When planning your honeymoon, the idea of exotic destinations, romance, and fun all come to mind as key ingredients for the perfect getaway. After all, this will be the first memory you and your new spouse will share and you want it to be one that will last a lifetime.
An excellent way to ensure a romantic and memorable honeymoon is to book a honeymoon cruise. These cruises are quickly becoming popular with newlyweds worldwide. Their popularity stems from the fact that they cater specifically to the amorous needs of their guests and generally cost less than traditional vacations.
Almost every viable cruise line in the world offers a honeymoon package aboard their ships. Packages for newlyweds often include romantic amenities and ambience. Souvenir wine glasses and breakfast in bed are just two of the added perks when honeymooning on the ship. Scheduled activities throughout the cruise are also geared with the newly married couple in mind.
Prices for a honeymoon cruise will vary depending on several factors:
Cruise Line
There are hundreds of cruise lines spread out across the globe. Each line offers similar, yet distinctive cruises. Most provide basic amenities, while some provide all-inclusive cruises in which food and drink are included. Here are a few top contenders in the cruise line industry:
- Royal Caribbean
- Carnival
- Celebration
- Celebrity
- Disney
Ports of Call
Ports of call are specific points of destination along the route of a cruise. For example, a Carnival cruise departing from Galveston, Texas would have ports of call at Montego Bay, Grand Cayman, and Cozumel before returning back to Galveston. At these ports of call, passengers of the cruise ship are encouraged to leave the ship and spend time shopping, visiting or doing other scheduled activities, such as horseback riding, wind surfing, or dinner at a local restaurant.
Length of Stay
Length of stay on a cruise ship normally ranges from 3 to 7 days. There are, however; cruises that offer a shorter or longer stay. Many cruise lines present 1 day dinner cruises for guests with limited time and the world’s longest known cruise lasts a total of 108 days.
Season of Travel
Since cruise ships often cross international waters, determining the season of travel may be difficult. Cruise lines generally base higher pricing on peak travel days from the point of departure. While most destinations are accessible year round, there are cases of cruising season being limited to warmer months due to the dangers of ice accumulation in colder climates such as Alaska.
To get accurate and up to date pricing for cruises, a personal search would have to be done through a travel site or the actual cruise line site. The search will take into account each detail discussed above, giving you complete pricing for the cruise of interest.
Choosing a honeymoon cruise for your perfect escape just makes sense. Cruises offer a great atmosphere, excellent food and music, and the chance to see many beautiful destinations all in one comfortable ride.