Cruise options?
My boyfriend and I are in our thirties and we fancy trying a cruise for our next big holiday. However we don’t want to have to dress up for dinner every night and we don’t fancy being the youngest on board. What are our options? David & Helen
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Caroline Howden recommends...
Posted On 26.03.07
Your options depend on your budget. Ocean Village is a great place to start your cruising career. It’s young, fun and informal with a variety of itineraries covering the Med in summer and the Caribbean in the winter. For a cruise holiday, it offers good value for money.
But if money is no object, how about the Clipper ships? They offer luxury cruising on tall ships in different parts of the world. Dinner dress is ‘casual elegance’ and jackets and ties are not required. An informal and very different cruise holiday experience.
Helen Samson recommends...
Posted On 26.03.07
It’s not the cheapest option but NCL Freestyle cruising could suit. Choose one of their newer ships, you’ll have more choice of itineraries. If budget isn’t an issue, push the boat out (!) and upgrade to a mini-suite.
Emma Brown recommends...
Posted On 26.03.07
Royal Caribbean cruises are great for younger people as well as appealing to the older age group and the dress code isn't quite as formal as some cruise lines. There will be a couple of formal nights when you may have to dress up but it certainly won’t be every night. They also have facilities like a rock climbing wall and ice skating rink. It’s an American company so the ship’s decor and entertainment is typically American.
Ocean Village targets ‘people who don't do cruises'. Their cruises are informal, relaxed and the entertainment is very lively and upbeat.
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