Seven Seas Explorer. Credit: Regent Seven Seas Cruises

Cruising has become a favourite mode of leisure travel for many people and is becoming more and more popular.

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Le Lyrial cruise ship. Credit: Ponant

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The cruise industry is experiencing strong growth as compared to the other travel options. Major cruise lines in the world such as Royal Caribbean, Norwegian, Costa and Princess are expanding at a very high growth rate. Continue reading →

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Cruise ship at night. Credit: Creative Commons/Citking

Are you ready to soak up the sun as you set sail on your cruising vacation? If you are cruising for the first time, then there are plenty of things which you need to consider. Here is a brief overview for first-time-cruisers.

There are myriad cruise destinations, and you may consider the Caribbean for your first-cruising-vacation. The Caribbean cruise makes a great value for money and you can visit multiple scenic islands. However, should you consider the Eastern Caribbean cruises, the western cruises, or southern cruises? Here are some differences:

Western Caribbean

The western side of Caribbean is more spaced out giving more time for cruise ships at sea. You may consider leaving from ports in Texas or New Orleans instead of Florida to reach the western side. The destinations on the west are Jamaica, Mexico, Grand Cayman, Dominican Republic, and more. The western side is featured with rain forests, more tropical climates, and ancient ruins.

Eastern Caribbean

The eastern Caribbean cruises are featured with more time on islands and lesser time at sea. The islands on the eastern side include St Thomas, St Martens, Puerto Rico, the Bahamas, and more. You can plan water activities like water skiing, snorkeling, parasailing, and more.

Southern Caribbean

The southern side includes Aruba, Curacao, Barbados and other islands. This will make a longer trip and as a first-time cruiser, you may find it to be an extended cruise.

Cruise Length

First-time cruisers may prefer a shorter cruise, so try a 3-4 day trip, instead of a 7-10 day. The trip cost would be cheaper and ideal as a quick-check on whether the cruise makes you sea-sick.

Try Newer Ships

First-time cruisers can try out the newer ships which have better stability, modern amenities, and are more enjoyable.