# Free Ocean Cruises Spontaneity-Driven Recession Rewards from Imperial Majesty Cruise Line By Katie Cordrey | Published 2009-03-28 | World Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/free-ocean-cruises-spontaneity-driven-recession-rewards-imperial-majesty References: [forbes](http://www.forbes.com/2008/07/23/apple-skype-hulu-ent-fin-cx_ml_0723freestuff.html) & [cruises-4-free_](http://www.cruises-4-free.com) It’s not a joke. If you are willing to travel at the last minute, Imperial Majesty Cruise Line gives [3-day, 2-night cruises](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/explora-journeys) including meals and many amenities to lucky couples for free. Forbes Magazine ran an article, [*How To Get Cool Stuff For Free*](http://www.forbes.com/2008/07/23/apple-skype-hulu-ent-fin-cx_ml_0723freestuff.html) last July. Amidst the list was the mention of free cruises. MSN Money ran a similar story in August entitled, [*13 Things You Can Get for Free*](http://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/SmartSpending/FindDealsOnline/13-things-you-can-get-for-free.aspx?page=all). A visit to the Cruises4Free site reveals that you can be considered for a cruise by filling out a contact form, agreeing to allow the cruise line to telephone you, and agreeing to pay the port taxes, (about $60) if you are chosen. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 45% | Activity: 90% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [World](https://www.trendhunter.com/world) > [Travel](https://www.trendhunter.com/travel) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Last Minute Travel:** Opportunity to offer innovative deals for spontaneous travelers. - **Experience Marketing:** Creating an experience to attract new consumers. - **Crisis Advertising:** Take advantage of recession by promoting luxurious experiences at low cost. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Travel and Tourism:** Incorporate more last minute, spontaneous deals into marketing strategies. - **Hospitality:** Offer unique experiences to guests and potential customers through free promotional offers. - **Marketing and Advertising:** Create innovative promotions that cater to spontaneous travel and market towards those looking for inexpensive luxury experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cruise Referral Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crystal-referral-program.md) - [Cross-Family Cruise Benefits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/norwegian-cruise-line-2.md) - [Extensive Seven-Continent Cruises](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/royal-caribbean-ultimate-world-cruise.md) - [Breathtaking Cruise Promotions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cruise-promotions.md) - [Cruise Wellness Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wellness-at-sea-program.md) - [Free Family Hotel Getaways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ihg-hotels.md) - [Comedic Cruise Spots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/its-different-out-here.md) - [Elegant Ocean Traveling Deals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/explora-journeys.md) - [51-Destination World Cruises](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2025-world-cruise.md)