From its inception in 1989 celebrity cruise lines objective has been to offer deluxe cruises to experienced travellers at affordable prices.Celebrity ship designs make more space available
for public rooms giving passengers entertainment and recreation options similar to those on mega liners but without the glitz. Celebrity distinguished itself from competitors by giving top priority to
superior cuisine.
Distictive features: Computer room, ship board passenger service manager, childrens programs, specially priced shore excursions, martini bars, ice bar,alternative restaurant for casual dining,sushi cafes,
made to order pasta and pizza bars, 24 hour room service, internet cafes, unique restaurants,music libraries, conservatories and consierge service, leapfrog school house programs.
To many the queens are the ultimate cruise experience, both cities at sea that dwarf all but the newest mega liners, proud, elegant, formal and as british as well yes, the queen.QM2 has four levels of service
determined by cabin category, which is a polite way of saying four classes based on price. Each category is assigned specific restaurants and entry to the others is restriced,however, all entertainment,sports,
recreational facilities and shops are available to everyone regardless of cabin location.
Distinctive Features:
Year round gentlemen hosts, computer learning centres, British Nannies, driving range and putting green, florist, tuxedo rental, electronic library, bookshop,
(QM2) canyon ranch spa club, royal academy of dramatic art performances and illuminations, the only planetarium at sea, largest library and largest ballroom at sea.
Cruise Ships: Queen Mary 2 - 151,400 tons, 2,620 passengers.
Queen Victoria - 90,000 tons, 2,000 passengers
Based: Southampton
Sails to: world cruises, northern europe, mediterranean, canary islands, transatlantic crossings,caribbean.
Norwegian owned cruise line now in its 40th year has acquired some of the best ships that main line cruise companies sold off in favour of big ships. Fred olsen offers a classic cruise experie
at reasonable prices.It caters for elderly Brits who want a very British cruise on smaller ships.There is fixed two sitting dining with formal nights, song and
dance acts and mens club style comedians.
Distictive features: Golf package on selected cruises,arts club special interest cruises and the childrens club with activities and entertainment during school holidays.
P & O Cruises offer three differant styles of cruise experience, original and authentic cruising on Aurora and Oriana, Contemporary and innovative cruising on arcadia and Oceana and traditional
and intimate crusing on Artemis. P & O Cruises offer moderately priced classic cruises sailing on world wide itineraries.
Distictive features: The Ships British Style cannot be over emphasized.The atmosphere is very social. helped by British officers who mingle with passengers and hoist rables at dinner.Ships feature
excellent programs that include lectureson port history and culture, classical pianists, afternoon teas,sunday religious services (anglican).
Arcadia and Artemis are ADULT ONLY ships.
A prince3ss cruise is the essence of mass market cruising, warm inviting and comfortable, suitable for a broad spectrum of people.Ships fleetwide have gyms, sauna's and spa's.The line has worked hard to improve
its entertainment and food and now offer some of the best cuisine in its category.
Distictive features: Scuba certificate, 24 hour restaurants, self service launderette, telemedicine technology,wedding chapels, personal choice and anytime dining, balcony breakfast/dinner,wireless internet technology,movie under the stars
, chefs table and luggage valet.
Royal Caribbean cruise ships are big ships that hum with activities almost around the clock.The ships have acres of sun decks, large pools and lots of outdoor activity games, competitions, the vitality fitness program and sports like golf.
Theships have contemporary decor with such themes as broadway hits, opera's and the circus. All vessals have extensive programs for childen.
Distictive features: viking crown lounge, climbing wall, golg program, room service from dining room menus during lunch and dinner, childrens progran, internet centers, miniature golf course, ice rink, surfing and boxing ring.
Cruise Ships:
Independance of the seas - 160,000 tons, 3634 passengers