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Cruise holiday benefits include cost savings, safety, convenience, and fun. Cruising is one of the most rapidly growing areas of tourism in the world. Though many people initially see a cruise as too exotic or expensive for a standard holiday, once they have investigated the opportunity they discover the benefits a cruise can offer. These include:

Price
One of the best benefits of a cruise holiday is the cruise package price. The cruise price includes most of the key elements of your holiday - your room, food, daily activities and entertainment are all paid for. Though shore tours and other amenities are not included in the initial fare. If travelers were to purchase each of these items (of comparable quality) separately for a land-based holiday, the cost could easily be several hundred pounds greater. Most travel agencies offer payment plans for passengers booking well in advance, allowing even more financial convenience.

Convenience
With no other holiday can you visit different countries with the convenience of only unpacking once. Furthermore, the ship is the mode of transportation, and unless passengers opt for rental cars or scooters in ports of call, they need never pick up a set of keys or navigate foreign traffic on a cruise. With a traditional vacation, travelers either must endure such trials or are limited to a relatively narrow area of dining and entertainment within walking distance of their hotel. Rather than fumbling with change, credit cards, and checks to pay for souvenirs, drinks, and other items onboard, passengers are able to use their cruise ID cards, eliminating the need to carry wallets or purses.

Exploration
The idea of waking up somewhere different every day without the hassle of travel and unpacking has broad appeal.

Dining
Eating is an event on any cruise ship. From the breakfast buffet to sit-down dining, the food is available when and where you desire. You don't have to worry about spending extra on the children's meals because they are included. You may want to buy the kids a drink card if you feel they will be drinking a lot of soft drinks. These cards are offered by most of the cruise lines today.

Family Benefits
Cruise vacations are perfect for families. Extensive children's programs for different age groups guarantee that youngsters are supervised and entertained with appropriate activities, leaving parents free to enjoy different pursuits without paying for additional daycare. Like most hotel rooms, cruise cabins can accommodate multiple passengers (usually between two and five), and most cruise ships offer adjoining cabins for larger families. Children's menus are available in the main dining rooms, guaranteeing a meal free from picky eaters.

While many land-based resorts attempt to accommodate similar conveniences for families, the best benefit of a cruise vacation is the fact that it is a closed environment. If teens want to roam the decks after dark or visit a dance club, parents need not fear that their children will end up in an unsavory neighborhood or as victims of violent crimes. Children can explore the entire ship without fear of getting lost: even if they can't find their way back to the cabin, any crew member can easily assist them.

Safety Benefits
Cruise ships are inherently safe environments. Activities are closely supervised and monitored, especially sporting events such as climbing rock walls or using waterslides. Passengers are carefully tracked so no unauthorized individuals are permitted onboard. In case of an accident or sudden illness, each ship has a well-stocked infirmary, complete with resident doctor - a feature that few hotels or resorts offer. Available shore excursions are screened by the cruise line and only the most reputable tours are offered. Before visiting different ports of call, passengers can attend lectures and pick up tip sheets offering suggestions for safety and convenience. During a land-based vacation, travelers are responsible for their own safety arrangements, but a cruise vacation offers many built-in safety features to ease the minds of the most nervous passengers.