Why Cruise?
Value
The cruise combines all of the necessary vacation components that you would otherwise pay for individually. Instead of renting a hotel room, eating out at restaurants, paying for shows and paying for transportation individually, all of those things are paid for when you purchase your cruise vacation. You will incur some extra expenses if you choose to do any excursions while on shore or drink alcoholic beverages. Overall, you are likely to get more for your money with a cruise. You have access to all of those things right on the ship, making it convenient.
Variety
Cruises vary in length, destination, price, amenities, theme and activities. This variety allows you to customize your vacation experience to fit your needs. Many cruise ships cater to families with on board child care and lots of children’s activities. Other cruises target singles as the primary audience. Explore the available cruise ships and think about what you want out of the cruise before booking your vacation.
Multiple Destinations
For a regular vacation, you typically pick one destination for the duration of the trip. With a cruise, you get to see several destinations on one trip. Instead of only visiting Grand Cayman for a week, you might also see Cozumel and other Caribbean ports of call. One disadvantage is you spend less time in each destination with a significant amount of the trip spent on the cruise ship. Even with the limited time on land, you may discover a destination you want to visit for a longer period of time on your next vacation.
Less Planning
A cruise saves you time on the planning process since the itinerary is already planned. You choose the cruise that fits your preferences and all you have to do is pack. With a regular vacation, you have to choose where to stay, where to eat and what to do for every day of your vacation. Coordinating all of the travel factors can be difficult. Since everything is located on the ship and readily available, you constantly have access to entertainment without the stress of planning and coordinating.
