A sea cruise is the perfect opportunity to visit and see many countries at once. As we set sail, our ship calls at ports, opening the doors of world capitals, ancient cities and mysterious islands.

Sea cruise is a vacation consisting of many factors, so the choice of a cruise must be approached seriously and from different angles. Determine which parameter is the most important for you and use it as a guide in making your decision.

Cruise length: The length of your cruise depends on the time and funds available to you. The variety of cruises ranges from two-day holidays to semi-annual round-the-world trips. The most popular are 7, 10 and 12 nights, with 14-16 nights in exotic regions. If you are choosing your first ever cruise, it is wise to opt for the shorter version.

Cruise start date: The cruise schedule is structured so that each region has cruises in the most favorable season. If no space is available on the date you are interested in, be prepared to consider cruises on similar dates. In any case, the earlier you book, the more likely you are to hit the spot.

Price: The price of a cruise can often (though not always) give you a rough idea of what type of passengers will make up the majority of the cruise, how “luxurious” the ship will be, and what level of food and service will be provided. The amount you are willing to spend will determine the size, location and type of your stateroom. Here it is important to find a compromise: if comfort is more important to you.

The size of the liner: Cruise liners are divided into three sizes:

• small from 2 to 25 thousand tons
• medium from 25 to 50 thousand tons
• large over 50 thousand tons

Regardless of size, all cruise ships provide all basic cruise services: accommodations, plentiful meals, excursions to ports of call, and onboard entertainment. However, some do it much better than others (but also charge more). That said, each of these three categories has its fans.

Spaciousness of the liner: An idea of the spaciousness of the ship can be obtained by dividing its tonnage by the number of passengers. If the resulting ratio is less than 10, you will find a very cramped liner; 10 to 20 – the liner will be moderately spacious; 20 to 30 – quite spacious; 30 to 50 – very spacious; over 50 – you will find yourself in the most spacious environment.

Service standards: Service standards on board can be judged by the ratio of passenger capacity to crew size. The best service is on ships with no more than 2 passengers per crew member.

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Clear observance of instructions

When traveling by any water transport, you must clearly follow the prescribed instructions on the rules of being on board, carefully study the ways of evacuation in case of emergency. If you do not find the required instructions, be sure to ask the staff for them.

Check for the presence or absence of life jackets and swim rings.
If no lifejackets are available, do not hesitate to request them from the crew before the boat leaves the shore. Especially remember to do so if one of your company members cannot swim.

Keep your composure at all times

Even if there was an accident, emergency, force majeure, always (!) keep self-control. Calm down, breathe evenly and do not panic. Remember rule number one: follow the instructions exactly. They are prescribed in advance all the actions of passengers and staff in such situations. Be sure to listen to the instructions of the evacuation personnel.

Rules of being on the arranged beach

It is imperative that you follow these rules of stay. Do not litter, do not swim beyond the red buoys and do not come close to a water vehicle that is on the move. Always enter the water slowly, taking your time, carefully groping the bottom. This is especially important on wild beaches where the bottom is unexplored.

Never swim after a meal and when you are tired

After a long stay in the sun and in a state of intoxication too. All of the above conditions of the person at bathing practically guarantee a tragedy.

Never leave children without adult supervision. Not even for a minute.
If you like jumping into the water, then do it in a specially allocated place. If you have any doubts about your abilities, be sure to take a couple of lessons from a diving instructor.

Soberly assess your abilities

If you’re not sure about something – don’t do it. Water does not forgive mistakes. Don’t go out for a water ride in bad weather, don’t overload the boat, don’t get in the boat while intoxicated.

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Where is the best place to travel in a house on wheels?

Let’s start with the fact that traveling by motorhome is easier than many people think. Especially those who work remotely will appreciate the motor home. Such a car is quite autonomous, so it is not difficult to recharge the gadgets. As for the route, in Europe, for example, in the spring all the roads are loaded with motorhomes.

Traveling in the U.S.

In the U.S., you won’t be able to spend the night anywhere. There you can stay overnight either in specialized campsites or in the parking lot of Walmart supermarkets. Just become a savage somewhere in the countryside and meet the sunrise in your motor home is unlikely.

In America it is strict, because almost everything consists of private property. The culture of motor homes is so developed there that a large number of, let’s say, semi-homeless individuals, live exactly this way. No one is happy for them, and as soon as you want to park somewhere in the village, literally five minutes later you will already run into the police. It’s the same with nature – there are certain places where you can stay in a motor home, and where you can’t.

Traveling in Europe

Europe is something between Ukraine and America. There are a huge number of campsites there, and at the same time stops outside and in nature are quite common. Everyone cleans up after themselves, no one drains the dirty water. So you can comfortably travel between campsites there and have no problem staying outdoors.
How to choose the right a house on wheels?

• First of all, you should choose the motor home based on the number of travelers. If there are 1-2 people, you can do with all-metal van, for example, based on Fiat Ducato. If 3-4 people, then it is necessary to choose an alcove motorhome, which has two beds: one in the back and another one over the driver’s cabin.
• Definitely do not buy super-expensive option at once – better to rent first. Well and if it is absolutely impatient, you can take a used one on the secondary market.
• Looking for motorhome ideally abroad. Most a houses on wheels are bought in Europe, because our market is poorly formed in this respect.
• You should not invent your own motor home – it is very expensive and time-consuming. Ready-made solutions are much more practical – as a rule, their production is engaged in atelier and thinks through all the details, down to the furniture fittings, heating system, and so on.
• As for America, there are only a few states where you can buy a car for a foreigner – Vermont, Alaska, California, and Washington. In other states you cannot officially buy a car as a tourist.
• You have to understand where you are going to put the motor home at the end of your trip. In America and Europe, just park it on the side of the road and leave it will not work. There are fines for that.

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