Repositioning cruises are not a new phenomenon, they're just the best kept secret in the cruising industry. Just like migrating birds, many cruise ships leave for warmer climates in the Autumn and return in the Spring. Some sail south for the winter months and then sail back for the summer months. Other cruise ships sail across the Atlantic or Pacific Oceans to "reposition" themselves in warmer weather. Just like most vacationers, these large fleets of ships are seeking seasons in the sun.
These unique one-way cruises are available at deep discounts to attract new and seasoned cruise lovers alike. No cruise line wants to ever have the expensive proposition of moving a large ship across hundreds or thousands of miles of ocean without having any paying cruise passengers onboard. This is an opportunity for vacationers to enjoy a luxury dream cruise for a bargain basement price.
A repositioning cruise is not just a stripped down version of a luxury cruise. It is a luxury cruise! All passengers enjoy the same meals, the same entertainment, and have the same onboard privileges. And your deeply discounted ticket, sometimes costing as low as fifty dollars per day, entitles you to everything that is usually included in a luxury cruise.
The main difference between standard cruises and repositioning cruises is that the latter are longer, usually lasting from two to four weeks, with more time spent at sea and fewer, or possibly no ports of call. This means more restful, relaxing days at sea and a less hectic itinerary. And on certain repositioning cruises, some ships will drop anchor in unique ports of call that are usually reserved for very expensive world cruise itineraries.
Usually these repositioning cruises happen in the months of September and October, and also in March and April. Some of the main destinations in the Winter are Hawaii, the Caribbean, Mexico, the Panama Canal, South America as well as Asia. The destinations in the Summer are Europe, Canada, Alaska, New England, and the Mediterranean.
Depending on the season, vacationers can sail to or from Europe and North America; Alaska and British Columbia, and the United States southwest coast including destinations in Mexico; the East coast of Canada and northern United States, and a number of southern U.S. as well Caribbean destinations. Some repositioning cruises sail to and from Asia, Africa, and the Middle East.
There are a few important things that you should consider if you are contemplating going on a repositioning cruise. First is the booking an "open jaw" flight where you fly to the departure port and then fly home from the cruise ship's destination port. These flights can be pricey compared to the usual return airfares that most vacationers are familiar with. Sometimes it's possible to book the flight through the cruise line, but not always. Even with the extra cost of an open jaw ticket compared to a regular airline return ticket, a repositioning cruise is still an incredible value for your travel dollar. However, if you happen to live close by, or within driving distance of the departure port, then you would only have to book a one-way flight back to your departure port and then drive back home.
When you book your flight it may be advisable to arrive at your departure port a day before you sail and stay overnight at a hotel. This will avoid any problem of unforeseen flight delays that can sometimes happen and leave you stranded on the pier waving goodbye to a cruise ship that has left without you.
If you think you would enjoy a relaxing and long luxury cruise then you'll love a repositioning cruise which usually is not filled to full capacity with passengers and spends more time at sea.
P.S. Don't forget your camera equipment and a wardrobe to reflect the possible weather conditions on your cruise. - 16463
These unique one-way cruises are available at deep discounts to attract new and seasoned cruise lovers alike. No cruise line wants to ever have the expensive proposition of moving a large ship across hundreds or thousands of miles of ocean without having any paying cruise passengers onboard. This is an opportunity for vacationers to enjoy a luxury dream cruise for a bargain basement price.
A repositioning cruise is not just a stripped down version of a luxury cruise. It is a luxury cruise! All passengers enjoy the same meals, the same entertainment, and have the same onboard privileges. And your deeply discounted ticket, sometimes costing as low as fifty dollars per day, entitles you to everything that is usually included in a luxury cruise.
The main difference between standard cruises and repositioning cruises is that the latter are longer, usually lasting from two to four weeks, with more time spent at sea and fewer, or possibly no ports of call. This means more restful, relaxing days at sea and a less hectic itinerary. And on certain repositioning cruises, some ships will drop anchor in unique ports of call that are usually reserved for very expensive world cruise itineraries.
Usually these repositioning cruises happen in the months of September and October, and also in March and April. Some of the main destinations in the Winter are Hawaii, the Caribbean, Mexico, the Panama Canal, South America as well as Asia. The destinations in the Summer are Europe, Canada, Alaska, New England, and the Mediterranean.
Depending on the season, vacationers can sail to or from Europe and North America; Alaska and British Columbia, and the United States southwest coast including destinations in Mexico; the East coast of Canada and northern United States, and a number of southern U.S. as well Caribbean destinations. Some repositioning cruises sail to and from Asia, Africa, and the Middle East.
There are a few important things that you should consider if you are contemplating going on a repositioning cruise. First is the booking an "open jaw" flight where you fly to the departure port and then fly home from the cruise ship's destination port. These flights can be pricey compared to the usual return airfares that most vacationers are familiar with. Sometimes it's possible to book the flight through the cruise line, but not always. Even with the extra cost of an open jaw ticket compared to a regular airline return ticket, a repositioning cruise is still an incredible value for your travel dollar. However, if you happen to live close by, or within driving distance of the departure port, then you would only have to book a one-way flight back to your departure port and then drive back home.
When you book your flight it may be advisable to arrive at your departure port a day before you sail and stay overnight at a hotel. This will avoid any problem of unforeseen flight delays that can sometimes happen and leave you stranded on the pier waving goodbye to a cruise ship that has left without you.
If you think you would enjoy a relaxing and long luxury cruise then you'll love a repositioning cruise which usually is not filled to full capacity with passengers and spends more time at sea.
P.S. Don't forget your camera equipment and a wardrobe to reflect the possible weather conditions on your cruise. - 16463
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