Whether ocean-going or by river, cruises have become popular ways for many people to holiday and travel.
With such a buoyant market, cruising has become a pastime not only for the rich and leisured, but also for those of more modest means, wanting to enjoy a holiday aboard ship.
The Telegraph newspaper (August 2015), for example, revealed that huge reductions are being offered by cruise lines this year, with the cost of cruise passages being cut by up to 60%. The popularity of cheaper cruising was echoed by the same newspaper later that month when listing a host of budget deals.
When booking your cruise and looking to cut costs, however, it might be important to remember the importance of suitable insurance and not cut corners on this way of safeguarding your enjoyment of a cruise. Specialist insurers – such as BengoTravel – are able to offer comprehensive cover for passengers of any age, any length of passage, to any part of the world.
Those looking for a good deal on this and next years cruises might want to consider some of the following ideas:
River cruises
- One of the advantages of cruising by river, of course, is that you are never far from shore and have the opportunity, therefore, to explore at your leisure;
- Good deals may be found for cruising on such enduringly popular rivers as the Nile, Danube, Rhine, Seine, Douro and many others;
Norway
- Glaciers, fjords and the magical Northern Lights have been just some of the attractions which made Norway one of the first destinations to be made popular by cruise passengers from Britain;
- The continuing popularity of this destination and its stunning scenery has led to a diversification and competition amongst cruise operators – to the advantage of the bargain-hunting seafarer;
Caribbean
- The Caribbean is still one of the hottest (literally) destinations for cruise liners;
- The sun, the crystal waters and an indefinable quality of life may account for the huge popularity of Caribbean cruises, but there are still ways of securing great deals for your passage;
Polar cruises
- As the whole notion of cruising has gained ground amongst ways of spending your holidays, so some cruises have become distinctly more adventurous;
- Up there with the more dramatic are cruises to both the Arctic and the Antarctic – when your budget might also need to extend to an extensive cold-weather wardrobe;
Discovery
- In today’s world of comfortable cruising, almost no part of the world is inaccessible;
- Cruise specialists Voyages of Discovery, might not be the first company to turn if you are looking to cruise on a budget, but the destinations and itineraries are nothing if not exotic, whether you are sailing in Europe, Africa, the Americas or the Far East.
For good reason, therefore, cruising has become a popular and very varied way of taking your holidays – whether these are on a regular basis or the trip of a lifetime. Thanks to the popularity, diversity and competition within the cruise industry, it is also possible to sail away on a budget.
