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Set Sail
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You have just seen what seems to be the one thousandth picture of your
neighbor’s recent cruise. With your eyes and ears on autopilot, you
start to daydream about taking a cruise too. If anything, it would give
you the opportunity to take your own thousand pictures to parade in
front of your neighbor!
Where would I want to go? Which cruise line do I choose? How much is
this going to cost me? Deciding what cruise is right for you can seem
a bit mystifying at first, but if you sit down and brainstorm on what
you want, you can find a cruise line that closely fits your requirements.
For instance, where you live can be a deciding factor on which cruise
you could take. If you live close to the ocean, chances are there is
a shipping port of some sort nearby. You could drive to the port within
a reasonable amount of time since most cruise lines have to temporarily
dock somewhere to refuel and replenish supplies. However, if that is
not an option, you would have to factor in the cost of flying in to
an airport that is closest to a shipping port. Depending on your budget
and location, this could be cost prohibitive for some people.
What destination you have in mind is also helpful in your decision to
pick a cruise. You can cruise in practically any ocean in the world.
Have a hankering to see Mexico? There are many Mexican cruises departing
from Texas ports like Galveston. Perhaps you would like to take a cruise
in cooler weather and head to Alaska to see its many glaciers and wildlife.
Where you go on your cruise can also dictate when you go. For instance,
if you want to take that Alaskan cruise, plan to depart anywhere from
May through September. Cruising those icy waters in the winter time
is dangerous. Also keep in mind that seasons are reversed in some areas
of the world. Winter time in the United States is the perfect time for
a cruise to a South American destination like Rio de Janeiro because
it is summer there.
The number of vacation days you can take off from work is also a factor
in choosing a cruise. The typical length of a cruise is anywhere from
four days to twelve days. If you are close to a shipping port, then
short two days cruises might be a great option for you.
Money matters in your cruise decision as well. Research what the cruise
is offering. Some are all inclusive which means that your cabin, meals
and entertainment are taken care of in your price. Any services offered
on board like the spa, manicures, hair stylists and massages are extra.
Liquor and extra food and drinks can be additional. Your cabin also
determines the price of your cruise. Do you want the inexpensive cabins
on the inside of the ship? Or do you want your own view with a large
window, porthole or even your own balcony?
Once you have an idea of where you want to go, what you can spend and
how long you can be away, then you are ready to shop around. If you
are a member of an association like AAA, they can offer you great deals
for cruise packages to a variety of destinations. Use the internet as
a research tool and visit websites for various cruise lines for more
information. Or if you prefer, talk with your neighbor about her experience
and how she booked her cruise. Of course, you will be treated to another
round of pictures from her vacation!
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