With over two million UK passengers taking a cruise each year and so many great cruise offers available to destinations around the globe; it’s easy to see why choosing a cruise holiday is such a popular choice.
Cruising not only offers you great value for money – with everything from your accommodation, three meals a day, and entertainment included in the price – but they offer you a whole globe of destinations, experiences, and activities to choose from – waking up somewhere different nearly every day is surely another bonus!
You’ll find that everybody wants something different from their cruise holiday – for many relaxing by the pool or on deck in the sunshine is what their holiday dreams are all about. But this would bore others silly; because they want to spend their time onboard experiencing new challenges and activities or ashore exploring the local cities, attractions, sights, cuisine, and culture.
Destinations don’t become more diverse than our suggestions this week:
If you’re looking for hot, hot, hot then the Caribbean or the Mediterranean top the list.
For cold, cold, cold – but of course mixed with beautiful scenery, glaciers and wildlife – then Alaska is a good choice for you.
Spring and summer are the perfect times to fly out to a foreign port (or sail from the UK) for a cruise around the Mediterranean, taking in cosmopolitan city hotspots such as Barcelona, Rome, and Venice along the way. Whether you’re looking for beach-life, retail therapy, or culture galore; you’re heading for the right place. In the autumn and winter-time the Caribbean’s the place to head – where better to experience colourful islands and marine life, beautiful scenery, and welcoming locals – island hopping at its very best, and you only have to unpack once!
If beaches and hot sunshine don’t float your boat; then Alaska is a different kettle of fish all together! Early May to mid-September is the best time to experience Alaska with Vancouver (Canada) and Seattle (USA), the popular starting points for cruises around Alaska. Glaciers, spectacular scenery, national parks, and amazing wildlife float by from your own front row seat onboard ship. Binoculars are a must-pack accessory. Ashore the ports of Ketchikan, Juneau, and Skagway bring Alaska’s rich heritage and culture to life. Or why not extend your Alaskan adventure with a land tour to the Canadian Rockies or Denali National Park - home of Alaska's tallest mountain, Mount McKinley – before or after your cruise?
If we’ve not quite managed to whet your appetite with our featured destinations then why not check out the Hays Cruise website for more choices and suggestions? And, of course, you can also follow Hays Travel Cruise on Facebook – where you can join in the chat and check out the latest cruise offers and news.
We also welcome your feedback on cruises – feel free to post your review on our website or below in the comments box – we love reading them and so do our customers!
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