Choosing The Perfect Cruise

After many years traveling and watching as the supply and quality of the cruise has increased exponentially, choosing the perfect cruise becomes an art. Are some parameters to be taken into account when selecting the ideal cruise.

In my experience these can be simplified cruiser 6 points to consider when searching:

1 .- How many days do I have?

To set the cruise should start by analyzing how many vacation days available to me. So we choose the range of days on adding cruise flight or transfer to the destination. (It is recommended to add one more day on the way if you plan jetlag at the port of departure).

2 .-? Geographical area / route

The second point to consider is what we see or visit. In recent years the supply allows the 7 seas cruises and there is hardly a corner of the world that can not be visited on your cruise. Even the easy cruise trips called "overland" that allow countries or places to visit away from the coast.

When selecting a geographical area should be noted that the cruise industry moves per season. This summer we will find that shipping companies mobilize their cruises to the Mediterranean or Alaska, and in winter to the Caribbean. In this way we find a greater choice and better prices if you choose in the areas where companies operate cruise seasons.

Unlike a cruise is to search path. There are basically two types of routes. Scheduled routes, ie, special tours designed for the shipping as they could be a route through the Pacific Ocean around the world (or a section of it) ... and on the other hand would be the "revivals" that would include those trips taken ships as they move from one area to another. For example when the season ends in the Caribbean, most shippers send their ships to the Mediterranean. These replacements can find great boat trips to interesting prices.

Replacements can find great boat trips to interesting prices

3 .- The cruise shipping.

As important as the route is to choose the cruise that best suits us. They come in all shapes and focusing on all types of cruise passengers. The premiums must be young and fun, others focused on older people and others to major routes and experienced travelers, others tend to the cruise expedition / adventure .. Although currently has democratized enough is a point to keep in mind as we can find on a cruise aimed at older people with a range of leisure bore adapted to them and if we wanted was celebration in the disk.

4 .- The ship

The heart of the trip. Since we spend the most time in it. Cruise ships are classified by their size or tonnage, grade and in my experience the year of its construction.

With regard to the size we can find 3 types:

Small cruise ships: up to 10,000 tons (300 to 800 passengers)

Medium-sized cruise ships from 10,000 tons to 40,000 tons (range 800 to 1900 passengers)

Large cruise ships: from 40,000 tons to 100,000 tons (between 1900 to more than 3000 passengers)

Each type has its pros and cons. But as a summary we can say that are usually more fun that have a higher tonnage and number of passengers. And best routes / destinations the lowest tonnage since it allows them to reach ports inaccessible due to its low draft.

The category of the vessel is divided the same way as the hotels. These range from 3 stars to 6 stars. The quality and prices are a function of the same, although you can find 5 or 6 cruises stars at good prices if booked in advance, or choose replacement travel.

5 .- Choose the cabin

My first recommendation would always choose cabins above the waterline of the boat and in the central area as it greatly dampens the movement of the boat and barely noticeable oscillation. Other considerations to take into account is the same location of the cabin. So desirable a cabin away from common areas (elevators, laundry ...), access to crew and preferably away from the stern area is where you usually put the ship's engine room.

There are basically 4 types of cabins:

Interior: cabins located inside the house (no windows or porthole). They are my favorites. Because ultimately, based on my experience most of the time aboard is spent in public areas and cabins can be great at very good prices.

Foreign: cabins located on the lower decks on both sides of the boat including a sale or porthole. Keep in mind that some companies offer a limited view Stateroom (obstructed by lifeboats).

Foreign with balcony located from the main deck. Include a private balcony accessible. While the current supply is growing. From my experience is only suitable for some types of cruises, especially those with good weather prevailing (Caribbean, Mediterranean) .. in most cases not recommend them because if we navigate an uncertain weather areas will be paying a premium for an item that does not use while in some ports will have to fight against mosquitoes or odors.

Suites: These are the most luxurious boat dimensions and services they offer. Are limited, and I personally recommend for honeymooners as companies offer special packages and great discounts and extras for this cruise.

6.-The price

Last but not least we must consider the price of the cruise. You have to know the final price per person / cruise including port taxes and extras.

In my experience, some advice about hiring a cruiser would be:

-There are great discounts for advance booking.

-See if there is any added extra, gratuities, 2 × 1, discount on board ..

-Assess the costs of transportation to the cruise departure.

-If you have free choice of days to look at the last minute offers 30 days before departure of the ship.

-See what the currency board: dollars, euros, pounds. Because it can affect the final cost of the trip

-Normally I found better prices by hiring from the Internet. The truth is that 90% of my cruise I hired directly from the Internet, including around the world. This requires working with large operators specialized in the cruise industry that offer great prices and t ll guarantees.

Greetings and happy cruising!





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