Long-term cruises getting more popular

Friday, 31 Oct, 2005 0

Cruise for 123 days? Why not?

In addition to larger ships, a cruise trend is more long-term excursions, say industry officials.

Holland America, for example, says it plans a 20% increase in cruises longer than two weeks.

Silversea Cruises Lt., a specialist in high-end luxury cruises, has trips lasting up to 123 days. The line also plans its first around-the-world cruise this year.

Crystal Cruises is seeing a record number of bookings for its upcoming 106-day world cruise, according to MSNBC.com.

The advantages of a world cruise include the ability to visit distant areas on the same trip.

The longer cruises can cost anywhere from $10,000.

Any problems with such long visits? One obvious concern is how to pack enough clothing for the trip.

Report by David Wilkening



 

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