What length and itinerary is best for a first cruise?
Thomas Cook cruise consultant Judith Scott, Cheltenham says. While some first-timers ease into cruising by taking a cruise-and-stay holiday, others choose a port-intensive itinerary to alleviate fears that they will go ‘stir crazy’ on board. This can be a mistake, though; modern ships have so much to offer on board that you really need at least a day or two ‘at sea’ to relax and enjoy the facilities. Going ashore at a different port every day is like booking into a nice hotel then spending all your time out on day trips.
