Cruise - 7 Perks For Luxury Cruising
Luxury cruising is an experience unto itself, the kind of
exceptional vacation that you will always remember. Why is it so
exceptional? Read on to find out why we believe a luxury cruise
is such a good value and a wonderful experience that everyone
can enjoy.
1. Affordable combination of sea and land vacation Luxury
cruising is a very affordable combination of a sea vacation with
a land vacation. You get to experience the fun of being on a
cruise ship as well as visit several different port
destinations, each with a different set of adventures waiting
for you to discover. When you compare the cost of a luxury
cruise with comparable costs of the same travel itinerary,
accommodations, food and amenities, it is easy to see that the
cruise is a very good value.
2. Visit several locations, but only unpack once Have you ever
gone on a vacation where you stopped at two or three different
locations, each time having to unpack your things then re-pack
when it was time to move on? When you take a cruise, you only
have to unpack once but still get to experience several
different locations along the way. The ship is your "home base",
always there at the end of the day with your familiar cabin, a
fresh change of clothes, a great meal, and more activities to
enjoy after you leave port.
3. Do as much or as little as you like Luxury cruising allows
you the freedom to build the kind of vacation that is just right
for you. If you like to be active and adventurous, you can stay
busy with shipboard opportunities as well as port excursions and
exploration. If something more relaxed is to your liking, you
can do that, too, spending long lazy hours by the pool, relaxing
on deck, or enjoying a quiet corner in the ship library.
4. Take the whole family A common misconception is that luxury
cruising is an "adults only" vacation. Most cruise lines welcome
families and provide varying levels of accommodations and
special programs for cruisers of all ages. Some cruise lines
even specialize in families, building the entire ship and cruise
itinerary around family needs. Whether you want to spend time
together as a family, or turn the kids loose in supervised
program while you enjoy some adult time, a family-focused cruise
offers something for every member of the family.
5. Exceptional service If you have never been on a cruise, it is
a bit hard to grasp the exceptional level of service that is
found on most cruise ships. From your cabin steward to your
waiter, everyone is focused on serving you and making your
vacation as enjoyable as possible. The cabin steward will keep
your cabin spotlessly clean, often leaving fun towel sculptures
and special touches for your amusement, while your waiter will
make a point of getting to know your preferences and strive to
give you what you want before you even know you want it.
6. Meet people from all over A luxury cruise attracts passengers
from all over the country and all over the world. You will have
the chance to meet people during onboard activities and on shore
excursions, but perhaps the most fun is getting to know your
seat mates at the dinner table. It is typical to be seated at a
table of eight people, with whom you will share conversation,
laughs, and wonderful meals throughout the cruise.
7. Get away from it all When you take a luxury cruise, it is not
so easy to check your e-mail, call into the office, or otherwise
keep tabs on what is going on at home. It can be done, of
course, but being on a cruise ship is a unique opportunity to
leave the rest of the world behind and truly get away from it
all. Your only job, while onboard and in the ports of call, is
to relax and do exactly what you want to do. Nothing more,
nothing less, with no interruptions like phone calls, voice mail
or e-mail.