Going on a holiday cruise is one of the travel industry's biggest draws for many people all over the world. With the New Year already underway for many globetrotters and holidaymakers, travel experts and critics are already pushing the key trends to hit the cruise scene for 2013.
New Ships on the Dock
Going on a holiday cruise is one of the travel industry's biggest draws for many people all over the world. With the New Year already underway for many globetrotters and holidaymakers, travel experts and critics are already pushing the key trends to hit the cruise scene for 2013.
New Ships on the Dock
The latest (and biggest!) cruise liners to debut for this year are the Norwegian Breakaway and Princess Cruises' Royal Princess. The Norwegian Breakaway is set to launch in May, with the Royal Princess following suit in June. Both ships are touted as the next big things in the cruise industry according to CruiseCritic.com editor, Carolyn Spencer Brown. She comments on the two newcomers, "Both ships reflect the new trend of being outside all the time with outdoor restaurants, more on-deck seating and other reasons for you to be outside."
New-To-View On Board the Ships
Even the most jaded of ocean travellers will now have a reason to go cruising with a fresh perspective as cruise companies are shaking things up aboard their respective liners with various attractions and activities. Eye-catching examples would include the vertical garden of Crystal Symphony, the longest single-rider water slide on the MSC Preziosa, the 3D theatres complete with motion seats and sensory special effects outfitted aboard Carnival Cruise Lines.
Exclusive Eats at Sea
Far from eating only seafood while enjoying a holiday out at sea, cruise companies are making sure the culinary experience on board their liners are as diverse as that on restaurants found on land. Global cuisine is the common underlying theme for many kitchens and dining rooms on cruise ships, as well as the focus on providing fine-dining-quality food at relatively affordable competitive rates that are already inclusive of the ticket rates for booking a cruise holiday.
All Ages Welcome Aboard
Family holidays account for a large chunk of the profits for many cruise companies, and many ocean liners are making sure that their activities and facilities encompass both ends of the age spectrum. Specific sections on many existing cruise ships are now being remodelled to cater to the different tastes of varying age groups. Parents can enjoy adult-appropriate entertainment in one level, teenagers can let loose on another designated area, while the grandparents can relax in their own private section.
Social Media Makes a Splash
Traditionally, the industry standard was to have holiday goers consult the services of a travel agent to book cruise holidays. With the advent of the Internet and social media, discerning travellers who also happen to be very tech-savvy are now relying on themselves to book their holidays directly from the websites of the cruise companies. According to recent statistics, online bookings are already expecting to hit a profit share of 59 percent by 2014, based on reports by PhoCusWright.
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