Repositioning Cruises

What Are Repositioning Cruises?

Repositioning cruises take place when cruise ships relocate from one region to another. They usually take place during spring and autumn when ships move between their winter and summer bases. Rather than sailing without passengers, cruise lines offer savvy travellers the opportunity to snag a great deal on a one-way cruise. This type of cruise typically offers more sea days and is often combined with themed activities and entertainment to make your time at sea even more entertaining and enjoyable.

Things To Do On A Repositioning Cruise

Well, you can do the same as you would on a normal cruise. A repostioning cruise is exactly the same as a normal round trip cruise, it has all the same entertainment and dining options you have come to expect from your cruise. If anything the fact that you're on a repositioning cruise probably means you can do more with your holiday as you usually start and finish in different countries allowing you to do more with land arrangements pre and post cruise to really enhance your holiday experience.

Repositioning cruises are longer than average because most of these journeys are spent crossing the world’s oceans and waterways. They will make fewer stops in order to cover great distances. However, the ports of call are special because average cruises rarely visit them.

You can use these numerous sea days to relax, unwind, and appreciate the stunning sea views around you. Or you can take advantage of the ship’s many amenities, including the spa, sports facilities, dining and bar options, theatres, and other entertainment opportunities.

Repositioning cruises also generally cost less than an average cruise. Because the ports of embarkment and disembarkment are different, you would normally have to factor in pre- and post-cruise travel costs. However, thanks to Cruise1st’s amazing packaged cruise deals, airfare and accommodations are already included!

Cruise1st works with some of the world’s leading cruise lines to bring you the best deals on low-fare repositioning cruises. Would you like to embark on a transpacific sailing with Royal Caribbean International or Celebrity Cruises? How about a more traditional transatlantic repositioning cruise aboard the majestic Queen Mary 2 from Cunard? There are countless options to choose from!

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