Why are cruises making waves Feb 2017

WHY ARE
CRUISES
MAKING
WAVES?
Let the experts explain why a
cruise is the holiday for you

“...there is a cruise out there for
every person, occasion, budget
and style!” ”
Thank you for picking up this introductory
guide to cruise holidays!
Whether you’re a seasoned sailor or a cruise virgin, you’ve come to
the right place. There is a saying we have at CLIA: there is a cruise
out there for everyone. Whether you want to join an expedition ship
sailing to the ends of the world, a river cruise in Europe, a cultural
cruise of the Far East, or one of the resort-style mega-ships that are
like floating cities, there is something for you.
Over the next few pages we have outlined just a small sample of what
we think the cruise industry does best: from customer experiences to
the world’s most incredible destinations, sublime service and value for
money. What more could you want?

EXPERIENCES ONBOARD
DID YOU KNOW?
About a third of all cruises taken in 2015 were by first timers

The cruise industry has spent years investing in the
most innovative and exciting holiday experiences.
There is a cruise for every person, occasion, budget and style – and to prove
it, each cruise ship has some of the most fantastic facilities available in the
holiday industry. You can…
….eat in a celebrity-chef inspired restaurant, which could be Jamie Oliver,
James Martin, Marco Pierre White or many other world famous chefs
…let the kids try something new, such as culinary school, sky-diving, iceskating,
explore water-parks and slides
….learn to dance, take part in a TV show, learn a foreign language, attend a
guest lecture by renowned experts
…watch a ‘west-end’ style show, such as Grease, Hairspray, Legally Blonde,
Mamma Mia, Cirque du Soleil plus many more entertainment options
…. simply relax! By the pool, in the library, at the spa, or at the bar!

A cruise is the best value holiday
on the market
Think about it, no other type of holiday offers all of your
accommodation, meals, entertainment and travel to multiple
destinations as standard.
Some cruise lines go further too – including extras such as tips,
excursions and alcohol within the price, so you don’t have to keep
putting your hand in your pocket while you’re on board!
A cruise holiday is one of the most-inclusive holidays available,
allowing you to plan your holiday spend up front, which means
that you can budget and save, whilst enjoying the amazing holiday
experiences available on a cruise.

VALUE FOR MONEY
DID YOU KNOW?
Many lines put on West End-style productions for
all passengers. You can watch shows such as Cats,
Grease or even Strictly Come Dancing while on board
Look out for drinks packages when booking - they are a
great way to budget for your costs

“...from whale-watching in
Alaska to soaking up the sun
in the Caribbean...”
EXPERIENCES ASHORE
DID YOU KNOW?
Some world cruises stretch to 100 days or more, covering scores
of destinations over six continents

The single greatest thing about a cruise is the number of
destinations you can visit on one trip – while unpacking only once.
And there is a whole world to explore
The most popular cruise destinations for Brits are:
• The Mediterranean - With varied and glorious ports along some of the most
beautiful coastlines, it’s hardly surprising
• Northern Europe - Try the Norwegian fjords, the magnificent Baltic cities, or even
Northern European cities closer to home
• The Caribbean – with year-round sunshine, beaches, clear blue waters
and much more
• Alaska – easily explored by cruise ship with stunning views,
wildlife and adventure
• Asia – this exciting, diverse, and fascinating cruise destination is also one of the
fastest growing with itineraries taking you to some of the most
culturally rich destinations in the world
A cruise is packed with out of this world experiences ashore – try one of the cruise line
excursions to really make best use of your time, or simply choose to wander. Whatever you
are looking for, there is a cruise for you.

Even the most luxurious hotels in the world struggle to
compete with cruise lines when it comes to service.
The army of highly trained waiters, stewards, chefs and officers
make your holiday what it is. Some cruise lines boast close to one
staff member for every guest on board.
Enough to cater for your every need.
And the crew are there to assist with your shore excursions to
make best use of your time ashire, and to ensure your time onboard
is a memorable one. Cruise lines offer fully trained and
experienced kids counsellors, entertainment staff, sommeliers,
chefs, waiting staff and helpful advisors to make sure that your
holiday exceeds every expectation.

“Enough to cater
for your every need”
SERVICE
DID YOU KNOW?
Many cruise lines offer 24-hour room-service included in the price

THE MOST INCLUSIVE
LUXURY EXPERIENCE
For the best cruise advice and to book your next incredible holiday,
find your local CLIA expert at
www.cruiseexperts.org