Have you heard the phrase, “Variety is the spice of life?”
Well, variety is the spice of the cruising life, for sure! Cruises offer more variety, which leads to a better overall value and experience.
With further inspection and review of this list, you’ll understand why cruising can be better than an all-inclusive resort vacation.
1. You get to explore multiple destinations for no additional cost while cruising. At an all-inclusive resort, you only get to experience one destination unless you want to add more expense and travel time. That means you’ll be waking up to the same view every day, whereas you’ll have a new gorgeous backdrop every morning on a Norwegian cruise. And the best part is you only have to pack and unpack once!
2. On a cruise, you have more options for things to do. Norwegian cruises offer trivia, bowling, raffles, and art auctions, for starters. If you want to keep a regular workout routine, explore the fitness center, relax with a much-needed spa treatment, or go shopping right on board. Depending on the itinerary, you may also have destination-themed activities, talks, and more.
3. You will have better entertainment on a cruise vacation. From Broadway-style singing and dancing shows to comedians and everything in between, there is no room for boredom aboard a cruise!
4. Cruise prices, without excursions or extras, are generally lower than all-inclusive resort prices. With Norwegian’s Free at Sea, for instance, you can enjoy an unlimited open bar! Comparing room and board, food, drinks, and entertainment, cruising wins out. For example, did you know that you can cruise to Hawaii with Norwegian for half the price of an all-inclusive resort vacation?
5. On a cruise ship, you have a bigger variety of food choices. While an all-inclusive resort will have one or two restaurants on-site, a Norwegian cruise offers many dining options, including a mixture of buffets, specialty restaurants, and main dining rooms. Plus, you have the option of enjoying lots of delicious local culinary specialties at every port you visit.
6. Cruise ships are family-friendly and have amenities for kids as well, such as a race car track like on Norwegian Joy and Norwegian Bliss, or ziplining and rock climbing aboard the Norwegian Breakaway. Aboard the newer Norwegian Encore, you’ll find a racetrack at sea, a kids’ aqua park, and a Splash Academy, all of which are sure to entertain your kids every day. Whether you have younger kids or teenagers, there’s something for everyone on a Norwegian cruise vacation.
world go by in a cruise ship
7. Cruise ships have casinos! The vast majority of all-inclusive resorts do not. You’ll find table games and slot machines. Look for special events, promotions, and tournaments too. And for the icing on the cake, Norwegian has the best casinos at sea!
8. While cruising, you have the option to completely disconnect. If you’re staying at a resort on dry land, you will tend to do your normal routine of checking emails and responding to messages. If you’re on a cruise ship in the middle of the ocean, you can completely disconnect if you desire to. If you do need to check your work email or get a message at home, Norwegian offers internet packages so you can connect as often as you’d like.
9. Norwegian Cruise Line has some completely unique experiences that you won’t find at an all-inclusive. The Skyy Vodka Ice Bar is a one-of-a-kind bar where everything is made from ice. On a Norwegian cruise, if you’re a thrill-seeker, you’re sure to find your way on the top deck, whether you’re zooming across hairpin turns on race tracks at sea, or chasing a win on an open-air laser tag course. These are the types of things you wouldn’t necessarily be able to do at an all-inclusive resort and are what sets cruising apart from other vacations.
10. When you choose Norwegian, you’ll also have the opportunity to experience a whole new class of ships. With the introduction of Prima Class, you have even more amenities that surpass an all-inclusive resort. Enjoy greater wide open spaces, outdoor dining, infinity pools, gorgeous observation lounges, a three-story racetrack, and more. Book a Prima Class cruise on Norwegian Prima or Norwegian Viva.