So, you've made the important and exciting decision to book your first cruise. There are so many advantages of a cruise that it would be impossible to compose a definitive list, suffice to say, you must know most of the advantages which is why you have decided to go on one.
At this stage it can be quite overwhelming when faced with all the options you have to choose which cruise to go on. There are some simple and basic question you can ask yourself and answer which will help you whittle down your choices.
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Firstly, who's going on the cruise? Whilst cruises are open to everyone, if you have young children then some cruises may be more appropriate than others, similarly if you are disabled, one cruise line may be a better choice than another. Decide who is in your party and what their requirements might be and go from there.
Next you need to know how long you can go for. Some cruises can last for over 70 days whilst others are presented over a long weekend. If you have limited time then this must be a consideration and, like any other holiday you may take, will play a major factor in what cruise you can choose.
Money and your budget will also be pivotal in what type of cruise you can take. World cruises, transatlantic, Caribbean right down to Mediterranean cruises are available and each come with their very own price tag. Consider what you can afford and go from there. Retailers of cruises offer some fantastic cruise deals though so don't be deterred with your first search. Make sure you shop around and consider being as flexible as you can with dates to ensure the best deal.
Once you have established who will be going, how long you can take off and how much you can spend, then the exciting task of deciding which destinations you would like to visit ensues. Have a good think about the type of route you would like your cruise to take and make sure you search around to see what each retailer is offering.
When you think you have matched all your criteria and are happy with the luxury cruise you have found then all that you need to do is book.