All great escape comes with a master plan, so as every dream vacation. If you’re planning on a relaxing but fun cruise vacation, finding the right cruise line should be your biggest priority. You can distinguish the right cruise ship through research and reading cruise ship reviews online.
Cruise ship reviews are based from first hand experiences of cruise line customers. They mostly rate the things that are deemed essentials by every guests and travellers alike. You can already assess yourself about a ship’s amenities, services, food, and travel schedules just by reading those firsthand accounts of their previous customers. It’s also a very convenient way to itemised your cruise line choices and cross out those that are not at par with your taste.
There are several websites that post cruise line reviews. You can try to check on the following websites:
• cruisecritic.com
• cruiseline.com
• avidcruiser.com
• cruisereviews.com
• cruise-ships.com
• cruisemates.com
• Tripadvisor.com
These websites have their list of cruise ships and it is categorised for your convenience from major lines to luxury lines to small ships. Port and destination reviews are also included. They also give their list of the best cruise lines according to reviews.
Here is a simple three-step guide to find the right cruise ship for your next vacation.
Decide on a Cruise Category: This is the first step to achieve your dream cruise vacation. You have to choose which of the cruise lines you like to board in. If the idea of boarding in a massive ship sounds agreeable to you, you can try for the Mainstream/Big Cruises. Examples under the category are the Carnival, Norwegian, Princess and Royal Caribbean cruises.
Mainstream lines are popular amongst tourist as they offer varied amenities, and also offer the best lead-in rates. There’s also a Family Cruise category suitable for a large group of guests with kids. A good example of this is the Disney Cruise Line.
If you prefer a less crowded and more intimate rendezvous and you’re up for the cost then taking a Luxury Line is ideal. Luxury lines are typically smaller ships but with the best value for your money. There’s also Premium and Upper Premium Cruise Lines if you still want to save and still cruise with style.
Other types of cruises are Niche Cruises, River Cruises and Sailing Ships. All of these are guaranteed with incredible life changing vacation experiences.
Decide where you want to go: So where do you wish to travel? It all depends on your location of choice. Will it be in the Caribbean, Asia, or Europe? And when you finally decided on your preferred location, you can now check on cruise ships that travel on that region.
Finding a Good Travel Agent: Yes, you can directly book from the cruise lines but if you’re not particular with the nitty-gritty of booking a trip, a trusty travel agent won’t hurt that much for a minimal added cost.
Travelling shouldn’t be frustrating and complicated. Just follow these steps and you’re on your way to your dream vacation. Have fun and enjoy every minute of it.
