17 March,2011 06:24 AM IST | | The Trip Team
Fancy basking in the Grecian sunlight as a light breeze brushes past the deck. If the imagery doesn't pique your imagination to plan a cruise vacation, what will? The good news is that your dream cruise holiday isn't a distant thought.u00a0The Tripu00a0gives you handy tips to choose the best cruise vacation.
' Are you looking at a family vacation, a romantic getaway, or do you just want to escape the chaos? The type of cruise will depend on two things: the cruise line and its itinerary.
' Decide the destinationu00a0 since the itineraries of cruise liners vary. Some prefer the Asia-Pacific route, others choose the Caribbean while for a different experience, one can also opt for a trans-Atlantic cruise on a
luxury liner.
' Since you are going to be spending a lot of time on board, choose a cruise line that appeals to you as far as the type of people you want to spend your vacation around.
' Cruise lines have a varying price from economical to unbelievably extravagant. Choose with discretion based on your budgets and comfort factor.
' Ensure to research the itinerary, ports of call and shore excursions offered. Most popular cruises last seven to 10 days, while the exotic, high-end liners can extend up to a fortnight or even longer. Check on board amenities on offer and ensure you have budgetted for shore excursions.
