We spent most of our on board time in our new favourite place, the bar lounge, where we could sit in comfort on large leather chairs and watch the fantastic scenery drift slowly by.
I was discussing the real benefits of splashing out on a luxury cruise with a newbie cruise fan recently, and the question was inevitably asked: do you really get more bang for your buck if you splash out on five-star?
First night: Our allocated evening dining table was easy to find as the number was written on the corner of our name badge, which we were given on check in. This made introductions a breeze when meeting our fellow passengers.
Described by Berlitz as "the latest in the quest to build the ideal expedition cruise ship" Orion is indeed a vessel which allows adventurous cruisers to explore far flung and remote destinations without the hardship......
From the unique Amazonian design in its two jungle river vessels, to its privately owned embarkation ports, special transfer service conducted on a limousine couch and superb gourmet cuisine… this boutique jungle river operation delivers an exclusive and authentic Amazonian experience to the most discerning world-class traveller.
Holidays should be fun, and even more so on a cruise ship because you can do as little or as much as you want, and the services are at your fingertips.
Is anyone heading off this week on a cruise somewhere? Unfortunately I’m not, but with the Easter holidays looming in a few days, I have been thinking about the options for getting away from it all at key times of year.....
Fernando is living the life we all aspire to. He has sailed for 130 world cruises aboard ultra luxury line Crystal. That's 15,600 days of being served the finest cuisine, sleeping in suites with a personal butler and visiting the world's most beautiful cities. Who better to tell us about Crystal's next world cruise!
