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Set Sail with the Right Cruise for You

You have just seen what seems to be the one thousandth picture

of your neighbor's recent cruise. With your eyes and ears on

autopilot, you start to daydream about taking a cruise too. If

anything, it would give you the opportunity to take your own

thousand pictures to parade in front of your neighbor!

Where would I want to go? Which cruise line do I choose? How

much is this going to cost me? Deciding the right cruise for you

can seem a bit mystifying at first, but if you sit down and

brainstorm on what you want, you can find a cruise line that

closely fits your requirements.

For instance, where you live can be a deciding factor on which

cruise you could take. If you live close to the ocean, chances

are there is a shipping port of some sort nearby. You could

drive to the port within a reasonable amount of time since most

cruise lines have to temporarily dock somewhere to refuel and

replenish supplies. However, if that is not an option, you would

have to factor in the cost of flying in to an airport that is

closest to a shipping port. Depending on your budget and

location, this could be cost prohibitive for some people.

What destination you have in mind is also helpful in your

decision to pick a cruise. You can cruise in practically any

ocean in the world. Want to see Mexico? There are many Mexican

cruises departing from Texas ports like Galveston. Perhaps you

would like to take a cruise in cooler weather and head to Alaska

to see its many glaciers and wildlife.

Where you go on your cruise can also dictate when you go. For

instance, if you want to take that Alaskan cruise, plan to

depart anywhere from May through September. Cruising those icy

waters in the winter time can be dangerous. Also keep in mind

that seasons are reversed in some areas of the world. Winter

time in the United States might call for a South American

destination like Rio de Janeiro because it is summer there.

The number of vacation days you can take off from work is also a

factor in choosing the right cruise for you. The typical length

of a cruise is anywhere from four days to twelve days. If you

are close to a shipping port, then short two days cruises might

be a great option for you.

Money matters in your cruise decision as well. Research what the

cruise is offering. Some are all inclusive which means that your

cabin, meals and entertainment are taken care of in your price.

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Any services offered on board like the spa, manicures, hair

stylists and massages are extra. Liquor and extra food and

drinks can be additional. Your cabin also determines the price

of your cruise. Do you want the inexpensive cabins on the inside

of the ship? Or do you want your own view with a large window,

porthole or even your own balcony?

Once you have an idea of where you want to go, what you can

spend and how long you can be away, then you are ready to shop

around. If you are a member of an association like AAA, they can

offer you great deals for cruise packages to a variety of

destinations. Use the internet as a research tool and visit

websites of various cruise lines for more information. Or if you

prefer, talk with your neighbor about her experience and how she

booked her cruise. Just be prepared for another round of

pictures from her vacation!

About the author:

Andrew Porter is a travel consultant and contributor to www.Specialty-Di

scount-Cruises.com

To book your dream vacation for less, visit: http://www.Speci

alty-Discount-Cruises.com