According to independent research conducted by Cruise 118, the Far East, Middle East and Polar Regions have all been identified as up and coming destinations, suggesting that people are becoming increasingly more adventurous with their cruise choices
Cruises that allow passengers to explore exotic, interesting destinations such as Sri Lanka, Oman, Alaska, Japan and expedition cruises to the Polar Regions are on the rise, suggesting that for many of us, we increasingly want more from our travel than simply sun, sea and sangria.
Trends identified through analysing customer bookings for 2019 departures versus 2018 departures, have shown a 138% rise in bookings for the Far East, 127% increase for the Polar Regions and 87% increase for routes throughout the Middle East.
Alan Williamson, Marketing Director, Cruise 118 said: “These adventure cruise packages have been designed for people interested in exploring a variety of destinations and immersing themselves in the local culture and hidden charms of multiple places.”
“This shift towards experience led holidays is hugely prevalent across the entire travel industry right now and for a very good reason. It’s great to see so many people looking to broaden their cultural awareness through experiencing as much of the world as possible. People are seeking to get back in to nature, be adventurous and explore the world, and cruising is an excellent way to facilitate those desires.
“Adventure excursions can facilitate once-in-a-lifetime opportunities such as dolphin watching in Muscat, cycling tours through rustic villages and scenic landscapes in Kochi as well as visiting the Taj Mahal, sailing through the Suez Canal, touring the ancient city of Petra, walking the Great Wall of China or experiencing the Cherry Blossoms of Japan.”
