I believe most of us especially those new to travel by ship or cruise ship will likely face the same issues like I experienced before. When I first started out, I am not sure on the following:
How to do my homework to choose my ideal cruise ship
What are dining options being available?
Should I choose a larger cruise ship, midsize or a smaller cruise ship?
Should I choose a cruise ship based on destination, cruise line, itinerary or the cruise ship?
Should I avoid an older cruise ship?
Well, what follows are what I have learned and perhaps you may find it useful for your reference too.
How to do my homework to choose my ideal cruise ship
This part is important as it will help you to choose a voyage that is right for you. Don’t worry, it may not be that difficult as you think. You may not know that there is a wealth of information out there for you. First off, check out the cruise-lines web sites and brochures, as well as read the travel articles about the cruise ships you are considering, if you can find any. Also not to forget to find out what other cruisers say about the ships and lines in reader forums such as the ones in Fodors.
What are the dining options being available?
Feel uneasy about the ideas of seated at the same dinner table with the same guest every time you dine? Well no more, almost every cruise ship these days has one or more specialty restaurant which offer made to order meals just like in a shore side restaurant. In fact many cruise lines now offer much less structured dining, i.e. allow you to dine whenever and wherever you wish. Sound great, right?
Should I choose a larger cruise ship, midsize or a smaller cruise ship?
I would say that depend on what you want. Generally, larger cruise ships have more people on boards and more activities, have the best amenities and will let you feel less crowded, and to enjoy the pulsing discos, over the top Las Vegas style shows and Casinos, and other after-dark diversions. However, larger cruise ships are also prone to long waiting lines to disembark.
As for midsize cruise ships which usually carry 1,000 or less people, they are cozier even though they are lack of facilities, while a smaller ship cruise line may sail to a more remote and exclusive island, hence no surprised that champagne parties can be held in the surf. But be aware that seasickness is more likely to happen on smaller ship cruises.
Well, if you are a single and want to meet more people during your cruise vacations, then choose a larger cruise ship. Nowadays, one can even find charter ships for gay and lesbian themed cruises for singles hoping to meet others of the same sex!
Should I choose a cruise ship based on destination, cruise line, itinerary or the cruise ship?
I don’t know about you, but for me I will book my cruise based on the cruise ship that suits me, as I believe that this is the most important element that will determine the comfort of my sleeping quarters, my food and entertainment and others.
Should I avoid an older cruise ship?
I would think that for those with mobility problem, i.e. disabilities, by all means try to avoid on older cruise ship. Why? As older cruise ships used to be smaller, and have more lips between the door ways and fewer flat to level entrances to go on decks!
Till we talk next time to our places of interest!
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