With summer drawing to a close, vacation time is over for most people, and many cruisers are heading back to work and school. For those who can spare the time, though, autumn presents plenty of excellent reasons to cruise.
Ever Take a Long Cruise?
In the cruise industry, fall is a popular time for major repositioning cruises, when companies move ships to new homeports. These one-way cruises tend to be fairly long—often two weeks or more—but also cheaper per day than during high season. However, because these voyages are one way, cruisers will need to arrange travel to and from each end of the trip. For a trans-oceanic voyage, that can mean a hefty expense—or it can be a perfect excuse to spend a few months on another continent until a repositioning cruise in the other direction comes along.
Fall Trees and Bright Leaves
In North America, many people take a driving tour of the northeast to view the gorgeous fall foliage. Cruisers can be “leaf peepers” too, with unique sea perspectives. This time of year, many cruise ships sail the eastern coast of the US and Canada, stopping in New England and other choice ports to experience the flaming autumn colors and fun fall festivals.
Autumn Holidays
Some years, cruising families will opt to spend a fall holiday on board a cruise ship. The cruise lines work hard to provide a festive atmosphere, with all the right trappings: decorations, music, and food. Many ships offer cruisers a chance to dress up at Halloween parties. In addition, practically all ships serve a traditional Thanksgiving dinner on the big day—and you don’t have to wash a single dish afterward!
