Cruises are the most versatile of vacations no matter what your age. Not only that, it's a great way to bring the whole family but still have time alone with your spouse while the kids-only activity coordinators take charge of your children's fun.
The best ways to book a cruise are through the cruise company directly, or via an agency that specializes in cruises.
It is always a good idea to know where you want to go and what route you want to follow before you even call the travel agency.
There are some seasonal rules of thumb about your destination. Not having a flexible time schedule is going to somewhat limit your options. You can't, for instance, cruise the Kenai Peninsula of Alaska any time during the summer. Some European vacations fall under the same types of restrictions. If you are able to travel in the spring or fall, a cruise up and down the Panama Canal is something to consider. Asia and the Caribbean are good travel destinations year-round.
Determine who is going to go with you. If you plan on going with children or seniors, your options could be different than if you go with a group of adults. It never hurts to ask your travel companions where they would like to go and what they would like to do and see, before you make definite plans. You should be aware of who in your group prefers to indulge in shopping, excursions, lounging by the pool, or getting busy with on-board activities.
How big the ship is matters as well. Large ships offer more opportunities for entertainment, while smaller ships provide a higher grade of customer service because of the lower guest to staff ratio.
Know how much you and the others can spend. If money is a concern, booking early on, or moving dates around can provide opportunities to save. If you can be flexible, you can certainly save money and still have a great vacation. Don't forget to ask about port fees. These are not usually included in the quoted cruise cost and may cost you dearly. You'll also be expected to tip room stewards and wait staff.
If you are interesting in meeting friends on your trip, you might also want to ensure other passengers on that particular line are within your age group. If you're 20 something and it's a baby boomer cruise you're apt to be bored. If you travel with very young children, and most of the other kids on board are in their teens, your children will probably want to hang out with you.
It is also important for you to ask about how formal the vacation is. You wouldn't want to pack a lot of bathing suits, shorts and flip flops to go on a formal cruise which requires formal attire to dine.
The best ways to book a cruise are through the cruise company directly, or via an agency that specializes in cruises.
It is always a good idea to know where you want to go and what route you want to follow before you even call the travel agency.
There are some seasonal rules of thumb about your destination. Not having a flexible time schedule is going to somewhat limit your options. You can't, for instance, cruise the Kenai Peninsula of Alaska any time during the summer. Some European vacations fall under the same types of restrictions. If you are able to travel in the spring or fall, a cruise up and down the Panama Canal is something to consider. Asia and the Caribbean are good travel destinations year-round.
Determine who is going to go with you. If you plan on going with children or seniors, your options could be different than if you go with a group of adults. It never hurts to ask your travel companions where they would like to go and what they would like to do and see, before you make definite plans. You should be aware of who in your group prefers to indulge in shopping, excursions, lounging by the pool, or getting busy with on-board activities.
How big the ship is matters as well. Large ships offer more opportunities for entertainment, while smaller ships provide a higher grade of customer service because of the lower guest to staff ratio.
Know how much you and the others can spend. If money is a concern, booking early on, or moving dates around can provide opportunities to save. If you can be flexible, you can certainly save money and still have a great vacation. Don't forget to ask about port fees. These are not usually included in the quoted cruise cost and may cost you dearly. You'll also be expected to tip room stewards and wait staff.
If you are interesting in meeting friends on your trip, you might also want to ensure other passengers on that particular line are within your age group. If you're 20 something and it's a baby boomer cruise you're apt to be bored. If you travel with very young children, and most of the other kids on board are in their teens, your children will probably want to hang out with you.
It is also important for you to ask about how formal the vacation is. You wouldn't want to pack a lot of bathing suits, shorts and flip flops to go on a formal cruise which requires formal attire to dine.
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