Folks who cruise often may ponder different ways to change things up a bit on their next voyage. While some cruisers love the same cruise line, ship, room and itinerary, other people have a desire to try something new each cruise. I am one of those cruisers! :) I decided to come up with a list of my top five cruise desires for changing up our experience each time we cruise-and hopefully you will get some ideas for your next trip!
1. Choose a Different Cabin Category- We have tried an inside room (our first cruise), several balconies, an extra large balcony and in less than a month we will have our first experience in a suite! I would still like to experience the other room types like an oceanview, porthole, virtual balcony, indoor balcony, a cove balcony and a Haven or Yacht Club room. It is exciting to try the various cabin types and decide which one is your favorite!
2. Choose a Different Location on the Ship- Most new cruisers are placed somewhere mid ship to avoid any rocking or chance of seasickness. That is where we were on our first few cruises. However, we tried the very front of the ship one cruise and found it to be amazing (although windy) on the balcony. This next cruise we will have our first corner aft cabin. If you have always favored the aft of the ship book your next room in the front or middle of the boat. Likewise, if you tend to have a cabin on lower decks try an upper deck room. Venturing into new areas on the ship is always interesting.
3. Plan to Try One New Activity- Maybe you have never done the rock wall, mini golf or the spa on your cruises. Make a plan to do an activity that you have yet to try on your next cruise. Believe it or not I never have gambled on a cruise at the casino, so I am considering trying my luck this next cruise!
4. Participate in a Cruise Meet Up- Cruise Critic has Roll Calls for future cruisers on their website where you can virtually meet up with other passengers on your cruise before you sail. There is usually a passenger that organizes a few group events-like a sail away party, cabin crawl or slot pull. Meeting a few new friends can definitely add an interesting twist to your vacation.
http://www.cruisecritic.com/rollcalls/
5. Plan Your Own Excursion- Particularly if you are visiting a port you have been to many times planning an excursion can be just the thing to spice up your adventure! While some folks prefer to stay on the ship at ports they have been to, often the fun of planning some events on land for you and your fellow travelers can be a neat challenge. We are headed to Key West on our March cruise for the second time and I have planned an "Eat and Drink Around Key West" day for us. I have a list of dining, drinking and dessert spots that are coined as "must try" and we will keep notes on all the cool things we enjoy! I will definitely report back here as to how it goes! :)
Do you have any ways to change up your cruises to keep them all unique and adventurous? If so I'd love to hear from you! :)
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