10 Reasons to cruise through the Holidays...

These 10 reasons to cruise, during the holidays, are from Norwegian Cruise Line. Maybe you too can form your own list after you take a cruise during the holidays. Look what NCL had to say...

1. Holiday shopping, without the holiday parking!
2. There's no way you can ruin the turkey!
3. Santa loves to cruise on Norwegian Cruise Line!
4. There's no assembly or batteries required!
5. It's hard to wreck the house when you're partying on a cruise ship.
6. It's a world away from your kitchen!
7. Swimsuits are more fun than reindeer sweaters!
8. Snow angels or sand angels- it's a no brainer!
9. Your neighbors can't hear you caroling out here [on the high seas]!
10. Why hang light when you can hang under stars?

Now you get out there, on the high seas, and form your 10 reasons to cruise during the holidays; your ship awaits, bon voyage!

Cruising During a Blizzard?



Here I am enjoying the Caribbean sun in Nassau, Bahamas!
(Atlantis Hotel and Resort in the background)
Photo Credit: Louise Ford

"Now why would I take a cruise in the winter, Cruise Man 3000?"

I would then ask, "Why not?"

Taking a cruise in the winter is the perfect way to escape the brutal cold temperatures that the winter months can bring. Knowing that you can bask in the sun with a martini and lounge around by a pool all day should be enough motivation, right? I think so! Taking a winter cruise, preferably to the Caribbean, is one of the best times to truly enjoy the vivacious and inviting tropics.

The great things about winter cruises is that the hurricane threats, temperatures, and prices are normally lower than in the summer. In recent years, many cruise lines have invested in moving ships to 'home-ports' (ports that are closer to your home). Some examples would be: Baltimore, Maryland; New York City, New York;  Charleston, South Carolina; and Boston, Massachusetts among others.

The great thing about home-port cruising is, you don't have to worry about flying. So the blizzards the northeast is notorious for having won't hinder you from meeting your ship (I would strongly recommend that you purchase the cruise insurance when booking these voyages--you never know, things do happen). Driving to the port of embarkation also alleviates the extra hassles that flying brings.

I have taken many cruises during the winter and have loved them all! Trading a stressful and cold office for a care-free and enjoyable getaway is priceless! Book a cruise vacation this winter and ditch the brisk cold for the soothing and radiant Caribbean sun! Your ship awaits, 'Bon Voyage!'