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Norwegian Getaway offers bags of entertainment

Norwegian Cruise Line’s Getaway is a Florida-themed ship that offers broadway shows, magic tricks and a pirate-style escape for children. According to the Daily Mail, the ship has a myriad of entertainment options for all ages, including The Illusionarium where magicians perform astonishing tricks during dinner and the serving staff are dressed up in Edwardian flying outfits. Guests can also wander over to the Grammy Experience and watch live performances from past winners of musical awards, including Sugar Blue, Carolyn Malachi and Roddie Romero. There are also exhibits attached to th experience, such as stage costumes worn by the Jackson Five. In addition, the Getaway offers passengers the chance to see productions that have been on broadway. Currently, the ship’s guests can see Legally Blonde, which comes complete with upbeat peppy songs and a whole load of pink. A bright Florida theme can be seen throughout the ship, from the colourful swirls on the hull to the pirate-motif children’s Splash Academy pool. According to the newspaper, there are 27 dining options onboard across 14 decks, so there will be plenty to choose from at meal times. Does this sound like your kind of cruise ship? Will you be booking a trip on the...

No Kids Allowed! Five Fantastic Adult Only Cruises

The family cruise market is booming, with big players like Royal Caribbean, Disney and Norwegian Cruise Line vying to attract tribes of tots to teens with waterparks, cool kids’ clubs, adrenalin activities and cute characters but what about those potential cruisers who don’t have kids or do but want to make the most of grandma’s obligation as an unpaid babysitter and leave the little ones behind? What about those who crave a simpler age – when holidays as luxurious as a cruise were reserved for adults only and the kids were happy with a week at the seaside. If you’re craving a sophisticated time at sea, without a giant SpongeBob SquarePants killing the mood or the whoops and screams from flumes spoiling your relaxing swim take a look at these adult only cruises for guaranteed grown up time: P&O Arcadia P&O is the jack of all trades of the cruise world. The fleet has a mix of family friendly and adult only ships and Arcadia is the largest of the three no-kids-allowed liners (Adonia and Oriana are the other two). Highlights for loved up couples and sophisticated singles include Marco Pierre White’s Ocean Grill restaurant, the romantic Intermezzo cocktail lounge, the glamorous Globe late night venue and the amazing onboard spa. If you’ve left the kids at home, balance out the years of exposure to kids’ TV...

Cunard books James Taylor for transatlantic Queen Mary cruise

One of the US’ most celebrated singer-songwriters will be making a triumphant return to the Queen Mary 2 this summer, five years after he first played the iconic ocean liner. Cunard confirmed yesterday (July 9th) that James Taylor will be performing twice on the cruise ship’s upcoming transatlantic crossing, which departs New York on August 27th and lands in Southampton eight days later. Taylor, the winner of multiple Grammy awards and a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, rose to fame in the 70s on the back of songs like You’ve Got a Friend and Fire and Rain – commonly considered to be some of the greatest hits of all time. He first played the Queen Mary 2 in 2009 to standing room only audiences. For the two concerts this summer, he will play the cruise ship’s resplendent Royal Court Theatre. The booking marks the tenth anniversary of the vessel, which made its maiden voyage from Southampton to Fort Lauderdale in 2004. “Our guests will be thrilled to enjoy this intimate concert experience with a music icon, which will make this milestone crossing that much more memorable,” commented David Dingle, chief executive of Cunard. Have you ever seen any famous names perform on a cruise ship? Can you share any highlights? Why not discuss this topic...

An Insider’s Guide to the Best Inside Cabins

While balcony cabins and luxurious suites are the ultimate cruise holiday dream, sometimes budget restrictions (booooo!) mean that we have to wave goodbye to that sea view. Before you throw up your hands in horror and grab the package holiday brochures instead though, take a look at the inside cabin details on your liner of choice. Most have everything you need for a brilliant cruising experience and some offer more than you would imagine for your money. Booking an inside cabin doesn’t have to mean a cramped and claustrophobic cruising experience – and remember, there’s so much to do on the average cruise ship (not to mention land excursions!) that you’ll be spending hardly any time in your cabin anyway! Here are our inside cabin recommendations that will add a special touch to your cruise holiday. Balcony, schmalcony………. Royal Caribbean Promenade View An inside cabin with a view? “Impossible”, we hear you cry! But it is possible when you book a promenade stateroom on Royal Caribbean’s Oasis, Freedom and Voyager Class ships. These stylish staterooms look out over the shops, eateries and activities of the ship’s Royal Promenade so they’re perfect for people watchers (read, nosy parkers!). If space is a deal-breaker for you, choose an Oasis class ship where you’ll get 194sqft to play with. Book Oasis, or Freedom, and you may be in for a big surprise....

A Quick Bite of the Big Apple: Ten Magical New York Minutes

Whether you choose to fly and cruise or fancy making the most of your cruise ship facilities with a transatlantic crossing, having New York as a destination on your itinerary is always going to be exciting on a whole other scale. New York is such a big destination with so much to offer that your only concern might be the limited time that you have to experience it! At www.CRUISE.co.uk we want to show you how to make the most of your bite of the Big Apple, no matter how small. It’s the city that never sleeps so...