How to Plan a Cruise Vacation


Expert Author Paul D. Stricker

There are a lot of options when you plan a cruise vacation that it may sometimes cause stress. If you are not choosing a destination, you are selecting shore trips, wondering if you have chosen the right cruise package or re-checking your financial possibilities. If you are at your first cruise, you should plan early by taking benefit of travel deals and take into consideration a shorter cruise, which normally will attract a younger crowd.

Step 1

Choose the period of time during a year you would want to go on your cruise. Depending on the period of the year you intend to go on your cruise, specific locations, such as Europe or Alaska, might be unavailable. Conversely, sailing during a specific month might save you money if a location may experience cold weather conditions or rains. This less desirable weather is called the "shoulder" of a cruise itinerary.

Step 2

Take into account where you would want to go on your cruise. If you are not too sure, you should narrow down by what you prefer most. Do you enjoy warm weather or you are curious about visiting other cities and learning about their culture? Do you intend to stay mostly on board the ship, take up a new surfing hobby or take walks into jungles?

Step 3

Read reviews of cruise itineraries or cruise lines on sites such as Cruisediva.com. Smarter Travel will provide a basic comparison of major cruise companies by trip ambience or personality type. Start to put together some money for your cruise, as soon as you have narrowed down the time and location.

Step 4

Price all cruises by posting your preferred cruise route on trip auction website Cruisecompete.com as this will allow travel agent to place bids for your cruise business, or you can simply ask directly your travel agent. Search some online travel websites or any individual cruise company sites to have an idea about which are the present prices in the cruise market.

Step 5

Reserve a cruise when you have committed to a time frame or a destination. If you may have a flexible schedule, you may save on a last minute cruise deal or by taking one of the periods during "shoulder" times.

Step 6

Buy airfare, if it doesn't come with your cruise package. Make a determination whether you may like to stay for several additional days or after your cruise ends to visit a certain area by foot. If you may have some extra time, you may see more things on land, saving your time on board the cruise ship only for relaxation.

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