Top 10 Reasons To Take A Halloween Cruise

If you simply don’t like the spookiest of holidays, then a cruise holiday at the end of October probably won’t be for you but if you love to dress up and make the most of it or if you like parts of Halloween but not others, a cruise holiday is perfect for you.
In this list, we give you 10 great reasons to take a cruise during the Halloween period and although there is no particular order to it, if you feel more than 1 reason sounds good to you, maybe its time to book your next cruise for late October.
Our Top 10 Reasons To Take A Halloween Cruise
Cruise Lines Love A Theme
There can be lots of reasons for a cruise line to go over and above the theming of a cruise holiday, from the time of the year to private hires and from inaugural cruises to visiting new destinations but nothing gets the creative juices of staff going more than during holiday periods.
That includes Halloween where you can expect most surfaces of a cruise ship to be turned into cobwebs, spiders and more and lots of different food options including toffee apples and pumpkin pie but it is often the incredible gingerbread house scenes that steal the show.
All Of The Fun With None Of The Hassle
When it comes to celebrating things such as Halloween, its great dressing up, enjoying spending time with friends and family and just having fun relaxing but if you oversee setting up the party, looking after everyone and then the dreaded clean up, it can quickly become a nightmare.
By taking a cruise at this time of the year, you get to enjoy all of the fun with none of the responsibility.
Different Locations, Different Cultures
Although the basics of a holiday such as Halloween remains the same everywhere, many places put their own spin on it.
If you are looking for something different, are bored with the regular routine or simply love Halloween that you want even more of it, a cruise is the way to go.
Avoid The Cold
For most of us, celebrating Halloween means heading out into the cold, dark and wet of northern Europe, the northern USA or Canada but there are lots of great options to enjoy spooky fun but in the warmth and dry of popular October cruise destinations such as the Caribbean or the Canaries.
Costume Night > Formal Night
Some people love formal nights whilst some hate them but if you are looking to cruise during the Halloween period, you will more than likely love fancy dress.
The great news is that many cruise lines will swap out a formal night for a costume night, which really does add to the occasion and makes for a great night.
No One Knocks On Your Door
There is lots that we love about Halloween but one thing we hate are trick or treaters knocking at your door.
Many of you will be thinking that makes us miserable, and perhaps it does, but if we are having are own party, we don’t want to be interrupted and if we aren’t getting involved one year, we don’t want to be bothered.
If that sounds familiar, you can stop worrying about that on a cruise ship as you enjoy all of the fun of the festivities with none of the hassle.
Options For The Whole Family
Cruise ships are great places for families all year around but for special occasions such as Halloween, that goes one step further.
The more family friendly lines will have lots on offer for kids and teens to enjoy on their own, lots for adults to enjoy on their own and lots for the whole family to enjoy together, so you have the option to do what you want, when you want and with who you want at all times.
That takes away the tricky balance of making sure the kids are entertained but the adult aren’t bored that so many of us face when celebrating at home.
Fun And Games
Whilst it does depend on the cruise line you sail with as to what is on offer, many of the biggest lines will offer Halloween themed fun and games including pumpkin carving, haunted houses and costume parades that makes for a cruise experience that can only be enjoyed at Halloween.
Scary Movies Under The Stars
If you are like us and Halloween often ends up with you turning the lights off and watching a scary movie in your living room, why not take that concept to a whole new level?
More and more ships have huge outdoor screens and during the Halloween period, these are often used to show family friendly scary movies during the evening and then maybe a horror movie later on where you can sit out and enjoy a jump scare under the stars.
No Trick, Lots Of Treats
For so many cruises, the great food and drink on offer whilst cruising really makes a holiday so special but when you sail at Halloween, the food and drink really become part of the experience.
Most cruise lines will offer special food and drink that have a Halloween twist including spooky cakes, pumpkin spiced hot chocolate and legendary cocktails with a twist.