First Fleet
Travelling The World As A First Class Passenger
A luxury cruise has long been thought to be only an option if you are fabulously wealthy, but I’m pleased to say that isn’t so. Air travel is starting to creak as the terminals struggle to cope with the influx of passengers and unreliable cheap flights throwing timetables into chaos, so the option of a stylish river or ocean cruise is increasingly attractive. Better still, there are several companies that offer fantastic cruise offers at comparable prices or better to the usual package deal abroad, but without compromising on the lavish service and attention that is synonymous with a cruise holiday. If you were to choose between the normal push and shove in the airport terminal compared with a personal welcome to your suite and complimentary drinks, then a cruise suddenly becomes a very attractive option indeed?
What would be your dream cruise? River cruises offer the chance to really get to know a country in intimate detail, threading through all the towns and ports that will have chiefly grown up along the water’s edge. Instead of being a shuttle bus or transfer away, you will be in the heart of the area’s culture and able to enjoy the local attractions and entertainments as well as those on board the ship. Able to visit the spots that larger boats and tourist carriers cannot reach, you’ll have an unparalleled opportunity to see a real side of the country you are visiting.
An ocean cruise by contrast, will let you take in a range of locations along a special geographical theme. The modern ocean liners are truly a marvel and lack nothing compared to a five star hotel in terms of service, amenities and entertainment. A familiar name from the grand days of ocean travel, Cunard cruises have a fleet of these modern ships that sail all over the globe. Offering a huge range of destinatiosn, offers and cruise durations, Cunard can also boast one of the newest and most prestigious ships with the launch of the MS Queen Elizabeth in October.
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