There's more to cruising than island beach hopping in the Caribbean. Much more!

Cruising can fulfill the dreams, bucket lists and ambitions of many. Relaxing luxury holidays. Family vacations. Opportunities to travel globally and see the world. Meeting people of all nationalities. There's a cruise waiting just for you!

Instead of complex and complicated arrangements needed for other types of travel, taking a cruise is so much easier.

Once you've homed in on the cruise you want to take all you have to do is pack, get to point of embarcation and off you go. No need to worry about anything else.

You only need to unpack the once and that's it until end of cruise. You don't have the problem of constantly packing and unpacking as you move from one location to the next.

Everything you could possibly want is on your ship. Comfortable rooms, restaurants, bars, entertainment, libraries, quiet areas, swimming pools, gymnasiums, spa, hairdressing, laundry etc. If you are holidaying with children there are many facilities for them (assuming you will have chosen a family friendly cruise ship) including child minding services.

Even clinics and doctors, should they be needed.

Think about what you want from a cruise and then research

Wherever there's water there's a cruise! There's sure to be one waiting for you!

For unforgettable experiences - go cruising!

There are short cruises of 3 or 4 days, the ever popular 7 to 9 day cruises, longer cruises. Cruises around the coast where you live. Mediterranean cruises. Canary Island cruises. Alaska cruises. Asian cruises. World cruises. Themed cruises. River cruises. Adults only cruises. Luxury cruises. Super Luxury cruises. Small cruise ships. Enormous cruise ships. The list goes on including the hugely popular Caribbean and Bahama cruises. Itineraries are there for the choosing.

If you have a super luxury cruise in mind then think of private butlers to attend to your every whim - even your unpacking. Afternoon tea served by white gloved waiters. Extravagant meals and top of the range drinks.

Even normal everyday cruises with a reputable cruise company can be considered a luxury. Comfortable accommodation, great food and wonderful facilities.

Many cruises are round trip, beginning and ending at same port. Other cruises go from one port and end at a different one - possibly in another country. Repositioning cruises fall into this latter description when they sail to another main home port, often in a different continent.

But cruising doesn't stop there!

Think of the career opportunities!

If you're not ready to become a cruise passenger, why not earn and save while seeing the world.

If your ambitions lie on the bridge then you will have achieved the necessary marine or nautical qualifications and will have a great deal of experience under your belt albeit on non-cruise vessels. Being a cruise ship officer is a prestigious and rewarding career.

Engineers will also be required to produce marine qualifications and show nautical experience.

However, there is a multitude of opportunities in other areas onboard. The many employment openings include hospitality, culinary, entertainment etc. Bear in mind, all cruise ships need waiters, cleaners, launderers, kitchen workers, child minders, swimming pool attendants, dancers, singers, shop workers, office workers, travel consultants, painters, plumbers, electricians and so on. Large cruise ships employ thousands of workers who all enjoy accommodation and full board as they globe trot. The hours may be long but all have allocated free time and, of course, all have the chance to save the money earned. The possibilities are endless. As is the opportunity for promotion in all departments.

Why not contact the cruise companies direct and find out how to go about applying for a cruise ship role and what qualifications, languages and/or references you need. There are also vacancies in some categories for those without experience but who are willing to be trained.

Who knows, one day you may be entertaining your fellow cruisers with your experiences as a cruise ship worker and cruising benefits!

Whatever your motive, pleasure or career - there are multiple wonderful, memorable opportunities awaiting.