How to Choose a Fun Cruise can be nerve racking with over 100 sailing ships and about two dozen major sailing lines. So, how do you ever find a fun cruise?  Well it is not hard once you narrow things down such as where to go, when to go and what the cost is.  Different ships have different itineraries so that may be something you want to consider as well when choosing a sailing expedition.

Your first choice to think about is where you want to go.  You can go to Alaska, the Caribbean, the Bahamas, South America, Asia or the Indian Ocean.  The sky is pretty much the limit since there are many places you can choose from.

Once you decide where you want to sail, locate a ship that is sailing there.  That should narrow your choices down a bit.  Read the itineraries of that ship and see if it is something that interests you.  If it isn’t, then move on to another liner.

*Note* You should also take into consideration who you will be taking with you. If you have children going, you’ll want to make sure they have plenty to do and if it’s all adults you may want to make sure it’s not a cruise oriented toward children.

The time of the year is important when deciding on a boat trip.  For one thing, if you go on an off season, you can get discounted rates.  In addition, it will depend on where you are going and what type of weather you like.  If you are a cold weather person, then Alaska in winter may be a good choice for you.  A warm weather person would love the Caribbean in summertime.

Your budget will have a big impact on where you choose to go.  If you are taking an expedition for 7 days, you have to include the cost for the week, airfare, alcohol and shopping and sightseeing on shore.  If you book your trip in advance, you may see a greater discount than booking a few days ahead.

Selecting a fun cruise takes time and planning but the fun will be worth it in the end.  Be sure to pack everything you will need because if you have to buy something on board, you will pay big time.

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