Anniversary Cruise Guide



Posted: Tuesday, March 11, 2008

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Cheap Wedding Solutions

An anniversary cruise is one of the most romantic getaways you could wish for, relaxing onboard one of the many fantastic ocean liners, being pampered and visiting some amazing places at the same time.

A great perk on celebrating your anniversary while on a cruise is that you may get a cabin upgrade or even a bottle of Champagne to help you celebrate and you may have the chance to renew your wedding vows while onboard. Just imagine the romance! Make sure you tell them when you book, you could even be cheeky and ask what they are able to provide for free as it is your anniversary.

There is so much choice when you are choosing an anniversary cruise, here are the main cruise areas for you to get an idea of what will suit you best. Alaska cruises in June to August are a great way to see all of the wildlife, plus it is warmer in these months! These cruises do get very busy so you will want to book as soon as you can, saying that you can always get a deal if you look hard enough.

Canada and New England cruises are very popular in the Fall as you will be able to enjoy the golden leaves and autumn shades. July and August are their low season but great for water sports.

The Caribbean cruises are at their busiest late June to August and February to April, it is advised to arrive at least a day early to try and avoid the crowds. It is worth looking at the low seasons, Late April to May and September to early January apart from the Christmas and New Year holiday weeks, less children on board! There is the threat of hurricane season June to November, but we were in the Caribbean in August a few years ago and only experienced a couple of cloudy days.

The Mediterranean's busiest times are May to August, the Med does get very busy during the summer months so again it is worth looking at the low seasons in March to April and September to November. You will find it easier to see the sights and it will be quieter onboard.

Have you ever heard of repositioning cruises? These are when the cruise lines are looking to move their big ships to the next route ie from their Alaska route to their Carribbean, they are normally only a few days but you get all of the luxury, definately worth looking at if this will be your first cruise.

Last minute bargains are worth looking at, you could find your perfect anniversary cruise for a fraction of the cost, but as your anniversary is a specific date you may find this could lead to disappointment - it's you call! Have a look at organising the parts seperately, book your cruise and then your flights if it saves you money. Make sure you give yourselves plenty of time to arrive at the port and include the possibility of delays! You may want to arrive a day early to avoid rushing about, this will mean you will need accommodation so make sure you add this into your budget.

When you are comparing cruise prices you need to read the small print as they may not include port charges, taxes, shipping and handling fees, what was a bargain may end up being your most expensive anniversary cruise!                                                                       Suzanne Daykin is the editor of http://www.anniversary-gifts-by-year.com the online guide to finding the perfect anniversary gift.

For more anniversary cruise advice have a look at http://www.anniversary-gifts-by-year.com/anniversary-cruise.html

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