If you’re new to cruising, get ready to be amazed - there’s a whole world waiting for you on board! Contrary to the misconception that you’ll be stuck at sea with nothing to do, a cruise ship is packed with activities, entertainment and experiences that will leave you wishing for more time. It’s time to take the leap, cross the gangway and discover why life at sea is one of the most exciting ways to travel.
Easiest Way to Visit Multiple Destinations
Cruise holidays cover transportation and accommodation, so once you've picked your ship and itinerary, away you go! There's no searching for hotels in your price range or coordinating travel between cities, just unpack your bags only once and let your floating hotel take you from city to city or from island to island. Each day, you'll wake up in a new place without having to move yourself, and there's no need to mess with bus, train or ferry schedules - or lug your luggage along cobblestone streets!
Multi-Generation Friendly
From tots to teens, grandparents to grandkids, cruises are fun for all ages. If you're struggling to find a holiday that your parents and your children (even the big kids) will all love, ships have extensive facilities to keep everyone entertained. Think gyms, boutiques, kids clubs, movie screens, spas, swimming pools, water slides, sports courts, theatres, discos, casinos, self-serve laundries, medical centres and more dining options than you can imagine - you'll find everything you could possibly want or need on board.
Ships of All Shapes and Sizes
The ideal cruise ship for one person may be a mega-ship outfitted with rock-climbing walls and ice-skating rinks, while another will prefer an intimate ship with an upscale ambience and someone else will want the seafaring experience of a masted tall sailing ship. Luckily, all those different types of cruise ships exist.
Your cruise might be on a river barge with just a dozen guests. Or perhaps the family will vote in favour of joining 5,000+ passengers on a feature-packed floating city. Maybe it will be a luxurious experience on a small ship that stays in port overnight, or you’ll choose tradition and go with a minimalist sailing ship. Or you’ll pack your inner explorer and board an ice-strengthened expedition ship headed for one of the poles.
Finish your Bucket List
There are some places only accessible by ship. If your bucket list includes adventures to far flung places like the Galapagos or Sub-Antarctic Islands, or if you want to explore remote and relatively untouched spots like the Kimberley or Papua New Guinea - but with a comfortable cabin to return to each evening - a cruise is the only way to get those final ticks.
Can't Decide Between a Cruise or a Tour?
Instead of choosing just one incredible tour or ocean or river cruise, why not indulge in both? The world is truly your oyster, especially in Europe, where it's easy to combine touring and cruising holiday options for the ultimate all-in-one holiday. From enchanting rivers to ever-changing coastlines, great cities to quaint villages and isolated islands, travelling by land and water is the only way to see all of a destination.
Ready to set sail on your next adventure? Whether you’re a seasoned traveller or a first-timer, there’s a perfect cruise waiting for you. Contact your local Travellers Choice agent to book your next cruise holiday today!
