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Step 1
Decide on a type of destination. Do you want warm weather or do you want to cruise by icebergs? Is there a particular country or city that you absolutely must visit? This will help you narrow down the cruise lines and ships that you have to choose from.
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Step 2
Figure out how far you are willing to travel for a starting point and how much you can afford to spend per person.
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Step 3
Look at the details for the cruises that fit your ideal. If you want to get dressed up, look for cruises that have formal dinners. If you prefer a more casual trip, look for cruises that offer night clubs.
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Step 4
Be sure that cruises you look at have important facilities. Things like movie theaters, spas and childcare facilities are not universally available. If a cruise does not have something that you feel you need, you can easily cross it off your list.
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Step 5
Look for signs that your cruise will have the atmosphere you want. The best way to figure out the general atmosphere of a cruise may actually be through their advertising. Look at images of cruises on the line's website. Are people partying hard, or dressed up? Are they relaxing in a spa? Swimming in a pool? Use this to help you gauge the theme of a cruise line.
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Step 6
Call a travel agent to help you book your cruise. Let the agent know what you have concluded and ask for his input before actually booking.
