Cruising into friendship! Young Chinese, especially fresh high school and university graduates, are fueling a boom in cruise travel as the new-gen way to see the world, according to a South China Morning Post report. China Trading Desk CEO Subramania Bhatt noted that cruise ships are "both a reward and rite of passage" for younger travelers, combining convenience, curated itineraries, scenic views, affordable fares and opportunities for bonding.

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