October 18, 2009
What Makes a Cruise Luxury?
Great cruises can be found in every part of the world these days, from those that travel up and down the Nile, to a cruise around the Scottish Isles. But what makes a cruise stand out from the crowd enough for it to be classed as luxury?
Service. Luxury cruises rely on providing top class service to their customers. Within reason, a cruise ship can be classed as luxury if the service is outstanding, even though the rest of the offerings are not quite so good. It goes without saying that staff on the boat will look professional and act in a friendly and polite manner at all times. One of the most simple, and yet overlooked, service requirements of a luxury cruise is being able to talk to a member of staff at any time of the day or night to have problems resolved.
Facilities. Although cruise ships are rather large these days, they are still limited in the range of facilities they can provide, and therefore it’s important that what they do offer is top notch. The term ‘facilities’ can really refer to anything a guest might use, from restrooms to tennis courts, and luxury cruises will maintain high standards and move with the times. Silversea Cruises lead the way when it comes to offering top class facilities and giving their guests the latest toys.
Food. This is one of the most important elements for any ship. The quality of on-board food can really make or break a holiday for lots of people, so it is imperative that standards are high and variety is wide. It is not uncommon for a luxury cruise to have a world-class chef on board preparing the food, or at least controlling a team of chefs underneath them, who are available to cook something up at any time of the day. Cruise companies such as Oberoi Nile Cruises pride themselves on the food and drink they offer to guests and actively encourage their guests to ask for tailored dishes.
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August 25, 2009
Top 5 Cruise Survival Tips
• Eat. You may consider this a given. We need to eat to survive right so what is better about a cruise ship? Well cruise ships often have a huge range of different restaurants on board and will frequently change their menus to match the current location of the ship. Try tasting some of the specials from all the restaurants to get an idea of what they do best. The is often competition between the top chefs to be the best so the quality is excellent.
• Swim. You will more often than not find some great swimming pools on board that are perfect for getting some lengths in, having a play around or spending hours on a lilo soaking up the rays. You can enjoy the sun from it’s rise to fall as well because there are no buildings or trees around to block it out. More activity based cruises even boast wave machine, flumes and even surfing facilities for your sporting pleasure.
• Casino. If you have never gambled before or you’re a seasoned card shark, you should defiantly check out the casino floor. You simply cannot liken the great atmosphere you find in a casino with anywhere else and it’s always one of the best places to get to know your fellow holiday makers. You don’t have to spend a lot of money to enjoy yourself but if it’s your first time then Blackjack is a good place to start. Its easy to learn and you can make money without having to be an expert.
• Bar. There will be a number of different bars all over the ship and some luxury cruises are all inclusive, so there is no excuse not to sample some liquid delights. The barmen and ladies make a million martinis a day but will jump at the chance to make something a little more interesting. Ask them to make some traditionally to one of the countries you’re visiting or let them make their favorite drink for you. Some of the things these bar staff can do with simple ingredients will astound you.
• Shows. Cruise ships only book top quality acts to entertain their passengers so you’re certain to leave with a smile on your face if you book in for one of the evening shows. Ask the staff around the ship for their recommendations and cruise reviews. They will know what is most popular and which ones you simply have to see.
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