When I first started traveling I did the typical, hop on a plane to get to my destination and stay at a hotel type trip. Cruising just didn’t appeal to me as I thought it would be too confining and I wanted to be independent. After traveling on a cruise I discovered that I was wrong. If you are apprehensive about going on a cruise, read up as I just might be able to change your mind.
It Takes The Guess Work Out Of It
It’s hard to convey just how freeing it is to travel and not have to worry about the little things about accommodations, what you’re going to do and where you are going to eat at. When you go on a cruise all the dining options are right there for you. Sure, you have to pick which restaurant to go too, but you don’t have to go searching around trying to find a place that can seat you. The same goes for activities. I have to admit, when I would go on a vacation in the past sometimes I would get bored. It would be late in the evening and I would want to do something, but I didn’t want to venture too far from the hotel. One of the benefits of going on a cruise is that there is always something going on. You don’t really have to look too hard to find something to do.
Give You The Ability To See A Lot In A Short Amount Of Time
Before, one of the drawbacks of cruising for me was that I would only get to spend a short time in a particular city. I have quickly learned that this can actually be a good thing. Let’s face it, not every country is going to be that appealing to you. When you go on a cruise you can see several countries in a few days. This will allow you figure out which countries you like and which ones you don’t. If you find that there is a place that you really wish you had more time to explore, you can always do it on a future trip.
Allows You To Do What You Want, When You Want Too
I can be kind of an introvert so being trapped on a boat with a bunch of strangers, being forced to eat at the same dining time and doing the same excursions didn’t sound appealing. What I found out when I went on my first cruise was that, that is far from the case. Sure, many cruises do have restaurants where you will need to eat at a particular time at a table with others you don’t know, but there are other dining options available if that doesn’t appeal to you. Cruise ships have so many dining options nowadays that you can eat what you want, when you want too. At each destination you will also have the opportunity to partake in excursions, but it is completely optional. If you want to go on that bus tour through your destination, then great. If you’d rather explore the area on your own, that’s okay too.
Cruises can be great for those that like to travel without a lot of the fuss. No matter where you want to go, there’s probably a cruise that will take you there.
