Are cruises really the love boat?
A basic question about cruises was answered by Cruise Critic: Are they romantic? The answer: Yes.
More than half of those in a survey said it was a great vacation romantic vacation option.
The TV program “The Love Boat’s†penchant for celebrating romance resonated with those who responded to the poll which asked: “If you went on a cruise with romance in mind, what type of romance would you be looking for?†Ninety-one percent said they would be interested in spending time with “someone special.â€
What makes a cruise one of the most romantic vacations in the world?
“Cruising — with its cozy cabins, private balconies, intimate restaurants for dining a deux, plus the unimaginable romance of being out at sea, away from all semblance of normal daily routines — is one of the most romantic ways to travel,†suggests Carolyn Spencer Brown, Editor-in-Chief, Cruise Critic.
As a singles hotspot, cruise ships don’t yet rival dating sites like Match.com for offering easy ways to meet potential partners, but they are coming on strong.
“Cruising is a great choice for a singles vacation according to 32 percent of survey respondents,†notes Ms Spencer Brown, who met her now-husband on board a cruise ship while traveling solo. She added:
“The combination of activities that aim to bring single travelers together and the fact that people are less inhibited on a cruise ship than in their daily routines helps romance along.â€
Launched in October of 1995, by The Independent Traveler, Inc., Cruise Critic says it was the first consumer cruise site on the Internet.
Report by David Wilkening
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