Pick A Cruise Line – After you have narrowed down your preferred itinerary & timeframe, now it is now time to look to see which cruise lines are available to you. The destination and even the timeframe will help narrow the range of selections, however, there may be many options from which to choose. Some ideas to keep in mind when looking for a cruse line are as follows: budget, ship size, number of passengers, average passenger age, family oriented or adult oriented, mass market or boutique, dress code, and atmosphere. Keep in mind, that different cruise lines have different personalities and finding the right one for you, will help make your first cruise vacation a successful one.