People who love to be pampered love cruises. One all-inclusive ticket to an upscale holiday at sea provides luxury accommodations with an ocean view, gourmet dining and a raft of activities or the chance to relax at leisure. Cruising is big business in the travel industry and choices abound the world over for idyllic waterborne revels. Below are five luxury options for memorable experiences.
Silversea Alaska Cruise
Travellers seeking majestic natural vistas from comfy deck chairs enjoy Silversea Alaska luxury cruises. Experiencing ultimate amenities and services whilst drinking in the unspoilt views of towering mountains and pristine glaciers during long, sunlit summer nights make for an unparalleled, awe-inspiring experience. Observant voyagers will see grizzlies, eagles, humpback whales and more from the ship and the day trips included.
Windstar Caribbean Cruise
For a more intimate luxury experience, a Caribbean Cruise aboard a
Windstar sailing ship is almost like a holiday aboard a private yacht. Windstar's Yachtsman Cruise disembarks from and returns to the isle of St. Maarten, with stops at quaint villages and shopping towns. The relatively compact vessel can drop anchor in smaller harbours than traditional cruise ships, treating guests to more intimate snapshots of Caribbean landscapes. Teak decks, gourmet meals and wind in the sails are all included.
Crystal Cruise from Barcelona to Istanbul
A two-week Mediterranean cruise from Italy to Turkey, with stops in the Greek Isles and the Ukraine, offers the ultimate luxury for travellers expecting only the best. Veranda staterooms and suites invite passengers to experience the deep blue Mediterranean views from an intimate perspective, and top echelon service pampers each guest.You can visit Crystal Cruises at:
www.crystalcruises.co.uk/ and get
cruise tips online.
Paul Gauguin Cruise in French Polynesia
For South Pacific romance seekers, a Paul Gauguin cruise is beyond compare. Centred in the chain of 118 tropical islands that includes Tahiti, the cruise welcomes passengers aboard a completely refurbished vessel. Enhanced on-board spa facilities, newly developed shore adventures and a crew with extensive knowledge of the area's best-kept secrets make this cruise unique.
Orion's Tropical Reefs and Culture Cruise
For active travellers who prefer calorie burn to shopping burnout, Australian-based Orion Cruises offers tours of the Great Barrier Reef with swimming, snorkeling and kayaking breaks along the way. Historic landmarks and Aboriginal lore round out this natural and cultural experience that takes place on a smaller ship that facilitates broader access to tighter, less travelled spaces.
