What are the characteristics of cruise tourism?
Cruise travel belongs to one of the luxury leisure categories. Theoretically, it is suitable for almost all types of tourists except poor tourists and adventurers. However, this "fit" has a premise, that is, you are free to place your own order. Compared with others, the cruise ticket itself is not too expensive, but tourists from other cities have to travel in China by cruise except those from the cruise city. Most people in other cities need to fly back and forth to the home port of the cruise ship, and there are room and board expenses that must be incurred when they arrive at the home port of the cruise ship one day in advance. These two pieces add up to almost half a boat ticket.
My mother is over 80, carsick and walks slowly. So we took our mother in a wheelchair and traveled in the quantum ocean for the first time.
At present, the cruise ships departing from China, Shanghai, Tianjin, Shenzhen, Hong Kong and other home ports are nothing more than Royal Caribbean, Costa Rica, Novozhen Cruise, and Princess Cruise of Carnival Cruise Group. And the cost is about 3000+ soft sister coins to 1W soft sister coins. Compared with road trip in China, the cost is not average. Compared with riding a bike, it is a world of difference; However, compared with the same number of days of Antarctic and Arctic free travel, the cost is not expensive; If you stay in a five-star hotel by the sea and enjoy a slow life for the same number of days as Koh Samui, Thailand, it is really cheap.
Cruise luxury leisure, the cost is higher than other tourism projects.
For the elderly who are old and have difficulty in moving, cruise seems to be the best and only choice.
Take them to road trip, they can't stand the long-distance bumps and irregular meals a day. When they arrive at the scenic spots, they can't walk or climb mountains.
Take him for example (they travel with a group, which is similar to the tossing degree of traveling on the road.
Set him (them) free, because they are inconvenient to move and can hardly go anywhere.
Personal experience
An 80-year-old man had a good time on a cruise ship.
If you want to go, take him with you (they are indeed the most reliable choice by taking a cruise-the starting point from the city to the home port, and the means of transportation are not only airplanes and high-speed trains, but also the subway connection of the home port city. For the elderly with mobility difficulties, the fast and comfortable means of transportation are exempted from him (they take a cruise and almost go to a novel city that moves at sea).
In September this year, our three families have made an appointment, booked a boat ticket and a round-trip air ticket to Shanghai, and are going to take a cruise with four 80+ elderly people again. Pictures taken by Lucker
In this "city" that I have never seen before, living is almost equivalent to "five stars" on land. There is no morning call, I can sleep as long as I want; Eat, it is infinitely rich, grab all the delicious food in the world and eat as many meals as you want. Play, on the one hand, you can freely enjoy the leisure time of cruise ships sailing at sea and feel the boundless sunshine, sea breeze and even nature. On the other hand, many high-tech entertainment facilities on cruise ships are also suitable for the elderly, such as the "North Star" on the Caribbean cruise ship, which also allows them to experience the charm of life brought by the world's high technology. In addition, you can enjoy some exotic customs when you arrive at your destination (port). In fact, these are all clouds. The most important thing is to bring old people with mobility difficulties. In fact, whether you admit it or not, you can really take the exam once! Take him for example (they took a cruise, not only to enjoy family ties with the elderly, but also to do a real filial piety!
In short,
(1 elderly
Old people, especially older people (over 70 years old), feel that they can't keep up with the regular tour groups, and some are overwhelmed, but they don't want to stay at home and want to see the world, so it's perfect to take a cruise. Cruise travel does not need to change hotels every day, and there is no constant fatigue. Life on the boat is easy and leisurely. You can always go back to your cabin when you want to rest, and you can take a nap after lunch. Even sitting on your balcony staring blankly at the blue sea and reading a book is so comfortable. Is there a more comfortable way for the elderly to travel? I often see some old people in their eighties and nineties on the boat, and some of them have inconvenient legs and feet. They were in wheelchairs, pushed back by the filial younger generation, and had a good time on the boat. Generally, cruise companies do not have any additional requirements for passengers under 75 years old. It is best for those over 75 years old to provide a health statement signed by their children or a hospital physical examination report.
(2) Parent-child travelers
Many young parents want to take their young children to see the outside world, so taking a cruise is also a very good choice. There are many recreational facilities suitable for children on the cruise ship. The children will have a good time. Whenever children are tired, they can go back to their rooms to have a rest. Many cruise ships also provide intimate child care services. Children can be placed in child care centers. Under the care of professional staff, children can play games with other children of the same age, while parents can enjoy a quiet world.
(3 families travel together.
There are old people and young people in the world. A big family, it is difficult for three or four generations to travel together. If there is no cruise, it will be difficult to achieve. On the cruise ship, both young and old people can find their own suitable projects and take care of each other. It is wonderful to think that the whole family can spend an unforgettable holiday on the boat. There are also young couples who invite all relatives and friends to take a cruise and hold a wedding at sea, which is more romantic and poetic.
But there is a kind of people who are not suitable for cruise travel, that is, people who like hiking, mountaineering, cross-country and exciting sports. They hate leisurely life, have little interest in eating, drinking and having fun, and like to engage in extreme sports in the embrace of nature. Such people are not suitable for cruise travel.