October is Plan a Cruise Month and Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) is celebrating all cruise travel has to offer by highlighting the benefits of cruising over land travel. From ease of travel to the best return on experience, cruise travel has a leg up on land-based travel any time of year. According to Cruise Lines International Association’s (CLIA) 2016 State of the Cruise Industry report, cruise travel is outpacing land-based general leisure travel by 22 percent in the United States.
“Cruise travellers know that cruising offers a chance to completely customize your vacation and create the trip of your dreams,” said Cindy D’Aoust, president and CEO, CLIA. “The benefits of cruise travel over land-based travel are exponential and the cruise industry is excited to share them with travellers in honour of Plan a Cruise Month.”
Five benefits of cruise-based travel versus land-based travel:
- Convenient Cruising: The cruise industry is constantly expanding availability of ports, both domestically and internationally, meaning travellers have never had so much access to a cruise ship with many of them are within driving distance of major cities. Cruising internationally also offers travellers a less intimidating chance to sample different destinations while negating anxieties about dealing with foreign airports, hotels and transportation. Cruising gives travellers the chance to see, do and experience great things from all over the world, packing as little or as much into their trip as they’d like, but their suitcase only needs to be unpacked once.
- A Cruise for Every Traveller: A cruise vacation affords travellers a chance to create a trip that is completely customized to their tastes and preferences. Whether a traveller hopes to indulge in a luxe massage every morning or check out a spin class, a cruise can be tailored to every kind of traveller. From yoga classes for kids to craft beer tastings for adults, travellers of all ages don’t need to worry about being bored onboard.
- Diverse Destinations: Both ocean and river cruising allow travellers to see exotic and unique destinations. Ocean cruisers can look forward to distant voyages around the globe and river cruises offer a chance to sail more intimate spaces. Whether travelling by ocean or river, cruises offer the chance to visit far ends of the Earth all in one single trip.
- Experts at the Ready: A certified cruise travel agent help travellers partake in a nearly hands-free vacation planning experience while also lending an ear for questions once onboard. Agents can help travellers maximize their dollars, tailor activities to each guest’s preference, and help scout out the best excursions, among other things.
- Best Return of Experience: Cruising offers travellers a window to the world within their vacation budget. Instead of having to worry about travel, hotel, transportation, meals and entertainment costs, many cruisers pay one flat fee and travellers are able to enjoy paradise.
Source: CLIA
