5 Similarities Between Cruise and Resort Vacations
Written on August 15, 2024
When it comes to planning your next vacation, are you scrolling the itineraries of your preferred cruise line? Dreaming about the excursions you’ll book for your port days? Considering upgrading to a suite rather than booking your usual balcony stateroom?
We know you love cruising. We do too! But if you haven’t tried an all-inclusive resort, you might be missing out on a new favorite vacation.
Here are five reasons why you, the avid cruiser, might love booking a vacation at an all-inclusive resort:
1 – Familiarity
As with cruising, you will appreciate that your resort package includes meals, daytime activities, and evening entertainment…just like a vacation at sea! You can further customize your trip with tours, excursions, and spa treatments.
2 – Value
An all-inclusive vacation provides the added benefit of including beverages (alcohol too!) in the package price. Some resorts offer additional bonuses such as resort credits, included excursions or transfers, or a gratuity-free experience. While there are few options for adult-only cruising, many resorts throughout Mexico and the Caribbean are child-free.
3 – Convenience
Booking an all-inclusive vacation wraps flights, accommodations, and transfers into one stress-free package. We book with tour operators who streamline the process, and representatives are available in destination to offer assistance at the resort. You can just relax and enjoy your trip without having to stress about the logistics.
4 – Flexibility
Cruise ships operate on set schedules, limiting you to specific departure dates, departure ports, and itinerary lengths. All-inclusive vacations can be planned for nearly any date and duration, offering you greater flexibility with plans.
5 – Unique Experiences
Staying in one location for a longer period of time offers a different travel experience than the shorter time spent at most cruise ports. You might appreciate the chance to explore your destination in depth, taking in the local culture and maybe even participating in tours that wouldn’t be possible with a ship’s strict port docking times.
Sometimes frequent cruisers get curious about resort stays and the potential to try a different style of vacation. Planning an all-inclusive resort getaway with our team provides the chance to experience a vacation that feels familiar and new simultaneously.
