Luxury Cruise Vacation
The typical image that many have when thinking of a cruise
includes opulent surroundings, formal dinner dress and high
class hospitality. For the luxury cruise this is certainly
still true. Every desire is catered for in spectacular fashion
and the various ports on the ship's itinerary may include
diverse exotic paradises, lively modern cities and historic
quaysides.
Honeymoon and Romantic Cruises
A romantic and leisurely luxury cruise is one of the most
popular choices for the honeymoon pair. It is similarly popular
with couples celebrating a special anniversary or just treating
themselves to a well-deserved holiday without the rest of
the family in tow. Champagne on ice and a stateroom with an
ocean view; it's the perfect romantic setting and the recipe
for a beautiful vacation.
Family Holiday Cruise
All this talk of luxury and romantic honmeymooners doesn't
for one minute mean that a cruise ship isn't the place for
a family vacation; quite the opposite. Cruises make excellent
holidays for all the family, young or old, and there is something
to keep everyone entertained. Discos for the nightowls, splashing
fun for the kids, a quiet drink or a lounge in the sun for
mum and dad; a cruise ship allows everyone to enjoy their
own thing. The fact that your cabin is just a short distance
away, the safety of the environment and numerous activities
for the younger ones just make it even better.
Budget Cruises
The budget cruise market is well established in Caribbean
waters, amongst others, and US holidaymakers have known for
years the great value vacations that can be found aboard a
holiday liner. In recent years the Mediterranean waters of
Europe have also seen the emergence of budget cruise lines.
Basic family cabins may be found for less than a good quality
apartment and cheap flights are commonly available to airports
within a reasonable distance of a ship's ports of call. Accommodation
may be relatively basic and designed for ease of cleaning
and turnaround; ships may be smaller; food and entertainment
might not be included in the price but these craft often offer
excellent value for money and still dock at and allow the
traveller to visit some stunning locations.
Senior Cruises
The cruise liner is still a great place for the more mature
vacationer to combine some well earned relaxation and adventure
in the same holiday. Modern cruise ships have numerous lifts
to whisk the guest from deck to deck and all the amenities
that the ship has to offer should be easily accessible to
all, including those using a chair or other mobility aid.
Cruises specifically catering to the senior citizen are numerous
and the onboard entertainment and shore based excursions should
be particularly suitable for the older passenger.
River Cruises
Perhaps the open ocean isn't to your taste and you're certainly
not the only person in this boat, if you pardon the pun! The
cruise market has many options available for those who would
prefer to keep land in sight. River cruises are popular throughout
the world and include fascinating and diverse waterways such
as the Rhine, Nile and Mekong. Authentic local craft equipped
with all modern comforts are able to transport the traveller
along these ancient rivers on a host of magical cruises. No
open seas, no extended periods of time away from land, short
break options, closer embarkation points; there are many reasons
why you may wish to choose a river cruise for your next holiday.
Your Cruise
Your dream holiday may well not fall into one of the cruise
types listed above but there are plenty of other styles of
cruise vacation to be found and many themed cruises and interest
/ lifestyle groups have proved popular as the market has evolved.
Established ones variously include those for single, gay and
lesbian guests, card players, fitness fanatics and gourmet
food lovers.
