Cruising used to be a luxury. There was a time when only the wealthy could afford to cruise. It was luxury, it was elegance, it was a resort on water. Today cruises are affordable to almost any budget. Everything from the relaxed fun on a Disney cruise to the elegant Cunard Line's Queen Mary 2.
This Senior Travel Tips is a little bit about a few cruise lines and what they have to offer. These are the ones I'm most familiar with.
Royal Caribbean:
Royal Caribbean is one of my favorites. It leads the cruise industry in
innovations, especially with their
newer cruise ships. They are like floating resorts, big, bright and lots of
opens spaces. You can get a less expensive Royal Caribbean cruise, but you
won't feel like you got cheap. It's luxury and pampering all the way.
Costa Cruises
Years ago I took a group on a
Mediterranean Cruise to the Greek Isles on Costa Victoria. It was enchanting. It's festive,
elegant and delightfully different service, is "Cruising
Italian Style." No detail has been overlooked in bringing you the style
and generous hospitality of Italy. I felt like I was in Italy
enjoying all the cuisine and ambiance.
Princess Cruises.
Spacious staterooms, many with private balconies offer a
luxury affordable to all. Comparable in size to other recently built vessels,
Princess Cruises ships are smaller with
fewer passengers. They are proud of their multiple dining options. You can dine where you want, when you
want, and more entertainment variety than ever before with as many as three
different theaters playing nightly.
Celebrity Cruise
Maintaining the very
best aspects of classic, elegant cruising and enhanced current lifestyles. What
sets Celebrity apart from other vacation choices today is the passionate dedication to providing guests with cruises that exceed expectations. This extraordinary performance level has become the definition of
Celebrity Cruises. Setting the worldwide standard for today's expression of
what makes cruising famous - high quality, superior design, spacious
accommodations, grand style, attentive service and exceptional cuisine. There
isn't a Celebrity cruise ship you wouldn't enjoy for its accommodations.
If you are an experienced cruiser, and you enjoy a higher
category suite on cruise lines like Royal Caribbean, Holland America or
Princess; or enjoy deluxe travel or tours to Europe, the Mediterranean or Asia,
then you may want to consider trying a luxury cruise. Even the lower category
suites on a luxury ship will be comparable in size and amenities to the higher
category suites you may have experienced on other ships. Considering the
all-inclusive nature and personalized service, you may find that for the same
investment, you may get more than anticipated.
If you have a question about any cruise line, let me know. And if you have never cruised, and are wondering about what and where and how to cruise, let me know. I love cruising.
Until the next Senior Travel Tips Plus, enjoy life, every moment of it.
©2015 M. Bradley McCauley
My only cruise was aboard a Carnival Cruise Lines ship in2004. Elegant, clean, great food although they did have assigned dining rooms and times. Well organized for the huge number of travelers and many entertainment options.
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