What Are Repositioning Cruises
Published Friday, July 23rd 2010What Are Repositioning Cruises?
It is when a cruise ship is being relocated from one region to another. These generally occur during the Spring and Fall of the year. They can offer great value with exceptional rates and visits to destinations that are not visited on a regular basis.
Since places like Europe, Alaska, Hawaii, South America, and the South Pacific are generally seasonal sailings, ships are relocated to facilitate the region's seasonal sailings.
The most common type of relocation cruise is a Transatlantic cruise. Either sailing from Europe to the United States or visa-versa. Panama Canal cruises can also be classifed as a repositioning cruise as ships are shuffled from the Caribbean to the west coast to service the Mexican Riviera and Hawaii. Ships that service Alaska during the summer months may be repositioned to service Hawaii or the South Pacific.
During a repositioning cruise from Alaska one may have the opportunity to visit such ports of call such as Portland, Oregon and San Francisco, California, as they make their way to Los Angeles or San Diego. It is only during a couple times of the year that one will find Portland on their itinerary.
Why are they such a great value? Rates are generally well priced for the duration of the cruise. Sometimes as little as $50 per person per day. You cannot stay at home and eat and be entertained as you will on a cruise ship. Food and entertainment is included.
For more information regarding repositioning cruises, please contact Cruise Planners - Cruise Pros Plus, Denton, Texas.
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