Choosing A Cruise Ship

Choosing the right cruise ship isn't something that will take 15 minutes

, but you can't sit there all day making comparisons either. Picking the right cruise ship should take no more than 2 hours with the proper amount of research and the proverbial list of pros and cons. The hardest part should be choosing a cruise line because each cruise line will cater to certain pre-determined destinations. When this decision has been made, the cruise line website will have a list of their cruise ships, prices, and what to expect destination-wise. However, if choosing the right cruise ship proves to be a difficult choice to make, the below checklist provides guidelines to cementing a decision.

Does your cruise ship 'sound' appealing? Each cruise ship has a theme, design, and personality! The ships' descriptions will often try to convey each unique personality in 200 words or less. Luckily, you can also determine the 'vibe' of a ship through what it's named. For example, the name "Ocean Princess" evokes the mental image of seaworthy royalty, brimming with jewels and a love for the open sea. It's meant to be magical, portraying the cruise experience that you've always imagined.

Does the cruise ship match your budget? This would include the price for the cruise ship's destinations, your choice of cabin, the cost of drinks throughout the trip, and other cruise-oriented activities. Plus, tip and spending money for souvenir stops along the way and impromptu ship activities that you may wish to participate in. You choice of cruise ship should meet your pre-determined budget.

Double-check your destinations. You need to match your cruise ship to where you wish to go; therefore, your selection may be limited. This could be a good thing because you won't have so many cruise ships to choose from! If none of these ships match your aesthetic needs, maybe it's time to reconsider your destination so you may travel on the cruise ship that's better suited to you.

Are you happy with the cruise ship activities? Many cruise ships will specifically cater to a certain type of person/people; whether it's the mature traveler, the all-inclusive family, the honeymoooning newlyweds, and every kind of person in-between. A ship's activities and destinations will be tailored to fit the kind of people their theme is catering to. Fortunately, there are many different cruise ships with a variety of themes traveling to the same destinations; so, if you're a lone traveler, you won't have to spend your trip surrounded by overly-romantic newlyweds.

If you've made it to the end of this list of suggestions without making a decision, consider searching the internet for reviews from other cruisers of the same cruise line. You'll find honest accounts of a cruise ship, it's crew, and the destinations, in a few neat paragraphs. A thorough review can offer you the information you need to make a well-informed decision about which cruise ship would be best suited to your needs.

by: Gary Mandela

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