Imagine going to bed and while you sleep, you are being transported to another place in the world. When you wake up the next morning, you are in a new country to explore and discover. Roll out your bed onto your own private balcony and see a sunset from a part of the world you have never been!
Imagine waking up to this sunrise in Cabo Mexico cruise port!
This is what cruising is like and I think everyone should try it! There are so many benefits of cruising that many people may not have thought of. Here are 8 reasons to take a cruise!
#1 – See many countries in a short amount of time!
How many ways can you travel and see multiple countries in one week? Sure you could take a plane, but that would be exhausting and expensive to do. You would spend most of your time at airports rather than exploring. Cruising makes traveling luxurious and stress free.
On my first cruise to the Caribbean, I saw 4 countries in one week! Belize, Honduras, Mexico and The Cayman Islands. I got to spend a day at each country and I plan to go back to the ones that I enjoyed the most. Imagine adding those 4 countries to places you have traveled? Amazing!
Roatan, Honduras – My #1 favorite place I have traveled on a cruise.
# 2. Cost Efficient Way To Travel
I paid around $650 for a 7 day cruise to the Caribbean to 4 countries. The inclusive price includes room and board, meals, entertainment and transportation (the ship)!
To see multiple countries by air, the flights alone would cost more than a couple thousand dollars. Then if we were to add hotels, other transportation costs and food, we are talking even more money!
Think how much money was saved by cruising! This is one of the huge benefits of cruising.
On a cruise, there are out pocket expenses such as your off board excursions, but there are also inexpensive ways to enjoy your time off the ship. We will discuss this more in a later post.
Reason To Take A Cruise #3. Free Entertainment!
Many wonder if they will get bored on a cruise?…. There is plenty to do for your days and nights at sea, no reason to get bored! Entertainment is just Free.99!!! (Yep Free.99= $0 lol)
Entertainment on the cruises include Piano Bars, with live entertainment while you enjoy a cocktail of choice!
Activities Include:
- Live bands
- Karaoke
- Clubs and Dancing
- Shows/ Performances
- Movies
- Bars / Piano Bars
- Explore The Ship
- Shopping
- Pool/ Hot tub
- Sunbathing
- Golf/Basketball/ Rock Climbing – Some ships even have a skating rink!
If you think that is not enough, go with a group of friends who you enjoy to spend time with. Or, just make new friends on the ship, there are lots of people around!
Relax and Lounge as the cruise ship takes you across the world.
These cute aniamals were left every night in my room – a new animal everyday. So cute!
#4 Carefree Traveling
Hate airports? Trains? Other than getting to your cruise port, once you board your cruise ship, your travel will be carefree. Sleep, party, lounge and eat while the ship transports you overnight to a new place.
How is this for carefree traveling? Lounge at the pool while watching a sunset as you travel the world.
#5 24/7 Dining!
Cruise ships have seated dining each night where you are served full course meals. You can eat as much as you want!! There are also buffets all day if you are not up for formal dining. Want pizza at 3am? Go for it! I always looked forward to late night pizza. I am on vacation, why not! Plus, a full stomach prevents motion sickness.
# 6 Try New Foods!
Like trying new foods? How about exotic foods? Cruising is a great opportunity to get out your comfort zone and try new foods. New foods I tried for the first time on a cruise were alligator, escargot, frog legs… just to name a few. Usually, I am not as open to going to a restaurant and being as adventurous with my food choices, but since I can pick whatever I want and not worry about the bill, sure why not! I don’t have to finish it if I don’t like it.
#7 Seeing the moon light up the ocean in the middle of the night!
One night, I woke up at 4am, peered out the window and saw the moon shining as bright as the sun onto the sea. Light shining in pure darkness. It was absolutely breathtaking! These experiences are priceless.
Watch the moon shine like the sun at night during a cruise, amazing!
#8 New Experiences!
Traveling gives you a chance to do things you don’t have the opportunity to do at home. On a cruise to Cozumel Mexico, I tried scuba diving for the first time and it is something I thought I would never do!
Getting Ready To Learn To Dive in Cozumel Mexico!
You have the chance to take excursions in each country you visit. Do things like zip lining, explore ancient ruins, explore mystical caves, snorkel, try new foods, learn about other cultures… there is no limit to what you can do!
I hope these reasons to take a cruise inspire you to try cruising soon, and when you do, tell me about it!
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My parents are thinking of taking the family on a cruise this summer and I am glad that I found this article because I had no idea that there are so many benefits! You make a great point that you are able to visit many countries and it is cost-effective because it is much cheaper than needing to buy plane tickets and hotel rooms every night. Also, the fact that it provides free entertainment is great because it will give our family options of things to do together in the evenings.
Yay, glad you found it helpful. And great point also about family entertainment. Cruises are a perfect vacation for families because everyone can be together but have options on the cruise for those of different ages, interests etc. Much more convenient than going to a land destination for a week and trying to plan where to go and what to do for whole family on a daily basis… Plus, everyone can get together at dinner times and have time during the day to do what they like without a obligation to always agree on how to spend the day…. If you need any help planning, let me know. I am a travel agent and can help choosing a cruise. Have a great day!