Amanda PhillipsCruising
No longer known for being stuffy, cruising has become cool! Here we give you the lowdown on a variety of cruises that will suit all ages and budgets.
Young families
There’s loads on board mainstream cruises to keep kids amused – water parks, kids clubs, carousels, arcades and a whole lot more! There are even playgroup sessions for 6-36 month olds, giving you much needed time to peacefully relax – after all, it’s your holiday too.
Try Royal Caribbean for kid-friendly capers,or bring the small screen to life aboard Norwegian Cruise Line with meet and greets with popular Nickelodeon characters. Disney Cruise Line is packed to the rafters with Disney fun including meet and greets, shows and character dining.
For couples
Couples cruises give you lots of opportunities to enjoy intimate settings and dinners and drinks a deux, with a choice of bars, lounges and restaurants. Celebrity Cruises offer a contemporary cruise experience laced with luxury for you to enjoy with your loved one. They promise to take care of you on special days like anniversarys, birthdays, engagements, wedding and honeymoons if you want to celebrate in style. Aww, sweet!
Luxury
Looking for something sumptuous? Luxury cruising’s the answer. Silversea Cruises offer sheer luxury – everything from spacious suites and champagne on tap to a dedicated butler for your cabin. This high-end cruise line also feature specialist food and wine cruises and a wellness cruise, where you can rest in a ‘sanctuary for mind, body and spirit’.
Value for money
Cruising can be one of the most cost-effective holidays around. P&O offer cruise packages that give you real value for money, and are well known for early-bird offers, allowing you to book well in advance at great prices. If you’re looking to go away soon, check with your Barrhead Travel Cruise Consultant for any last minute deal which might be available. With entertainment, activities and food included, cruising really can be an economical holiday.
For foodies
If your perfect holiday is all about enjoying great food and drink, then the good news is that ships are dedicating even more effort to providing amazing culinary experiences. Cunard offer special grill room fine dining experiences, including a sommeier to offer the best wines to match your meal and table side preparation. You can also choose to dine privately in the comfort of your suite.
For Getting Up Close & Personal
If you like to be right in the centre of the places that you visit, a river cruise is for you. Combining planned itineraries with a slow saunter down some the world’s most well known rivers, The River Cruise Line are experts in river cruising who promise to cater to your every need on board. Riviera Travel offer five-star luxury on their river cruises, with a sun deck to enjoy the exquisite views and a bookable spa to enjoy a sauna or steam room treatment. Ah, bliss!
For more information on cruises, including itineraries and new destinations, don’t forget to pop into our cruise event on Saturday 30th August 2014, at our Glasgow Superstore on Oswald Street, from 10am – 6pm. Experts will be on hand to offer advice, and there are massive discounts available exclusively on the day. Phone 0141 242 1313 to book or go to: www.barrheadtravel.co.uk/cruiseevent.