A cruise is a special travel experience, and a cruise ship is a terrific venue for all kinds of celebrations – including a pre-wedding bachelor or bachelorette party. Some of the best things about cruising fit beautifully with the goals of a bachelor or bachelorette getaway. Here are a few examples:
It’s a brief,
but exciting getaway. A
three-day cruise from a U.S. port lends itself well to a bachelor or
bachelorette party schedule. It’s enough time to relax and enjoy yourselves
without taking too much time away from work and wedding preparations at home.
Itineraries to consider include:
·
Three-day
cruises to the Bahamas from Miami or Ft. Lauderdale. These are offered by
several popular cruise lines, including Celebrity Cruises, MSC Cruises,
Norwegian Cruise Line, and Royal Caribbean. Some Royal Caribbean and Norwegian
Cruise Line itineraries include a day on their private islands in the Bahamas,
which are a treat to visit.
·
Princess
Cruises offers some three-day itineraries along the Pacific Coast, starting
from Los Angeles or Vancouver.
·
While
you may not want to travel too far for a short cruise, three- and four-day
itineraries are available in other parts of the world, including the
Mediterranean, Northern Europe, Asia and Australia.
It’s a great
value. There are short
cruises available at very reasonable fares that include comfortable
accommodations, delicious dining, and access to pools and many other onboard
activities. Your group can discuss the purchase of extras – like shore
excursions, beverage packages or spa services – and decide what to do as a
group and what to leave to individual preferences.
It’s a lot of
fun. Cruises are known for
an easygoing but lively onboard atmosphere. Activities include lounging by the
pool (where there’s often live music or a DJ playing tunes), joining in deck
games and friendly competitions, working out in the fitness center, or enjoying
relaxing treatments in the spa. On shore, there may be beaches and water sports
or cultural sites to explore. In the evening, your group can enjoy live
performances, along with music and dancing in the bars and lounges. Bring your
coordinating t-shirts!
It’s easy to
plan. The bride or groom
can simply select a destination, ship and sail date, and a professional travel
advisor can take care of the rest. Unless you live close enough to drive to the
port, Anita, your travel advisor, can also arrange everyone’s air travel and
provide more tips for a great pre-wedding cruise experience.
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