subject: The Advantages Of A Cruise [print this page] Many people think of cruise ships as miniature floating kingdoms. You can easily escape the routine and stress of your normal life and relax being gently caressed by a cool ocean breeze. There is so much more on offer than you realize, you can pit your luck against the roll of a dice or the turn of a card, you can move to the rhythm of the music and scintillate your taste buds with masterfully prepared food.
With a cruise there is so much choice you are practically spoiled. Cruise ships come in a vast array of sizes, how would you like a small intimate cruise among 500 other passengers? How would you like to feel like you are part of a floating city filled with more than 4000 fellow travelers? It is a good idea to do some research about the cruise ship you are thinking about booking before you actually book is so that you know what amenities and activities it has.
The larger the ship, the more variety of activities and features they will have to offer. If you book your cruise on a ship that can accommodate thousands of travelers then you may be offered personal choice dining options. This options gives you the choice of traditional, specialty or casual menus when dining. You will be able to dine in comfort and class with food from a full service restaurant on board as well as sublime dining rooms. When it comes to entertainment you are spoiled for choice, you can watch a play or a film, dance the night away listening to a live band or you can gamble like a pro.
If you would prefer to keep active during your cruise then there are lots of options available to you, your could do a few laps around the jogging track or the pool, attend a yoga class, work out in the gym or relax and play a few holes of golf. After all the exercise you may want to ease up a notch or two by visiting the library or by browsing through the onboard art gallery as many of the larger cruise ships exhibit beautiful collections.
If, on the other hand, nothing gets your spine tingling like the thought of shopping you will be able to indulge on a cruise ship. No matter what you are looking for you will most undoubtedly find it in one of the onboard boutiques that indulge in upscale brand name merchandise. You can shop for jewelry, perfume or maybe even the special something for your friends back on the main land.
The possibilities your have for accommodation are very nearly endless, interior room, ocean view, with a balcony, mini suite, family suite or grand suite, you are spoiled for choice. If your feeling a little under the weather you have no need to fear as there is always a fully licensed doctor on board and they will be backed up by a fully trained medical staff.
Because cruise ships travel you can visit several places during one vacation and see many of the sights you've wanted to see at once. Your cruise ship will dock and allow you time ashore for a day trip giving you the opportunity to sample the local culture. Once you have found a cruise that suits your needs and personality then it is time to relax and enjoy your vacation.
