Cruises - from cabins to staterooms
Just Like a Luxurious Floating City
The interior space of these huge leviathans has to be seen to be believed, to call them ships is somewhat misleading, floating cities is nearer to the mark. Take celebrity cruises for instance, their enormous venues, where their nightly shows are performed are equal to, if not greater in size than many recognised theatres on the mainland! By their very nature modern cruise deals offer every affordable comfort to the passenger and you won't find compromise anywhere on these ships, apart from the portholes it's easy to forget you're actually sailing on the high seas. Private accommodation on cruises is also very agreeable and extremely varied, ranging from inner cabins, at the lower end of the budget, to elaborate staterooms, for those with deep pockets! Whichever style you choose you'll be pleasantly surprised at how well equipped the cabins are and this is apparent when you book a holiday with fred olsen cruises who with such a long history are easily able to identify with the needs of the passengers. It's no exaggeration to say that they have thought of everything, from comfortable cabin beds to drinks facilities and satellite television for your pleasure. It's surprising with cruise deals just how much you actually get for your money and this is also true of the so called upmarket lines who shower the passengers with enough luxuries to make them dizzy with delight and if you don't believe me book a holiday with P&O Cruises and you'll see exactly what I mean.
Glass lifts of Oceana
"Good choice of food options & with a Partner who takes np herbs & spices the restaurant staff were superb in making sure she had something suitable to eat." - Davies, Biggleswade on 28th Sep 2006 (Cunard Cruises)
A Total Entertainment Package Onboard
Aside for the cabins on the liners there are the public areas on the ships to explore and it goes without saying you'll probably spend a great deal of the voyage in these said areas, so it pays to seek out those little gems which will keep you entertained whilst your ship cruises between ports. You'd be forgiven for thinking that the public areas consist of a couple of bars and a dance floor, if this is you're impression of life on a modern liner then you are in for one big shock! caribbean cruises for instances are geared up to provide a total entertainment package and if for some strange reason you get bored of looking at the crystal clear ocean from your opulent balcony you can find many ways to be entertained on the various decks. There really is something for everyone and if a member of the family is deserving of a treat then cruises are definitely the place to be, what could be nicer than spending a couple of hours in the onboard spa? Many ships feature specialist ‘well being' centres and royal caribbean cruises even boast professionally trained masseuses, beauticians and stylists who can pamper you until your heart is content. Featuring all the latest techniques, beauty products, hair treatments and skin care these spas are worthy of Royal patronage and your loved one is bound to be impressed. Cruise deals offer many surprises and the hardest part is always bringing yourself back down to earth when it's over!
Show lounge deck 3 & 4
"The food was excellant and wonderful choice. All the levels of service was excellant and it would be difficult to pick outa particular member of staff. Our cabin Steward was also had my breakfast correct and on time." - Burrell, Shepperton on 14th Sep 2006 (Cunard Cruises)
Pastures new
If you're contemplating booking a holiday at sea for the first time and are worried about its suitability for you, you needn't be as life on these beautiful hotels of the sea makes cruises a totally enjoyable experience irrespective of your age or outlook on life. Naturally different ships have their own particular strong points and in some instances they are geared towards catering to a specific age group, but on the whole you will find vessels cater for everyone. The naturally friendly atmosphere endears Princess cruises to many a seasoned traveller and their super clean and efficiently run ships provide wholesome entertainment and activities for the whole family to enjoy. There are comfortable family cabins to ensure a good nights sleep and cruise deals offer supervised activities to keep children of all ages amused. And perhaps if you appreciate a more peaceful past time why not take advantage of the library where you can read up on your impending excursions? What would be the point of an ocean going adventure without a dazzling cocktail to accompany it? MSC cruises have some delightful cocktail bars where the highly skilled and indeed flamboyant bar staff can conjure up some thrilling aperitifs. Don't feel guilty about enjoying cruises to their full, after all that's the whole point of these packages… enjoyment! From the moment you wake up until the moment you go to sleep you'll constantly be amazed that cruise deals offer such a variety of accommodation and things for you to do.
Stern of QV
"I wanted to let everyone know what a fantastic cruise this was. All of the staff were very friendly/Food was fantastic and entertainment was excellent." - Summers, Bramhall, Stockport on 19th Oct 2006 (Island Cruises)
Quality shines through
The one thing you are sure to notice on your arrival on the ship is the stunning quality of the furnishings; yes cruises are functional but definitely not at the expense of refinement! Whether it be in your cabin, the central atrium, public restaurants and bars, or indeed reading rooms you will find the fittings to be of the highest quality. NCL Cruises bare this point out perfectly and you'll find their gorgeous staterooms sumptuous in every detail, with only the finest woods being used to reproduce stunning cabin furnishings. And like wise in the restaurants and lounges where you will find exquisite oriental inspired coffee tables nestling beside comfortable lounge chairs. Cruise deals never cease to amaze passengers with their finery and in an age of throw away consumerism it's refreshing to see some companies still prefer to keep more than a passing association with tradition. Of course cunard cruises are one of the main exponents of this way of thinking, their name long being synonymous with style and luxury. Enter any room onboard and you're bound to come across handmade lacquered pieces of furniture comparable with something found in a grand house back home! And in a way cruises are a home away from home and the stunning furnishings on these vessels only go to prove this point. No matter which space you inhabit on these fine ships you will find yourself marvelling at what cruise deals have to offer and none of it at the expense of your comfort!
Trellis Restaurant
"The cabins were well appointed, comfortable and up to their usual high standard so all in all it was another great cruise from Fred Olsen." - Mills, Leominister on 19th Oct 2006 (Fred. Olsen Cruises)
