Cruises
The phrase ‘the world is your oyster’ could well have been written just for cruise deals. For travelling by ship is a way to visit the world’s fabled ports of call with comfort and convenience. Imagine going to bed on the sea under the stars and waking up to find yourself in a new port all ready to explore. Perhaps your luxury cruise ship has sailed into the Golden Horn and all Istanbul is at your feet just beyond your balcony or porthole. Cunard Cruises offers cruises to the Eastern Med. Or maybe you wake to the sound of birds and the plash of water to find yourself berthed off a tropical island in the Caribbean. Or it might be the sound of wild cawing sea birds and the crash of surf announcing you’ve arrived off the wild and windy coast of Alaska with all its primeval beauty. These are just a few of the many wonderful destinations available to cruise passengers. If you’re tempted by the thought, you’ll be amazed by the cruise deals on offer and the fabulous ports of call you can choose from. Alaska is a popular destination on account of its wild natural beauty and stunning wildlife. Then there are the myriad islands of the Caribbean with their fine white beaches and translucent seas. Perfect for stringing a hammock between coconut palms and just letting go. The more active can wander through the great cities of Europe and Asia. Copenhagen, Trieste, Hong Kong and Manila are just a few of the cities regularly visited by companies such as Fred Olsen Cruises.
Balmoral Exterior Bow - Fred Olsen Cruises
“As a member of a group of six, of which one was disabled, I can honestly say that as this my 1st Cruise was very memorable.” - Hulstrom, Widnes on 20th Apr 2008 (Thomson Cruises)
Cruise Deals
If you though cruises were the sole preserve of the wealthy, think again. Deals such as those offered by P&O Cruises are extremely good value for money. Just consider the following, When you go a cruise you have no hotel expenses. Your cruise ship is effectively a floating luxury hotel with facilities that can outmatch any regular hotel. Consider what you’ll save on airport taxes and taxis, and tipping bellboys to haul your bags in and out of countless hotel rooms and you’ll see that cruises offer a very good deal indeed. Then your cruise deals ship offers a grand range of swimming pools, together with fitness, dining and entertainment facilities. If you the sedentary type, there are a host of free deck chairs for lounging on and just watching the world go by. Then bear in mind that many cruise packages are all inclusive. You payment included full or half board and entrance to many of the on board activities such as movies and clubs. These would cost a lot if bought separately on dry land. Then consider how many destinations you can visit on one cruise. To travel to and between these by air could prove very expensive, not to say exhausting. When you arrive at the many ports of all on your cruise trip, you’ll be able to return to the ship for rest and refreshment and won’t need to shell out exorbitant tourist prices. You can find these holidays at a wide range of prices including premium offerings from Celebrity Cruises.
Pavilion Pool of Queen Elizabeth - Cunard Cruises
“Having cruised many times before, the crew on this ship are as good as it gets. Each and every time we needed help, and even when we didn’t (!)” - Embleton, Stansted on 20th Apr 2008 (P&O Cruises)
Caribbean Sensations
One of the world’s most popular cruise deals destinations is the Caribbean and with good reason. This enchanted area is replete with gorgeous islands, fascinating colonial cities, clean, delightful beaches lapped by azure waters and a host of things to see and do. Add to this a welcoming culture, vibrant cuisine and party atmosphere and you have the dream cruise destination. Here you can sail on cruises in the footsteps of earlier explorers, adventurers, freebooters and pirates and the whole area is the perfect sport for sports such as sailing, scuba diving and golf. The islands too offer a wonderful dining and entertainment culture with clubs, fine restaurants and casinos. Trips around the West Indies are especially popular throughout the winter months when holiday makers leave the chill of Europe and North America for the perennial summer warmth of the islands. The range of trips offered by Caribbean Cruises is especially impressive. The number of islands you can visit seems almost endless. The Eastern Caribbean offers the Bahamas, St Thomas and St Juan. The Western Caribbean features the Cayman Islands and Jamaica. The Southern Caribbean is home to islands too numerous to name while many custom cruises simply choose the best from each region. You could take a cruise a year for several lifetimes and still not see everything. If you’re after romance, adventure or just plain fun or relaxation, the perfect Caribbean cruise deal is there for you. Check out Royal Caribbean Cruises for the best cruise deals in the Caribbean.
Ventura C Deck Cabin
“All in all a truly magnificent holiday which allows one to relax and be pampered at all times.” - Terry, Longton on 20th Apr 2008 (Cunard Cruises)
Relive the Grand Old Days on a luxury liner
If you ever felt nostalgia for the days of yore when Agatha Christie sailed down the Nile and the great stars of Hollywood criss-crossed the Atlantic on great liners, you’ll be pleased to know that glamorous world still lives on in the many cruise deals available today. Princess Cruises are such a civilised way to travel echoing the grand journeys of centuries gone by when the plucky few set off for the Far East or the New World and the enjoyment of the journey was as important as arriving at the destination. Those romantic and adventurous times can be relived in the form of deals from MSC Cruises. Today’s companies offer you the total freedom to live as you want. Relax in your trunks by the pool all day and then put on a tuxedo for a grand dinner and dance the night away to the sounds of an orchestra playing the melodies of yesteryear. Cruise deals with NCL Cruises, for example, can whisk you back to the jazz age when Scott Fitzgerald and Hemingway downed cocktails on liners steaming their way to Europe. Unlike the impersonal discomfort of flying, cruises can offer a mode of travel that’s relaxed, civilised and replete with possibilities. If you have the time, you can take a cruise to the Far East in the wake of Somerset Maugham. Sailing in a great eastern port such as Singapore or Hong Kong is one of life’s truly grand experiences.
Aft of the Crown Princess - Princess Cruises
“The trips were all good, we choose to book with Princess not knowing the score, however, would perhaps be more independant another time.” - Snape, Killinghall Harrogate on 19th Apr 2008 (Princess Cruises)
