11 Reasons a Non-Cruiser Would Want to Take a Cruise

by ShermansTravel Editorial Staff | Sep 16, 2021

We've heard it before: Cruising just isn’t for you—the sea days, the excursions, the early call times. But whether you prefer to travel to far corners of the globe, or you want both independence and quality time with family, there are certain trips that even the most staunch anti-cruiser can agree are better done by sea. Click through and see if we can’t convince you.

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You want to see a lot but not spend a lot.

Take Norwegian Cruise Line’s Hawaiian cruise, Pride of America: It calls on all four of the main islands (Oahu, Maui, Kauai, and two ports on the Big Island). The over-land alternative is costly (flights between islands are $150-$200 per person). You might spend $800 on top of your flight to/from Hawaii, and that’s without factoring in food and accommodations. Current deals start around $1,700 per person and include free alcoholic drinks, dining (including at specialty restaurants), wifi, and a free flight to Hawaii for one guest—making for a cost-effective way to see the islands in one trip.