Cruise ship introduces 'Sleigh pad' to ease children's worries over Father Christmas One in three youngsters will be spending Christmas away from home this year, leaving many worried that Santa might not be able to track them down.
Antonio Paradiso, managing director of MSC Cruises, said: "Santa always does his best to find families, but a cruise ship out at sea can be a moving object, so we thought he'd appreciate the extra help.
The study was carried out by MSC Cruises, which has come up with a fun solution to reassure kids that Santa will still find them, even if they're on a ship in the middle of the ocean.
The cruise line has created a special 'Sleigh Pad' on the deck of its MSC Preziosa ship, complete with colourful markings, a sleigh-shaped design, and even hoof 'ports' for each of Santa's nine reindeer.
To alleviate their children's concerns while travelling, almost half of parents refer to Santa's "magic map," his love for adventure or leave a note on the chimney with their new address.
