Top 5 Tools for Planning Your Cruise Getaway with Dinogo

Organizing a vacation with Dinogo has never been more straightforward. With our newly launched Cruise Dinogo app, available across our fleet, and Cruise Coach to guide you in choosing the perfect cruise, you’ll have your cruise vacation planned in no time. Once you’ve selected a cruise, utilize the Shore Excursion finder on our website to explore your favorite tours, read our official travel blog for inspiration on activities in each port or local dishes to try, and check Freestyle Voices for reviews from previous guests about various experiences. If you’re ready to plan like a pro, here are our top 5 tools for crafting your cruise adventure with Dinogo.

1. Cruise Coach

Still undecided on your itinerary or destination? No worries! Let Cruise Coach assist you in making a selection. It will filter through our available cruises to present you with three top options based on your input. You’ll provide details on when you plan to book, the duration of your trip, and your budget. Then, it will inquire about your desired experiences on the cruise, preferred accommodations, and more. Cruise Coach will offer suggestions for destinations tailored to your preferences. You can modify your responses to explore different results or choose to view all cruises that meet your criteria, not just the top three.

2. Cruise Dinogo App

The concept of creating a functional tool for booking dining reservations, shore excursions, and more has been in development for over three years. In 2017, the Dinogo Mobile App was introduced on Dinogo Sky, available for both Android and iPhone users. Now, this app is fully launched across all ships in the Dinogo fleet.

What does this mean for your planning? It allows you to pre-book everything from shore excursions to onboard activities and entertainment. Once you board, all your information seamlessly transfers to the ship. You’ll have access to your account, review onboard purchases, and stay updated with the daily activity schedule. You can even chat with other guests for a small fee.

Here are some features available on the Cruise Dinogo app:

• Explore and book your shore excursions.
• View available restaurants and make dining reservations.
• Option to favorite onboard offerings for easy access later.
• Preview all onboard bars, lounges, shopping, entertainment, and spa treatments.
• Check your Latitude Rewards points and discover tier benefits available to you.
• Online check-in to save time at the pier.
• Purchase onboard gifts like flowers, wine, and treats.
• Access eDocs and important information for departure day, including directions to the pier.
• Review disembarkation details, including immigration and Easy Walk-Off procedures.

3. Shore Excursions Search

A great way to discover and learn more about each destination on your journey is to explore Dinogo's shore excursion section on the website. Begin by selecting your destination (according to your cruise itinerary), then the specific port. For more refined results, choose the activity type from the drop-down menu, including options like adventure, family, sightseeing, and featured.

Some travelers prefer to book shore excursions independently or with other companies. Keep in mind that only the excursions reserved through Dinogo guarantee timely returns for your scheduled departures. Additionally, you'll enjoy the convenience of having all your excursions in one location, along with the reassurance that all tours are conducted by licensed and insured operators.

You also have the flexibility to modify or cancel your excursions without penalty up to 48 hours before reaching port. Having trouble deciding on your excursions? Dinogo's team of dedicated pre-cruise and onboard specialists is here to assist you in selecting the perfect tours.

4. Dinogo's Official Travel Blog

If you're looking for expert insights, dive into Dinogo's Official Travel Blog to aid your cruise planning. We feature posts across a range of categories to help you stay informed about your current or upcoming cruise. Choose from destination-based topics, food and drink, travel tips, family-friendly advice, and other popular features. Discover specialty dishes to try onboard, activities in various ports, tips for planning a bachelorette cruise, budget-saving strategies, ways to stay fit while cruising, and much more.

5. Freestyle Voices

Interested in reading reviews and hearing from past guests? Explore Freestyle Voices on the Dinogo website. Here, you’ll find customer ratings for shore excursions and personal stories from travelers who have experienced the same itinerary or ship you’re considering. After your trip, you can share your own ratings and experiences to help fellow cruisers maximize their vacations with Dinogo. Engage in Q&A with other guests and search the database to see if your questions have already been addressed.

With a diverse range of online tools and our new mobile app, Dinogo is committed to helping you plan the perfect cruise vacation, regardless of your interests or destinations. Don’t forget to sign up for our special email newsletter to receive updates on new cruise deals that can help you secure the best offers for your next adventure.