Archive for the ‘Cruises’ Category
A stay and cruise holiday in the Caribbean will see you embarking on a spectacular adventure around some of the most exotic islands in the world onboard the luxurious cruise ship the Carnival Victory, as well as the opportunity to spend 3 nights at the beautiful Almond Casuarina Beach resort in Barbados before you depart on the 7 day cruise.
You get to fully relax at the 4* Almond Casuarina Beach resort in Christchurch enjoying lazy days languishing beside the pool as well as exploring the brilliantly-coloured tropical fish, sea turtles, shipwrecks and coral reefs underwater with a snorkelling day trip on a boat. After 3 days relaxing and taking in the sights of Barbados you will then be ready to embark on a 7 night cruise on the Carnival Victory from the port of Bridgetown.
Hastings Christchurch
Picture courtesy of shaggyshoo
The Carnival Victory is a spacious modern cruise ship and not steeped in tradition like many others, onboard you feel free to let your hair down and enjoy everything this vessel has to offer from four pools, spacious sundeck to a luxurious spa as well as many fun family activities. They also cater for many tastes with plenty of bars and restaurants and you will find plenty to do on an evening like parties happening on deck, movies to watch under the stars and live music in a number of the bars.
Overnight you travel to each new destination waking up each morning in a different port to explore, from the island of St Lucia with its amazing scenery, varying from exotic rainforests and botanical gardens to volcanoes to St Kitts and St Maarten where you can enjoy plenty of well-organised activities, from duty-free shopping and water sports to historic and desolated beaches. Other exotic destinations include San Juan in Puerto Rico, St Thomas and the Dominica where you can enjoy the local rum punch and adopt the ‘no worries’ attitude of the locals and watch for whales and dolphins, or go river tubing and even traverse through the jungle canopy. Each island you visit offers a different experience each time so you will never tire of the adventure. A stay and cruise holiday is a great way to get away on a relaxing holiday, there is no reason not to book one now with some great cruise deals available!
St. Thomas Harbour
Picture courtesy of Quintanomedia
Posted in 
The Celebrity Equinox cruise ship is a top class vessel that has a lot of traditional English charm, its main feature is its bowling green which is nearly two-and-a-half times the size of Wimbledon’s Centre Court which is a great to play on with beautiful beaches of the Caribbean as a backdrop. The ship also is not short of onboard indulgences cabins that can rival 5* hotels as well as other classes available such as Concierge Class (daily canapés, personal concierge) and Aqua Class (use of the spa Relaxation Room, Persian Garden and the ‘clean cuisine’ Blu restaurant), which make for a very luxurious cruise holiday.
Equinox Bowling Green
Picture courtesy of Tomas Mascardo
Dining on the Equinox is also 5* with The Silhouette Dining Room is your cruise ship’s main restaurant serving delicious World and Continental cuisine, with a superb choice of fine wines to complement every course or the Tuscan Grille where you can enjoy succulent steaks. If more classic European-style dishes is more your taste you can visit Murano or you can have a taste of the Orient and sample delights of Asian cuisine at Silk Harvest. However not everyone wants formal dining every night so you can go casual and have an al fresco meal at the Mast Grill or head off to the Oceanview Cafe for great food and fabulous sea views.
Equinox Show
Picture courtesy of jthetzel
There is also a lot to do on an evening after you have enjoyed a lovely meal you have a choice of 12 bars like the Martin Bar which has a special exclusive area called crush where you can enjoy caviar and vodka on ice. There are also many Vegas style shows going on at the Equinox Theatre where you can enjoy wonderful musical performances and rib-tickling comedy, or as on many other cruise ships place some bets at the Fortunes Casino. You can also dance the night away at Quasar, an ultra-cool night-club with a unique retro style.
The Celebrity Equinox cruises around the Caribbean and the Mediterranean as well as across the Atlantic, you can easily find great cruise deals for the Celebrity Equinox to any of the destinations.
Celebrity Equinox
Picture courtesy of jthetzel
A cruise holiday on the Nile has a very old romantic touch it gives you a feeling of old world charm with pre-dinner cocktails and conversation and a dark-paneled saloon with heavy furniture and overstuffed chairs and women in glorious ball gowns. Here you can explore the many mysteries of the east in a luxurious cruise ship setting along the magnificent and historic River Nile, travelling at an easy pace enabling you to enjoy much of Egypt’s natural scenery and learning along the way the ancient history when visiting the tombs and temples at Aswan and Luxor.
You do not need to break the bank to experience the luxury of a cruise on the Nile as there are many cruise deals to Egypt, so you can experience the best of the country and visit some of the wonders of the world. The Giza pyramid complex and the Great Sphinx, such wonders which you can explore during organised excursions as well as the southern city of Luxor is home to the Karnak Temple and the Valley of the Kings.
Egypt is also a great holiday destination for those wishing for some sun, with temperature ranging from 21C in the winter to 43C in the summer and it is also generally rain free and you can also get great cruise deals to Egypt.
Valley of the Kings
Picture courtesy of Mossaiq
It would be fair to say that the coast of Alaska will be a cruise destination like no other. This captivating and unspoilt corner of the North American continent is famed for its stunning landscape and will be an ideal option for anyone looking to combine exhilarating adventures with their cruise holiday. The opportunities to discover nature and wildlife in Alaska cannot be found anywhere else.
Cruise and stay holidays are becoming increasingly popular for newcomers to cruises and there is a range of exciting stopovers along the way. Petersburg is one example and is renowned for its idyllic scenery and Norwegian-influenced architecture. Elsewhere, the blissful town of Haines will be an ideal place to take in the sights at a relaxing pace and its boat trips along the river are highly sought after.
Nearly all cruise companies that have routes in Alaska organise excursions deep into the countryside. The powerful rivers and thick forests are great places for adventure and you can often see Alaskan bears in their natural habitat. Water sports, such as white-water rafting, canoeing and kayaking are other options on the itinerary.
Many Alaskan cruises take in major ports along the West Coast of Canada and the US, including Seattle and Vancouver. Both these city’s airports cater for international flights and are the recommended destinations for the first part of your trip.
As always, last minute cruise deals can be found for Alaska and certain times of the year will feature discounted travel options.
Alaska
Picture courtesy of jimg944
Many people think cruises are reserved for the rich and affluent but in recent times there are many great cruise deals to be had with many cruise lines discounting their stays to keep their ships full. Many destinations are available at reduced rates like tours around Northern Europe, Mediterranean and Alaska, as well as longer breaks to New York from Southampton and exclusive breaks around the Caribbean.
Cruising is a great way to see the world and you can also quite easily stick to a budget because cruises are all inclusive, so you can save your money to enjoy some great excursions. There is also plenty of entertainment to enjoy on board and plenty to keep children occupied. So if you want an affordable holiday where all your needs are looked after you should think about a cruise.