How to Find a Honeymoon Cruise

Cruises are great for honeymoons because of the services that cruises offer linked with the romantic feel of being on the sea. Most cruises have honeymoon extras like Jacuzzi suites, strawberry and champagne room service and other amorous bonuses. Start a new life together in an exotic location while enjoying the amenities the cruise brings.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

1. Search for a cruise available right after your wedding day. Look at destinations and the average weather in those destinations when planning your honeymoon. Also consider the departure location. You lovebirds have to get to the embarkation point to board the cruise.

2. Set a price range. Decide exactly what you can afford. Choose a destination and ship for your cruise. Each cruise line and each ship offers something different. Some cater to families while others focus on serving adults. Some have wave pools while others have great food and spas. Know what you want from the cruise and go after it.

3. Consider getting a larger room. Most cruise ships price rooms according to size. When rooms on a ship are small to begin with, spending a little more money to have a larger room with a balcony becomes a good investment.

4. Read through the entertainment provided on the ship. See if they have activities centered on couples. Different cruise lines cater to different age groups. Carnival Cruise Line caters to people in their 20s and 30s while passengers of The Silver Seas are usually retired adults.

5. Check the honeymoon packages to see how much room service is included in the price. Most cruise ships offer strawberries and champagne or canapés from room service. Others offer dinner for two with a bottle of wine. Choose the option that fits you and your new spouse the best. An all-inclusive package may save you money in the long run.

6. Take a honeymoon photograph on the ship. Cruise ships have a photographer that takes pictures of passengers a various points during the cruise. Many honeymoon cruise packages include photography packages.

7. Look into massage and spa treatments. Most cruise lines have a spa on board. Check to see if couples packages are available.

Tips & Warnings

• Tell the cruise director and captain that you are on a honeymoon. Sometimes they will give you upgrades and free services.

Resources

• Try the Holland America Cruise Line.
• Look into the Princess Cruise Line.
• Browse through Royal Caribbean's cruises.
• See if a Silver Sea cruise is your speed.

[ashiflett]

on 9/29/2007 Excellent information!