Top 10 Reasons to Take a Cruise Vacation

Cruising is one of my families favorite ways to vacation.  There is a little something for everyone and our whole family truly enjoys their vacation.  Some people wonder what makes cruise vacations so appealing.  Below are my top 10 reasons you should take a cruise vacation.

1. Cruising is a great value.  When you book a cruise vacation your cruise fare does not just include your room onboard.  Your cruise fare includes food, accommodations, entertainment, transportation and much more.  Many people live with in driving distance of a cruise port as well.  This helps save money as you may not have to purchase flights.
2. Unpack once but travel to multiple destinations.  Each morning you can wake up in a different destination without ever leaving your stateroom.  There is no packing bags and catching a flight, train, taxi, etc to a new destination.  Instead you can enjoy all there is to do on a cruise ship while it makes it’s way from one port to the next.
3. Most cruise ships are family friendly.  There are so many activities families can do together or apart. From kids and teen clubs, water slides and swimming pools to adult only areas and shows, families can find things to all do together or apart.  This also makes cruising a great option for groups!
4. Onboard activities are abundant.  Whether you are looking to be entertained all day or want to spend your day relaxing a cruise vacation is for you.  Some things you will find on a cruise ship are pools, waterslides, spas, wine tastings, broadway style shows, bars, dance clubs, sports courts, rock climbing, trivia, bingo, movies, and so much more.  If you want a relaxing day by the pool followed by a nice dinner and a show or an active day on the go with rock climbing and riding water slides followed by dinner and dancing you will find just what you are looking for.
5. You can see the world on a cruise ship.  Cruise ships don’t just cruise the caribbean.  Cruise ships sail all around the world! Some amazing places cruise ships sail are Alaska, Hawaii, Italy, Spain, Singapore, Australia, Sweden, New Zealand, China, Dubai, Morocco, Iceland, Denmark and so many more.  There are so many exotic, historic, amazing places cruise ships sail to.  
6. Cruise ships come in all sizes.  Whether you want a large cruise ship with lots of amenities or a smaller, more intimate ship there is the perfect ship for you out there.  
7. Ships are like floating cities.  You can have all your amenities from home on the cruise ship as well.  From high speed internet and satellite tv to Starbucks and shopping you will feel right at home.
8. Cruises can be very romantic.  Couples can spend the day soaking in the hot tubs in the adult only pool area, get couples massages at the spa, taking a dancing lesson, have a romantic dinner at one of many specialty dinning restaurants and spend the evening on your own balcony drinking a glass of wine watching ships pass in the night or star gazing on one of the top decks.  
9. You can meet people from all over the world on a cruise ship.  Cruise ships can be very social allowing you to meet people from all over.  Often times we meet new friends and stay in contact long after a cruise ends.  Not only will you find cruise passengers from around the world but also the staff.  Getting to know your server, bartender, room steward or cruise director is always fun and they come from all over the world.
10. Cruising is for all different budgets.  From short 3 day cruises to week long or even multi week cruises and interior rooms and balconies to suites there is a cruise for every budget out there.  Travel advisors are a great resource to help you find the cruise that fits your particular needs.

Do you have more questions about cruising or are you ready to start planning your cruise vacation?  One of our travel advisors would love to answer your questions and help you find a cruise vacation that is right for you

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About the Author:

Shawna Foxhoven, Global Travel Advisor
Shawna grew up visiting Disneyland and Disney World with her family.  As an adult, she has fallen in love with cruising and traveling to destinations across Europe.  Shawna loves taking trips with her family and friends-- seeing them experience the joys of traveling and special memories being made.  She has taken multiple cruises with her husband and children and looks forward to experiencing many new destinations in the years to come. With so much experience with cruising, Shawna’s main focus is on helping plan unforgettable cruise vacations.  Shawna is a graduate of Texas Tech University and lives in Spring, Texas with her husband and three children.