Whoever thinks cruise holidays are only for over-60s, should read this to realise that even young adults are bound to be enthused by cruises. Here are 16 reasons as to why 20-somethings should go on a cruise, without waiting until they’re older:
1. Less Time, More cities
For youths with restricted time and budget to spare, this has to be the biggest perk of a cruise holiday. You get to see multiple cities (or even countries) with cruise itineraries even as short as 3 or 4 days.
For youths with restricted time and budget to spare, this has to be the biggest perk of a cruise holiday. You get to see multiple cities (or even countries) with cruise itineraries even as short as 3 or 4 days.
2. Food Food Food
Perpetually hungry 20-somethings always welcome buffet meals. Almost all cruises have buffets at their main restaurants where the youth can definitely gorge their hearts out with international cuisines, local favourites and fast foods too.
Perpetually hungry 20-somethings always welcome buffet meals. Almost all cruises have buffets at their main restaurants where the youth can definitely gorge their hearts out with international cuisines, local favourites and fast foods too.
3. No need to pack-unpack multiple times
Packing that travel bag, then unpacking it at the hotel room, packing it again while checking out of a hotel to another – well, you can forget all that packing and unpacking when you’re aboard a cruise. You’ll just need to do it once while checking in, and then before you leave the ship at the end.
Packing that travel bag, then unpacking it at the hotel room, packing it again while checking out of a hotel to another – well, you can forget all that packing and unpacking when you’re aboard a cruise. You’ll just need to do it once while checking in, and then before you leave the ship at the end.
4. Day-time Activities on-board the ship
There are many cruises that have exciting activities that will interest 20-somethings. Apart from swimming pools, Jacuzzis and fitness centres, many newer ships even have rock climbing, zip lines and even scuba diving!
There are many cruises that have exciting activities that will interest 20-somethings. Apart from swimming pools, Jacuzzis and fitness centres, many newer ships even have rock climbing, zip lines and even scuba diving!
5. Night-time action on the ship
If you thought only the days could be exciting, you should see the night time activity on cruises. Dance clubs, parties, live entertainment shows, Broadway shows, casinos and stand-up comedy are what’s in store. While you’re at it, don’t miss out on bar-hopping!
If you thought only the days could be exciting, you should see the night time activity on cruises. Dance clubs, parties, live entertainment shows, Broadway shows, casinos and stand-up comedy are what’s in store. While you’re at it, don’t miss out on bar-hopping!
6. Social and Business networking
With such a buzzing night-life and great lounges, many cruise ships become excellent platforms to meet people from different walks of lives, paving the way for enhancing your social as well as business network – crucial for 20-somethings setting out to build their careers and lives.
With such a buzzing night-life and great lounges, many cruise ships become excellent platforms to meet people from different walks of lives, paving the way for enhancing your social as well as business network – crucial for 20-somethings setting out to build their careers and lives.
7. Group discounts!
Two is the company, four is an extra discount! Choose to cruise with friends and opt for quad-sharing rooms to get great discounts. But book early, since quad rooms sell out quickly.
Two is the company, four is an extra discount! Choose to cruise with friends and opt for quad-sharing rooms to get great discounts. But book early, since quad rooms sell out quickly.
8. Port calls
Opt for itineraries with port calls at buzzing cities to make the best of your cruise holiday.
Opt for itineraries with port calls at buzzing cities to make the best of your cruise holiday.
9. Go on that Expedition!
Expedition cruises may be tough on the pocket of a 20-something, but if he/she is really into adventure, this is a great option since it often includes open-water snorkelling, paddleboarding, kayaking, mountain hikes and cycling hikes. It also tends to be a congregation of photographers, oceanographers and naturalists.
Expedition cruises may be tough on the pocket of a 20-something, but if he/she is really into adventure, this is a great option since it often includes open-water snorkelling, paddleboarding, kayaking, mountain hikes and cycling hikes. It also tends to be a congregation of photographers, oceanographers and naturalists.
10. Stay connected
Millennials are practically glued to their screens – don’t fret, cruise ships have got that covered too. At fair package rates, you can choose your calling/data plans to use while on-board the ship.
Millennials are practically glued to their screens – don’t fret, cruise ships have got that covered too. At fair package rates, you can choose your calling/data plans to use while on-board the ship.
11. Romantic Honeymoon
Being almost all-inclusive, a cruise holiday makes for a perfect honeymoon.
P.S. Pick a room with a private balcony overlooking the ocean and see her eyes sparkle every time the wind blows through her hair!
Being almost all-inclusive, a cruise holiday makes for a perfect honeymoon.
P.S. Pick a room with a private balcony overlooking the ocean and see her eyes sparkle every time the wind blows through her hair!
12. Birthday celebrations
There are great 1-night or 2-night cruises that you could choose from to celebrate a birthday without going too far from home. Most cruise-liners offer the best of entertainment for such itineraries.
There are great 1-night or 2-night cruises that you could choose from to celebrate a birthday without going too far from home. Most cruise-liners offer the best of entertainment for such itineraries.
13. Adult-only spaces
Avoid those bawling kids and have laid-back conversations at adult-only spaces, offered by many ships.
Avoid those bawling kids and have laid-back conversations at adult-only spaces, offered by many ships.
14. Solo-friendly cabins
Sometimes you just want some solitude, and many cruises get that. They offer solo-friendly cabins which means that you get your privacy, and don’t have to pay the high single supplement charge.
Sometimes you just want some solitude, and many cruises get that. They offer solo-friendly cabins which means that you get your privacy, and don’t have to pay the high single supplement charge.
15. Easy access to your favourite tipple
Most 20-somethings like their regular dose of alcohol and often end up looking for places to obtain them, while on holiday. The cruise offers pre-set packages to choose and ensure easy availability of alcohol.
Most 20-somethings like their regular dose of alcohol and often end up looking for places to obtain them, while on holiday. The cruise offers pre-set packages to choose and ensure easy availability of alcohol.
16. Value for Money
Considering all of the previous 15 reasons, surely, cruise ships will be a top choice for 20-somethings looking for value-for-money.
Considering all of the previous 15 reasons, surely, cruise ships will be a top choice for 20-somethings looking for value-for-money.
AUTHOR: Suma Mohan is a travel consultant by profession and considers herself to have inherited the travel bug from her parents. With holidays being an integral part of her childhood memories, she still attempts to create the best experiences of life during her travels. She’s just crossed the last of her 20s but has been longing to go on a Cruise for a while now.
