In this episode of Florivida the Travel Podcast, Willem and Rick dive into the world of cruises. What makes a cruise ship so special and can it actually be compared to an amusement park at sea?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Watch or listen to the new episode on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and YouTube. On our website you can find all episodes of the travel podcast<\/a> and additional travel inspiration<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Going on a cruise yourself?<\/a> In this episode, discover why a cruise can be a surprisingly good addition to a theme park vacation and what to look for when choosing the right ship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Cruises have long ceased to be just sailing from A to B. Modern cruise ships are complete vacation destinations in themselves, with entertainment, restaurants, swimming pools and even onboard attractions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This episode looks at the similarities with theme parks and why more and more theme park lovers are also becoming interested in cruises. A poll of listeners on the statement \u2018A cruise is the perfect vacation for theme park lovers\u2019 shows that:<\/p>\n\n\n\n So the largest group is curious, but does not yet have a clear opinion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A cruise offers many elements that are also found in theme parks, such as entertainment, theming and a fully catered environment. At the same time, it often lacks the deep immersion and storytelling of true theme parks such as Disney or Universal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Therefore, a cruise is seen as complementing rather than replacing a theme park vacation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Modern cruise ships offer more and more spectacular facilities similar to what a theme park offers. Thus, ships become part of the destination and experience rather than just a means of transportation and overnight stay in 1. There are several diverse attractions and activities including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n In particular, shipping companies such as Royal Caribbean<\/a>, Disney Cruise Line<\/a> and Norwegian Cruise Line<\/a> play into this strongly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In addition to attractions, entertainment plays a major role within the cruise world. Together, these elements make for a complete onboard experience, with something going on continuously from morning to night on the lively ships. Think about:<\/p>\n\n\n\n An example is the Haunted Mansion bar on Disney ships, where storytelling and atmosphere are key.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In this regular column, Rick shares his practical tips for a cruise vacation. According to him, it is important to see a cruise not just as transportation, but as a destination in itself, where the ship is at least as important as the itinerary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Their conclusion: A cruise is much more than just a trip from A to B. By choosing the right ship and consciously planning time on board, it becomes a complete vacation experience at sea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Need advice on which ship is best for you? We'd be happy to help you with that. Plan here<\/a> schedule an (online) appointment with our travel experts to put together your ideal cruise vacation!<\/p>\n\n\n\n This episode also focuses on food and experience, with some notable highlights on board:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Food is extensive and of high quality. From buffets to restaurants and snacks, there is always plenty of choice and everything is mostly included. This makes a cruise a fine way not only to see and explore a lot but also to relax without having to worry too much about all the extra costs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n A cruise is no substitute for a theme park, but it is a surprisingly complete vacation in itself. With attractions, entertainment, great service and a wide range of food, a cruise ship feels like a floating resort. For anyone still in doubt, go experience it once! We are happy to help. <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Listen as Rick and Willem share everything there is to know about cruises, from attractions to food to travel tips!<\/p>","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":19067,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_breakdance_hide_in_design_set":false,"_breakdance_tags":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[287],"tags":[267,265],"class_list":["post-18969","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-florivida-de-reispodcast","tag-inspiratie-cruises","tag-inspiratie-disney"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/florivida.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18969","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/florivida.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/florivida.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/florivida.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/6"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/florivida.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=18969"}],"version-history":[{"count":15,"href":"https:\/\/florivida.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18969\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":19712,"href":"https:\/\/florivida.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18969\/revisions\/19712"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/florivida.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/19067"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/florivida.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=18969"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/florivida.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=18969"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/florivida.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=18969"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}Episode topic: cruises<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Cruise vs. theme park<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Onboard attractions and activities<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Entertainment and experience<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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\u2708\ufe0f Rick's Travel Tip<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
What is the ideal trip length for a cruise?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Practical travel tips<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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\ud83c\udf5c With William on a snacking expedition<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
What makes eating on a cruise special?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Culinary highlights<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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A fully themed bar with special effects and unique cocktails inspired by Haunted Mansion.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
American diner with retro-style burgers, fries and milkshakes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
A popular snack aboard Disney ships, often available only on specific mornings.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\nClosing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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