Why Book a Cruise & Stay Holiday with us: The Cruise.co.uk Difference

• Custom Experiences & Escorted Tours: Benefit from unique, exclusive components and the convenience of escorted packages with dedicated tour leaders and hosted events.

• All-Inclusive Protection & Logistics: Cruise & stay holidays often include flights, transfers, and typically four-star hotels, all fully covered and protected by ABTA and ATOL bonding.

• Triple E Benefits (Ease, Expertise, Expense): Enjoy a simplified, single-point booking process with access to specialist knowledge and competitive deals through industry partnerships.

What Can You Expect When Booking a Cruise & Stay Holiday with Cruise.co.uk?

It can be a little overwhelming when booking a cruise, particularly if you’re new to cruising. There are so many different options to consider, from the destination and itineraries to the cruise line, ship and all the various facilities, excursions, activities and entertainment they offer.

To help you with the selection and the booking process, at Cruise.co.uk, we put together epic cruise and stay packages which take you on a journey to some of the world’s most inspiring, exceptional and enriching destinations across the world.

Not only do we seek out the best deals in some of the most spectacular locations, but we also use our decades of experience to ensure every aspect of your cruise holiday is covered so you can sit back, relax and enjoy a memorable trip.

In this guide, we break down what may be included as part of one of our cruise and stay holidays, what kind of itineraries to expect, and the Cruise.co.uk difference.

What Is The Cruise.co.uk Difference?

At Cruise.co.uk, we care about customer experience and safety across all aspects of your cruise holiday. Over the last seven years, we have built an impressive Tour Operations team dedicated to providing the very best experience for customers who book with us.

If you book one of our escorted cruise and stay packages, there's no need to stress about the finer details of your trip, such as navigating your way between destinations, transport details, and timings. Your dedicated tour leaders will be with you every step of the way to guide you to and from each location- and to answer your burning questions along the way. 

Furthermore, if you book one of our Cruise.co.uk hosted cruise and stay holidays, you will be accompanied by Cruise.co.uk staff throughout your trip. Additionally, these cruises will often include a daily concierge desk, welcome meetings, and cocktail parties- all hosted by us!

What's Included In Our Cruise & Stay Holidays?

Unique To Cruise.co.uk

We have included some exceptional experiences in our top cruise and stay packages for you to enjoy during your holiday. For example:

• In our exclusive Florida Thrill & Caribbean Chill Tailor Made cruise & stay package, experience the iconic Universal Orlando Resort or spellbinding Disney Magic Kingdom with park tickets included, plus explore the soft sands of the Caribbean islands during your cruise.

• With our Maple Leaf Explorer Tailor Made cruise holiday, you’ll have the unique opportunity to take the famous Amtrak Train from Niagara Falls to New York. Exclusive to us, this includes a local guide to travel with you on the train, plus a dedicated carriage only for cruise.co.uk customers!

• With our Rhythms Of The Deep South Tailor Made cruise and stay holiday, you can enjoy a jazz cruise on the Mississippi River, sample authentic Memphis BBQ, and immerse yourself in the legacy of music icons at Graceland Mansion and the BB King Museum.

• As part of our Borneo Jungle Tailor Made cruise and stay holiday, you’ll be able to explore the wild rivers, rainforests and jungles dotted across Borneo and go in search of astounding wildlife and birds, including orangutans!

• When you book our Oh My Gaudi Tailor Made cruise holiday, explore the sensational city of Barcelona, including Gaudi's masterpieces, with a hotel stay in this sensational city included, as well as a sunny Mediterranean cruise.

The Cruise

Of course, the cruise ship and itinerary are at the centre of our cruise and stay packages. We carefully select the cruise first and build our packages around these to ensure every element marries up perfectly to create a seamless trip for guests.

Hotel Stays

We seek out the best hotels for you to stay in at the bookends of your cruise to enjoy an extra day or two in your holiday destination, making the very most of your trip. Most hotels are four-star, with options offered for extensions and upgrades. 

Flights & Transfers

With many of our cruise and stay packages, return flights and overseas transfers are included in the price. Usually, these will be from London airports as standard; however, there are usually options to change this to regional flights from your local airport where available.

Tour Leaders

As mentioned above, your tour leaders will be with you every step of the way during your cruise holiday - from the moment you land to the minute you set foot on your cruise ship or board your flight back home!

Onboard Extras

Seeking to offer you the best value for your cruise, we include a range of onboard extras as part of our cruise and stay packages. These are specific to each holiday and depend on what’s available onboard your specific ship, but could include extras such as:

• Speciality dining

• Drinks, gratuity and Wi-Fi packages

• Shore excursions, guided and escorted tours plus entry into top attractions 

• Original entertainment and musical productions

• Outdoor film and dance nights

• Classes and activities, such as cooking, wine tasting or fitness sessions

• Upgrades to balcony cabins and above

Our Expertise

All of our cruise and stay packages include the services of a dedicated Cruise.co.uk expert cruise consultant, who has the passion, knowledge, expertise, and resources to help you get the very best out of your cruise holiday.

Fully Protected

We are fully ABTA and ATOL bonded, meaning you’re fully protected and your holiday is safe with us. You can find out more about ABTA and ATOL protection here. 

Benefits Of Booking A Cruise Holiday With Cruise.co.uk

Booking one of our cruise and stay packages offers many excellent benefits, most notably the three ‘E’s: ease, expertise and expense.

Ease

As mentioned above, booking a cruise holiday can be pretty complex. At Cruise.co.uk, we make things easy, using our years of cruising experience and expertise to put together the best options all in one package.

You won’t have to worry about working out timings for transfers or logistics for hotels or excursions. With just one point of contact for all the elements of your cruise, managing any queries will be simple.

Expertise

With our expertise, we know what things count when you cruise: the best times to go, the most convenient flight and transfer schedules, the luxury hotels that minimise travel or the easily forgotten extras onboard.

Our cruise specialists will make sure you don’t miss out on any of these opportunities, tailoring the options so you can enjoy your cruise holiday just as you like it.

Expense

Using our partnerships with all the leading cruise lines and boutique providers, as well as our connections with flight providers and hoteliers, we can offer you some of the best deals in the industry.

So, if you’re looking to book a cruise and stay holiday without the hassle, be sure to get in touch with our cruise consultants today.

Frequently Asked Questions: Cruise & Stay Holidays

1. What is included in a Cruise & Stay holiday package?

Packages are comprehensive and typically include the cruise ship and itinerary, pre- or post-cruise hotel stays, return flights, overseas transfers, and often a variety of onboard extras (like speciality dining, drinks, or WiFi).

2. What makes booking with Cruise.co.uk different?

The difference lies in our Tour Operations team and unique offerings. We provide escorted or hosted packages with dedicated tour leaders/staff, concierge desks, welcome meetings, and exclusive experiences not available elsewhere!

3. Are flights and transfers always included?

For many packages, return flights and overseas transfers are included in the price. Flights are usually from London airports as standard, but options for regional airport upgrades are often available.

4. Who will help guide me during my trip?

If you book an escorted cruise and stay holiday, dedicated Tour Leaders will be with you every step of the way, from arrival at your destination until your departure home. Hosted packages include Cruise.co.uk staff throughout the trip.

5. Are the packages financially protected?

Yes. Cruise.co.uk is fully ABTA and ATOL bonded, meaning your entire holiday package is fully protected and safe.

6. What hotels are generally used in the packages?

They seek out the best accommodations, with most hotels being four-star. Options for extensions and upgrades are typically offered for your stay.

7. What are the three main benefits of booking a package?

The main benefits are the three ‘E’s: Ease, Expertise, and Expense. They simplify the logistics, offer specialist knowledge, and secure competitive deals.

8. What kinds of unique experiences are offered?

Unique, tailor-made experiences can include extras such as park theme park tickets, unique train journeys, music events, museum entries, and more!

9. Can I customise or upgrade my cruise and stay holiday?

Yes. Packages often offer options for extensions and upgrades for hotels, regional flight changes, and onboard extras like drinks packages or cabin upgrades (e.g. from an inside to a balcony cabin).

10. Will I have a dedicated point of contact for my booking?

Yes. All packages include the services of a dedicated Cruise.co.uk expert cruise consultant, who serves as your single point of contact for all planning, queries, and tailoring.