How to choose a cruise suitable for your travel?

At present, there are more than 20 large cruise companies and more than 200 cruise ships, from the Arctic to Northern Europe and then to the Mediterranean, from China, Japan and South Korea in Asia to Xinjiapo in Australia to the Cape of Good Hope in South Africa, from Alaska to the Caribbean and then to the South Pole in South America, from Miami to Asia via Panama Canal and then to Europe via the Red Sea. As long as there is sea, there are cruise routes. So how to choose the most suitable cruise company and route is different from person to person.

Generally speaking, first decide the destination, then choose the cruise company, and finally choose the right boat.

Choose a destination

Choose the destination according to the season: the tourist season in various countries is not necessarily the best tourist season. For example, the Caribbean is located in the tropics, and cruise ships are open all year round. It is a good choice to avoid holidays and windy periods in Europe and America. The most prosperous season in the Mediterranean is July and August every year. There are tourists on holiday everywhere, and the hot weather greatly reduces the travel experience. It is best to choose spring and autumn, or even special winter travel. Alaska is a route to watch glaciers and whales. July and August are also the busiest months, but the scale of glaciers in July and August is much smaller than that in May. Although the temperature is still relatively low, it will be a good experience if you don't travel with your children. Choosing the right time to travel may be more attractive than the peak season: it will not only feel super good, but also save a lot of money. Less people means more opportunities to participate in and experience the local customs. Now mature China tourists are not simply browsing.

Choose a cruise company

After choosing a destination, you should choose a cruise company, and choose a cruise company with different cultural backgrounds according to your personal preferences, tastes and personality. Some cruise ships have dress code, designated seats and meal time for dinner; Some cruise companies have more leisure characteristics and do not specify dining time and dining seats. Like Princess Cruises and Holland-America Cruises, they are traditional and can experience the social atmosphere in Europe and America. Compared with other cruise ships, Norwegian cruise ships and Royal Caribbean cruise ships have more leisure style, pay attention to entertainment features, and are increasingly loved by young people. MSC Cruises and Costa Cruises Carnival Cruises are more choices for family trips, while Hai Yin Cruises and Crystal Cruises are higher-end and more expensive. Of course, there are also some cruise companies with route characteristics that operate some unique routes. Pangluo Cruises focuses on the operation of small cruise ships, and Haidalude's Antarctic route is the most distinctive and the theme of Disney Cruises.

Choose a cruise ship

Finally, choose a cruise ship. If the same cruise company operates multiple cruise ships in the same area, there will be some differences in the port cities where the general routes call, or the navigation density of the same route will increase in some peak seasons, so just consider the port city, the year of construction, the ship's displacement and the facilities on board.

Ship ticket reservation

Usually, the earlier the cruise ticket is booked, the cheaper the price will be. Cruise companies encourage their guests to book tickets early, which can reduce the sales pressure. With the passage of time and the proportion of tickets sold, the price will change constantly. As far as we can see, 80% of the cases are rising, 10% is flat, and 10% is falling. Many so-called last-minute tickets are not priced by cruise companies. At present, tourists from China can book almost all luxury cruise routes in the world, mostly through the contracted travel agencies of cruise companies in China, so that they can consult a whole set of booking and visa procedures. Of course, some guests have made reservations on overseas websites, but it is necessary to confirm whether the other party can provide air tickets and certificates, as well as the terms of refund and refusal of visa refund, which may be different from the domestic agency terms.

Source: Seven Seas Cruise Travel Network