When you’re daydreaming about your next vacation, you may picture soaking up warm sunshine on a Caribbean cruise. Yet, for those with an itch for adventure, cruises offer little flexibility or freedom.
RVs, however, let you set your own schedule and follow your heart as you explore the country. Before you plan your next trip, read our top 5 reasons why RVing beats cruising.
1. You can take your time
Cruises follow strict schedules. You need to make sure you are at the terminal ahead of time or you might miss the vacation you’ve been anticipating for months. Once you are at sea, you will be able to visit ports, but your time ashore will be limited.
With an RV, the only schedule you have to worry about is your own. You don’t need to be concerned with running slow or leaving early. When you reach your destination, you don’t have to feel rushed. You can linger in an interesting store or sit and watch the sunset without fretting that the boat will leave you behind.
2. You are free to roam
A cruise ship’s itinerary is set in stone. It leaves Florida at 4pm, docks in Nassau on Day 2 and heads to Freeport on Day 3. At sea, it’s impossible to leave the boat, and once you reach a port, you can’t wander too far from the boat.
On an RV vacation, your options are as open as the road. You can personalize your journey and pick your own route and destinations. If you want to take a detour, it’s as easy as hitting your turn signal. You’ll love the freedom that comes with unrestricted travel.
3. You can avoid tourist traps
Cruises tend to visit the same ports over and over again, and those ports build up industries to serve the ships and their passengers. These destinations are well-worn and well-trod.
If you prefer to vacation off the beaten path, an RV might be perfect for you. You can visit small towns, out-of-the-way landmarks and hidden natural treasures. In the US, many public land areas even allow for free dry camping, so you can make your own temporary homestead in the backcountry.
4. You'll enjoy more personal space
The average cruise ship can carry 3,000 people. Even though the ships are huge, that’s a lot of people to spend your vacation with! Once you are outside of your cabin, you’ll be hard-pressed to find space to be alone.
With an RV, you’ll only be traveling with the people you want. If you crave some peace and quiet, you can head into the woods to escape the crowds or visit popular attractions during the offseason.
5. You can cook your own meals
Cruises are famous for their big meals. They are also famous for the extra pounds you can pack on during your trip. And at dinner time, cruises often have rules like assigned seating and dress codes.
RVing, on the other hand, let’s you cook your own meals in your kitchen or over a campfire. You can eat whenever and whatever you want, and you can even wear flip-flops to dinner.
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