Cruises

 

CRUISING TODAY

 

Todays cruise concept is no longer the domain of the affluent and the retired. Todays cruises attract passengers of every ages and socio-economic background.

 

New ships are generally larger than their predecessors, yet cabin sizes have been "standardised" to provide more space for entertainment and other public facilities. Todays ships offer more eating and relaxing options than ever before, and a huge range of leisure activities and learning/ life-enriching opportunities.  

 

As far as destinations go...........THE WORLD IS YOUR OYSTER!

There are over 30,000 different cruises t choose from each year, and about 2,000 cruise destinations in the world. Cruise ships can take you to destinations not accessible by almost any other means, such as Antarctica, Galapagos Islands, South Sea islands and so on.

River cruises are the fastest growing sector of this industry and whether you choose to cruise down the Nile, on the magnificent Rhine or on the mystic Ayeyarwady - there are more than 1,000 river cruises to choose from.

The world spotlight on eco-conservation has seen an increase in the popularity of expedition cruises. These specialists use small ships (icebreakers in frozen climates) which allow them to go to areas areas totally inaccessible to "normal" ships. These cruise lines offer an educational-adventure experience and regularly carry onboard lecturers who are experts in fields like conservation, marine biology, zoology and history.  

   

 IS CRUISING GOOD VALUE?

 

Thanks to the economic down-turn, cruising is even better value for money than ever!

• Cruise Lines have been forced to offer more discounts, incentives (like cabin upgrades, onboard credits and complimentary airfares) just to stay in business.
• Cruise fares are largely all-inclusive so the major costs of your holiday are paid for before you leave.
• A fuel surcharge may be the only additional charge which could change at the last minute. 

GETTING THE BEST PRICE

 

• Use a travel agent who specialises in cruise holidays. They will have access to the best deals available and you will get loads of good advice.....free of charge.
• There are countless special cruise deals available online, which you can book yourself. Just remember though, that when things go wrong (as with the recent volcano in Iceland) you are on your own, so to speak.  Alternatively, just one call to your travel agent, and you have an experienced professional "in your corner" who has your best interests at heart! 

 

THE LATEST TRENDS

• MORE LARGE RESORT SHIPS ARE CHARING FOR "EXTRAS"
• THERE IS MORE MULTI-GENERATIONAL CRUSING ABOARD THE LARGE SHIPS
• AN INCREASE IN SINGLE-PARENT CRUISING
• MORE CHILD-FREE SHIPS FOR THOSE WANTING TO AVOID THE NOISE AND GAMES
• SMALL SHIP CRUISING - FOR THOSE WANTING TO AVOID THE CROWDS
• MORE THEMED DINNER VENUES
• MORE SOPHISTICATED ONBOARD SPAS
• MORE HEALTHY EATING OPTIONS
• AN INCREASING VARIETY OF SHORE EXCURSIONS
• GREATER DEMAND FOR SMOKING-FREE SHIPS
• MORE DEMAND FOR LONGER CRUISES, AS WELL AS FOR SHORT `GETAWAY' CRUISES.

Check out our "Specials" page for the latest deals on cruises and cruise packages!

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON CRUISING AND CRUISE RECOMMENDATIONS CONTACT CRUISE TRAVELLER on info@cruisetraveller.co.za OR YOUR CRUISE TRAVEL AGENT.