Portsmouth port has long been an established and well known maritime location and an increasing number of cruise lines are choosing to depart from there. It is also the second busiest channel ferry port in the UK and has frequent services to Le Havre, Cherbourg and St Malo in France, The Channel Islands and
The cruise industry really is growing at a much faster rate than any other holiday sector and a substantial amount of people are taking a cruise every year from the UK. Indeed that number is expected to rise again this year as the price of cruise holidays come down due to more ships being built
The cruise industry has picked up and has grown dramatically in the past few years and it is well documented that this is down to the fact that cruise holidays themselves are not as exclusive as they used to be and the market is far more open now than it ever has been. However,
The port of Leith is perhaps not the most well-known on the British Isles but it is certainly important. Situated only 3 miles from Scotland’s capital Edinburgh it is an important strategic location for the whole of the country given that it acts as an economic hub for the south-east and east of the country. The
One of the major ports in the north of England both as a leaving point for tourists on cruise holidays and also as a strategic economic point is the Port of Hull. The actual port itself has been in operation for the best part of 800 years and was a major European hub for
The white cliffs of Dover are one of the most iconic sights of the British Isle’s and the towns position in the UK, and to Europe in general, means that it is one of the most popular cruise departure points in Britain. Many people go on a cruise from Dover because of its close
Over the years, cruise dining has evolved into more flexible, convenient methods. Instead of only having meals at certain times a day, or in a formal sitting room, cruise ships have made dining better than ever for cruisers. There are several choices available for dining. While not all cruise lines offer these options, most of
There’s nothing like a breathtaking journey into the heart of Alaska to see nature the way it was intended. On an Alaskan cruise you will see the largest gathering of bald eagles, the biggest grizzly and polar bears in the world and more humpback whales than you can fit in a wide-lens camera view.
Eastern Europe is the latest traveling fad among history buffs and adventurers, and a Black Sea cruise is the perfect way to travel back in time to the old world charm of Russia, Ukraine, Turkey, Bulgaria and Romania. You will find rest for your soul in the sunny Crimean Coast, adventurous activities in Istanbul’s imperial mosques,
If you want to experience the old world style of Northern Europe a Baltic cruise is a great option. Baltic Cruises offer cruisers the opportunity to visit areas that are rich in architectural style and history. Don’t forget where your going though, Northern Europe has cold winters. Be sure to plan to go between
Rosyth port is situated about 8 miles from Edinburgh city centre and just 40 miles to Glasgow. The port has been in operation since 1998 so it is relatively new to the cruising scene however its close proximity to Scotland’s capital means that it benefits greatly from the number of passengers that pass through
If you have never taken a cruise, you have no idea what you’re missing! Some of the most exotic places in the world are ports of call on a cruise itinerary. Just think, you can see the whole world while chilling out on your sunbed or perhaps from the bar! The biggest benefit of
