Dads who are better at giving than receiving may not give much thought to what they would like to receive for Father’s Day, so we have a suggestion. If you asked your dad what he wants and he said something like, “Nothing,” “I don’t know,” or “Just a hug,” here’s an idea for a really special Father’s Day gift: a cruise.
If your dad is
already a cruise fan, you may have a good idea of his preferences. If not, here
are some things to consider:
How long can
he cruise? If he has
time only for a quick getaway, check out short cruises, such as two-, three- or
four-day cruises to The Bahamas or the Mexican Riviera. Even a short cruise can
give him time to relax, refresh, enjoy the scenery and visit an interesting
port or two. An affordable short cruise may be a good fit for your Father’s Day
gift budget, as well.
If he has more
time available to cruise, there are lots of options for voyages of seven nights
or more. He could sail the Caribbean, the Mediterranean, Northern Europe, South
America, or other parts of the world.
If you have a
generous gift budget and dad has lots of free time, a regional grand voyage or
a world cruise is a spectacular gift for a dad who loves travel.
Is he casual
or dressy? In general,
cruise line dress codes have been trending toward casual; on many ships, shorts
and t-shirts are fine for daytime, and casual slacks and a collared shirt are
good for the evening.
But some ships
maintain the tradition of dressing up for dinner, at least on designated formal
evenings. If your dad loves to put on a suit and tie or even a tuxedo, ask your
professional travel advisor to recommend some cruise lines and ships where he
can do just that.
Is he a
nature lover, or really adventurous?
There are lots of cruise options for dads who enjoy the outdoors: cruises to Alaska,
the Caribbean, or Mexico all provide stunning natural beauty and opportunities to
see wildlife.
These
destinations can also provide some heart-pumping action for dads who love a
thrill – such as dog sledding over a glacier, parasailing over the ocean, scuba
diving in the deep, or ziplining through a forest canopy.
To learn more
and select a cruise for your dad (and for you, if you can cruise with him),
talk with Anita, your professional travel advisor.
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