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Is a Seabourn Luxury Expedition Cruise Right for You? Busting the Myths of Cruising’s Hottest Trend

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Creator's Key Takeaways

Expedition cruising opens up the idea of cruising to people who have never cruised before and who may not think that traditional cruising is for them

Expedition travel is very good for multi-generational families

It's a really good place for single Travelers

If you are someone who either you've chosen a place in the world that's hard for you to get to on your own or you've never tried cruising but you're curious about what a ship experience might be it is so worth giving it a shot

Creator's Tips & Advice

Choose expedition cruising if you want access to remote areas and a focus on nature and activity
Don't worry if you're not super athletic; activities can be tailored to your comfort level
Consider expedition cruises for multi-generational family trips due to variety of activities
Single travelers can enjoy communal experiences without feeling isolated

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Not being super active or athleticActivities are available for all mobility levels; you can pick and choose what fits your interests and abilities
Feeling isolated as a solo travelerExpedition travel is meant to have communal experiences; you're automatically brought into the fold
Getting seasick on a small shipSeasickness depends on location and conditions, not ship size; stabilization technology is advanced, and small ships can hide from weather

Questions This Creator Answers

QWho is the perfect luxury expedition cruise traveler?
QAre expedition cruises only for young travelers or older cruisers?
QDo you have to be super-fit to go on an expedition ship?
QHow about solo travelers?
QWill I get seasick on a small ship?

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YouTube Video Description

Luxury expedition cruising is one of the fastest-growing trends in cruising - but who is it they really for? World's Greatest Cruises' Lynn Elmhirst sat down with Jen Martin, who leads expedition development at Seabourn, to ask who is the perfect luxury expedition cruise traveler - and dispel some myths about who is taking luxury expedition cruises. Are they only for young travelers? Or older cruisers? Do you have to be super-fit? How about solo travelers? Who are the guests who get the most from a luxury expedition cruise? And even - can I take an expedition cruise if I worry about seasickness on a small ship in remote waters like the Antarctic’s infamous Drake Passage? We answer all your questions about whether a luxury expedition cruise is right for you. If you’ve been wondering if you’d feel at home among the 250 guests on a Seabourn expedition cruise, this video may help you decide if you’re a match for luxury expedition cruising. Find out more at www.worldsgreatestcruises.com Featured image courtesy of Seabourn