According to avid travelers, a cruise could be the perfect option for your next vacation.
Leslie Diaz is a 25-year-old from Miami, Florida who has been on cruise ships since she was four years old.
She told Fox News Digital that her parents immigrated to the United States from Cuba in 1995 and loved to go on cruises.
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“They had dreamed of traveling the world since their time in Cuba, so cruising was an easy way for them to get to different places in a short amount of time,” she said.
Today, Diaz’s love for cruise ships has led her to work full-time as a food and travel content creator.
Leslie Diaz, pictured, of Miami, Florida, has visited 55 countries thanks to her love of cruising. (Leslie Diaz)
“Since starting my food and travel pages five years ago, it has opened the door to further my enjoyment of cruises and travel, allowing me to share with my readers my passion for cruising and why everyone should try it at least once,” she added.
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Diaz, who lives in a city that’s a popular cruise port, said what she likes best about cruising is that “it’s so easy and relaxing.”
She said: “Most cruises leave from Miami, so for me it’s just a short drive to the port, I check in my passport while they take my bags and that’s it – I’m on holiday.”
The travel content creator took his first cruise ship at the age of four. (Leslie Diaz)
A world traveler who has visited 55 countries in her 25 years of life, she told Fox News Digital that cruises are the easiest and most convenient way to see a lot of places in a short amount of time.
“I also love traditional travel. [but] “There are a lot of logistics involved and it can get a little stressful at times,” she says. “There are planes, cars, trains, hotel check-ins, luggage, etc.”
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Although she loves cruise ships, she also points out that for travelers, the choice of cruise ship can be very subjective and personal.
“Most people either love them or hate them. [and] It really depends on what type of traveler you are,” she said.
Diaz said she likes traveling on cruise ships because it’s easy to get from place to place. (Leslie Diaz)
Diaz said she often chooses cruises over traditional travel because they can be “either relaxing and low-key or very active and thrilling.”
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She continued, “There are also very family-friendly cruise ships, like Royal Caribbean, that have amenities for all ages. Then there are also adults-only cruise ships called Virgin Voyages, which allow adults to get away from the kids for a while. It’s a totally different experience.”
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As for the financial difference between going on a cruise and taking part in a traditional travel arrangement that includes lodging and other accommodations, Diaz said the price of a cruise can be much more cost-effective.
Her love for cruise ships has taken her to over 50 countries as a food and travel content creator. (Leslie Diaz)
“The price of the cruise [depends] “It depends on a lot of factors, including the cruise line, the cabin, the season and the itinerary,” she said.
“In some cases it can be as little as $600 a week, and in other cases it can be as much as $1,500 a week.”
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She continued, “So, if you research the best cruises that fit your budget and book at least a few months in advance, I think you’ll find a better price that’s acceptable for most people.”
