Cruises are a type of vacation that is quickly becoming the most popular option for travelers. We have seen a large increase in the number of cruises in private fleets, as well as new companies arriving in new destinations.
There is plenty to choose from, some of which include Carnival, Royal Caribbean, P&O, Princess, Costa and many more. Some cruisers will choose the same cruise line over and over again, while others prefer to try new ships and new companies.
But why is it becoming so popular? There are many benefits of cruising that I will describe in this article.
1. You only need to pack and unpack once. Most cruises will visit many ports, so you will be able to travel to many places without having to pack and unpack each time.
If you traveled the traditional way, that is, by flying to each of the destinations, you would lose half a day each time you left for the next destination. With a cruise that is not necessary.
2. All your food is catered. This includes your main meals three times a day, plus snacks and other food services with most businesses serving 24 hours a day.
3. Kids club. There’s a reason so many families enjoy booking cruises and that’s because of the fantastic kids’ club programs on board so that adults can drop off the kids and have time to relax and the kids have fun and entertainment.
4. Entertainment is provided. There are plenty of musical shows, comedy acts, dancing, bingo and other games so you’ll never get bored. There is always something going on around the ship and it caters for a wide range of audiences.
There are usually comedians, hypnotists, magicians, dancers, singers, bands, and other weird and wonderful acts that make your cruise fun.
5. It’s a good alternative for those who hate flying. Cruises are quite stable and allow those who hate to fly the opportunity to travel abroad without evoking fears or loathing.
While not everyone loves the open sea, more than 80% of people who book a cruise will book another at least once in their lifetime.
Traveling by air, road or sea has its own set of benefits and it really comes down to what you want to do and where you’d like to see.
When it comes to value for money and constant entertainment, food measurement and more on board, it’s pretty easy to see why so many people love cruising as their preferred method of travel.
