Wanderlust World Wanderlust World It is important to know the exact dates of a vacation or an estimate, because some Princess Cruise ships have select dates in which they sail. Once a date is known, look up each ship and find out which ones are offering cruise vacations during that desired time. This will help eliminate some ships from the final comparison when deciding on the cruise.
Some of the Princess ships travel to a select number of locations, each with their own itineraries. Make a list of places you wish to see during your cruise and compare each ship's itinerary, destinations and ports of call.
There are many things to do while at sea and knowing what you want to do can help when deciding which ship to sail on. Make a list of what is important, such as pools, sporting activities, games, social gatherings and spa services. Most of the Princess Cruise ships offer the same activities, but there are a few minor differences which can mean a lot when picking a ship.
Do not forget to ask your children what they want to do. Some kids enjoy just exploring the cruise ship on their own while others may like the idea of more organized children's activities or even a kid's club. Do not forget to get their input, because each ship offers a different approach when it comes to little travelers.
It is important to know if a ship has come-and-go dining, formal seating times and dress codes. Try to decide what type of dining you are looking for and make a list of all restaurants, seating times and dress codes required for each ship.
Where you are live also can be a factor in where you embark on your cruise. Some things to keep in mind is the location of the port and if there is a need to fly there or can it easily be driven to. This is important because the cost of a flight and transportation from the airport all need to be calculated into your vacation budget.