Why Luxury Cruising Keeps Winning Travelers Over
If it seems like most of your friends are exploring by ship these days, there’s a good reason for that: the value of a luxury cruise just can’t be beat.
Luxury cruising brings the all-inclusive experience in all the right ways. Included with your cabin fee are most on-board activities, many off-shore excursions, five-star dining and alcoholic beverages. There are no hidden costs. Travelers who explore the same destinations on land with multiple hotel stays and restaurant meals along the way will often times spend more. When there is no uncertainty around the spend, travelers can completely relax and enjoy the voyage.
Circumnavigating Japan or Iceland or New Zealand or even exploring the west coast of Australia on board a luxury vessel will almost certainly be a better value proposition than land travel. Shore days and excursions into each country’s scenic areas are worked into each trip so travelers see the best parts and sail on to the next.
Perhaps the most intangible benefit to seeing the world on a ship: you’ll only have to unpack once. That alone is priceless.
Luxury cruising is also desirable for an adult-only guest list. Peace by the pool is worth paying for, and there is always going to be a deck chair available because high-end cruising means all the little things are taken care of. Families are welcome on many luxury cruises as well with incredible educational and fun day camps, and excursions built-in for multi-gen exploring.
Small ship luxury offers specialized experiences at more remote locations. By this we mean ships with 10 to 100 cabins, not those 5,000 passenger vessels. Smaller ships have access to places large ships cannot reach and this pays off when it feels like you are the only ones on a gorgeous white sandy atoll or having a moment with playful dolphins from your kayak.
Experiences such as these bring a whole new meaning to the phrase “floating hotel.” Just consider the luxury hotel brands now at sea: Four Seasons, Ritz Carlton, Oberoi, Belmond and, coming soon, Aman and Orient Express, all drawing a whole new type of passenger on board.
The value offered by top-of-the-line cruising is drawing a whole new crowd, too. Many who vowed they’d never step on board a cruise ship are booking years in advance to get the best suites. Top-tier accommodation such as those to-die-for residence suites always sell out first. We understand each cruise line’s booking window to land you the right suite for your sailing.
Many travelers are also choosing longer 60+ day voyages around the world, skipping the worst of the winter season by sailing through Oceania or the Med. It’s a chance to see your favorite destinations again, more comfortably.
The hospitality offerings, simplicity of travel and overall value of the voyage make luxury cruising the type of vacation you can’t afford to miss.
See the world on a ship and reap the rewards.
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