Cruising can save your family a lot of money on your vacation by bundling lodging, meals and onboard entertainment into one fare, which may make it easier to budget for a family vacation.

But the advertised price is only a starting point: check what's included-and what costs extra-before you book.

AAA Texas is now forecasting that the cruise ship industry will break all records next year, with 22. 4 million people expected to take a cruise ship vacation.