I haven't really talked much about cruising on my blog. I have only been on two cruises in my life; one to Mexico and the other was a short trip from Oslo to Kiel, Germany when I was studying abroad. While I did enjoy them both I am having a hard time convincing my husband that it would be fun. I like them because you get a lot of bang for your buck and you only have to unpack once but you get to see multiple cities! Here
are some reasons AAA
of Texas likes to cruise.
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| {Crossing under the Øresund Bridge} |
Value: For about $100 per person per day your
vacation includes transportation, accommodation, meals, on board activities, and
entertainment. You can pay extra for special amenities, but you don’t have to.
On some luxury lines, items like bar drinks, tips, even shore excursions are
included (and reflected in higher fares).
Camaraderie: Mom, Dad, kids, and grandparents can cruise together,
each pursuing individual interests during the day, then gathering for dinner
and sharing experiences. Singles can meet others in a fun, secure environment,
and couples can share quiet evenings on deck. On a cruise, strangers easily
become new friends.
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| {Carnival Cruise to Mexico} |
Safety: From 2002 to 2011, 223 million people (passengers and
crew) cruised, according to U.K.-based maritime consulting firm G.P. Wild.
During that time, there were 28 deaths attributed to marine accidents, 0.13
deaths per one million people. The 2012 capsizing of Costa Concordia claimed 32
lives, but such incidents, while tragic, are rare. In recent shipboard fire
incidents, there were no passenger deaths or serious injuries. Cruise Line
International Association, whose members include most major lines, has adopted
a passenger’s bill of rights that covers such things as the right to disembark
a docked ship if essential provisions can’t be provided.
Convenience: You unpack once; the ship carries you to your
destinations.
Activities: Depending on the ship, you can take classes in
cooking, dancing, piano, and computers; you can go rock climbing, surfing,
bowling, ice-skating, and even skydiving. Or you can lounge on a deck chair and
watch the ocean, relishing the freedom of being cut off from the daily
pressures of life back on land. Whenever we cruise, there’s always the feeling
that something exciting is about to happen.
You can also check out Selena at Oh, the places you will go she as a lot about cruising the open seas!
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