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10 Things to Consider Before Booking a Repositioning Cruise

Jon Kaye
Jon Kaye
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๐Ÿ‘๏ธ 1K views๐Ÿ“… 11 months agoโฑ๏ธ 10:25
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Transatlantic ยท 17 nightsVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

This is our third of the sort. We did two transatlantics going east to west and this is our first transpacific west to east.

One of the disadvantages of these cruises is there's really limited sailings that typically happen in the shoulder seasons.

The seas can get rough. I think in our previous two cruises, we had at least one or two rough days.

This itinerary is 17 days long and one of and uh the stretch from Japan to Los Angeles is 11 continuous sea days with no ports in between.

Creator's Tips & Advice

โœ“Consider the limited sailings in shoulder seasons when planning a repositioning cruise.
โœ“Be prepared for potential rough seas due to specific routes across oceans.
โœ“Ensure you have a liberal time schedule for long itineraries with many sea days.
โœ“Evaluate your comfort with being far from civilization and limited medical access.
โœ“Take advantage of the combined travel and holiday experience for cost efficiency.

๐Ÿ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Being far from civilization โ€” Consider phobias or health care concerns about being days from any land.
Long itineraries with many sea days โ€” Ensure you enjoy cruising and that the cruise line has good activities.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are the key differences between repositioning cruises and traditional cruises?
QWhat should travelers consider before booking a transatlantic or transpacific cruise?
QHow do the itineraries and sea days differ on repositioning cruises?

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Transatlantic and transpacific repositioning cruises are very different from traditional cruises. Here are 10 ways they are different. Consider these things before booking.