The most popular cruise destinations now are the Mediterranean, the Caribbean and Alaska. Here is how to choose the best area for your next cruise. The Mediterranean
Most cruises focus on one of the two regions.
Western Mediterranean, including the west coast of Italy, French Riviera, southern Spain and Portugal and perhaps Tunisia or Gibraltar.
-Eastern Mediterranean. This includes the Greek Islands, Turkey, Croatia and the east coast of Italy.
Mediterranean highlights: Some people fall in love with Rome and Venice. Others prefer fewer ads cities such as Lisbon, Portugal, and Split, Croatia.
When to go: The high season runs from late April until early November. The best deals are and the time in late April and May before the crowds arrive, or September and October, after leaving home.
Carib
There are three basic routes.
Western Caribbean is the best for those who want beaches, with an occasional visit to a historic site.
typical ports of call: Cozumel, Mexico, Jamaica, Grand Cayman.
-Eastern Caribbean is the best worship the sun to combine with other activities, like shopping and snorkeling.
typical ports of call: St. Thomas, St. Maarten, San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Southern Caribbean, which is better for those who enjoy exploring the islands, the distances between the ports are short.
porfs typical of the call: Curacao, Martinique, Antigua. Carib
highlights: St. Martin / St. Maarten is the smallest island which has been divided between two nations, France and Holland. St. Thomas offers great duty-free shops and Grand Turk and Cozumel have exceptional diving and snorkeling.
When to go: The high season is January to March. The best deals are the first two weeks of December, when demand plummets between Thanksgiving and Christmas. April and May are good times for deals.
Alaska
There are two routes. Within
step that is best for those who want to see the coast of Alaska, with as little inconvenience as possible. Departs from Vancouver and Seattle, and is usually as far north as Glacier Bay near Juneau, before returning south.
-Route Glacier makes it difficult for the organization connecting flights, but given the opportunity to explore the interior of cruise ships in Alaska, before or after your cruise. The ship departs from Seattle or Vancouver. (Or departs from Seward and ending in Seattle or Vancouver). Great vessels
entertainment options on board, but a small boat you much closer to the beautiful coast.
Alaska include: cruise ships of all sizes impressive Hubbard Glacier and Glacier Bay.
When to go: the Alaska cruise season is mid May to mid September. Price increase in mid-June to mid August. Late May and early September offer the best deals. The weather will be cooler, but you see more wildlife.