5 Ways to Beat the Cruise Blues After a Trip

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Most of us know that feeling. We have been looking forward to our cruise for ages, have had a fantastic time away – and now it is all over!

Returning from a cruise can be quite depressing. You have to unpack your case, do the laundry – and face the reality of going back to work or to your normal everyday routines.

I am lucky that I get to travel multiple times a year, but there are certain things I always do to keep those post-cruise blues away. Find out what those things are in this article.

#1 Make a Photo Book

Make a photo book of your cruise, or print out photos to put in a frame or hang on the wall.

It’s easy to take lots of photos on your phone then rarely look at them again. If you have a photo book on the coffee table or a photo on the wall, it will make you smile and help you relive all those happy cruise memories.

Above are a few that I’ve made throughout the years.

Many online retailers sell photobooks. You just upload your chosen photos, and your personalised book will be sent to you in the post.

I also have a book containing plastic wallets, which keeps all of my cruise cards in order. It’s getting to be quite a thick book.

I have heard of other people who keep them in photo frames or attach them with magnets to magnets to the fridge door. I just have too many now to do that.

#2 Treat Yourself to Something Small!

Treat yourself to something nice when you get home. I am not talking about anything expensive here – I normally order my favourite takeaway/takeout as a post-cruise treat.

Buy yourself a nice Bath Bomb to use on your return – it’s not as good as a nice Cruise ship Spa, but it helps. You will smell great anyway…

#3 Buy A Cruise Map

Order yourself a cruise map of the voyage you have just taken and hang it on the wall. It’s a great conversation starter – and let’s face it, we all like talking about cruises.

Cruise Maps don’t just show the intended itinerary. They show any last-minute changes, so if you missed a scheduled port and went elsewhere, you will see it. If you had to detour to the nearest country to disembark a passenger for a medical emergency – it will show it.

These maps really are the personalised story of your cruise.

Find out more here:

#4 Appreciate Things You Don’t Have At Sea

It’s a perfect time to appreciate the things you missed when you were at sea – like your pets.

For me, as well as being delighted to see my cat, Hudson, I can’t wait to get in the bath.

Although I have no problem having showers when I am away, you just can’t beat a nice soak in your own bath. It helps me relax and unwind.

I also miss my own toast when I travel, I’ve been all over the world but never found toast as good as the kind I can make in my own toaster!

#5 Plan Your Next Trip

It will be no surprise to anyone that I love looking at, and booking cruises.

You might return from your cruise with all sorts of ideas for the next cruise you want to take.

• You might want to try a bigger or smaller ship with the same cruise line
• You might have seen a different itinerary you would like to try.
• You might have decided that the cruise line didn’t suit you perfectly, and want to do some research on other lines you could try instead
• You might want to try a cruise from your local port next time, or a fly-cruise if you have only cruised from your local port.
• You might have loved the ship so much, you can’t wait to book another sailing on her!

Find out why you should consider cruising from your local port here:

7 Reasons To Sail From Your Local Cruise Port

There is nothing like booking another cruise to cheer you up, I highly recommend it!

I sign up for all the newsletters from the major cruise travel agents to get ideas, but I always book through my own travel agent.

Before You Go

Find out how to get the best cabin for your money when booking a cruise here:

Get The Best Cabin for Your Budget! Hints, Tips and Examples of How to Save Money Without Downgrading Your Cabin Type

Find out whether it is best to book directly with the cruise company, or use a travel agent here:

Is It Best To Use a Travel Agent or Book Directly With The Cruise Line? (Money-Saving Hints and Tips For Booking, and Much More…)