While cruises have gained more and more popularity, cruise lines offer one-way route cruises know as Repositioning Cruises. This is when most cruise lines move their ships to warmer climates to sail during the winter seasons.  These cruises can be a real value if you have the time because many are long and leisurely, particularly if you have an ocean crossing or a world cruise in mind.

Repositioning cruises taken in September or October could very well offer you many days at sea, but with some intriguing itineraries, such as from Alaska down the California coastline to Hawaii, Tahiti , the Panama Canal and/or South America, depending on which cruise you line you use and what cruise you take and the ships itinerary.  Depending on the season, some cruise line reposition some ships several times a year, but usually spring and fall.

Since cruise lines never wish to sail their ships empty, repositioning cruises are sold at discount fares. If you are one of the lucky ones who is retired  or just someone plenty of time, look into this type of cruise.  Sailing to a warm tropical climate in mid October or November is a dream of many. A Trans-Atlantic cruise  from Europe to the Mediterranean, Africa, Asia is also a sure winner.

Like anything these cruises also have a upside and a downside.  The upside to them is, that of course the first is cost, some can be purchase at very reasonable prices, even Trans-Atlantic crossings.  Many offer upgrades to larger staterooms with balconies. Some even offer Fly-Cruise deals , which will benefit you because you  in turn get  a round trip, you get to fly and sail on a longer cruise  for a great bargain price.

The downside is that these cruises can also be quite lengthy with many days at sea, depending on your destination.  Some trips can be as long as a month, especially ocean crossings, all in all they are a good bargain.

Check with a reputable travel agent/agency or cruise line about a repositioning cruise for this fall or next spring, they will be more than happy to accommodate you.

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