Cruises have evolved over the years to become one of the best ways to see the world whilst enjoying luxurious comfort and world-class facilities. Stay and Cruise holidays offer the chance to explore incredible destinations and experience luxurious cruising.
We specialise in tailor making holidays and can help to create your ideal itinerary, whether you long to sail from Miami, passing through the iconic Panama Canal to San Diego before driving across California to the bright lights of Las Vegas, or set sail from Kuala Lumpur via the beaches of Thailand and pagodas of Burma before embarking on a tour of Sri Lanka’s incredible highlights.
Combine a cruise with a beach stay, city exploration, rail journey or even an epic self-drive to create the holiday of a lifetime. Splash out on room upgrades for a special experience and choose from a wealth of fantastic experiences to really make the most out your chosen destinations.
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Cruise Holidays
Whether you are looking for a last minute cruise deal or a Luxury cruise round the world, goeasy travel can help you plan the perfect cruise. Contact us now for more information on Cruise Holidays.
Cruising holidays are becoming more popular each year as the cruise companies add new and exciting ships and itineraries each year. With many opting to offer cruises direct from the UK, include departure dates to suit school holidays and offer extensive kids clubs and activities for all the family. It is easy to understand why many families are choosing to cruise for the main family holiday.
For those seasoned cruisers there are many new ships to consider as well as new and interesting routes being introduced each year. From new routes in Europe to options to cruise from Australia to Hawaii and see the very best of New Zealand, there is something new out there for everyone.
We currently have special offers on Nile Cruises, Family cruise, Caribbean cruise and Mediterranean Cruises. If it’s a luxury cruise you are looking for we have some excellent prices on upgraded cabins with balcony and suites.
If it’s your first time cruising then we can help and advise the best cruise option for you. There are a few things you will need to consider before booking a cruise such as Ship size, ship atmosphere, Ship theme/Style, budget and cruise only or Fly cruise.
Firstly you need to decide when is the best time to cruise for the type of cruise holiday that you would like to experience. Then you need to consider what size of cruise ship would be best for you. Once you have decided when, where and which ship, you may wish to read some more information on our tips for first time cruisers.
Cruise Holidays - All you need to know
More people than ever will sample the fabulous feeling of cruising for the first time in 2008. For it is estimated that almost half the expected 1.35 million UK holidaymakers who will book a cruise this year will have never taken a cruise before.
So what’s the attraction? A wave of new ships, mini-cruises and a more informal style of cruising have all played a big part in attracting those who may have never considered a holiday at sea before.
And forget the popular misconception that cruises are only for those of a certain age, spending the entire time on board eating their way through breakfast, lunch, afternoon, tea, dinner and the midnight buffet.
The reality is that the appeal of cruising is attracting younger and more active travellers, families with young children, singles and couples. You can even have your wedding at sea or renew your vows on board with P&O Cruises and Princess Cruises.
Latest statistics show that the average age of passengers taking European cruises with US giant Royal Caribbean International is between 37 and 49, with between 60%-90% being first-timers.
One line, Ocean Village, was even created with first-timers in mind - hence its tagline "cruises for people who don't do cruises".
This casual cruise concept also applies to companies such as Island Cruises, Thomson Cruises, Costa and the mega ‘floating resorts’ run by companies such as Royal Caribbean, Carnival Cruise Lines, Princess Cruises and Norwegian Cruise Line.
Out go formal dress codes and fixed seating or sittings for meals in favour of relaxed attire and flexible dining provided by celebrity chefs.
The array of on board facilities is simply mind-boggling – from rock climbing walls, ice rinks and surfing simulators on Royal Caribbean’s new superliners to bowling alleys on NCL’s latest vessels. Cunard Line even offers newcomers packages on selected cruises, which include welcome parties, on-board credit and Champagne on arrival.
Entertainment runs day and night while many shore excursions involve white water rafting, jet skiing and mountain bikes, rather than stuffy coach tours.
Many cruises now incorporate a one-week land stay as this answers first-timers' concerns about committing all their holiday time to a cruise in case they get bored at sea – an unlikely prospect given all there is so much to do on today’s modern ships.
Cruise lines are increasingly operating short sampler cruises, offering a toe in the water to first-timers as well as being a popular option for those who only have time for a short break.
P&O Cruises, for example, runs a City & Short Breaks programme featuring a range of sailings from Southampton, none of which runs longer than seven days.
Weekend party cruises to Bruges; three and four-day itineraries which also call at Amsterdam and Guernsey and seven-day trips to Norway or Spain and Portugal are among the options.
Royal Caribbean’s Navigator of the Seas will be the second largest cruise ship to operate from Southampton after Cunard’s Queen Mary 2 when it starts a season of sailings this summer, including taster cruises which are ideal for those who have never experienced the wonders of cruising before.
And don’t think that once on board, your ship will be claustrophobic with no room to move and little space for privacy.
Today’s cruise ships are vast, many with up to 15 decks offering multiple restaurants, bars, swimming pools, gyms and spa areas. Children have their own supervised clubs while some ships are for adults only.
Cabins are far more spacious than you might imagine with good-sized double beds and showers or baths. More than half the cabins on the newest ships either have balconies or offer an ocean view and, remember, you only need to unpack once.
So, if it’s privacy you are after, then what better way to relax than by putting your feet up with a good book on your balcony while ordering room service as the world floats by? Bliss!