Getting married? There’re plenty of wonderful destinations for your honeymoon. But how are you gone get there? Did you ever think of a cruise ship? Believe me – it is the very best way to start your honeymoon. In fact it’s the very best way to start your marriage!

Every year, thousands of couples get married. If you are planning your wedding, it’s likely that you will plan a honeymoon as well. Honeymoons are often looked upon as vacations. In a sense, they are. But there’re two major differences. Number one: romance is in the air. Number two: no kids. There is more. The bride, the groom & plenty of time. That makes honeymoons fun, exciting & memorable.

As previously mentioned, you have a number of different options when it comes to planning your honeymoon. Many newlyweds schedule their honeymoons at popular beaches, ski resorts, or other secluded areas. Did you know that you can also have a honeymoon aboard a cruise ship? Cruise ships are increasing in popularity, but still many individual persons do not consider them as a vacation option. And that is a shame.

You’ll be amazed!
One of the reasons why cruise ships are rarely thought about when selecting a vacation destination, let alone a honeymoon, is because of their cost. A cruise is thought to be expensive. Well, I?ll let you in on a little secret. They don?t have to be. The competition in the cruise line industry is killing. If you play your card smart, you can be the one that benefits. Do a Google search on discount cruise ship tickets & you?ll be amazed!

Those discount tickets are usually sold fast. OK. So here is the rule. First of all decide where you wane go & set your budget. Then sit down & do your homework on the computer (or with the help of a travel agent). Once you see an offer that fits your needs, do not hesitate. Jump on it & celebrate. You just made a dream reality!

Take it from a pro
Let me raise another question. Are cruises actually pricy? It’s important to examine the activities available onboard & the length of the cruise. The longer the cruise & the more services available, the more expensive tickets are likely to be. If you take the time to figure out all the services that are included & the cost of overnight accommodations, you may see that cruises are not all that expensive after all. Do the math & – again – you will be surprised.

Once you have made the decision to spend your honeymoon onboard a cruise liner, you will have to book reservations. Right. When examining cruise ship destinations, look for the possibility for romance. As your honeymoon is supposed to be a romantic & relaxing time, you will want to select destinations that will keep that spirit alive. Those destinations are all over the world. But take it from a pro: for newlyweds the Caribbean is the place to go. There’re over 7.000 islands. Pick a couple. No matter what islands you will be sailing for, there will be sandy white beaches, the friendliest people you can think of & lots of rum. You can not go wrong here.

Amorous & intimate
Before I forget: take a close look at the type of cruise you select. Most cruise lines have ships that are targeted to seniors, risk seekers or families. Stay away from the last two mentioned. Remember: you’re searching a private, amorous & intimate setting. Hard to find whit kids all over the swimming pool or adventure junkies bungee jumping from the upper decks…

Captain Jack Storms is a retired cruise ship captain. He runs a website called CaptainJacksCruise.info where he gives information on cruise destinations, preparations for a perfect cruise & much more.