Do you enjoy traveling to multiple destinations but just hate the thought of having to unpack multiple times? Perhaps an ocean cruise is for you! Except for river cruises, what other type of travel allows you to visit different countries and/or destinations while only unpacking once?
However, many people will not consider an ocean cruise due to misconceptions they have about them. These are the typical reasons why travelers won’t give an ocean cruise any consideration and why they are not valid excuses.
"Cruises are only for old folks"
Do you enjoy traveling to multiple destinations but just hate the thought of having to unpack multiple times? Perhaps an ocean cruise is for you! Except for river cruises, what other type of travel allows you to visit different countries and/or destinations while only unpacking once?
However, many people will not consider an ocean cruise due to misconceptions they have about them. These are the typical reasons why travelers won’t give an ocean cruise any consideration and why they are not valid excuses.
2) "Cruise food is terrible"
One of the things many cruisers enjoy is endless food found aboard. While some cruise lines do prepare better food than others, in general the vast culinary experience is nothing to balk about. Even the pickiest of eaters can find something they’ll enjoy aboard a cruise.
3) “There isn’t enough to do on a cruise.”
If you cannot find something to do aboard your cruise, then you must not be looking very hard! This is especially true on bigger ships. Whether you want to relax at the spa, enjoy some sun by the pool, play trivia games, learn to dance, enjoy quality entertainment and much, much more, there is something going on throughout the entire day. You can even drive go carts and bumper cars on some ships! You can stay as busy or as relaxed as you want aboard an ocean cruise.
4) “I don’t want to get seasick.”
If you are prone to getting seasick, then yes, you may want to stay away from the smaller cruise ships. However, you are not as susceptible of feeling much movement on large cruise ships. Your stateroom location is very important if you are prone to getting seasick. So, be sure to talk with your travel advisor to help find the best location on board your ship that will help minimize the effects of motion sickness.
5) “Too many people on a cruise”
There is no denying this, particularly when talking about the mega ships. However, the various cruise lines do a good job at keeping everyone entertained and moving around to minimize the feeling of being crowded. Your travel advisor can help find the right cruise ship if large crowds aren’t your thing.
6) “Cruises are bad for the environment.”
Cruises have received negative publicity over the years regarding pollution, destroying sea life, etc. However, cruise lines can no longer afford to ignore the environmental issues. From minimizing single use items such as straws and plastic bottles, to recycling, using natural fuels and other initiatives, the cruise lines are doing their part to help protect the environment.
7) “Cruises are expensive.”
There is a cruise for every budget. Sure, you can spend tens of thousands of dollars on a cruise, but you can also cruise for only a few hundred dollars. Some things that effect the price will be the type of ship, the destinations, the type of stateroom you choose, and the cruise line. All of these things are decisions you make and are in your control. For those willing to go last minute and don’t care about the location of your stateroom, you can catch some great last minute deals. Like airlines and hotels, cruise lines want every stateroom sold. So, they will SOMETIMES deeply discount any unsold rooms within a couple weeks of sailing. While you might want a nice balcony room, but your budget says otherwise, consider an ocean view (with a window) or an interior statement (no window). Be up front with your travel advisor about your budget so he/she can help find the right cruise for you.
Most passengers who get past the misconceptions they have about cruises, and sail on one, will find they have a great time and are ready to sail again. So, if you still have some reservations about ocean cruising, be sure to talk about it with your travel advisor. You might be surprised and ready to book immediately.
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