Cruises
Caribbean cruises have been a popular choice of holiday
for a long time, the Caribbean is the world’s largest region
for a cruise holiday and there is little wonder why. With so many islands
offering contrasting cultures, sights and sounds this truly is a memorable
and luxurious way to see what the Caribbean has to offer. |
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A cruise holiday really does take care of everything for you, from superbly comfortable accommodation and fine dining to Broadway standard entertainment and facilities that have to be seen to be believed. Everything is taken care of for you right down to having your bed turned down ready for a relaxing nights sleep. How you choose to spend your time onboard is entirely up to, you can join one of the many excursion options in each port, spend the day onboard enjoying your ships facilities or simply disembark to enjoy the port in which you are moored. |
Choosing your Caribbean cruise can be a little complex with so many cruise operators, ships and itineraries to consider. Each cruise company offers there product aimed at specific markets and they are not all suitable for everyone. Below is a list oh highly recommended cruise operators and a description of what they offer and who their liners suit. Thomas Cook offer great deals and heavily discounted prices on all of these operators and their excellent search function will check them all to find you the perfect Caribbean cruise at an excellent rate. They also include loads if regional flying options from your chosen UK airport, or if you choose you can book your cruise and flights separately which can often give you a little more choice and can be great value. Airline Network offer over 100 airlines at discounted rates giving you the best value if you choose this option. |
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Royal Caribbean International Royal Caribbean have an amazing range of over 20 ships, they are an American company who largely operate out of Florida although they do have selected cruises from Southampton. The standards are exceptionally high and facilities excellent. Their ships are generally super sized and this is includes the massive and new Independence of the seas which is an incredible 160,000 tons and has the best array of onboard facilities of any ship in service today. standards on a Royal Caribbean cruise rival those of 5 star deluxe hotels and the service is incredible, you will be waited on hand and foot as you enjoy whichever exceptional cruise you choose. Click here to see what Thomas Cook can offer you. |
P&O Cruises If traditional British cruising is what takes your fancy then look no further than P&O, their six ships offer a very homely feel and excellent standards and service that you would expect from such a reputable firm. Ventura which is their latest addition to the fleet brings together that traditional feel with the luxury of one of the world’s newest super liners creating a unique feel. If you want a more intimate option then there other ships are slightly smaller and still offer the luxury and service you would expect. Cruising from Southampton or joining you cruise in the Caribbean from a local airport such as East Midlands, Newcastle, Belfast and Manchester amongst others makes then one of the most accessible cruise companies around today. Another added benefit of a Caribbean Cruise with P&O is that they us sterling as there onboard currency. P&O offer amazing service with a British feel giving a homely atmosphere, take a look at the excellent deals that Thomas Cook have today for your stunning P&O Caribbean cruise. |
Princess Cruises
Like Royal Caribbean Princess cruises have a huge fleet of liners that are simply breathtaking, they offer the highest standards and facilities and have a very international feel, although they are very popular with British holiday makers. Princess Cruises have an abundance of itineraries for all over the Caribbean so they are sure to be able to match your needs and incorporate the destinations you wish to visit. If choice, luxury, range of facilities and service are high on your list of requirements then look no further that a Princess Caribbean cruise. Click here for a great deal to suit you.
Celebrity Cruises
Service and luxury are two key elements of a celebrity cruise, they offer and incredible ratio of one member of staff to every two guests which means a very high level of pampering and attention to detail. Celebrity offer superb facilities on large ships and cruise all over the Caribbean. The staterooms are stylish and modern and the design is to create complete luxury. Thomas Cook offer heavily discounted prices to suit you and have some great deals on Caribbean cruising with Celebrity Cruises.
Ocean village
Ocean village have two liners and fun is the name of the game here. They have a huge array of activities going on including onboard bikes giving a unique and energetic way of seeing each destination. They are also a great value option and have some stunning deals either cruise only or cruise for a week and have a week on a Caribbean island such as Barbados. Ocean village are also a great family option and have an abundance of facilities to help keep the kids entertained. Check out the great rates that are on offer with Thomas Cook by clicking here.
Cunard
Traditional and very British Cunard relives the great age of British cruising and adds the touches of modern luxury you would expect. The Queen Marry II is the highest standard of ship of its type and offer traditional cruising at its best. Cunard have a very British client base and still use the grading system by cabin which determines where you can eat and the facilities you can use, this does not suit everyone but to some this is how cruising should be. Click here to check out the great deals on offer.
Regent Seven Sea Cruises
With only five ships that can accommodate a minimum of only 180 guests and a maximum of just 700 Regent offer unparalleled service and an intimate luxurious cruise option. Regent only have ocean view rooms, most with a balcony and due to there smaller size they are excellent if you want a less crowded feel. Free wine is served with dinner giving an extra touch that few others provide. Because their ships are smaller they can also offer some different ports of call where the larger ships can not dock making them a great option for those who have done the main stream destination. Regent Seven Seas are not the cheapest option but they offer a lot that other lines simply do not. Utter and unparalled luxury is provided with exquisite service, foot and entertainment. Book here.
Windstar
A casual yet elegant atmosphere waits on your Caribbean cruise aboard one of Windstar’s two exquisite vessels. Their most unique feature is the fact that you are onboard a yacht rather than a traditional cruise liner. This along with the incredible luxury and service make for an excellent option if you are looking for a slightly different cruising experience without sacrificing 5 star service and standards. Click here for more information.
Carnival
With over 20 ships to choose from Carnival are the biggest operator not only for Caribbean cruises but for anywhere in the world. They have a very American feel and fun is key to a cruise with Carnival. They are very brash and have huge options about their super liners, they will not suit everyone but with their size and number of passengers you will never get board. Carnival cruise out of several ports in Florida amongst others meaning you can use them to make part of a holiday to Florida, if you choose this option it can be great value with a short cruise costing much less than you might think. Click here for this and many other options for a Caribbean cruise with Carnival.
SAGA
Saga provide smaller ships with an exceptional selling point, they only provide cruises for the over 50’s so make for a great choice if you wish to visit the Caribbean with like minded people seeking similar things from their holiday. Their two ships offer great service and very high standards and have several cruise itineraries to choose from. Thomas Cook has some great deals on cruises with Saga so click here to find out more and book your dream cruise.
Whichever cruise line you choose you will find exactly what you are looking for with Thomas Cook, they provide real value on all of the above companies and others so by using their site give you the opportunity to compare deals and book your dream Caribbean cruise with ease. Cruising the Caribbean gives you a real insight into the region in complete luxury so not take a look at the best deals to suit you by clicking here. The following links will also be useful in helping you plan especially if booking all the elements of your holiday separately.
Thomas Cook – Great discounts on all the major cruise lines to the Caribbean
Hotels.com – Book your pre cruise hotel here
Dollar – Great prices for car hire if you are tailoring your holiday around you
Lonely Planet – Great value guide books full of information on all the Caribbean islands.
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