Before you pick a cruise, know that there’s one major
difference in presenting a graduation cruise to a high-school graduate or a college
graduate: most cruise lines require that passengers be at least 21 years old to
travel without a chaperone. Some lines require that chaperones be at least 21;
others require them to be at least 25. While you can probably send a college
grad and off on a cruise alone or with a friend, someone older will probably
need to accompany a high-school graduate. (Perhaps that someone could be you!)
To select a cruise that a new grad will enjoy, you may
need to set your own preferences aside. While great dining opportunities or a
well-appointed spa may be most important to you, the graduate may enjoy a ship
that provides lots of opportunities to be active. Royal Caribbean is often a
good choice for young adults, with its signature rock-climbing walls, skating
rinks, surf simulators and scuba diving lessons.
Celebrity Cruises is another line with a lot of appeal
for young adults. They can attend presentations on wine and proper food and
wine pairings; lessons in salsa dancing and hip hop; language lessons; and
hands-on classes in jewelry making, sketching and painting. On Celebrity ships
that feature the Lawn Club, they can play classic lawn games, such as bocce or
croquet, that they never imagined playing at sea.
You’ll also want to consider a choice of memorable
destinations. If your graduate has enjoyed a spring break or two, the Caribbean
or Mexico might not be tops on their list. Consider an adventurous destination
like Alaska; or, a classic post-graduation destination like Europe.
If you’re saving for a high school graduate’s college
tuition or to provide a new college graduate with a start in the world, you may
be surprised by how affordable a cruise can be. For more information and ideas
for gifting your grad with a celebration cruise, talk with Anita, your Cruise
Holidays personal cruise expert.
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