Following the example of our fine feathered friends
“Looking down through misty spheres
To visit wondrous lands
Hewn through time, through endless years,
Green fields and golden sands “
~ Birds Eye View Poem by Valeria Dohren
You have a set number of vacation days (we commend companies challenging this norm) and a set budget. If you opt for Italy and dislike gelato and pizza right away (a highly unlikely scenario), you're stuck. Money and vacation days are gone. You are sad… and we’re sad for you.
Instead of randomly dropping a pin on the map or putting all your eggs in one vacation basket, try a sampler vacation. Flit in and out like the birds do! BUT, rather than observing from the air, approach from the sea. Dock, sample the area, sail out, and land again. Take a bird’s eye cruise!
Using Europe as an example, a ten day cruise itinerary could include nine or ten ports! What a great way to discover countries you’ll want to visit again for longer periods of time. On the other hand, if you dislike a port, the next day will be a completely different experience - likely in a completely different country.
The key benefit of a “bird’s eye cruise” is the pace of change. Locations, foods, activities and vibe are changing over almost daily. The cruiser that wants to try everything and minimize downtime will thrive on these itineraries. Trying to fill an IG/Tok sixplex with bucket list snaps in a hurry? Book a cruise with a port intensive itinerary!
Providing better cruise matches for our customers is at the core of CruiseAlly’s mission - no PTO or dollars wasted. All you have to do is choose the dates, itinerary, and budget!
Q: What did the woodpecker say on his first cruise?
A: This itinerary is im-peck-able.
(Yes, we made this joke up because we care that you laugh, roll your eyes, and even groan at our blog posts.)
Have you ever cruised like this? Where and why? What country or port did it inspire you to return to? Please share your story with us at TalkToUS@CruiseAlly.com
Ready to plan your very own “bird’s eye cruise”? Start here at CruiseAlly.com.