesy hold (option).  This will trigger the HAL email server to send you a welcome email. There is nothing unethical here - he/she did this most likely to ensure they could have the rate/space should you contact them back to book.  If you do not place a deposit within the hold (option) period HAL’s system will auto-cancel the booking. 

This is exactly what happened.  It happened to me a few years back and my PCC at the time would not talk to me until it was cancelled by me.  I made the call to the agency, not the PCC.  It may have been this particular agent, but, I think it is HAL policy.  That PCC has since moved on and I love my new one.

It sounds like either a courtesy hold, for which the TA should have asked you, or a simple mistake.  In any event, I would  not be upset or concerned about it.  We always book through online TA's, and they frequently will put a  hold on the cruise.  But it is always with my knowledge.  But, yes, once a hold is on, a PCC won't talk to you.

I believe I know site you are talking about. I use them all the time for different quotes and have never had this happen

20 minutes ago, kacurl said: I believe I know site you are talking about. I use them all the time for different quotes and have never had this happen

Mine was the one that offers the 90 day ticker.  I had only emailed them for a quote.

I use that too but was talking about one that gives quotes from many different agencies.

It sounds like a courtesy hold and nothing to be worried about.

My TA (I use the same guy at a large online agency) will frequently put a courtesy hold on a cabin for me if I need to finalize plans before booking.

He will also put a courtesy hold on cabins for people I am traveling with when I tell him our plans, and I pick out the cabins those other people may need.

As we are frequent cruisers and have past guest numbers of different cruise lines, he also has that information in his records and will use that number to look for any available discounts or in the courtesy holds.

The same agency will also have a record of any holds or bookings made to make sure that there are no "make multiple bookings and cancel at final payment  for the best deal" game .

However, I can see where this level of service may be disconcerting to those who are playing booking games.

Thank you everyone, my mind is more at ease.  I will not call my PCC based on your recommendations, and just wait it out until the booking expires.

But still......... 🤨

CC Friends - you were absolutely correct!  I checked my Booking this morning and the "extra" booking had disappeared.  From Friday to Wednesday, that is how long it stayed before being cancelled.

Thank you! 

IIRC Holland will call it is a 24hr courtesy hold, but if you make the hold on a Friday or over the weekend they will normally leave the hold in place until at least the end of the next business day to give you a chance to connect with your travel agent. And has been mentioned above, a courtesy hold will still result in a welcome email and booking #, even though no deposit was made.  If no deposit payment is received, HAL will let the hold expire although don't count on it being precisely 24h before it expires (although you can call and request a courtesy booking be cancelled - I did a courtesy on 2 separate itins and then they manually canceled one after I deposited the other sailing).

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On 8/24/2019 at 11:52 AM, FlorenceItaly said: Mine was the one that offers the 90 day ticker.  I had only emailed them for a quote.

I have had the same thing happen.  I now only contact that specific agency when I really think I might do better with them.  They have sometimes gotten me "Incredible" airfares that I could not get myself or thru the cruise lines...

One time though they did a 'hold' without my asking and when I booked with another agent for a short time I had two bookings on my Mariner account for the same cruise.  It took a week or so before the 'hold' one vanished.

A number of years ago I asked the TA who handled my business travel for quote on an Alaska cruise for the four of us.  She gave me a price and we decided not to book.  The price, though competitive, seemed high when compared to other vacation options that we were considering.

Weeks later she called me at work on a Tuesday..  She told me of a last minute deal on RCI leaving on Saturday (we lived in Vancouver at the time).  She also told me that she had booked us because it was the only way that she could hold the cabin/fare.  We had until Thursday to decide, and then full payment would be required.

We decided to do it.  Plus we were thankful that she did grab the cabin since it was less than half the price the quote from a few months ago.  Paid on Thusrday, sailed on Saturday.   

We were very thankful that our TA used her initiative to do this.  There was absolutely no downside for us.  It was all potential upside if we decided to follow through.  Which we did.  We called her the following day to confirm.  In the space 18 hours all cabins had been sold.  Had she not gone ahead and booked we would not have done the cruise.

Now, when we book a last minute we always request a hold. Sometimes for as short a time as end of business day, sometimes of two hours.  It allows us to confirm and nail down air pricing that we have typically been shopping at the same time.  No booking required, just a hold.  Never been refused yet on any cruise line that we have asked for this.

victory2020

I called my  "90 day ticker" agent on Monday about a cruise with the free gratuities, he said it had to be booked by midnight that day. Today I noticed it's in my personalizer which is fantastic since it took till today for my husband to agree to it. I'm glad I still have the room/price/gratuity guarantee.

nycruiser80

I used to be a TA and I would hold rooms even if the client was unsure. I would do this especially if I saw the sailing they wanted had limited availability. In many cases, this was a life saver as the clients were shopping around I had a room for them holding for a few days and if they didn't want it then it would just cancel.

 In travel, trip components can change very, very rapidly therefore the price quote and availability you can have one minute can possibly not be available the next minute (literally). When I used to sell travel, people would be surprised how fast inventory can change and at times would get angry when what was quoted was no longer available. 

On 8/24/2019 at 12:04 PM, Homosassa said: My TA (I use the same guy at a large online agency) will frequently put a courtesy hold on a cabin for me if I need to finalize plans before booking.  

On 8/30/2019 at 9:18 AM, iancal said: She also told me that she had booked us because it was the only way that she could hold the cabin/fare. 

On 8/30/2019 at 11:32 AM, victory2020 said: I called my  "90 day ticker" agent on Monday about a cruise with the free gratuities, he said it had to be booked by midnight that day. Today I noticed it's in my personalizer which is fantastic since it took till today for my husband to agree to it.

4 hours ago, nycruiser80 said: I used to be a TA and I would hold rooms even if the client was unsure. I would do this especially if I saw the sailing they wanted had limited availability. In many cases, this was a life saver as the clients were shopping around I had a room for them holding for a few days and if they didn't want it then it would just cancel.

I quoted all of you because of your example:   You were already working with a TA (or a customer).  I was not at all working with anyone already, or even spoken to anyone --- hence my unhappiness.

I have worked with a very reliable TA in the past, and she did hold a cruise for us one time, not because I asked, but because I had inquired and she knew that in order to keep the offers, it had to be held.  We booked and I was happy she did.

Try not to be too unhappy. Seems they were looking out for your best interest at least that’s the way I see it from having been on the other side of it. I too have held space on a tight sailing when a new inquiring customer merely expresssed interest about a cruise using the names they gave me. But I guess I can see where you are coming from, you felt it was presumptuous of them.

3 hours ago, nycruiser80 said:  I too have held space on a tight sailing when a new inquiring customer merely expresssed interest about a cruise using the names they gave me. But I guess I can see where you are coming from, you felt it was presumptuous of them.

When a TA makes a courtesy booking in order to preserve a quote, then the client should be informed. There is no reason for a client to have to discover accidentally that this has happened.

On 9/1/2019 at 3:21 AM, caribill said:   When a TA makes a courtesy booking in order to preserve a quote, then the client should be informed. There is no reason for a client to have to discover accidentally that this has happened.

Been reading these boards for years so I decided to jump in for the first time. I used to work as a personal vacation planner for Princess a few years back and we would do the same thing to. If I saw a cruise that had a few rooms left I would hold it under the persons name without them knowing. If they called back then we had it for them otherwise you know how nasty people get????  I guess you never worked with the public. This was approved method by our supervisors. It really isn't a bad thing you are not obligated many of you are making comments like people are using your social security numbers or something. If you make an inquiry with a travel agency or a cruise line even through email they have the right to use the info you provided. Read those terms and conditions carefully on the websites you visit. Sorry thats just the way it is! someone on here says things in travel change quickly and they really do and people dont realize that. I remember I would be on the phone with people and rooms would disappear as I was talking to them. People from all of the world book cruises not just in the US.

We use a site where various TA's bid for your business.  Usually as a double check to determine if our TA's net price in the ballpark.

Our experience is that there are one or two respondents who always appear to low ball.  We look at the quote, call them, and magically those balcony cabins are no longer available etc.  

We always want our prices...inclusive of taxes and with OBC's, cruise line and TA, clearly indicated in writing.  We never provide our payment info without having a very clear hard copy document outlining this, the final payment date, and the purchase conditions, ie whether any or all the deposit is non refundable.  We are big on the trust but verify regime when dealing with vendors.

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With American Cruise Lines, it’s about Simple Sophistication. As they travel to the most amazing destinations across the United States, they offer guests an elevated cruise experience - not expressed through black tie affairs and formal gatherings, but rather through personalized exploration, well-designed enrichment programs on board and ashore, and all the comforts that come with cruising on the newest fleet in the country.

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River cruising is an experience unlike any other. River ships' smaller size allows them to give you personal attention, plus bring you right into the heart of bigger cities and smaller towns. Simply step ashore to start exploring. Onboard, you unpack only once to see a variety of destinations. And, the food is amazing.  When you want to explore the rivers of Europe, Asia, Africa, or the U.S., talk to a AAA Advisor. Why? Because many of our AAA Advisors are certified River Cruise experts.

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Round trip Boston, MA 12 Days | June - September  Aboard the American Constitution

As you cruise this spectacular coastline, explore the rich treasures of New England. Begin and end your journey in Boston. Experience a traditional, New England favorite, the lobsterbake luncheon. Ascend to the top of Acadia National Park, a national treasure with magnificent granite cliffs along miles of coastline and forested trails. Learn about the centuries-old shipbuilding tradition in Bath and sail on board an authentic schooner in Gloucester. Relax in the comfort of our small ship as you travel to Newport where the finest yachts in America were built and Martha’s Vineyard, adorned with harbor towns and lighthouses. Enjoy a whale watch in Provincetown, before returning to the ship for an evening of fine cuisine and great company.

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Our Limited Warranty & Optional Service Contracts!

Our Cruise Limited Warranty

Cruise with Confidence and Peace of Mind 

Free with purchase*, click here for additional coverage details, what is covered under this limited warranty.

Coverage is limited to the following parts: Lubricated Parts, Pistons, Pistons Rings and Pins, Crankshaft and Main Bearings, Connection Rods and Bearings, Camshaft and Bearings, Timing Chain Gears, Flywheel, Flex Plate, Harmonic Balancer, Rocker Arms, Shafts and Bushings, Valves, Valve Springs, Guides and Seats, Pushrods and Lifters, Oil Pump, Water Pump, and Head Gaskets. Engine Head(s), Engine Block, and Cylinder Barrels if damaged due to a mechanical failure of the above parts.

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

All internally lubricated parts contained within the case, including the Torque Converter. Case housings are covered only if damaged by the failure of an internally lubricated part.

DRIVE AXLE ASSEMBLY

Coverage is limited to the following parts: Lubricated parts, Pinion Seal, Pinion Bearings, Side Carrier Bearings, Pinion Gears, Carrier Assembly, Thrust Washers, Axles, and Axle Bearings.

*A $100 deductible will be applied to each repair.  Vehicles used for business use (including RV sharing platforms) or sold pre-reconditioned do not qualify for this coverage. 

Powertrain Protection

Ask about our optional 5-year / 100,000-mile powertrain protection through Protective.

Spend now. save later., just $1,995 usd*, what is covered under this service contract.

ENGINE GROUP

All internally lubricated parts. Crankshaft and bearings, oil pump, fuel pump, diesel injection pump, internal timing gears or chain/belt, camshaft, camshaft bearings, valve lifters, rocker arm assemblies and push rods, valve guides, pistons and rings, wrist pins, connecting rods, exhaust manifold, motor mounts, distributor drive gear, and water pump. The engine block and cylinder heads are covered only if damage is caused by the failure of an internally lubricated part. Rotary engine: All above-listed parts plus rotors, rotor seals, rotor chamber, eccentric shaft, and bearings.

TRANSMISSION, TRANSAXLE, AND TRANSFER CASE

All internally lubricated parts. Drive shaft/U joint, torque converter, and transmission mounts. Case housings are covered only if damaged by the failure of an internally lubricated part.

DRIVE AXLE GROUP (FRONT OR REAR)

Drive axle housing, including pinion bearings, side carrier bearings, ring and pinion gears, carrier assembly, thrust washers, axles, axle bearings, constant velocity joints, internal transaxle seal, and drive axle housing only if damaged by the failure of an internal lubricated part.

SEALS AND GASKETS

Seals and gaskets are covered when replaced in conjunction with a covered failure.

Powertrain coverage begins ninety (90) days and one thousand (1000) miles after the contract purchase date. A $100 deductible applies to each repair.

*The powertrain service contract is only available for purchase in the United States and may not be available in all areas or locations. Coverage is subject to deductibles, limits, and exclusions. The contract covers repairs only of covered parts when they suffer a mechanical breakdown, as defined in the contract. Under some circumstances, a mechanical breakdown of a covered part may not be covered. Examples include if the failure is due to misuse, lack of proper maintenance, or when a non-covered part is what caused the covered part to fail. Also, the exclusions contain a list of parts not covered, some of which may be associated with or contained in covered component groups. Examples include the walls, brake drums and rotors, fuses, head and tail light assemblies, hoses, spark plugs, and wires. Please see the vehicle service contract for details.

Coach Protection

Purchase an optional 4-year "coach only" component coverage through CornerStone United.

HOT WATER HEATER

Inner tank, pressure valve, burner assembly, thermostat, thermocouple, gas valve, electronic ignition assembly, P.C. board, heating elements, wiring harness and switches, fittings, connections, control panel.

AIR CONDITIONING

(Roof-mounted 110V or central) Compressor, evaporator, capacitors, relays, thermostat, condenser, heat pump, fans, PC boards, heating elements, heat strips, control panel, accumulator, expansion valve, receiver dryer, blower motor, bathroom vent motor, high/low cut off switch, switches, electronic module, reversing valve, pressure cycling switch, ducts and ductwork

FRESH WATER SYSTEM

Water pump, compressor, water tank, water lines, fittings (CPVC excluded), basic faucets and probe harness (excluding probes).

HEATING SYSTEM

Furnace igniter, burner assembly, gas valve, thermostat, blower motor and assembly, heat pump, heat strips, fan motor, fans, fittings, connections, ducts, ductwork, PC board, thermocouple, relays and switches.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

Inverters, power cable, monitor panel, modular circuit boards, electric heater, wiring, basic switches and outlets.

Spring assembles left and right side, awning motor (fabric, awning tube and lifter arms excluded)

CONVERTER/BATTERY CHARGER

Cooling fan and motor, electric relays, and circuit board.

AUXILIARY POWERPLANT/POWER STEPS

(Factory Installed or Factory Approved Dealer Installed) All internally lubricated parts of the power plant engine, starter, switches, voltage regulator, generator assembly, cylinder block and head if damaged by the failure of an internally lubricated part, power converter, hour meter, inverter, interior monitor/control panel, and PC board. The carburetor and portable generator units are excluded.

WASTE SYSTEM

Fittings and piping in relation to shower, sink(s) and toilet (except electrical). Toilet (except electrical toilets), holding tanks, vacuum breaker, gate valves, inlet valve, ball valve, fittings, connections, probe harness and traps (excluding probes) are covered.

L.P. GAS SYSTEM

Regulators, gas bottles (except valves), mounting brackets, gauges, pigtails, LP lines, fittings, connections, automatic shut offsystem and shut offswitches. LP detectors are covered; however, LP detectors are added components. Coverage applies to LP detectors that are Factory Installed or Factory Approved Dealer Factory Installed. LP detectors purchased by YOU and installed by non-Factory Installed or non-Factory Approved Dealer Factory Installed will NOT be covered.

RANGE AND OVEN

Burner assembly, igniter, ignition assembly, thermostat, thermocouple, burner valves, microwave oven, convection oven, power hood, PC board, fittings, connections and oven control valve.

REFRIGERATOR

Thermostat, 2-way or 3-way cooling unit, burner assembly, igniter, control panel, PC board, thermocouples, eyebrow board and lower board, relays, switches, fittings, connections, electric heating elements and wiring harness.

AUDIO SYSTEMS

(Factory Installed or Factory Approved Dealer Installed): Non-in dash stereo receiver, cassette and/or CD player.

Seals and gaskets associated with all covered components listed above, only in connection with the repair or replacement of such covered component.

VENTILATION AND EXHAUST FANS

Thermostat, switches, relays and motors.

Additional Benefits

FOOD SPOILAGE REIMBURSEMENT

Up to $150 for food spoilage due to refrigerator failures.

TOLL-FREE ASSISTANCE

You can call toll-free for assistance if you need help with a claim or have questions.

NATIONWIDE PROTECTION

Your CornerStone coverage is good wherever you drive throughout the United States and Canada.

TRANSFERABLE COVERAGE

If you sell your unit, you can transfer your coverage to the next owner, increasing its resale value.