Instagram Inspiration Friday: Cruises

Love them or hate them, cruises are BIG right now in the travel industry. In 2016, approximately 22.9 million people went on a cruise, and that number is expected to be nearly 24 million in 2017.⁽¹⁾

Although it's not the only way I like to travel, I have been on half a dozen cruises so far and really enjoyed all of them. (Check out my list of what you probably didn't think to bring on your cruise.)
If you haven't been on one yet, summer's a great time to start planning one for the fall or winter, as you can get some great deals on them if you can travel during school months!
This week's Instagram Inspiration Friday is all about those ships: see if you can resist booking your own cruise after viewing these awesome pictures!

Cozumel, #Mexico! #cruise #caribbean #traveler #travelblogger #royalcaribbean #cruiseship #paradise #tropical

A post shared by Natalie (@cosmosmariners) on Jun 1, 2015 at 12:21pm PDT

The Quiet Cove adult pool area of the Disney Wonder with the Vancouver skyline in the background!! ❤️❤️

A post shared by Katherine Rivera (@katmouse17) on Jun 27, 2017 at 7:54am PDT

The beautiful Fathom "Adonia," docked at Amber Cove on the north coast of the Dominican Republic. We will be here for the next three days, working with people in nearby villages on various projects. I am loving my first cruise! #TravelDeep

A post shared by Donna Meyer: Travel Blogger (@nomadwomen) on Jun 21, 2016 at 9:20pm PDT

#instamoment #instapic #instaphoto #instalife #instafjord #geirangerfjord #norway #instashoot #waterfall #cruise

A post shared by Manolis Paneris (@manolis_paneris) on Jul 6, 2017 at 11:47am PDT

This is what you call "Boat Drinks" and a #MustDrink aboard @fathomtravel Adonia headed to Dominican Republic for some R&R and some volunteer community work impact activities. #TravelDeep #GOepicFathom #TBINfathom

A post shared by Orlando & World Food & Travel (@goepicurista) on Jun 21, 2016 at 11:42am PDT

This scenic landscape shows the stunning beauty of the nature 💕 #beautyful #geiranger #geirangerfjord #fjord #norway #cruise #landscape #nature #seaview #forest #sunshine #enjoytheday #bestphoto #photography #canon_photos #canon #urlaubsguru #loveit #travelmemories #travel #natgeotravel #natgeo

A post shared by Sabine Lalilu (@sabinetraveline) on Jul 6, 2017 at 11:09am PDT

#tbt to our last night on our #Disneycruise 🚢 No #goodbyes allowed only a #SeeYaRealSoon 💙 #Disney #cruise #cruiseship #line #Disneyland #characters #mickeymouse #minniemouse #Goofy #chip #dale #donaldduck #daisyduck #ocean #sea #DisneyDream #ship #sail

A post shared by heartdisney (@heartdisney) on Jul 6, 2017 at 11:07am PDT

Ever wondered what #cruising in #alaska looks like? Check out my latest #travelblog post about #cruising with #princesscruises. www.GWhoTravels.com #visitalaska #cruiseship #glaciers #glacierbay #nationalpark #cruise #thefinalfrontier #exploremore #travel #alaskanadventures #cruisealaska

A post shared by Glenna G. (@gwhotravels) on Jul 6, 2017 at 11:04am PDT

#royalcaribbean #visionoftheseas leaving #corkharbour today. #cruise #cruiseship #ship #cork #ireland #holiday

A post shared by Mary (@irish___eyes) on Jul 6, 2017 at 10:48am PDT

Lazy Sunday afternoon on the Douro River #Portugal #lazysunday #douroriver #vikingrivercruise

A post shared by Diana Torres (@dianajtorres55) on Jun 11, 2017 at 2:20pm PDT

Carnival Valor out at sea! Have you sailed on her?? 🌴🛳Tag your cruising friends!🛳🌴 Use #cruisingislifeok to have your photos reposted! Check out our YouTube channel! Link in bio! Photo by: @dariofailla #carnivalcruiseline #carnivalcruise #carnivalship #carnival #valor #carnivalvalor #funship #thefunship #fun #funnel #ocean #sea #water #caribbean #caribbeansea #holiday #vacation #2017 #travel #instatravel #instadaily #instagood #follow #go #follow #cruising #cruise #ship #cruiseship #cruisingislife

A post shared by Cruising Is Life (@cruising.is.life) on Jul 6, 2017 at 6:11am PDT

Welcome to Mexico . #viajando #visitando #turista #vivemexico #gopro #photography #mx #camara #camera #tourist #visiting #visitmexico #travelling #travel #trip #gf_mexico #traveler #quintanaroo #mexiger #team #costamaya #cruise #cruiseday #royalcaribbean

A post shared by janette pach (@jan_maytuki) on Jul 6, 2017 at 5:56am PDT

Have you gone cruising before? What did you think about it? What destinations would you like to see via cruise?
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