Did you know you can hop aboard a container ship and sail the high seas? Neither did we, but think we may have found the perfect vacation for those who want to travel to foreign lands, but don't want to hop on a cruise ship through the Carribean.
So how does one travel the way of the early 1800s? Grab your gear, reserve your cabin and head to the nearest port. If you're patient, you can get to virtually any city in the globe. A trip from Long Beach to Tokyo comes in at just under two weeks, and New York to Europe will take about the same time. You may think slowing down the pace will save you a few cents, but unfortunately it's not a budget scheme. A cabin on board a ship will cost you anywhere from $80-140 per day, but this cost is for more than just transportation, it includes room, board, and an experience that will last a lifetime.
From what we've read, the cabins seem to be on par with any budget accommodations, and you'll have plenty of time to walk the deck, learn about the shipping industry, and catch up on your reading. Sometimes they even have a pool. Not as glamorous as the cruises we see advertised on TV, but really how glamorous is a cruise anyway? Returning home with a strange virus or spending your days waiting to unload at the next port or tourist trap doesn't sound like an adventure to us.
Interested in planning your own cargo voyage? We've dug out some fun resources for you to get started.
We spied Interactive Traveler, Bill Bowles' video of his experiences over at The Traveler's Notebook. He gives a peek inside the life aboard a cargo ship, and while it's not glamorous, it's far from shabby.
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