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A bunch of misconceptions: 5 cruise stereotypes that need to be dispelled immediately

In the public imagination, cruises are often associated with a place where cheerful  elderly people in 90s workout gear play bingo all day and knit sweaters to give to their grandchildren on holidays. Anyways, it's time to break stereotypes and discover the new and real world of cruises that will definitely win you over.

  1. "Cruises are just for old people." Surprise, surprise! While grandparents certainly enjoy the buffet, today's cruises attract crowds of young people, families, and true adventurers. Modern ships offer huge water parks, rock climbing walls, nightclubs, go-kart tracks, adrenaline-pumping ropes courses, and other attractions.

  2. "I'll be bored to death." If you think you'll be bored with all the restaurants, spa, cinemas, theaters, shops, pools, and countless daily activities, maybe the issue isn't the ship, but your mindset and perception of reality.

  3. "Cruises are for those who don't like adventure." Helicopter tours, glaciers, hikes up volcanoes, and diving in the crystal-clear waters of the Caribbean, there's more adrenaline on a cruise than you'll find on a weekend at home.

  4. "The food won't be tasty." On the contrary, modern cruises are known for their variety and quality of food. So get ready to come back with a few extra pounds thanks to the numerous restaurants. Besides restaurants with different cuisines, there are also special restaurants with Michelin-starred chefs.

  5. "Cruises are too expensive." Try comparing the cost of an all-inclusive cruise with a land vacation where you have to pay separately for hotels, transportation, food, and entertainment, and you'll notice that a cruise often wins in terms of value for money.

 

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There's no point in having thoughts where sea vacations are combined with boredom, because that's simply not true. Modern cruises are a blend of comfort, adventure, and of course, luxury.

 

 

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