Cruise.co.uk has conducted a survey to uncover the most common cruise myths that are still being floated.
Earlier this month, the cruise provider revealed that 71% of guests who have never cruised before now might consider one and suggested that short sailings are bolstering the sector's impressive growth over recent years.
With demand no longer a question, cruise.co.uk's latest survey asked 700 respondents to name the biggest cruise myth they still hear floated around.
Beyond the budget
A quarter of respondents said that the most common misconception they hear is the prohibitive pricing of cruise, making the expensive nature of sailings the most common myth reported.
Sea-nior citizens and seasickness
18% of respondents suggested that cruises are reserved for retired guests – despite recent emphasis on multi-generational sailings and family-friendly offerings at sea.
In third was seasickness, reported by 13% of respondents as a barrier to cruising: cruise.co.uk notes the recent advancements of stabilisers largely ensuring plain sailing.
A wave to overcome
51% of respondents continue to report common misconceptions about cruising among the public. While this shows a significant decrease from a similar survey conducted last year – when the figure was as high as 84% – it continues to not remain a factor in buying decisions as 72% said the factors were not a consideration when they booked their first sailing.
Tony Andrews, cruise.co.uk's managing director, said the survey "uncovered the reality behind cruise misconceptions. Notably, these myths are increasingly becoming a thing of the past, with cruises moving further into the holiday mainstream."
In fourth and fifth place for the most common misconceptions were a lack of activities onboard ships and the need to dress up.
