The Benefits of Taking a Scandinavian Cruise

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The Benefits of Taking a Scandinavian Cruise

If you’ve never had the opportunity to take a cruise  — you’ve been missing out. Cruising can be a great way to travel the world while also experiencing various activities at each destination. Learn the benefits of taking a Scandinavian cruise.

When it comes to cruising, few places can compare to the beauty of Scandinavian countries. And with a cruise, you can properly enjoy each country’s natural beauty and amenities the way they deserve to be experienced — via a boat.

Here are some great benefits of choosing this form of travel on your next trip.

The Benefits of Taking a Scandinavian Cruise
Scandinavian countries have a natural beauty that isn’t easily mimicked in other parts of the world.. Photo: Copenhagen -Celebrity Cruises

Enjoy the Scenic Beauty of Scandinavian Countries

Scandinavian countries have a natural beauty that isn’t easily mimicked in other parts of the world. With a combination of beautiful landscapes painted with mountains, waterfalls, and rich forest lines, you’ll have more opportunities than you can count to take stunning photographs and explore all mother nature has to provide.

Scandinavian countries are also rich in culture, filled with historic Viking settlements and heritage sites ready to be explored. There is also a variety of wildlife you’ll encounter both on and off the boat, including whales, seals, deer, and a unique selection of birds native to the area.

While traveling to this region is great, cruising there is a whole other experience. Traveling through Scandinavian countries on a boat gives you the ability to sit back and relax, enjoy a meal, or catch a beautiful sunset, all while enjoying 360 degree panoramas on the open water.

The Benefits of Taking a Scandinavian Cruise
One thing that sets cruising apart from other forms of travel is the near-endless amount of amenities and activities you’ll be able to take advantage of.. Photo: Celebrity Cruises

Onboard Amenities and Activities

Whether you like to travel locally or overseas, one thing that sets cruising apart from other forms of travel is the near-endless amount of amenities and activities you’ll be able to take advantage of.

Traveling via a cruise offers plenty of benefits and offers everything you would want on a trip. Your room, food, and travel are all included in one complete package that takes the guesswork out of your trip’s budget.

And while planes will typically put you to sleep, traveling by sea is much more exciting. There are all kinds of ways you can pass your time in between different Scandinavian countries. Whether you prefer to keep it low-key and enjoy some time around the pool or enjoy the nightlife and want to see Broadway-style shows; cruises have something for everyone.

Cruises let you enjoy all the great things about traveling to other countries while being able to enjoy the comforts of home. Whether you like going to great restaurants, getting a spa treatment, going dancing at a local lounge, or simply hanging out by the pool, cruising to Scandinavian countries lets you enjoy all of these things all in one place.

The Benefits of Taking a Scandinavian Cruise
When you first board a cruise, you find out that all the additional purchases you make on the boat are charged to your stateroom.

Great Opportunities to Earn Travel Perks

When you first board a cruise, you find out that all the additional purchases you make on the boat are charged to your stateroom. This includes any excursions you book when the cruise is docked in port, and you want to explore off-boat.

What’s great about this is your unique opportunity to get some great travel perks when using certain credit cards. Many credit card providers offer special incentives on cruising when using their cards for purchases, including cash back, travel rewards, and other great incentives.

On top of this, you can double up your rewards when combining your purchasing incentives with other special promotions that the cruise line offers directly, helping you put some money back in your pocket before your trip ends.

The Benefits of Taking a Scandinavian Cruise
Cruising is typically the best value for your money wherever you go.. Photo: Viking Cruises

Great Value for Money

There are lots of different ways to travel to Scandinavian countries. While there is nothing wrong with booking flights and hotels, cruising is typically the best value for your money wherever you go.

By combining the cost of your travel, accommodations, and food and entertainment, you’re formatting your total travel expenses into one complete package. This can save you hundreds or even thousands of dollars compared to purchasing each travel essential.

Plus, every time you book a cruise, you’ll be able to earn loyalty rewards with the cruise line you book that will give you future credits the next time you travel – it’s a win-win!

The Benefits of Taking a Scandinavian Cruise
Booking a cruise is typically a hassle-free experience.

Hassle-Free Travel Planning

It doesn’t matter whether you choose to book a cruise directly or go through a travel agent — booking a cruise is typically a hassle-free experience. Most cruise lines make your booking process seamless and give you various options to choose from when planning your trip.

Cruises can typically be booked a year or more in advance, giving you a variety of ships, itineraries, and dates to choose from. Many cruise lines will also help you book flights and a transport vehicle to and from the ports to take even more stress off your shoulders.

There is nothing more freeing than knowing the only thing you need to do is set a countdown to your vacation instead of having the juggle between multiple different airline providers, rental car companies, and hotel accommodations before you arrive.

The Benefits of Taking a Scandinavian Cruise
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Travel On The World’s First Zero-Emission Cruise Ship

As the global economy has seen significant disruptions over the years, sustainability has become a major concern, especially considering the impact of large commercial vehicles on the environment. While cruises and airlines are pieces of this puzzle, Norwegian cruise company Northern Xplorer is developing the first zero-emission cruise ship.

The ship is expected to launch its first cruise season in 2025 and be allowed to cruise two world heritage fjords in Western Norway. So if you haven’t started cruising, now is a great time to make history and say that you got to sail on one of the world’s first eco-friendly cruise boats.

Start Experiencing The Benefits of Taking a Scandinavian Cruise

Scandinavia is an absolutely beautiful region to visit — especially when cruising. If you haven’t already started cruising as part of your holidays, there is no better place to take your maiden voyage.

Whether you want to relax and take in gorgeous mountains and fjords or have peace of mind knowing your accommodations and entertainment are all in one place, a cruise could be the best thing you do this year.

Ainnsley Lawrence

The Benefits of Taking a Scandinavian Cruise, written dedicatedly for Daily Scandinavian by Ainsley Lawrence. Ainsley is a regular contributor to Daily Scandinavian. She is a freelance writer from the Pacific Northwest. Ainsley is interested in better living through technology and education. She is frequently lost in a good book.

Feature image (on top): © Pixels

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