The Norwegian Star crew were very, very good from the steward to the drinks waiters. I prefer anytime dining to the market style but the food was good everywhere and themed nights (German, Indian, chocolate nights etc) were awesome.
On boarding we were met with the most beautiful music, a string quartet in the Atrium, from then on we found that the music and entertainment was magnificent. The restaurants could not be faulted.
I love the personalised service you get onboard the Royal Caribbean cruises. I travel alone and I am always made to feel secure and safe. Being a disabled person I've found everyone from the captain to the laundry staff to be so helpful.
This was a performing arts cruise to New Caledonia. Radiance of the Seas staff were courteous at all levels, the food was superb and the shore excursions were well organised.
It was a great cabin with balcony. Voyager of the Seas offers plenty of activities, wonderful concerts. Loved the ice skating and food, especially breakfast on our balcony each morning and watching the flying fish.
APT looked after me and my mother like we were royalty. The MS Amabella became our home for 15 days. The crew were incredible, the food was abundant and delicious.
Many cruises have music aboard, or offer fine dining, or invite distinguished guest lecturers to speak. Others go further and devote whole cruises to a theme, attracting like-minded devotees from around the world.
In a move which must have left many travel operators concerned, last week the US government issued a general travel alert to Americans with plans to travel to Europe.
As of Friday, the enforced gratuity charge of $7.50 per adult per day won’t be charged to your shipboard account; if you want to tip any a member of crew for exceptional service, it will be a matter of choice.
Cruising in Asia and the Pacific offers the chance to explore a rich array of native folklore and art. Indigenous culture is in vogue and interest shows no sign of abating. The movie Avatar, in which audiences side with the indigenous blue-skinned Na’vi people on fictional planet Pandora, was simply highlighting a trend.
Ever wondered where those obliging staff mostly come from, where they learned their craft, and what they like – and don’t like – about the business of serving you on board?
Further moves to keep passenger numbers in check and protect the environment mean this spectacular but vulnerable continent can be experienced only by a fortunate few.
As Canada settles down after the 2010 Winter Olympics in British Columbia we have a look at the sites of Winter Olympics around the world, for a side-trip on your next cruise.
She's the most specious ship yet from luxury line Oceania Cruises. James Sitters tells Rose Kelly and Peter Lynch what's on board the new class of ship, including restaurants, spas and suites.
