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The sights, the sights! Some of the world's most beautiful sights
and places are seen best from the decks of cruise ships. Indeed, there's
simply no other way to see the awe-inspiring beauty of Antarctica, Alaska's
Inside Passage and its glaciers, the Galapagos Islands, the Panama Canal,
or Vietnam's haunting Halong Bay. Up-close and personal is just one of
the reasons that cruising is such a valuable experience.
Just Who Takes a Cruise?
Those who are single, couples, families with children of all ages (including
single parents and grandparents), honeymooners, second-or third-time honeymooners,
groups of friends, and college buddies are all passengers. In fact, today's
passengers are likely to be your next-door neighbours.
But Isn't Cruising for Old People?
Nothing could be further from the truth. The average age of passengers
gets younger each year. Although those of silver years have found cruising
to be a very safe way to travel the world, the average age of first-time
cruisers is now well under 40. Remember that older people can have fun
too. Many of them have more get-up-and-go than some people under the age
of 40!
Is Cruising for Singles?
Yes. A cruise vacation is ideal for those traveling alone (over 25
per cent of all passengers are solo travelers), because it is easy to
meet other people in a noncompetitive environment. Many ships also have
dedicated cabins for singles as well as special add-on rates for single
occupancy of double cabins. Some cruise lines will find a cabin mate for
you to share with, if you so desire. However, be aware that in cabins
that have three or four berths, personal privacy will be non-existent.
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