subject: Go Off To Enjoy The Vacation Of A Lifetime Sightseeing Across Amazing Bodies Of Water Tagging Along [print this page] Travel in Luxury with Mediterranean Cruises
When you book luxury Mediterranean cruises you get to travel in high comfort with first class service and amenities, fine dining, and a wide variety of destinations and activities; and once you choose luxury, it will be hard to settle for anything else again. Most luxury liners will only accommodate several hundreds of people to give their passengers attentive and personalized service, quite a difference from massive cruise ships that can hold thousands of people all at once. Even the smallest of staterooms on luxury ships are bigger compared to those on standard cruisers, elegantly furnished and always with balconies or views of the ocean. One of the most popular among small luxury ships is the Seabourn Cruise Line, it is highly recommended by many travel and lifestyle experts and is a recipient of many awards over the years. Seabourn prides itself with its impeccable service, with crewmembers remembering passenger first names and even the likes and dislikes of each. Every Seabourn ship is fully equipped with programs, activities, and facilities that provide their passengers an exciting and action filled vacation; with five restaurants to choose from, Enrichment Programs that give the guests opportunities to meet experts from different fields, and many more.
Say, I do to Mediterranean Cruises
What can be more romantic than getting married while at sea?Many find that Mediterranean cruises serve as romantic backdrops to any couples wedding day. With numerous packages available for onshore, shoreside, and onboard ceremonies, couples will certainly find one that will fit their requirements. The bride and groom get the royal treatment starting from the time they board the ship, with welcome gifts of champagne and fresh fruit. Cruise lines will provide them the service of a wedding coordinator, the use of the ships chapel or an alternative venue on the ship, live or prerecorded music, and floral arrangements. Cruise packages will include the wedding ceremony officiated by the ships captain, the grooms boutonniere and the brides bouquet, a photographer to cover the event, and a keepsake wedding certificate. Some also cover the reception and may include an open bar for the guests; others go the extra mile to handle wedding invitations and thank you cards. The marriage license fees are different from port to port and are charged separately.
Things to Know About Mediterranean Cruises
Here is some helpful stuff about Mediterranean cruises. Destinations are divided between the Eastern and the Western Mediterranean. Italy, Spain, and France are included in the itineraries of western cruises while the Greek Islands, Turkey, and Croatia are ports included in those of eastern cruises. There are two seasons in Mediterranean cruises, the peak or high season and the off or low season. Peak season is when the weather is at its finest and during school vacations, usually between April to October. Cruises vary in length, most popular are those that are seven days long but you can easily find shorter ones. Make sure you know what items tourists are prohibited from taking back home with them, like counterfeit merchandise and endangered animals. Tipping varies from one cruise line to another and will also depend on how long your trip is. If it is for a week or two, you can give your tip to your server the last time you see them but for longer trips, you can tip weekly or every other week. Do not lock your bags because they will pass through inspection and officers will resort to cutting open your luggage.
Mediterranean Adventure Cruises
People looking for amped up Mediterranean cruises can choose expedition trips that offer more activities and lesser-known destinations in their itineraries. Adventure cruises such as these are great for those people wanting to discover new places and learn about cultures through firsthand experience. Cruise lines offering this kind of trip use small vessels to have access to more ports and provide its passengers a better feel of the location and conditions they are in. Trips are lead by an expedition team, with highly knowledgeable guides and locals, academics, scientists, historians, biologists, and other experts in different fields to help you learn and explain things to you about the places you will visit and explore. There will be no entertainment such as musical shows or karaoke nights, instead you can join in discussions and interesting lectures about the local customs or about the archeological site you had explored earlier in the day. Expect plans or itineraries to change without prior notice, on a fine weather day, your expedition leader may decide to take advantage of the calm waters and do some underwater cave diving or there may be an unexpected sighting of the local wildlife that is worth checking further. Expedition cruises may not be for everyone, especially those looking for rest and relaxation only, it is more suited for people looking for an active and exploratory vacation.
