There are a number of myths about holidaying on cruise ships – assumptions of tacky rooms, cheesy cabaret acts and bland food – but the modern reality of a cruise holiday is very different to that, and if you’re looking for a simple and cost effective way to enjoy a holiday then it’s certainly worth considering.
There are many benefits you get with a cruise holiday that you wouldn’t get with another type of break. We’ll outline a few here and see if we can’t bust some of those myths, but if you start thinking a cruise could be an option it might be worth looking at the websites of specialist cruise providers such as MSC, so you can see for yourself what it’s like on board.
Cruise Ships are Not All the Same
The modern cruise ship can wear many different hats – it can be a place for fun and entertainment, a spot for relaxation or a way to get out and explore different areas. The list of things you can do aboard various cruise ships is almost endless – options include everything from spa treatments to rock climbing and cinemas to yoga classes, combined with a selection of high-class cuisines that is as good as anything you’d find in a typical city. Going on a cruise could involve booking into what amounts to a floating hotel or getting aboard an old tall ship – there are so many options!
Sightseeing Made Easy
For some people, settling down in just one spot for two weeks is not what holidays are about, they want to get out and see as much as they can. Cheap flights and better information about hotel availability has made multi-stop sightseeing holidays easier to do, but they still involve plenty of planning. With a cruise, you can explore entire coastlines from the comfort of your floating hotel, stepping off at regular points to look around before climbing aboard again and back to your bed and suitcase.
Just one booking, one payment
Rather than having to trawl the web looking for the best deals on hotels, flights and excursions, with a cruise everything is part of a package. One easy booking and it’s all organised, and you’re still free to explore in your own way when you get off the ship, should you wish to at the time.
Making one all-inclusive booking will often mean you pay less than you would when building your own DIY holiday piece by piece, because even if you get deals on your flights and accommodation, the cost of eating out and visiting attractions can soon mount up. And for an extra-special deal on a cruise, perhaps look into the off-beat world of the repositioning cruise.
Cruises can be a great way to relax, see a little more of the world and enjoy time together as a family. Have you ever been on a cruise before? What did you think?
