A survey from cruise.co.uk has uncovered the top calls for a celebration at sea: among birthdays, anniversaries, and retirements, 1% of guests head aboard in celebration of separation.
Of the near-700 respondents to the survey, the general reception was that guests are around twice as likely to book a celebratory cruise than they were when asked five years ago.
38% suggested they'd like to celebrate a birthday aboard, followed by anniversaries (21%) and weddings or honeymoons (17%).
Retirement (14%) and graduation (5%) comprised the top five calls for a celebration cruise: the completion of a divorce earned 1% of votes.
In terms of destinations, almost one in three favour the Med, with just one percent between the Med in first place and the Caribbean in second.
Cruise.co.uk's managing director, Tony Andrews, said it is "easy to see why" guests are heading aboard to celebrate a special event: "Whatever your reason to mark an occasion, cruises offer a huge array of accommodation, entertainment and dining options, with something for all ages to enjoy. When combined with the opportunity to visit multiple destinations in one getaway-at-sea and all at superb value, a cruise is the ideal choice for raising a glass with friends and family."
