Voyages of Discovery – niche cruising at its best……………

Voted Best Niche Cruise Line at the  British Travel Awards 2010 and Best Lectures at Sea  in the same year, Voyages of Discovery have just the one ship. And the key to their success? Simplicity.
I have a client who sails with Voyages of Discovery every year because as he puts it, he has seen so many places that the only way to see new places is to travel on this ship, and the on board experience is fantastic. She is full of like-minded people who share the same interests.
Virtually every cruise he and his wife do is on the MV Discovery, and every time they rebook on board for the next cruise,and transfer it to me when they get home. The reason for doing this is that the cruise lines are not geared up for giving clients the after sales service that we pride ourselves on here at cruise, so the client does the booking and we look after everything else for them.

At only 20,000 tonnes and carrying just over 650 passengers, MV Discovery is able to offer a completely unique cruise experience. She is small enough to access the ‘out of the way’ ports, yet sail the oceans of the world with ease, and on board you will find non of the excesses of the mega-ships – not a casino in sight!

The atmosphere on board is friendly and relaxed and there are no hidden extras – no service charges or gratuities. Your cruise will be enhanced by the many and varied expert lecturers on board – explorers, naturalists and historians who will preview your destinations, sharing their expertise and anecdotes so that you can get the most out of your visit there. This small ship also spends longer at each port of call, allowing you to make the most of your visit, not forever rushing off to the next port. And just think – no long queues for disembarkation!

The variety of itineraries she offers are wide and varied, and she certainly offers something for the experienced cruiser who is looking for somewhere and something new.
Her voyages range from seven nights upwards and visit all the corners of the world. She even sails from Portsmouth and Harwich!

As with the larger cruise lines it is also possible to deviate your flights and do pre or post hotel stays to complete your holiday.
There is plenty to do on board, bridge, quizzes, a cinema, dancing, a brand new gym and spa, or you can relax with a good book borrowed from the on board library.
So, you’re expecting to pay alot for this small and exclusive ship? Not at all.There are some great cruise deals to be had. Her voyages cost from as little as £599 per person, so she compares very well with her larger and less exclusive competitors.
Next time you’re thinking that if you want to visit some of the worlds more exotic ports of call you’ll have to plump for a world voyage sector on one of the bigger, more impersonal ships, why not have a look at Voyages of Discovery. You won’t be disappointed!