Cruise tourism is a discipline with an exceptionally large number of participants
Cruising on one of the floating hotels has become not only a great way to spend a vacation but is slowly turning into a lifestyle. Because once someone falls in love with the charm of cruising, they don’t easily give up that pleasure. With the variety of cruise offerings available today, from ultra-luxurious yachts and exclusive sailboats to gigantic mega-cruise ships with a wide range of entertainment and attractions, everyone can find something that suits them, both financially and personally. The maritime tourism industry has adapted to demand.
But why is cruising itself so interesting? What is its charm, allure, and benefit? … An indisputable and undeniable characteristic of cruising, and also the main selling point for the industry’s promotion and marketing, which attracts the masses, is its elegance, charm, and simplicity in visiting several countries in just a few days. Although one usually stays in each port for only one day, it is enough to experience the essence of a destination, and it’s also wonderful to boast to friends and colleagues that today you’re in Croatia, tomorrow in Italy, and in two days you’ll be in Malta… and then we’re off to Spain. Cruising allows us to explore the capitals of the Baltic countries in a few days, experience sailing through the Norwegian fjords, stroll through Mediterranean metropolises, discover the best of distant and mystical Asia, enjoy the charms of the Middle East, feel the aristocratic touch of traditional Atlantic crossings, wander through South American capitals, or simply visit the homelands of the world’s top athletes and cruise through exotic Caribbean countries… and all of this with one packed suitcase and one mode of transport… cruising allows us to travel the world “lightly.”
Sailing across all seas, oceans, and rivers, and entering 1,800 ports worldwide, these mega ships unite the global village in a unique and fun way, enabling travelers to get to know different cultures and customs.
Cruising offers quality and an excellent price-to-service ratio. When you book a cruise package, you get everything; accommodation, entertainment, rest, recreation, activities, and food… you can freely indulge your taste buds and curiosity with the variety of onboard restaurants, ranging from chic sushi bars to French gourmet dining.
Cruising offers an enormous selection of excursions and activities for everyone—relaxation and romance for parents, and fun for children. Additionally, all decisions related to excursions and activities are made in advance, so all you have to do is relax and enjoy.
Cruising provides excitement, pleasure, safety, and comfort, enjoyed by more than 90 million people over the past two decades. Every year, around 10 million passengers book their spots on one of the many vessels in the huge tourist fleet.
Cruising is a global entrepreneurial discipline where everyone benefits. Cruise ship companies significantly contribute to government budgets and economic development. They directly and indirectly employ hundreds of thousands of people, some of whom literally depend on it for their livelihoods and realize their dreams. They stimulate the food, timber, and textile industries, are major exporters, and directly impact the development of tourism worldwide and all related industries that support tourism, such as infrastructure development, air and land transport, hospitality, hotel management, and travel agencies. They strongly support shipbuilding and related activities. Cruise companies are also required to comply with the strictest regulations related to ecology, health, and safety, and are leaders in implementing all quality standards. There is no country in the world that rejects guests from cruise ships, no country that doesn’t want to be an outbound market for cruisers, no country that doesn’t want to have its ports on the list of top destinations. There is no country in the world that doesn’t understand the PR role of cruisers and cruising. There is no country in the world that doesn’t support the cruising industry… if such a country exists, then something is wrong with it.
