A slow, leisurely cruise gives you the chance to see another part of the world from a different angle
. While flying may be faster, nothing beats the experience of first seeing land after days at sea, wherever your destination may be. A cruise also gives you the opportunity to see several different ports in different countries and locations.
Dining on board a cruise ship is always a delight as there is something to suit everybody's tastes. There are a variety of dining choices available from formal dining rooms to buffets which are available around the clock, so you eat when you are hungry instead of when you are told.
Your choice of dining ranges from the traditional favourites like curry or fish and chips to specialities from the countries you will be visiting. Some cruise ships even have speciality restaurants which are so popular that it may be necessary to reserve a table in advance and some may make a small cover charge.
Depending on the cruise ship, passengers may find that there are restaurants which specialise in Italian cookery, Chinese cuisine or seafood. There are several cruise ships which have restaurants with menus planned and overseen by award winning chefs such as Gary Rhodes, giving passengers the chance to sample their haute cuisine without having to visit a pricey restaurant in London. Some restaurants make the most of the whole cruise experience with far-reaching views across the sea.
The restaurant buffets are filled with snack items to stave off hunger and are served 24 hours a day, so it does not matter what time you feel peckish. And what about those who just want a sandwich? Every cruise ship has a room service menu which can provide snacks of all varieties from sandwiches, pizza and hotdogs to more substantial meals around the clock.