| People carry many myths and misconceptions about | | | | huge ships with thousands of people and still find that |
| cruising. In most cases, it is difficult to get people | | | | they are not crowded as they are designed very |
| onto their first cruise trip, but once they are through | | | | well. |
| with it, they keep coming back again and again for | | | | People who travel on such cruises are generally old. |
| cruising. The common myths and misconceptions that | | | | Again, this was the trend earlier. Now, the scenario is |
| people carry are as mentioned below. | | | | changing. As per the cruise lines' central marketing |
| It will be boring. | | | | group, the average age is 50 years but you shall find |
| People who go on long cruises feel what they will do | | | | around 25% of passengers below the age of 40. |
| for so many days onboard surrounded by water. | | | | I'll get fat. |
| Firstly, you won't be spending all the time onboard. | | | | People fear they'll get fat as they will be just eating |
| Quite a lot of days will be spent in offshore | | | | and drinking. That is not the case. Just set some rules |
| excursions that you will be undertaking at different | | | | for yourself if you are a real foodie. Tell yourself that |
| ports. You can either venture on your own or opt | | | | if cannot resist having an extra glass of beer or |
| for pre-organized tours. If you wish to go on your | | | | extra dessert, you will exercise at the gym for an |
| own, you could take a trip into the marketplace or | | | | hour to burn the calories or use the stairs instead of |
| head towards some sight-seeing. While on sea, there | | | | the elevator every time you need to move up or |
| are a lot of activities to keep you engaged. If you | | | | down. It is just a matter of some self restraint. |
| are a movie buff, you can watch some movies in the | | | | Other than that, these days, as people have become |
| video parlour. Or just try out some new skin | | | | very health conscious, cruise lines offer healthier food |
| treatments or enjoy a sauna bath at the spa. There | | | | options which are low in calories and better for |
| are sports activities where you can play volleyball, | | | | health. |
| tennis, golf on miniature courses, snooker and billiards | | | | It's a formal atmosphere. |
| and other games. If you are a fitness freak, you can | | | | Again, cruise lines today offer alternate dining options. |
| head towards the gym. | | | | You can dine in the traditional restaurants where you |
| I'll feel seasick. | | | | are dressed in a tuxedo and seated on a table. If |
| This is a common concern. But there is no need to | | | | you are the casual type, you can choose the casual |
| worry. These days, ships are made using state of | | | | type venues for having your meals where you have |
| the art technology. They are quite stable even in | | | | the buffet system and one can just pop up in jeans |
| rough waters. Plus, there are acupressure bands, | | | | and T-shirts. The attire is gradually turning less |
| trusted medicines that you can take along with you | | | | informal and the ambiance more easy and cool with |
| after consulting your doctor before you start your | | | | the changing trends. |
| trip or you could definitely purchase them from the | | | | So, its time you cast away your myths and |
| purser who stock such medicines onboard. | | | | preconceived notions about cruising and get on one |
| Cruise ships are overcrowded. | | | | such cruise trip as soon as possible and you might be |
| That's not true. It is rare. Today, ships are designed | | | | surprised that you actually revel in it. |
| to make optimum use of space. You can travel on | | | | |