How to celebrate Mother’s Day? 90% of people want to take Mom on a cruise vacation

Travel Center / Comprehensive Report

With Mother’s Day around the corner, what should you get for Mom? The same old routine of eating at restaurants or buying skincare and designer bags every year has become boring. Actually, the most valuable gift is spending time together as a family, sharing meals and conversations to make wonderful memories. Because “memories are priceless,” Mother’s Day gifts are slowly changing. In recent years, cruise packages have become quite popular—they include food, fun, and entertainment, allowing elders to enjoy Broadway-level performances and British royal cuisine without the hassle of travel. A poll by ETtoday News Cloud also shows that over 90% of people think taking Mom on a cruise is a great Mother’s Day gift.

Once on a cruise, travelers become the masters of their own time and space. Whether it’s enjoying the breeze on deck in the morning, watching a movie in the afternoon, or sipping drinks under the stars at night, everything is up to you—completely free from the stress of rigid itineraries in traditional travel. It’s especially suitable for multi-generational family trips. Elders who want Chinese cuisine, kids who love pizza, or seniors wanting spa treatments while children prefer children’s theater—all can be accommodated thanks to a cruise’s diverse facilities. According to an ETtoday News Cloud poll of 1,693 valid responses, 63.32% of respondents are willing to spend between NT$20,000–30,000 on a cruise trip, and 54.4% feel that a 4–5 day itinerary is ideal. The poll suggests that cruise travel is becoming the new norm, as prices are becoming more affordable. For example, Princess Cruises offers a 4-day Okinawa trip for just over NT$30,000, fitting perfectly within the public’s expectation of NT$20,000–30,000 for 4–5 days. Plus, cruises dock in both Kaohsiung and Keelung, offering great convenience. As a Mother’s Day gift, a trip for two costs less than NT$60,000—cheaper than a massage chair or designer bag. Respondents said it’s “super trendy,” “a rare chance to take Mom out,” and “high-quality.”

When choosing a cruise, the survey shows that people care most about onboard facilities and services. To thank Moms for their hard work, children want them to enjoy a luxurious and relaxing holiday—making dining and leisure amenities especially important. For instance, the Sapphire Princess, docked at Keelung and Kaohsiung ports, is a great value choice. It features an innovatively designed open-air星空 cinema by the pool on the top deck, with a massive 300-square-foot screen, a 69,000-watt sound system, and ample lighting—visible even in bright daylight or while the ship is moving at full speed.

The chance to enjoy a wide variety of international cuisines is another major reason people choose cruises. Princess Cruises offers five differently styled “main dining rooms” and gourmet dishes from around the world. There’s delicious food available 24/7 to satisfy even the pickiest palates in your family. Not only does it have upscale options like the “Sterling Steakhouse” and authentic Italian cuisine at “Sabatini’s,” but also the “Surf & Turf Restaurant” designed by celebrity chef Curtis Stone, famous for hosting “Surfing Chef to the Rescue.” This allows your mom to enjoy healthy and delicious international dishes in a private setting.

▲ Under a dreamy starlit sky and a gentle sea breeze, enjoy a movie with free popcorn—it’s truly a slice of heaven.

▲ The ship’s Princess Theater puts on Broadway-style song and dance performances, with a three-story stage, 25 sets, and space for over 700 guests, delivering an unmatched audiovisual experience.

▲ Onboard the Sapphire Princess, five-star chefs from around the world prepare delicious and healthy international dishes, including the “Surf & Turf Restaurant” designed by renowned chef Curtis Stone.

Princess Cruises is part of the world’s largest cruise group, Carnival Corporation & PLC, founded in 1965 and currently operating 18 world-class ships. The Sapphire Princess, newly refurbished in 2015, weighs 116,000 tons, is 290 meters long, 62.5 meters wide, and has 18 decks, with balcony cabins making up 75% of accommodations. To ensure guests feel right at home, the Sapphire Princess carries 2,678 passengers and a crew of 1,200. Departing from Keelung, it can go to Okinawa, Ishigaki, Kagoshima, Hiroshima, and more. From Kaohsiung, it travels to Okinawa, Miyako Island, Hong Kong, and Ha Long Bay. More itinerary info:http://www.princesscruises.com.tw/