Gu, a famous Hong Kong writer, has taken a boat for nearly 100 times in the past 30 years. Why is it addictive to travel by cruise?

Is there anyone who is addicted to cruise travel in the world? Yes!

There is such a person who has only regarded cruise as the first choice for travel for 30 years and is very keen on cruise travel.

Sometimes, just count, there have been 50 cruise trips in 20 years. However, if you count, I'm afraid I've been on the boat for 30 years, and the number may be nearly a hundred times, especially in recent years, almost every month. ?

—— Huang Guzhen

He is Huang Guzhen, a well-known columnist in Hong Kong. Since he started his first cruise more than 30 years ago, he has been completely addicted to cruise travel. So far, he has taken more than 50 cruises and published the book Tips for Cruise Travel.

Taking the cruise as his home, he is either on the cruise or on his way to the cruise.

Someone once interviewed him and asked him why he loved cruise travel so much.

He answered this way:

Everyone has his main interests in boat trips: sightseeing, eating and entertainment? I am a glutton, and a big part of my cruise is eating! Almost every ship will try its best to eat well within the budget and will not cut corners. Cruise's delicious food made me addicted to it for the first time. For me, eating well and living comfortably is the most important thing.

—— Huang Guzhen

This is really in the hearts of many people.

After all, for many mature friends, choosing to travel is not only for fun, but also for the comfort of travel. No matter the quality of food and accommodation, it should not be too low. Only by eating well and living well can we play better and relax better.

However, what is the charm of cruise travel that fascinates this famous Hong Kong columnist?

What many people don't know is that sometimes only cruise ships can go to places that can't be reached by other means.

For example, if you want to go to the South Pole to see the polar scenery, taking a cruise is almost the only way for you to explore this white continent.

Ever heard of traveling around the world on a cruise ship? Someone has already done that.

Therefore, if you like to travel around the world and have enough time, you can choose the global cruise routes ranging from more than 80 days to 100 days, cross the boundless ocean, go to one destination after another, and experience the charm of different countries.

Global navigation route

But if you don't have that much time and determination to go abroad by cruise, there is actually this option:

Choose a weekend to board a cruise ship, experience a five-star life on the cruise ship and spend a weekend at sea.

So, your cruise weekend will be like this-

When the cruise ship wakes up in the morning, go to the window to enjoy the endless sunrise sea view, and the soft morning light illuminates the new day.

The cafeteria on board has been opened, and a full breakfast is waiting to wake up your taste buds all day.

You can drink coffee, make your own dessert, or order a bowl of hot noodles with traditional stomach-nourishing noodles and intimate Chinese and western food on the cruise, and you will never treat any picky stomach badly.

How to arrange the time on the cruise after a full meal?

Don't worry at all, cruise ships provide all kinds of entertainment facilities and activities.

You can choose a variety of fitness methods, exercise while watching the vast sea outside the window, and your body and mind are relaxed;

Or lying on the deck chair of a cruise ship, reading a book, basking in the sun, chatting and letting the sea breeze blow your hair, all your troubles seem to disappear at this moment.

At lunch time, the cruise ship prepared delicious food from 35 countries for you. It's just that the food from different countries can't be seen, especially watching the invincible panoramic seascape and eating a big meal!

If you like western food, you can go to a western restaurant, ask for a first-class steak and an intoxicating glass of red wine, sit at the seaside table and look at the endless sea in the distance;

To enjoy a perfect lunch, you can choose to go back to the luxurious room and take a comfortable nap.

As soon as I opened the door, I saw the accommodation environment of a five-star hotel. 1.8 big bed, both rigid and flexible, stable cabin, without any shaking. You don't even feel like you're on a boat.

You can also choose to enjoy a physiotherapy club specially prepared for the orientals on the cruise ship. You can enjoy the top-class spa and the blue sea, so that you can relieve the fatigue and burnout caused by your body.

If you think that a cruise is all about eating, living and being comfortable, and nothing else, it is all wet.

In fact, you can imagine boarding a cruise ship as a moving sea castle. The activities arranged for you on the cruise ship can be described as colorful, eating, playing, various theme parties, and various types of lectures on board.

If you are a handicraft lover, you can find a professional illustrator on the boat to learn flower arrangement.

If you like singing, you can choose to go to KTV on the cruise and sing with your friends.

If you are interested in high technology, you can also choose to experience the latest and most dazzling VR facilities, such as VR maze, simulated racing car, interactive cinema, etc., so that you can experience immersive games. (Children like it, too! Maybe you can take your grandson! )

In the evening, you can go to the performance hall to watch the special song and dance performances, or you can go to the casino on the cruise ship to relax and entertain yourself.

If you want to spend rare time alone with your partner, you can attend a dinner on the deck of a cruise ship. In the blend of the sound of waves and music, the two danced the most beautiful waltz hand in hand, leaving romantic memories;

Of course, if you like shopping, you can go to the cruise duty-free shop to buy your favorite goods. I believe that the dazzling array of goods on the cruise ship will definitely dazzle you.

When you are tired and want to have a rest, go back to your room and enjoy a beautiful night on the lounge chair on the terrace. And when you wake up the next morning, you will see a completely different scenery.

Nowadays, with the huge growth and rapid popularization of cruise tourism around the world, cruise tourism has gradually become a popular and fashionable way of travel.

According to the "Green Paper on Cruise: Report on the Development of Cruise Industry in China", cruise tourism has become more and more popular in recent years. The number of tourists in the global cruise market jumped from 1.3 1.4 million per year to 24.7 million, an increase of 88%.

According to the statistical survey of the International Cruise Association, in 20 18, the number of passengers in China cruise market will reach 5.698 million!

Moreover, tourists who have traveled by cruise are also full of praise for cruise ships. About 92% of tourists said that they may or will travel by cruise again.

The person who went said this:

"I originally reported a cruise with a try-and-see attitude, and I didn't expect much. Therefore, the voyage was unforgettable, and our family had a good time on the boat. The service on board is also very good. If you don't want to get up early, you can have breakfast in your room. Just make an appointment for breakfast service. Eating breakfast while watching the sea view is quite special. "

-Ms. Wang

"At first I thought that cruise travel must be expensive and not fun. But the last cruise was really great, especially without changing hotels and running around with your luggage, which really saved a lot of trouble. On the cruise ship, I can see the vast sea and white clouds every day, and I really feel completely relaxed. "

-Ms. Li

"I thought cruise travel would be boring, thinking about what fun it would be on the boat. As a result, after this experience, I feel that the cruise ship is simply a mobile sea castle with excellent facilities. However, what impressed me most was the song and dance performance on board. Those actors are very professional and the performance is really great. "

-Mr Zhang

Seeing this, you may have a general impression of the cruise ship. But I still don't know what cruise route is better.

Then look down!

I recommend an absolutely five-star cruise ship to you-Star Dream Cruises' latest cruise ship "Dream of the World".

Star Dream Cruise "Dream of the World" is the representative of luxury cruise ships in Asia. In this huge "sea holiday palace", countless food and entertainment projects are gathered.

"World Dream" Building is 18 stories high and can carry 3376 passengers. Rooms are close to 1700, 70% of which are balcony rooms, and you can see the sea view properly!

Generally speaking, the bigger and newer, the more entertainment items can be accommodated, and the more fun it is. Besides, big ships are more stable and safer.

The cruise ship "Dream of the World" is the latest one (20 17) among the luxury cruise ships on the market at present.

There are more than 150 distinguished suites, exclusive swimming pools, spas, gyms and restaurants on the cruise ship, equipped with intimate European butler service, and committed to creating a unique luxury experience for you with the unique concept of "a boat in a boat".

Maybe you will say that the cost of such a good cruise ship must be high?

Actually, it depends. Short-term travel, two to three days, is actually very cost-effective, because a boat ticket includes all expenses, including accommodation, catering and all entertainment activities (cruise duty-free shopping is extra).

Compared with going to the surrounding cities with friends, the price is similar, but the time for real play is actually very small. Although the cost can be borne, people's energy is wasted and they don't get the relaxation and rest they deserve.

The cruise lasts for 3 days and 2 nights, completely eliminating the turnaround time and focusing on the entertainment and relaxation on board, but it is cost-effective.

There are different room types on cruise ships. The price of only one coat can include 2 nights' accommodation and 3 days' dining and entertainment, which is very cost-effective.

Are you still hesitating about such a cost-effective cruise ship?