Planning your next big vacation and can't choose between a cruise or a hotel stay? Ships are more than just floating hotels: There are many perks you just can't get if you choose to stay on land. Here are 10 reasons to sail away on your next trip:
Eat as much as you like, from steak and lobster to decadent desserts — it's all part of your cruise fare. Seconds? Yes, please.
Eat as much as you like, from steak and lobster to decadent desserts — it's all part of your cruise fare. Seconds? Yes, please.
Head to bed each night after your day of adventure, and then wake up in the morning at a new, interesting historic or exotic destination.
Head to bed each night after your day of adventure, and then wake up in the morning at a new, interesting historic or exotic destination.
Depending on which ship you choose, you may find Broadway-quality shows — including musicals, magic, and comedy acts — as well as interactive entertainment involving passengers, such as trivia contests, cooking competitions, and "Love and Marriage" game shows.
Depending on which ship you choose, you may find Broadway-quality shows — including musicals, magic, and comedy acts — as well as interactive entertainment involving passengers, such as trivia contests, cooking competitions, and "Love and Marriage" game shows.
Experts are invited on board to give educational talks and commentary for certain itineraries, especially during cruises to the Panama Canal or Alaska.
Experts are invited on board to give educational talks and commentary for certain itineraries, especially during cruises to the Panama Canal or Alaska.
Cruise ships can take you to the farthest reaches of the globe, from the Galapagos Islands to Greenland and Africa to Antarctica. Head ashore on an expedition each day but return to the ship for your chef-prepared cuisine, fine wines, and soft bed.
Cruise ships can take you to the farthest reaches of the globe, from the Galapagos Islands to Greenland and Africa to Antarctica. Head ashore on an expedition each day but return to the ship for your chef-prepared cuisine, fine wines, and soft bed.
Many cruise ship fitness centers are well-equipped spaces for workouts, with cutting-edge equipment. Plus, you'll find instructors that lead group classes (some of which may be included in your fare).
Many cruise ship fitness centers are well-equipped spaces for workouts, with cutting-edge equipment. Plus, you'll find instructors that lead group classes (some of which may be included in your fare).
Cruises provide a relaxing environment with like-minded travelers on board for a week or more of fun. These trips are famous for bringing together people who end up lifelong friends.
Cruises provide a relaxing environment with like-minded travelers on board for a week or more of fun. These trips are famous for bringing together people who end up lifelong friends.
From prices as low as $100 per person per day (and sometimes less), you get transportation to new countries, all your meals, shows, and more.
From prices as low as $100 per person per day (and sometimes less), you get transportation to new countries, all your meals, shows, and more.
Unless you're in a specific gambling town, like Las Vegas, your hotel probably doesn't have a casino; your cruise ship will. Daily bingo sessions give you even more chances to win on a cruise.
Unless you're in a specific gambling town, like Las Vegas, your hotel probably doesn't have a casino; your cruise ship will. Daily bingo sessions give you even more chances to win on a cruise.
