Cruises can be a lot of fun for everyone, no matter what age group you are in. And as an added element of fun for parents, children can stay busy with event coordinators while you relax and enjoy some alone time with your partner.
The first step to putting together a great cruise vacation is to find yourself a travel agency that specializes in cruises, or to book directly through a cruise vacation Internet site.
Before you contact the travel agent though you need to determine when you’re going, where you’re going and from which port you’ll depart and to which you’ll return.
There are some seasonal rules of thumb about your destination. Not having a flexible time schedule is going to somewhat limit your options. You can’t, for instance, cruise the Kenai Peninsula of Alaska any time during the summer. Some European vacations fall under the same types of restrictions. If you are able to travel in the spring or fall, a cruise up and down the Panama Canal is something to consider. Asia and the Caribbean are good travel destinations year-round.
Determine who is going to go with you. If you plan on going with children or seniors, your options could be different than if you go with a group of adults. It never hurts to ask your travel companions where they would like to go and what they would like to do and see, before you make definite plans. You should be aware of who in your group prefers to indulge in shopping, excursions, lounging by the pool, or getting busy with on-board activities.
The size of the ship can be important as well. You might enjoy more individual attention from the staff on smaller ships because of the lower guest to staff ratio, but you will have more opportunities to have fun on larger ships that offer a variety of shows and activities.
Know how much you and the others can spend. If money is a concern, booking early on, or moving dates around can provide opportunities to save. If you can be flexible, you can certainly save money and still have a great vacation. Don’t forget to ask about port fees. These are not usually included in the quoted cruise cost and may cost you dearly. You’ll also be expected to tip room stewards and wait staff.
If you’re not going as a large group and you might be interested in getting to know your fellow passengers then be sure and inquire about the usual demographics of these travelers. If you are twenty-something and you end up on a cruise line usually frequented by middle age couples, your opportunities to meet compatible friends will decrease dramatically. If you bring your grade schoolers and most of the other kids are in their teens they won’t have enough playmates and you’ll be their entertainment for the extent of the cruise.
It is also important for you to ask about how formal the vacation is. You wouldn’t want to pack a lot of bathing suits, shorts and flip flops to go on a formal cruise which requires formal attire to dine.
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