How many days is enough for a cruise?

How many days is the average cruise?

Seven days. A common length.

Shorter cruises exist. Two-night getaways. Weekend trips.

Longer voyages? Yes. 250+ days. Extreme.

Five to fourteen nights. The average. Predictable. Boring.

• Short cruises: Escape. Quick fix.
• Long cruises: Life adrift. An odyssey.

My last cruise? Three weeks. Caribbean. Exhausting. Sunburn.

The ultimate cruise? Indefinite. A floating life. Philosophical. Irresponsible.

Reality bites. Vacations end. Life continues. Cruel.

How long do you usually stay on a cruise?

Five days. Bahamas. 2023. March. Ugh, never again. Sunburn. Screaming kids everywhere. Atlantis was cool, I guess. Food was okay. Definitely not relaxing. Husband loved the casino. Lost a bunch of money. Kids liked the water slides. Exhausted. So ready to get home. Back to work felt amazing.

• Kids loved the water slides. They went on them like a million times.
• Atlantis was cool. Expensive though. The aquarium was pretty impressive.
• Casino. Husband spent way too much time there.
• Sunburn. Should have worn more sunscreen. Lobster red.
• Food. Mediocre buffet. Specialty restaurants were better but booked solid.

My sister went on a ten-day Alaskan cruise last year. Glaciers, whales. Sounds way better. Definitely no kids running around screaming. Maybe next time.

Can you go on a cruise for 3 months?

Three months… on a cruise ship? It sounds… isolating. Really. The endless ocean. That constant sway.

The camaraderie thing? Overblown, I think. Sure, you might find a few kindred spirits, but mostly it’s just… a lot of the same people. Day after day. The same faces at the same buffet.

It’s expensive, too. Way more than a three-month vacation at home, that’s for damn sure. My bank account couldn’t handle it. And what about my cat?

Longer itineraries are trendy, huh? Marketing. They’re selling a dream. A long, expensive dream. Not real life.

I’ve looked into it, actually. For 2024, Holland America and AmaWaterways. They offer some truly epic voyages. But the price? Insane.

Things to consider:

• Cost: Prohibitively expensive for most.
• Seasickness: A very real possibility. Ruins everything.
• Boredom: A big, looming factor. Three months is a long time.
• Social dynamics: Intense. And not always positive. I know. I witnessed it.

My aunt went on a two-month cruise in 2023. She came back drained, not refreshed. That’s my experience with it.

Why is the Halong Bay cruise so expensive?

Ugh, Halong Bay. Okay, October 2023, right? I wanted that dreamy cruise. Saw those pictures!

Thought it would be a piece of cake.

Wrong! Prices. Whoa. Felt like someone mugged me before I even got on the boat. Turns out, that was peak season.

• October to April: Tourist tsunami.
• Weather: Picture-perfect, apparently.

Demand drives everything up. Lesson friggin’ learned! Book months ahead. Seriously, do it. Otherwise, wallet cries.

What REALLY sucked? Everyone else had the same idea. Cramped decks, crowded views. Less zen, more zoo. Pay more, suffer more? Go figure!

I swear those cruises jack up the prices just because they can. Frustrating. So next time? Shoulder season, baby! Maybe May? Or September? Less pain, more peace, hopefully.

How much do cruise ship workers get paid?

Wages vary. Position matters. Nationality too. Tips significant. Exploitation exists. Seafarer fatigue real. Contracts complex. $2,000 to $10,000 monthly. Sometimes more for specialized roles. Think underwater welders. Less for entry-level. Consider the cost of living. Zero while on land. Sacrifices made. Freedom, of a sort.

• Average pay misleading. Doesn’t reflect the full picture.
• Cruise lines flagged in different countries. Impacts regulations and pay.
• Tips often pooled and distributed. Not always fair. My friend, a bartender, earned $4,000 last July, mostly tips.
• Long hours. Six months onboard. Minimal breaks.
• Hidden costs. Visas, travel, training. My cousin spent $1,200 just getting the necessary certifications in 2024.

Consider the human cost. The isolation. The transient nature. Is it worth it? Perhaps. Depends on the individual. The price of escape.

Can you go on a cruise with a 3 month old?

Sailing with a three-month-old? Nope. Most cruise lines, certainly the major ones I’ve researched—like Royal Caribbean and Carnival—require infants to be at least six months old. Think about it: the risks associated with such young infants on a ship, especially concerning medical care accessibility, are significant. It’s a safety thing, first and foremost. Pure pragmatism.

Transoceanic voyages? Even stricter. A year old is usually the minimum. Makes sense, right? Extended periods at sea, far from medical facilities…that’s a whole other level of logistical nightmare. Besides, the environment itself; constant rocking is probably not ideal for a tiny baby’s delicate system. My nephew nearly tossed his cookies on a ferry ride last summer, and that wasn’t even a big ship.

One crucial detail: Don’t expect the cruise line to stock baby formula or food. Bring your own supplies. A ton. Seriously. Pack like you’re preparing for an apocalypse in the tropics. You can’t count on their provision. Planning is key. Actually, meticulous planning is the only way to even remotely consider this.

• Minimum Age: 6 months for most cruises; 12 months for longer voyages.
• No onboard supplies: Pack ALL baby food and formula. Trust me.
• Consider alternatives: Family vacations closer to home might be a better choice. Think road trip.
• Health concerns: Infants are vulnerable to illnesses. Sea travel adds extra risk.

It’s frustrating, I know. But hey, there’s always next year. Or maybe a land-based vacation first. Perhaps explore some amusement parks instead?

How long is a typical world cruise?

World cruises: 100-140 days, January-April/May. Some reach 180 days. Oceania’s longest.

• Duration: Highly variable. Expect 3-5 months.
• Departure: Primarily January.
• Itinerary: Global. Oceania’s often complete circumnavigation. My friend’s 2024 Oceania cruise, 180 days. Crazy.

Key factors impacting length: Port calls, sailing distances, passenger preferences.