These Photos Will Make You Realize That Cruises Are Not Always the Vacation of Your Dreams
Cruise ships are, in theory, one of the best options available when it comes to taking a relaxing vacation. After the moment you pay, you have everything done for you. It’s like being in an all-inclusive hotel that also happens to haul you around the globe to visit wonderful places.
However, people sometimes find that their expectations don’t always meet reality. From long lines to get on the boat to disappointing meals, a cruise ship can end up being a very bad experience. After all, it’s not as if you could simply leave as you would do in a regular hotel.
Expectation – Going On Board
So we have finished packing our suitcase and we’re ready to embark on this adventure. We can imagine ourselves boarding the cruise and taking an amazing picture to share on Social Media. This is sure to be a great vacation from beginning to end and we can’t wait!
The image people always show is of them in front of the large cruise ship. However, more often than not, this picture is taken when people are getting back on board after visiting some of the destinations. The initial boarding of the ship is much more complicated than packing your clothes and heading there.
Reality – The Long Boarding Process
The truth behind boarding the ship is a lot more similar to what we see on this picture. It’s a slow process where one has to endure a lengthy line. Furthermore, there are many steps we have to follow before we can get on the ship.
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There is a process in which people have to declare they are not suffering any easily contagious diseases. Furthermore, the security check is quite exhaustive, and it includes much more than just checking for dangerous items. Even food and snacks are prohibited in most cruises. The good thing is that your nutrition is guaranteed.
Expectation – Recreating The Titanic Scene
This one is a very funny expectation, and more common than most people think! The blockbuster film Titanic might be at fault for this expectation shared by many fans of the movie. That moment in which Jack holds Rose as she spreads her arms wide is an amazing scene.
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Interestingly, people have been trying to recreate it ever since. With more modern clothes and not quite the tragic setting, fans want to see what Rose felt at that exact moment. However, sometimes, reality just can’t hold up to fiction.
Reality – The Not So Exciting Recreation
Many things come together on the Titanic scene previously shown. It was the birth of a new—and forbidden—love between Jack and Rose. Also, it was among the other times in which things tended to be a lot more innocent. But alas, it’s not really the safest thing to do at all.
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In fact, recreating the Titanic scene is impossible in a modern cruise. This is because it’s quite hazardous, and Rose could’ve fallen in the water and (Spoiler!) perished way before Jack. People even try to recreate it alone, which is not the best strategy at all. Still, it must be fun to try.
Expectation – The Relaxing Hot Tub
Most cruise ships often make a point of advertising the number of hot tubs available on the ship. This is because getting into a hot tub while sailing through the ocean sounds like a heavenly experience. It’s one of the most relaxing experiences one could have during a vacation.
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In any picture they use as publicity for the ship, the hot tubs look almost empty. More often than not, only one person or maybe a couple are shown. People who exercise might get an added benefit as hot tubs do wonders for sore muscles. But does this picture have anything to do with reality?