Cruise holidays: a guide for first-timers.

Cruising is the Marmite of the travel world, loved by most who have tried it and dismissed by many who haven’t.  Around 1.76 million people will take a cruise this year ,where fewer than 900,000, by comparison who took a skiing holiday in 2012. Did you know that one in every eight foreign package holidays is now a cruise, making it the fastest-growing sector of the holiday trade. So what makes it so popular?  Access, for one. Stick a pin into any blue area on a world map, or river, and the chances are you can get there by cruise ship.

The best way to reach many off-the-beaten track destinations is by expedition ship, and in places such as Vietnam, taking a river cruise could ensure that you see the stunningly scenic country sooner rather than later. New ports, itineraries and destinations, coupled with activities on board, continue to fire interest among regular and first-time cruisers alike, and the sheer diversity of itineraries and themes – wine, astrology, photography, yoga and dance offered by the various cruise lines means that finding a cruise that suits you has never been easier. Certain destinations, such as Alaska, naturally lend themselves to a cruise holiday and it’s hard to beat a cruise if you want a first taste of the islands of the Caribbean.

If your still not convinced or just a little unsure, give me a call and I will talk through any of your concerns or questions.

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