« Love Boat! Lalalalalalala la la! » The world of cruises is undeniably linked to the famous series of the 70s which has rocked us all: « The Cruise is having fun ». We all dreamt of love alongside Commander Gavin, Intendant Fred, bartender Goffer and charming host Loren, to the resolutely disco tunes of composer Charles Fox. « The love boat » was an episode by episode love story, thanks to the benevolent ploys of the Pacific Princess’ shock crew.
But what about really on board?
Are boats really the temples of romanticism that we are sold ? Are cruises a good place to meet people ? Is the experience positive for single travellers ?
Between sincere romanticism and tourism industry, we decided to collect testimonies in order to have an informed opinion on the subject. Follow the guide !
[1]A resolutely romantic context
Sip a glass of champagne while watching the sun go down towards the horizon while enjoying some strawberries coated in dark chocolate… Slowly open the eyes still stuck by sleep and see an unknown shoreline appear the day before… There’s something magical about taking a cruise.
Couples can forget everything, shipowners know it well and offer lovers a whole range of romantic services. Each company of course has its own formulas, but you won’t have to look long if you want to surprise your half.
Special attention for newlyweds or wedding anniversaries, and significant discounts!
At Costa’s, young couples are courted. The company offers them a 5 % discount on all these boats, perhaps an opportunity to rejuvenate its clientele a little… The company is also committed to treating the newlyweds by preparing a surprise for them as soon as they arrive. If you are coming on board to celebrate a birthday, please indicate this at your reservation, this discount is also applicable to you.
MSC goes further. The newlyweds can benefit from a 10 % discount if they make the cruise within 6 months after the celebration of their union and a surprise will await them in their cabin as soon as they arrive. They will be able to choose a formula adapted to their desires by privileging, for example, the gastronomy for the greedy ones or the relaxation for the massage and spa lovers.
But at MSC, the newlyweds are not the only ones to be pampered. The company also congratulates couples that last by proposing a reduction of 250 dollars for the celebration of silver anniversary (25 years of union) and 500 dollars of discount for the lucky ones who have been happily together for 50 years !
[2]In Canada, there are even libertines cruises !
Less romantic but more naughty, there are libertine cruises from Canada.
Specialized agencies offer this type of service. If the idea may seem crazy, the consultation of blog devoted to the subject seems to prove that the experience can revive the flame of certain couples. Contrary to popular belief, most of the participants are already familiar with the libertine milieu and the majority of them are also regular passengers on traditional cruises. After all, wouldn’t this be an opportunity to combine the useful with the useful?
to the pleasant?
The uniform resolutely sexy despite the prohibitions
Ladies and gentlemen, bachelors, calm down! If we must admit that the sexy potential of our guests’ uniforms on board is undeniable, the staff has the formal prohibition to consume relations with passengers at the risk of being disembarked (at their expense) at the next stopover and dismissed immediately. Discretion is therefore legion on board.
And let’s be honest, with contracts of several months on board, the temptation is sometimes great.
Ladies, you should know that most of the passengers who have had experience on board complain very frequently about their superficial dimension. Several anonymous witnesses told us that: « most of the men on board who are flirting, are married ashore » or « it is useless to expect a great love story, the employees at You will therefore be warned !
As for you gentlemen, the rules are the same for female employees. No need, therefore, to deploy your most secret weapons of seduction and keep your most beautiful tricks for the passengers. You’ll have a better chance of closing.