What size cruise ship suits my needs?
Generally
they are classed as:
Large
Resort Ship - 1,200 to 4,000 passengers
Mid-Size
Ship - 500 to 1,200 passengers
Small
Ship - 200 to
500 passengers
Boutique
Ship - 50 - 200 passengers
Large ones really do resemble floating resorts that anchor like
an island offshore - smaller ones can dock and cut the time spent
transferring by tender. They also offer a wider itinerary. Some
ships offer interesting talks about the places on route, while others
concentrate on providing everything to entertain you or your children.
Disney Cruises for instance are about all things Mickey Mouse, from
the ears painted on the funnels to the cuddly characters and themes
that abound.
If you think you are prone to motion sickness, then generally the
larger the ship the better the stability. Also, the more closely
a ship follows a coastline the smoother the passage will be.
Another point to note is the amount of time ships stay in a port.
The larger cruise liners usually leave around 6pm, no doubt to increase
their revenue from the bars, restaurants, casinos and gift shops
(all revenue producing outlets onboard have to close when a ship
is in port). Many of the smaller vessels stay in port longer, giving
passengers a chance to sample the wonders of an evening ashore.
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