I am a huge advocate of cruising. Common discriminations against cruising are not being able to spend enough time in a place, being crowded into a floating city with people you may not like, or not reaching the inner territories by ship. While Geography has the cruise industry mostly bound on this point (yes, it’s true, a ship cannot sail into Munich, Germany), the other misconceptions do not have to be true for you.
I’m all for absorbing the place you’re visiting & really spending time there. On some cruise itineraries (overnights, etc.), you can do this without any obstacle. And, when there’s not enough “time” in port, you can make the best use of it by planning well & prioritizing. You can also view your experience as a “Chapter Preview” – getting a taste of many different places that may otherwise be inaccessible or unrealistic to visit on your own.
The cruise lines have done a great job helping their guests feel comfortable, entertained, & well taken care of in a city that often doesn’t feel crowded at all. And, chances are, if the people with whom you share a ship are interested in the same itinerary as you, you may share other interests as well. The cruise industry has also managed to even tackle the issue of landlocked regions inaccessible by ship. You can add on a land package at the beginning or end of your cruise & explore to your heart’s content.
Personally, after traveling all over this incredible world, paying roughly $100-$200 per day for all your lodging (unpacking only once), plentiful food, transportation from one port to the next (which can get very costly by train/plane, etc.), & entertainment is an outstanding way to see the world. This is especially true on some itineraries where you wake up to an entirely new topography & culture in the morning & you avoided all the hassle to get there.
If you haven’t given cruising a chance, I invite you to try it. If you’ve gone easy on your first cruise(s), bump it up a notch & sail a magnificent itinerary! If you’re a veteran at this, I know you’ll agree & we look forward to helping you book your next cruise!
Now, let’s go travel!
Rebekah Law
Owner – E-motive Entertainment, LLC
I’m all for absorbing the place you’re visiting & really spending time there. On some cruise itineraries (overnights, etc.), you can do this without any obstacle. And, when there’s not enough “time” in port, you can make the best use of it by planning well & prioritizing. You can also view your experience as a “Chapter Preview” – getting a taste of many different places that may otherwise be inaccessible or unrealistic to visit on your own.
The cruise lines have done a great job helping their guests feel comfortable, entertained, & well taken care of in a city that often doesn’t feel crowded at all. And, chances are, if the people with whom you share a ship are interested in the same itinerary as you, you may share other interests as well. The cruise industry has also managed to even tackle the issue of landlocked regions inaccessible by ship. You can add on a land package at the beginning or end of your cruise & explore to your heart’s content.
Personally, after traveling all over this incredible world, paying roughly $100-$200 per day for all your lodging (unpacking only once), plentiful food, transportation from one port to the next (which can get very costly by train/plane, etc.), & entertainment is an outstanding way to see the world. This is especially true on some itineraries where you wake up to an entirely new topography & culture in the morning & you avoided all the hassle to get there.
If you haven’t given cruising a chance, I invite you to try it. If you’ve gone easy on your first cruise(s), bump it up a notch & sail a magnificent itinerary! If you’re a veteran at this, I know you’ll agree & we look forward to helping you book your next cruise!
Now, let’s go travel!
Rebekah Law
Owner – E-motive Entertainment, LLC