Now more than ever, newlyweds are choosing cruises for their once-in-a-lifetime vacation. Cruises can take travelers to luxurious beaches, secluded islands and historical cities all over the world.

Whether you’re the type of couple who wants to explore far off destinations, experience exotic cuisine or simply relax on one of the world’s most beautiful beaches, cruising is the perfect honeymoon for everyone. Cruisers have the flexibility to be as relaxed, active, luxurious or social as they would like, all while only having to unpack once!

Industry experts agree that there are many reason cruises make the perfect vacation for just married couples. Here are the top 4 reason you should go on a honeymoon cruise:

Endless Destination Options

A honeymoon is the ultimate excuse to invest and visit your bucket list destinations. What sets a cruise apart from all other honeymoons is that you get the chance to visit multiple destinations, conveniently, easily and for a great value. Popular honeymoon cruise destinations include the Caribbean (St. Lucia, Barbados, St. Martin, Dominican Republic), Mediterranean (Italy, Spain, Croatia, Greece) and the South Pacific. (Fiji, Tahiti, Bora Bora, Australia, New Zealand)

All-Inclusive On Board

Cruising makes it simple to choose where to eat dinner, where to grab a cocktail or where to watch a show, all included in the fare. Newlyweds can focus on spending time with each other instead of pulling out their wallet every time they want to enjoy cuisine, cocktails or fun activities on deck. This also helps eliminate the stress of budgeting for your honeymoon.

Variety Of Shore Excursions

Turn every day into a memorable date with the plethora of activities available to cruisers. Newly married couples can spend their days snorkeling, SCUBA diving or zip lining and then end the day with a cocktail on the beach while watching the sunset. Honeymooners can also learn about the history of the destination they’re visiting with a walking tour around the city. On cruises, there is something fun to do for every type of traveler so you and your new spouse can both have a great time and never be bored.

Ultimate Romance

No one does Romance Packages better than cruise lines. Just picture, chocolate covered strawberries, champagne and a bed covered with rose petals in your room, awaiting your arrival. Spa treatments on board cruises are legendary and make a perfect place to get a romantic couples massage- the perfect way to relax after the wedding! Honeymooners tend to sleep in and with 24/7 room service, you might never have to leave your room! To top it all off, being on a cruise is the perfect excuse to shut off your cell phone and disconnect from the world so new husbands and wives can focus completely on each other.

After the stress of planning a wedding, a relaxing honeymoon is something that all newlyweds look forward to the most. If you’re looking for an indulgent and hassle-free vacation after your wedding, a honeymoon cruise will check off all your boxes. So grab your new first mate and watch the sunset miles away from land!