Have you ever considered taking a repositioning cruise? Well, I just recently returned from my first one, and it certainly won’t be my last!
Since my kids are finally at ages that they can be trusted to be left alone for a few days without destroying the house (or each other), my husband and I often plan little weekend getaways to rest, recharge, and reconnect.
Rather than driving to Seattle or Portland (as we usually do) for our latest getaway, we decided to try a 3-day repositioning cruise from Vancouver to Seattle. It was a great decision!
If you have never tried a repositioning cruise before, here are my 5 reasons why you need to book one today:
1. Repositioning Cruises Offer Incredible Value
If you are looking for a short getaway, you really can’t beat the value of a repositioning cruise. The cruise lines generally offer reduced fares as an incentive to book so they can fill up the ship for these short voyages.
For example, the total fare for me and my husband on our recent repositioning cruise (including taxes and port fees) was $650 CDN for a balcony room. A decent hotel alone in Seattle would cost substantially more, and the cruise total includes all meals! Not to mention that our fare also included $200 USD onboard spending credits.
That means our cruise total was really about $400 for the two of us for 3 days!
Keep in mind this total didn’t include beverages, but last time I checked hotels didn’t provide beverage packages either. So paying for a few drinks or getting a drink package really isn’t a big deal given the savings on the trip.
2. Repositioning Cruises Allow For Relaxation at Sea
A cruise is a getaway like no other. Once you board the ship and unpack your luggage, there is nothing else to do, but relax. Everything you need is on the ship!
With a repositioning cruise you will be spending most of your time at sea so you will have no choice, but to relax and recharge. You don’t have to worry about waking up early to get the most out of a port day or plan out your daily itinerary.
You can just explore the ship at your leisure – visit the spa, hang by the pool, participate in onboard ship activities, or just read a book on your balcony. It is glorious!
Sea days really are the best part of a repositioning cruise if you are in need of relaxation!
3. Repositioning Cruises Offer Free Entertainment
There is no end to the activities available onboard a cruise. From early morning fitness classes to late night theatre performances and everything in between, there really is something for everyone on a cruise.
A repositioning cruise is a great way to explore all the entertainment that is available onboard a ship as you spend entire days at sea. You can do early morning Pilates before breakfast, participate in an afternoon cooking class, see a comedy show after dinner, and then dance the night away in the nightclub, if you so choose.
Generally, all of this entertainment is included in your cruise fare! Now some of the bigger vessels have race tracks and surf simulators etc. that will cost extra, but there is still so much to do that is free if you don’t want to spend any additional money while onboard.
4. Repositioning Cruises Do Not Require Return Airfare
If you are lucky enough to live within driving distance to a cruise port (which we are), you may not even have to worry about any flights with a repositioning cruise.
Our cruise was Vancouver to Seattle so we just rented a car once we got to Seattle for the short trip home.
For cruises that are longer in distance, you would only have to book a one-way flight. There are so many options for repositioning cruises – as close as a two hour drive (like Seattle) or as far away as Japan.
The deals are incredible for repositioning cruises to faraway destinations as well, and you won’t have to deal with the jetlag once you arrive at your disembarkation port because you will have adjusted to the time change slowly along the way.
You can get off the ship ready to explore and get the most out of your time while you visit! Now that’s definitely a win-win.
5. The Scenery is Beautiful on Repositioning Cruises
Whether you are sitting on your balcony enjoying the fresh sea air or exploring everything there is to discover onboard the ship, you will be immersed in breathtaking beauty.
The vastness of the open sea stretches as far as your eye can see, creating an overwhelming sense of peace that you would be hard-pressed to find anywhere else. The absence of busy city streets and the hustle and bustle of everyday life allows you to disconnect from your daily stresses and fully immerse yourself in the beauty of nature.
And the beauty doesn’t end on your balcony. Repositioning cruises often take place on luxurious vessels that have been meticulously designed to provide passengers with an unforgettable onboard experience as well.
From the grand atriums with their sparkling chandeliers to the serene ambiance of the spas, every corner of these breathtaking ships elicits a sense of beauty and grandeur.
What Are You Waiting For?
Repositioning cruises really are one of the best ways to enjoy an unforgettable vacation at an unbelievable price.
So what are you waiting for? If you have never considered a repositioning cruise before, you really need to book one today and embark on a remarkable journey that will awaken your sense of adventure, rejuvenate your spirit, and leave you with cherished memories to last a lifetime!
