Myths and Truths about cruising………

In all the years I’ve been in the cruise industry I still find myself being asked the same questions so thought I’d share some of these with you if you are considering your first cruise…………..

1. I’ll get seasick…  

Thats not me!

The sea can never be underestimated, but while it’s true that bad weather can strike at any time, modern-day technologies and stabilizers make it very unlikely that you will lose much time to seasickness on board a mid-size or resort ship. If you are predisposed to motion sickness, take precautions (pressure bands, drugs or natural remedies) In more severe cases the ship’s doctor can administer an injection.  If you’re really concerned, seek advice from a specialist agent and choose a ship, destination and season that will reduce the chances of seasickness to almost zero.

Tip:  Mid ship is the better place to be

2. I’m too young to cruise.  

The average age of cruisers is 55.6 years. Increasing value for money and cruises of shorter duration are luring younger holidaymakers, including generations of families and children. Today, cruising is more about surf pools , rock climbing and ice skating rather than shuffleboard families and couples are treated equally and waited on hand and foot. Keep an open mind: you never know whom you’ll meet.

I did my first cruise at 27 and was hooked and now I cruise with my wife and kids and they all love it to.

3. I won’t spend enough time in port, or get a sense of the places I’m visiting

It’s worth noting that mid-sized and resort-sized ships can’t dock in smaller ports and have to decant thousands of passengers, but whatever the ship, the fear of being holed up on board is unfounded: it’s not uncommon to be ashore every day. If destination is the key driver for your holiday, you must pick a ship that spends adequate time in your chosen ports. Some ports of call can be just a quick visit; others can the best part of a day. 

Most ships offer excursion options in each port to cater for different tastes and physical abilities. Expect everything from coach tours to kayaking, snorkeling, food markets and zip-lining.

If you have any other preconceived ideas about cruising your not sure about , give me a call on 0800 408 6107 or drop me an email on [email protected] , I will have part 2 next week.

Haydn