Cruises - Take the plunge

Cruises

Would you ever think it would possible for a luxury vacation like those offered by NCL Cruises to also be economical? Before you book your next conventional holiday consider some of the surprising cruise deals being offered by the leading companies. While you’re planning a “regular” holiday, add up the costs of transportation getting there and back, ground transportation at the location, your rooms, your meals in restaurants three times a day, your recreational activities and your nighttime entertainment. Then compare it to the costs involved in cruises. You will be amazed that companies like P&O Cruises can provide all of those things for a price equal to or less than they would cost on a conventional holiday. Would you rather be sitting in your hotel room reading a tourist guide trying every night to figure out where that restaurant is, or sitting on deck chair sipping a Margarita? Taking one of these holidays can not only be a more satisfying experience but even with all the added comfort and pampering, it can easily be comparable in price. Add into that the fact that everything you want to do is close at hand with no hassles getting where you want to go and you have the perfect vacation. And don’t forget that you never have to worry where your luggage has gone since once you’re in your cabin; you and your luggage are staying put. Your ocean-going hotel does the moving while you relax and enjoy the great benefits provided by these cruise deals.

P&O Cruises - Oriana Deluxe Outside Stateroom

“Transfer from airport to the ship and then our room, was very well organised.We had booked an inside room, which was perfectly adequate.” - Lawton, High Wycombe on 30th Apr 2008 (Fred. Olsen Cruises)

Cruise Deals

It is commonly thought that you can only go first class if you pay a high price. There are things which are certainly disproving that theory these days. With all the great bargain deals available, many people who always dreamed of spending their vacation being spoiled, wallowing in luxury but have never considered taking cruises are now able to do so. And they love every minute of it. Cunard Cruises is one of the leaders in the industry and are regularly enjoyed by the elite and very rich. This is because the accommodation is always spectacular, the food always delicious and the service always faultless. Yet there are trips on their ships that are available to you at prices similar to what an ordinary run of the mill vacation might cost. And the selection of destinations for these cruise deals is spectacular. Because your ocean-going hotel moves to somewhere new while you sleep, you can visit many more locations than on an ordinary trip. Imagine if on your last vacation, you went to sleep in your hotel room and every morning when you woke up, outside your hotel was another wonderful place for you to enjoy. That is exactly what you get with Celebrity Cruises. You can visit many more exotic locations in the same time without any of the intermediate travel hassles. This is why people who have enjoyed cruises once always want to go back again and again.

Courtyard - NCL Cruises

“The cabin was cleaned out everyday, nothing was too much trouble for the steward. Dinning was excellent both in the Lido and the Meridian restaurants. We spent most of the time eating in the waiter service Meridian restaurant, food was excellent and the service was 5 star.” - Allcock, Bishop’s Stortford on 30th Apr 2008 (Thomson Cruises)

Varied activities

When was the last time you went on vacation and everything you wanted to do was right outside the front door of your hotel? Probably never. When you take advantage of the cruise deals being offered right now, this is how your holiday unfolds. On board every ship on Fred Olsen Cruises, there is huge variety of recreational activities just waiting for you to enjoy. There are fully equipped health clubs on every ship offering voyages to these exotic locales. You can get a great work out with free weights, the latest in high tech exercise machines or on cardio equipment like elliptical trainers, treadmills and stationary bikes on most Caribbean Cruises. On some cruises the ships have rock climbing walls, some have outdoor running tracks. One of the benefits of there being so many cruise deals available is that you can choose the activities that you like best. Would like to learn to box with a professional trainer? How about Pilates or yoga? These are all offered on various cruises going to many destinations. When you’re all finished with your activities for the day, take a muscle relaxing Jacuzzi, a sauna or a steam. Then go down to the spa and treat yourself to some of the most magnificent pampering anyone could hope for. Try a therapeutic massage, or a seaweed wrap, or maybe an herbal facial treatment. Enjoy a hot stone therapy or acupuncture for what ails you.

Fred Olsen Cruises captain and officers

“This was our first cruise, chosen for the itinary which seemed a little diferent from the usual Caribbean Cruise. We thoughly enjoyed the whole experience.” - Barry, Bolton on 29th Apr 2008 (Fred. Olsen Cruises)

Michelin standard cuisine

We all know that to keep so busy and make the most of a great vacation, your body needs a lot of fuel. After having this much fun and adventure on one of these cruises, you are sure to have worked up a big appetite. Any of the luxury liners offering cruise deals on the oceans of the world will have more delicious food than anyone could possibly eat in one sitting. Whenever you choose one of MSC Cruises opulent sea going ships, you know there will be not only a wide variety of dining venues on board but a vast array of cuisines too. You can eat Italian, French, American, Chinese, Mediterranean, Indian or Japanese. It’s always your choice what to wear and where to eat. Want to get all dressed up in your fanciest clothes for the most memorable elegant dinner? That special romantic memory is yours on any Royal Caribbean Cruises ship. Feel like just dressing casually to go have your favorite lunch with some new friends you’ve met on board? That’s always up to you when you take advantage of one of these fabulous Princess Cruises. The food is great, the atmosphere is great, and the service is great. Everyone is always having a good time and the food is a big part of that. With these cruise deals, you can eat anytime day or night, and even call for room service in your private cabin in the middle of the night.

Dining Room - Splendour of the Seas

“The quality of food everywhere throughout the cruise was however fabulous. Embarkation was fantastic so organised and quick. Our outside cabin with a balcony was very clean & comfortable.” - Simpson, Hinckley on 29th Apr 2008 (P&O Cruises)