My top ten things about cruising

Now we are all very different and it is true that it is different strokes for different folks.
Having reviews for all the cruise ships on our website is fantastic because you can go and have a read of people’s honest genuine experiences and thoughts about their particular cruise holiday. What John Jones wants from his holiday could be completely different from what Fred Blogs wants from his trip. If you have never cruised before or been on hundreds of ships what is it that makes you say ‘you know what that was a brilliant holiday’? I know we’re all looking for the greatest deal especially in the current climate where we are having to take bank loans out just to pay for a tank of petrol , however think very carefully when booking your holiday is it really the ship for you and what is it exactly you want to experience and do once onboard. I have comprised a list of things that I think are some of the best parts of being on a cruise ship.

1. Eat Lots of good food – you will never be spoilt for choice on a cruise ship and may even contemplate starting a diet before you go so you can completely indulge once on holiday. You have so much choice and many cruise ships offer speciality restaurants too which can make a special event like a birthday or anniversary even more memorable.

2. Being out in the ocean – Which may seem silly but it’s such a fabulous feeling to be sat on deck just people watching and watching the waves wash by. Very peaceful and tranquil and there is nothing more beautiful than a completely clear ocean horizon.

3. Keeping Fit – If after enjoying all that fabulous food you get a slight attack of guilt then there is always somewhere to go and have a good old workout. A lot of people love to work out and there is no better backdrop of the ocean sea while you do a hefty workout in the gym. Most ships will feature jogging tracks, weight rooms and yoga classes.

4. Just sitting under the stars – on some ships that feature movie screens outside. A real sense of the outdoors and just something completely different to do which has to be better than being in a stuffy old cinema.

5. Having a little gamble –Most modern ships nowadays have casinos onboard and I just love going down after dinner to take my chances at the black jack table. It is so much fun and one of those things that you feel because you’re on holiday you can get away with it. Don’t go to crazy though as you still want to have some spending money for the rest of the trip.

6. Take in a show – The shows are really something fantastic and can range from big productions to more intimate affairs. It is nice to see a show and feels like a real treat after dinner. Cruise ships can cater for everyone’s tastes so you can pick and choose which shows you will enjoy the most.

7. Exploring the ship – I love just having a walk round and going to see all the different parts of the ships. Walking around on deck and finding new nooks and crannies is brilliant and so relaxing with the sea breeze in your face.

8. Being Sociable – I think the beauty of cruising is that is can make you lose your inhibitions. At home we wouldn’t usually just start chatting to strangers but when you’re on a table of eight for dinner and you don’t know them from Adam you have no choice. You get to meet some really interesting people from all nationalities and can even make lifelong friends.

9. Have a cocktail or two – I like to have a little drink on the evenings when I’m on my jollies and the cocktails onboard the ships can be wonderful. I was fortunate to cruise with silver seas and there cocktail menu was fantastic with some lovely concoctions. A lot of ships offer all inclusive packages to which can be really good value for money.

10. Dressing up – I’m very girly girly and being on a cruise holiday is one of the only times unless you’re going to a special event that you can get dressed up to the nines. Cocktail dresses, ballgowns, shoes handbags and even better if your sailing out of Southampton as no luggage restrictions means you take every dress in your wardrobe if you fancy it.

There you go that’s what I love about cruising I could go on and on but maybe you want to add to my list. What makes your cruise holiday and what’s your favourite thing to do onboard?