Why your next vacation should be a cruise

Right now we have hundreds of options available for our vacations. It is easy to get lost in this endless abundance of possibilities, when the time comes to make a choice for your vacation. This can lead to a poor selection or a fast decision making and as a result not fully fulfilled vacation. 

I am seeing that often people consider cruises as a simple and easy choice. However, there is a non-obvious trap hidden in the simplicity of selecting cruises. 

Currently there are roughly 51 ocean and 27 river cruise lines with over 300 operating ships worldwide. Cruise lines continue building newer ships and developing new itineraries around the globe year after year. It can be a tough task to select the right cruise for your vacation. Why?

Because some ships are considered as mega-ships and can sail over 5000 aboard, like Royal Caribbean Icon of the Seas. This won’t work for you if you are looking for a little quieter ambience. Some ships are smaller and more intimate with under 600 people aboard, like on Silversea Moon. Some are adults only, like Virgin Voyages. Some serve better to families, like Royal Caribbean or Disney. 

Onboard Princess ship sailing to the Caribbean

Sailing onboard Royal Caribbean Independence of the Seas to Mexico

Onboard of Celebrity Ascent ready to sail to Mexico

Then there are hundreds of itineraries, with multiple stops, which can complicate selection of the perfect cruise due to visa requirements, season, flights to get you there and back home. 

Plus selection of the right cabin. Believe me there is a difference between being on the 4th Deck vs being on the 10th deck or staying closer to the elevator vs staying further. Selection of the right cabin for your vacation shouldn't be locked only in the price. It reflects your comfort for the entire trip. 

If this sounds so difficult and confusing then why I am suggesting you consider a cruise for your next vacation. 

There are so many great advantages to cruising. First of all, the ease of packing and unpacking once. This is  a saver, especially when you are traveling with kids or going on a long vacation over 14 days or just looking for a super relaxing and easy vacation. 

You are getting your accommodations, most meals, beverages, onboard entertainment included in the price, which makes it easier for your trip budget. Keep in mind, not all cruise lines include gratuities in their cruise price, as well as alcoholic and premium non-alcoholic beverages. 

For some destinations, you may need a visa. When you are sailing on a cruise this process goes faster or you may not even need a visa, because you will be visiting the country for a short time. 

Another great benefit of having a cruise for your vacation is that you may be visiting some remote places that are accessible only by cruise, like Norwegian or Chilean Fjords, which makes cruising in these areas quite an experience. 

You can elevate your cruise vacation to the next level by selecting the right cruise line, right ship and a perfect cruise itinerary that will match your vacation vision, travel style and overall experience that you are looking to get from this trip. 

I am here for you to guide you through the abundance of cruise options available out there and help you create a trip for your vacation that will bring long-lasting memories, ease, comfort and saves you hours of searching on the Internet.