Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival have a pledge, ‘So much fun. So many places’ and this is, in essence what they are all about, fun and relaxed cruises to a huge range of destinations. It’s a formula that has proved hugely popular – in fact Carnival are the most popular cruise line in the world – especially with the American market.
The ships are designed as floating resorts and you can expect to find everything you would find at a land-based resort, from a wide choice of restaurants to casinos and entertainment complexes.
Carnival Cruises are ideally suited to families or couples looking for a fun filled, action packed holiday at a good price.
Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Cruises were founded with the commitment of taking the very best aspects of classic, elegant cruising and updating them to reflect current lifestyles and this concept is still very much alive today. As the name suggests by sailing on a Celebrity cruise you can expect to be treated as exactly that – a celebrity.
Celebrity pride themselves on being able to offer high quality, superior design, spacious accommodations, grand style, attentive service and exceptional cuisine. They are best suited to people looking for the style and service of classic cruising with a innovative and modern twist.
Costa Cruises
Costa Cruises offer typically Italian cruising. They benefit from lavish Italian design, hospitality and cuisine resulting in Costa being the most popular cruise company in Europe.
Costa ships are large in size and packed with facilities however unlike some of the largest ships they are designed to feel intimate and welcoming, giving you the chance to be pampered Italian style.
A Costa cruise is designed for families or couples looking for a huge range of facilities but with a subtle and stylish feel.
Cunard Cruise Line
Over 160 years ago Samuel Cunard set out to deliver mail across the Atlantic, little realising he was taking the first step towards setting a new standard in luxury travel. Cunard has become a byword for comfort and style and offers a classically British experience.
Cunard ships offer elegance as standard featuring libraries, fine restaurants and classy entertainment. The Cunard experience is designed for those looking for a refined and classic cruise.
Fred Olson Cruise Lines
Fred Olson enjoy a fantastic reputation with their clients – many of whom cruise time and again aboard the British based ships. It would be fair to say that Fred Olson tend to offer a mature approach to cruising and their clients reflect this.
Fred Olson cruises have a very special atmosphere, which comes through their smaller, more intimate ships. They pride themselves on having the one of the ‘friendliest crews afloat’ so if your looking for great hospitality and convivial atmosphere then look no further than Fred Olson!
Holland America Cruise Line
Holland America cruise ships offer the highest standards on design and decoration available. Holland America are a premium cruise operator who offer staterooms which are larger than the standard – which also applies to their ships!
Holland America have a huge range of entertainment options with over 40 activities every week, they offer Broadway style shows and a range of restaurants, the cruise line are also justifiably proud of their multi-million pound arts collections on board each ship.
A Holland America cruise is designed for those who are looking for a range of activities, fine dining and great service.
MSC Cruises
MSC Cruises are a relative newcomer to UK cruising, although their Italian heritage stretches back to the 1970’s. More and more people are discovering the joys of Italian style cruising with its excellent cuisine, varied entertainment and cosmopolitan feel.
MSC Cruises is an award-winning and great value cruise line with a modern and high standard fleet, which features the personal attention and friendliness of an Italian crew, together with the aforementioned world famous authentic Italian cuisine.
MSC Cruises offers a mixture of traditional charm and refined elegance, coupled with a full range of activities for guests of all ages. There are facilities for single, couples and families.
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL)
Norwegian Cruise Line was founded in 1966 and helped to pioneer one-class, Caribbean fly cruising. It operates a 4-star fleet with an informal atmosphere and a strong emphasis on activities, dining and entertainment. Freestyle Cruising was introduced in 2000 to offer clients more flexibility to choose where, when and with whom they dine. A table for two or a part of or a party of ten, it’s up to you. The same goes for dress. Evenings are smart casual, however if you do want to dress up you’ll get the chance.
P&O Cruises
P&O Cruises are the UK’s leading cruise line, which is no surprise when you consider their heritage. P&O Cruises first invented modern day cruising as we know it way back in 1837. To date, P&O Cruises sail to over 180 different destinations in 72 different countries, more ports than any other UK cruise line. Throughout the year P&O offer cruises from Southampton to most Mediterranean and other Europe cruises. For the Caribbean, North America and other tropical fly and cruise holidays, flights can be arranged from most UK airports.
Princess Cruises
With a choice of 14 ships sailing to all 7 continents including South America, North America and Alaska, Princess Cruises covers the world and takes you to more destinations than any other cruise line.
The Princess cruise ships feature an American-style of cruising with impeccable service together with an informal and cosmopolitan ambience.
Princess ships enjoy an array of on-board daytime and evening activities and a range of fine dining restaurants and colourful shows. In 2005, Princess Cruises launched a series of one and two week cruises from Southampton to the Mediterranean and Baltic so that guests can enjoy a Princess cruise without the need to fly.
Royal Caribbean
Royal Caribbean Cruises prides itself on being the most innovative cruise line in the world.
Expect plenty of fun, action, and glamour. These mega-ships offer an unforgettable experience to a wide range of people, whether your idea of a good time is riding a wave on the surf simulator or relaxing in the Solarium pool. There are excellent facilities for the kids as well as top entertainment for the adults too.
And don't let their name fool you. Royal Caribbean's itineraries have journeyed far beyond the picturesque islands of the Caribbean. From the Mediterranean to Alaska, the world's most enchanting, fabled and romantic seaports are their ports of call.
Silversea
Silversea's all-inclusive ultra-luxury vacations appeal to discriminating travelers accustomed to plush accommodations and attentive, individual service. Distinguished by its award-winning all-suite ships and impeccable service, Silversea's all-inclusive fares include round-trip airfare, pre-cruise deluxe hotel stay, all beverages including select wines and spirits, gratuities, port charges, transfers, and a special shoreside event, The Silversea Experience, on select sailings.
Silversea offers far-reaching and imaginative itineraries to the Mediterranean, Northern Europe and the Baltic, Africa and exotic Asia, the Far East, South Pacific, South America, the Mexican Riviera, and the dramatic coastline of Canada and New England.
Thomson Cruises
Thomson cruises offer you variety, as well as unbeatable value and are a great way to introduce you to cruising. With a choice of UK cruises from Southampton, Harwich and Newcastle plus fly and cruise holidays from a huge range of airports.
Thomson Cruises sail in the Mediterranean in the summer, Red Sea and Canary Islands in the winter months - there are nearly 100 different destinations to discover and explore aboard Thomson's 4 ships; Thomson Spirit, Thomson Celebration, Thomson Destiny, and The Calypso.
With Thomson Cruises you can also choose a cruise and stay holiday at a Thomson hotel or apartment to have the best of both worlds. Stays can either be taken at the beginning or end of your Thomson cruise, the choice is yours. Cuisine on board offers everything from healthy options to hearty British fare and exotic local specialities, with culinary choices on offer right around the clock.
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