Sit down with your sweetie and go over this list of cruise questions if you are considering a cruise honeymoon. The two of you have a full menu of cruise types to choose from: large, small, relaxing, adventurous--pick the one that's right for both of you!

How much exploring do we want to do?

How much relaxing do we plan do to?

Where would we like to cruise?
You’ll find cruises all over the globe: Caribbean, Mediterranean, South Pacific, Alaska, Galapagos, Amazon, you name it!

What type of ship would we like?
Just as the destinations vary, so do the cruise ships themselves. Some are mega-ships that are essentially hotels on the sea; they offer multiple dining venues, shops, nightly shows and grand revues, and often casinos. You’ll also find small ships that take about 100 passengers. You’ll have more opportunity to meet your fellow passengers and getting on and off the ship is far less of a production than aboard the large liners.

Would we like a river cruise?
River cruises, whether along European waterways or down the Amazon, have the advantage of calmer waters. These cruises are smaller and often have an emphasis on ecology, history, or culture.

Do we want a cruise with an emphasis on nature and history?
Alaska, Amazon, Nile, Galapagos, and other cruises often have naturalists or archaeologists onboard to help point out items of interest.

Are there full days at sea with no port stops? Would we like this time for relaxation or would we be bored?

What kind of atmosphere do we want? A party atmosphere? Relaxing? Active and adventurous?

Do we want to take all our meals in one dining area?
Small ships have a single dining area; large cruise ships have multiple dining venues including specialty restaurants.

Where do we want to travel?

Do either one of us have a problem with seasickness?
Larger cruise ships have stabilizers which minimize any ship movement. Also, river cruises experience little movement. If you have a problem with seasickness, you may want to think carefully about small ship cruising; these can experience a lot of motion.

More to read in this section:

• Where should we go?
• Top Honeymoon Destinations Around the World
• How do we decide?
• Caribbean Quiz
• Budgeting for Your Honeymoon
• High versus Low Tourism Season
• Tourism Seasons
• Savings Tips for Your Honeymoon
• Calculating the Cost of Your Honeymoon
• The Wedding Night
• How Long to Honeymoon
• Choosing a Honeymoon Home Base
• Emergency Situations on Your Honeymoon
• FAQ: Honeymoon Questions to Ask Each Other
• FAQ: Questions about Cruises
• FAQ: Questions for Each Other About Cruises
• FAQ: Questions About Resorts
• FAQ: Questions About All-Inclusive Resorts
• FAQ: Questions About B&Bs dominiums and Villas
• FAQ: Private Yacht Charter Honeymoons