The Best of Two Worlds with Resort for a Day

Today’s cruise ships are often described as “floating resorts,” offering many of the facilities, amenities and services vacationers expect from the best land-based hotel and resort properties.

Now, cruise vacationers have the opportunity to enjoy the best of both worlds through Resort for a Day.

The company offers day passes that enable travelers to experience resorts in 21 destinations in the Caribbean, Mexico, the Bahamas and Hawaii while their cruise ships are docked in port. We spoke with Lynn Walters, manager of Resort for a Day, to get a picture of the full range of services the company offers to cruise passengers seeking to combine their voyage with land-based resort visits.

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TravelPulse: What sorts of products and services does Resort for a Day provide for cruse ship passengers?

Lynn Walters: Resort for a Day offers cruise ship passengers the unique opportunity to spend their days in port enjoying the amenities and services of a private resort. Many of the resorts that we partner with are all-inclusive, providing guests with unlimited food and drinks, beach and pool access.

TP: In what countries does Resort for a Day make passes available to cruise ship guests? 

LW: Resort for a Day is currently available in 21 ports of call. Resort for a Day passes are available to cruise passengers sailing on Bermuda, Bahamas, Eastern Caribbean, Hawaii, Mexican Riviera, Southern Caribbean and Western Caribbean itineraries.

TP: What cruse companies is your company working with? 

LW: Resort for a Day is owned and operated by World Travel Holdings, which is the largest distributor of cruises in the world. What this means is that we are able to market and sell to passengers from all of the major cruise lines. [World Travel Holdings operates such brands as Dream Vacations and Cruise. One.]

TP: What features and amenities are included in Resort for a Day Packages? 

LW: While inclusions do vary by resort, many of our day passes include beach and pool access, lounge chairs and towels, plus unlimited food and drinks. The packages also provide access to swim-up bars, non-motorized watersports, waterparks and daily resort activities.

Finally, the packages provide travelers with complimentary Internet access. In Jamaica, Roatan, Saint Lucia and Curaçao, vacationers also receive transfer services along with their day passes.

TP: What are some of the specific features included in Resort for a Day packages? 

LW: We currently offer 50 different Resort for a Day pass options with 40 different resort partners. Inclusions vary with every resort.

For example, some resorts are all-inclusive, while others may include a food-and-beverage credit. For a few of the properties that we partner with, the Resort for a Day pass includes a private guest room for the day. Our website displays a full list of inclusions, descriptions and customer reviews for each resort that we partner with.

TP: What type of client would opt for Resort for a Day services?

LW: One of the great things about a Resort for a Day pass is that it is an easy, stress-free way to please [travelers who have] a variety of interests. Whether they prefer to relax beachside or participate in resort activities and watersports, there truly is something for everyone. It is a great option for couples, families, singles and groups.

TP: Are Resort for a Day Packages popular with repeat guests? 

LW: Absolutely! We have had many customers reach out to let us know that their Resort for a Day was the highlight of their cruise. First-time customers often test it out in just one port of call and, then the next time they are sailing, they book Resort for a Day packages in every one of their ports of call.

TP: What are the benefits to travel agents who book Resort for a Day packages? 

LW: Because we value our relationship with agents, we have a great travel agent program through which they earn 10 percent commissions on Resort for a Day reservations.

To get started earning commissions, agents register through the travel agent link located on our Resort for a Day website. Registration is quick and easy, and can be done in just a few minutes.

TP: What do travelers like best about Resort for a Day packages? 

LW: First and foremost, a Resort for a Day pass is a great value for consumers. Our passes provide a full-day excursion option, often with unlimited food and drink. Depending on the port, prices can start at only $60.

Secondly, a Resort for a Day pass opens up a whole new excursion option for guests, especially for repeat cruisers who have already visited the port.

TP: Are there any new packages available at your company? 

LW: We recently added Aqua Kauai resort in Hawaii, which opened Resort for a Day to an entire new [group] of passengers. One of our more popular day passes for 2017 has been the Atlantis Aquaventure COMBO pass in Nassau, which includes full access to the Atlantis Waterpark plus a 90-minute dolphin interaction and lunch.

We are consistently adding new resorts and destinations. Travelers can check our website often for exciting new resort day pass options.