Ex UK Cruises
Are you looking to spend your holiday aboard a cruise liner travelling to exotic locations and happen to be a resident of the UK? Well you’ll be happy to know that a good number of world-renowned cruisers set off from Southampton and Portsmouth. Ex UK Cruises refer to cruise voyages that start from UK ports and go round the world or to specific Baltic, Mediterranean or Caribbean destinations. One of the more popular of these is Cunard whose reputation as a top liner started way back in 1840. It is known to be a stickler for tradition and if you want to enjoy your cruise the way they were enjoyed in the past; with diner dress codes and music by a string quartet; this is the cruiser for you.
Another of these elegant, traditional cruise liners is Swan Hellenic. It is a favourite for seasoned travellers who are over 60 and are keen on exploring the world. The itineraries offered by this liner, owned by the All Leisure Group, are driven by the destinations and those who book cruises with Swan Hellenic can expect exciting excursions as part of the experience. This liner is also known for its highly educated clientele, evidence of which is the well-stocked library on board. Also in this category of Ex UK Cruises are the Hebridean Island Cruises that take voyagers sailing into the Scottish Highlands. Their only ship, the Hebridean Princess, took no lesser than the Queen for a cruise to celebrate her 80th birthday. Among the activities you can look forward to aboard this 49-passenger vessel are poetry readings, lectures and whisky tastings. It doesn’t get any more British than that.
P&O is one of the most renowned liners that sails out of Southampton; only one of its fleet of 7 ships does not offer cruising from UK’s cruise capital. Its ships offer passengers varied experiences depending on their preferences and budgets. The adults-only Arcadia takes voyagers on 24-night cruises to Canadian destinations as well as 7-night sorties to the Norwegian fjords. Calls at exotic cities such as New York, Venice and Istanbul make these trips worth every penny. Those who want to take their kids along for the cruise can book P&O’s Oriana which will make a staggering 24 Ex UK Cruises between now and next year. These include both long and short haul voyages to Western Europe and the Caribbean. The ship features a children’s pool and a children’s club that are sure to keep your kids busy as you relax and enjoy being a world away from the daily grind.
Those with energy to burn and fear the prospect of getting bored stiff while voyaging can bank on Royal Caribbean International to supply them with their dream cruise. With ships equipped with surf simulators, ice-skating rinks, rock climbing walls, heated swimming pools, miniature golf and plenty of other games, adrenaline junkies will have no reason to complain. These ships are also equipped with a selection of bars and restaurants that cater to diverse tastes as well as ice-cream parlours for you to spoil your kids. And if you must get in touch with the outside world there are WiFi and roaming cellular facilities available too. For those who are curious about the safety and security measures on board, you can find more information at https://www.aronfeld.com/are-there-jails-on-cruise-ships/.
