First, a brief recounting of the Costa Concordia accident is in order. On the night of January 13th, a Friday, the massive Costa Concordia, holding 3,200 passengers and 1,000 crew members, crashed off Isola del Giglio, Italy. The ship hit a reef, causing it to keel over and partially sink. As of this writing, 11 people have been confirmed dead and over two dozen are unaccounted for, meaning the death toll will almost certainly rise in the coming days as the ship continues to be frantically searched.

Almost immediately following the disaster, blame was placed squarely at the feet of the captain of the vessel, Francesco Schettino. Prosecutors and the owners of the ship have alleged that Schettino deviated from the course set for the ship, which is plotted in advance. Schettino is expected to be charge with manslaughter and abandoning ship.

The shocking cowardice of the captain came to light a few days after the accident, when a transcript of the exchange between Schettino and the Italian Coast Guard, occurring sometime in the hectic hours after the crash, was published by Italian media.

The Costa Concordia, weighing 114,500 tons, is the largest passenger ship ever wrecked. By way of comparison, the Titanic was only half the size of the Costa Concordia.

As tragic as the accident is, it is important to keep in mind, particularly for those who are currently on cruise ships or know people who are on a cruise vacation, that this is an exceedingly rare occurrence. Thousands of cruises are safely completed each year, and if anything does happen during these voyages, it is almost always something relatively minor, like the theft of a passenger’s valuables. The odds of a cruise ship sinking are extremely small. Cruise ships are subject to rigid regulations, and the seaworthiness of vessels, as well as the safety systems they have in place, is evaluated on a quarterly basis. And even when something does go terribly wrong, passengers and crew members are often able to escape unharmed. For example, a Canadian cruise ship hit submerged ice off Antarctica a few years back, but everyone was able to make it off the ship safely on life boats.

From all that has been learned so far, the Costa Concordia disaster is largely – if not entirely – the captain’s fault. If it weren’t for Schettino’s reckless handling of the vessel (he was reportedly trying to show off the half-billion dollar ship to the residents of Giglio), this tragedy would have never happened. The Costa Concordia disaster is about the careless vanity of a thoughtless man, and it does not speak to the larger issue of cruise ship safety.

Of course, none of this is remotely comforting to the passengers who were on board the Costa Concordia when it wrecked, and the same applies to their suffering families. Nevertheless, we must always strive to view a disaster rationally, even if we must do so through tear-filled eyes.

The first ViceVersa cruise departed on January 10 on a 21-day voyage on the Costa Luminosa. The cruise sailed from Dubai to India and the Maldives. And so far, we hear it was a success. The next ViceVersa cruise sails from Venice on July 7 for a 10-day trip to Greece, Israel, Turkey and Croatia. This will be the maiden voyage of the new Costa Favolosa. The next opportunity is a cruise aboard the Costa Deliziosa from Amsterdam on July 30, to Greenland and Iceland. The last opportunity is a big one. Newly trained crewmembers for the day must serve the “demanding world-cruise passengers on Costa Deliziosa’s grand circumnavigation, departing Savona on December 28,” according to cruisecritic.com.

If you want to sign up for the ViceVersa program, visit the Costa Cruises website for details or call the cruise line directly at 1-800-GO-COSTA. Signing up is free and you can also sign up onboard. The only catch is you have to be a member of CostaClub. So far, there is no limit to the number of passengers who can try the program.

About Costa Cruises

Costa Cruises is the largest and most innovative cruise company in Europe. Costa Cruises features more than a dozen ships that travel to dozens of destinations throughout Europe and Scandinavia, the Americas, Pacific Asia, the Middle East, and Africa.

Costa Cruises has a fleet of luxury vessels that offer something for everyone. Some Costa Cruises vessels are large and luxurious, while others are small and intimate. The Costa Cruises fleet consists of: Costa Allegra, Costa Atlantica, Costa Classica, Costa Concordia, Costa Europa, Costa Fortuna, Costa Magic, Costa Marina, Costa Serena, Costa Romantica, and Costa Victoria.

The two largest (and longest) ships in the Costa Cruises fleet include Costa Serena and her sister ship Costa Concordia. Costa Serena features a Samsara Spa that spreads over two decks, more than 500 cabins with balconies, 13 bars, five restaurants, four swimming pools, and spacious decks with panoramic views. Costa Classica, the most popular Costa Cruises ship, features a modern design, gorgeous art and sculptures throughout, a grand ballroom, and an elaborate theater on two decks.

Costa Cruises lavishness doesn’t stop with the interior of its ships. This cruise line is all about pampering and total entertainment for its guests. Passengers may personalize their cruise by selecting from a list of offerings such as Costa Cruises red and rose wines special, floral arrangements, a variety of cabin comforts such as chocolates or a fresh fruit basket daily, gift sets, champagne and sparkling wines, a special selection of white wines, and beauty & spa packages.

A Costa cruise will take you to any of the following destinations and more: Atlantic Ocean and Canary Islands, Eastern Caribbean, Eastern Mediterranean, Far East, Grand Oriental, Indian Ocean, Middle East, Northern Capitals, Norwegian Fjords & Highlands, South America, Transatlantic, Western Caribbean and Western Mediterranean. Sample itineraries include: Bahamas, Bermuda, Antilles, Canary Islands, Spain, (24 nights); Dubai, Oman, Yemen, Egypt, Italy (16 nights), Mauritius, Seychelles, Kenya, Madagascar (14 nights), Italy, Corsica, Tunisia, Malta (five nights), and Norway, Denmark, Iceland, Shetland Islands (14 nights), to name a few.

A Costa cruise features a wide variety of excursions for any type of itinerary whether you’re traveling for just a few days or several weeks. Costa Cruises features shore excursions specifically designed to allow the passenger to get up close and personal with different cultures, environments, and habitats. Guests can choose from three different levels including: Easy, Moderate and Hard — all specially designed to provide something for all tastes and abilities. For example, natural and cultural tours are typically designed with age in mind. Some are suitable for older guests, while others will suit younger guests. In addition, active and sports-oriented excursions are also available for individuals who are on the adventurous side.

While Costa cruise vacations are available 365 days, booking far in advance is highly recommended. Space tends to fill up rather quickly on these popular luxury cruises. To book a Costa cruise, visit the Costa Cruises website at www.costacruise.com or contact your local cruise travel specialist to help plan your cruise.

Florida ports include the Port of Miami (the world’s busiest cruise port), Port of Tampa (one of the world’s fastest growing ports), Port Canaveral (the second busiest port in the world), Port Everglades, and Port of Palm Beach. Cruise destinations depend on the port. For example, cruises to the Caribbean or Mexico from the Port of Tampa are popular and Port Everglades is a favorite departure port for voyages to South America, the Caribbean, and trans-Panama Canal and trans-Atlantic cruises.

The Port of Miami is the homeport of some of the world’s most “distinguished” cruise lines. These include: Azamara Cruise Lines, Carnival Cruise Lines, Celebrity Cruise Lines, Crystal Cruises, Costa Cruises, Norwegian Cruise Lines, Royal Caribbean International, and Oceania Cruises. These cruise lines offer discounts and deals on a regular basis both online through the cruise line’s official website or through any of the following discount booking search engines:

Kayak.com
Expedia.com
Orbitz.com
Travelocity.com
CheapTickets.com
VacationsToGo.com
Cruise411.com
Cruise.com

Other ways to score cheap cruises from Florida include:

· booking early
· booking late
· booking with popular cruise lines
· booking off-season
· taking advantage of senior discounts
· taking advantage of group discounts
· shopping and comparing
· booking online
· taking advantage of package deals

Cruise lines prefer to sell out far in advance, so you may enjoy discount cruises just for booking well in advance. On the other side, cruise lines also offer discount cruise vacations for booking at the last minute. If cabins are still available several weeks or so before the cruise departs, prices may be reduced as much as 75% off the regular rate.

The world’s most popular cruise lines include: Carnival Cruise Lines, Celebrity Cruises, Crystal Cruises, Disney Cruise Line, Holland America Line, Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises, Princess Cruises, Royal Caribbean, Seabourn Cruise Line, Regent Seven Seas, SilverSea Cruises, and Windstar Cruises.

If you don’t mind booking off season not only will you enjoy big discounts, but you will also enjoy smaller crowds, and discounts and lower prices on everything from excursions to shopping. You’ll find the most discount cruises during the slow or shoulder seasons in year around destinations. The following is a list of destinations and their slow seasons: Alaska, May and September; Bermuda, April-May and September-October; Canada/New England, July-August; the Caribbean, late April-May, September-early January; Hawaii, late August, late November, and February; Mexican Riviera, early January and May, October-November; Eastern and Western Mediterranean, March-April and September-November.

Besides discount cruise vacations for groups and families, just about every cruise line also features special rates for seniors. A senior is typically defined as a person who is 55 or older. If you are a senior, in order take advantage of senior rates, you cannot book online. There are two ways to book if you are a senior: you can call a cruise travel specialist or book directly with the cruise line. Keep in mind that proof of age is required. To enjoy discount cruise vacations for groups and families it might be a good idea to book your cruise through a cruise travel specialist for the best deals or if you have a cruise line in mind, contact a live cruise travel agent.

To find out more about discount cruise vacations, you can visit any number of cruise review websites to read reviews from real passengers, with real experiences. While there are many cruise review websites to choose from, some of the most popular (and reliable) cruise review websites include:

Cruisecritic.com
Cruisereviewsonline.com
Cruisereport.com
Cruisedirectonline.com
Cruisemates.com

Oceania Cruises’ Singapore to Hong Kong cruise features 15 days aboard a luxury liner such as the 593.7-foot Oceania Nautica. Oceania Nautica can accommodate 684 guests and 400 crewmembers. Rooms feature butler services, Jacuzzi tubs, and 42 inch plasma TVs. All Oceania cruises feature fine dining options and upscale dining, shopping, and entertainment venues. The Singapore to Hong Kong sails the South China Sea to Ko Samui, Thailand, Bangkhok, Sihanoukville, Cambodia, the Gulf of Thailand, Saigon, Vietnam, Hue/Da Nang, Hanoi, the Hainan Strait, Canton, China, and Hong Kong.

Prices for Oceania’s Singapore to Hong Kong cruises start at around $4,999 per guest. To book a Oceania Singapore to Hong Kong cruise visit the official Oceania website at www.oceaniacruises.com.

Costa Cruises’ Jewels of the Far East cruise offers seven nights aboard Costa Classica from Singapore to Malaysia. The ship will make stops in Kuantan, Malaysia, Bangkok. Thailand, and Ko Samui, Thailand. Shore excursions run the gamut from cultural tours to a day at the beach and lunch events.

Prices start at $829 per person for an inside room, $1,279 for an outside room, and $2,049 for a suite. To book a Costa Jewels of the Far East cruise visit the official Costa website at www.costacruise.com.

Silverseas’ Singapore to Dubai cruise features 15 days aboard a luxury vessel such as Silversea Silver Spirit. The Singapore to Dubai cruise stops in Pt. Kelang (Kuala Lumpur), Malaysia, Penang, Malaysia, Phuket, Thailand, Colombo Sri Lanka, Cochin, India, Mumbai, India, Khasad, Oman, and Dubai, UAE. Prices vary depending on the type of suite. Owner’s Suites are the most expensive at around $62,095 (published fare) or $34,152 (Silver Savings fare). Vista Suites are the least expensive accommodations at $19,795 (published fare) or $10,887 (Silversea Savings fare). Other accommodations include Grand 2 Suite, Royal 2 Suite, Owner’s Suite 1, Grand Suite 1, Royal Suite 1, Silver Suite, Midship Veranda Suite, and Veranda Suite. Prices for these suites range fro, $21,995-$59,895. Silversea Savings rates are offered at 45% off the regular fares.

To book a Silversea Singapore to Dubai visit the official Silversea at www.Silversea.com.

If a luxury Singapore cruise is out of your price range, why not try a non-luxury Singapore cruise? Cruise lines such as Royal Caribbean International and Holland America Line feature affordable Singapore cruises that last anywhere from several days up to 32 nights or more. Royal Caribbean International (RCI) offers a 6-night Singapore cruise starting at $645 per person, while Holland America Line (HAL) offers a 32-night Seattle to Signapore Cruise starting at $4,799. To book a Holland America cruise to Singapore, visit the official HAL website at www.hollandamerica.com. To book a Royal Caribbean International Spice of Southeast Asia Cruise, visit the official RCI website at www.royalcaribbean.com. For discount cruises you can also try any of the following discount booking search engines:

Kayak.com
Expedia.com
Orbitz.com
Travelocity.com
CheapTickets.com
VacationsToGo.com
Cruise411.com
Cruise.com

The Costa Cruises Holistic Holiday at Sea is described as “a body pampering, relaxing, and educational vacation.” Just a few “relaxing” and invigorating activities on the menu include swimming, snorkeling in the Caribbean, and “lounging in saunas and Turkish baths.” The cruise combines “luxury, fitness, knowledge, and entertainment,” throughout the seven day cruise which makes stops at scenic Key West, FL., Ocho Rios, Jamaica, Georgetown, Grand Cayman, and San Miguel de Cozumel, Mexico.

Whether guests are in port or onboard, they will have a wide variety of lectures, workshops, and private consultations to choose from. These events are led by renowned “authorities in the fields of alternative health and holistic healing.” Guests have the option to purchase individual consultations and treatments ranging in price from $75 (yoga nidra experience) up to $400 (macrobiotic counseling.) Other treatments and consultations include spiritual guidance, hypnotherapy, mentoring, shiatsu therapy, private pilates mat, one-on-one workout, feng shui consultation, boot camp cooking, healing and acupuncture, private yoga with weights, integrative mind-body medicine, Bach flower remedy consultation, and craniosacral therapy.

Accommodations

Guests can choose from four different types of accommodations including inside, outside, outside with balcony, and suite with balcony. Prices for early booking (thru Nov. 1) range from $1,249 for an inside room, no window, up to $2,299 for a suite with balcony. Regular rates range from $1,299-$2,399.

Booking Information

To reserve a room for the Holistic Holiday at Sea cruise, please use the following information.

Travel Agency for the Holistic Holiday at Sea Cruise: TravelGroup International, Inc., Boca Raton, Florida

Please call or email TravelGroup for your holistic cruise reservations, pre and post hotels, and travel insurance and airline reservations. TravelGroup can assist you with any and all of your travel arrangements.

Contact Information:
Office: 125 SE Mizner Blvd. – Suite 14, Boca Raton, FL 33432
Phone: 561-447-0750 or Toll Free: 866-447-0750 ext. 102 or 108
Fax: 561-447-0510
Email: Holisticholiday@travelgroupint.com

For program information, please contact Holistic Holiday at Sea directly. Toll-free 1-800-496-0989 or 1-828-749-9537
E-mail: tasteofhealth@charter.net or janbelleme@charter.net

Costa Cruise Line features a fleet of luxury vessels that offer something for everyone. In addition to the latest edition – the spectacular Costa Deliziosa , the Costa Cruise Line fleet consists of Costa Allegra, Costa Atlantica, Costa Classica, Costa Concordia, Costa Favolosa, Costa Fortuna, Costa Luminosa, Costa Magic, Costa Marina, Costa Mediterranea, Costa Pacifica, Costa Serena, Costa Romantica, and Costa Victoria.

Costa Deliziosa is not the largest Costa Cruise ship, but is it among the most elegant and it is designed for pure spa enjoyment. Costa Deliziosa has 1,130 cabins. Fifty-two cabins have direct access to the ships main attraction – the Samsara Spa. Samsara Spa is 3,500 m² on two levels. It features a gym, Thalassotherapy, treatment rooms, sauna, Turkish bath, and a UVA-ray solarium. One-hundred and six suites have private balconies and four suites have direct access to the spa.

Costa Deliziosa also features 11 bars, four restaurants, a 4D cinema, a theater on three levels, a casino and a disco, and a multipurpose sports pitch, and pool deck with retractable glass roof and giant screen. If you are interested other forms of exercise and recreation, the ship also has a Grand Prix Simulator, Golf Simulator, and PlayStation World.

A cruise aboard Costa Deliziosa will take you to any of the following destinations and more: Atlantic Ocean and Canary Islands, Eastern Caribbean, Eastern Mediterranean, Far East, Grand Oriental, Indian Ocean, Middle East, Northern Capitals, Norwegian Fjords & Highlands, South America, Transatlantic, Western Caribbean and Western Mediterranean. Sample itineraries include: Bahamas, Bermuda, Antilles, Canary Islands, Spain, (24 nights); Dubai, Oman, Yemen, Egypt, Italy (16 nights), Mauritius, Seychelles, Kenya, Madagascar (14 nights), Italy, Corsica, Tunisia, Malta (five nights), and Norway, Denmark, Iceland, Shetland Islands (14 nights), to name a few.

A Costa ruise aboard Costa Deliziosa offers a wide variety of excursions for any type of itinerary whether you are traveling for just a few days or several weeks. Costa Cruise Line features shore excursions specifically designed to allow the passenger to get up close and personal with different cultures, environments, and habitats. Guests can choose from three different levels including: Easy, Moderate and Hard — all specially designed to provide something for all tastes and abilities. For example, natural and cultural tours are typically designed with age in mind. Some are suitable for older guests, while others will suit younger guests. In addition, active and sports-oriented excursions are also available for individuals who are on the adventurous side.

While Costa Cruise Line vacations are available 365 days, booking far in advance is highly recommended as space tends to fill up rather quickly on these popular luxury cruises. To book a Costa cruise, you can contact the cruise line directly by phone at: 020 7940 5398 or visit the Costa Cruise Line website at: www.costacruise.com. You can also contact your local cruise travel specialist to help you plan the your vacation

During the months of October, November, and through the 21st of December, discounts on cruises are everywhere. Cruisers can expect to save 25 percent or more on cruises on major cruise lines such as Carnival, Disney, Norwegian, and Royal Caribbean. Cruises to Hawaii, the Caribbean, Europe, and Alaska are on the menu as well as cruises to exotic locations aboard top luxury cruise lines such as Cunard and Costa Cruises. Luxury cruise lines such as Costa and Cunard travel to exotic locations such as the Egypt and Dubai for prices as low as $619 for seven nights in November!

In addition to slashing prices for the fall, most major cruise lines offer discounts for booking early and even fore booking last minute. Early booking discounts can help you save an additional 15 percent or more. Booking late can help you save a whopping 75 percent. Cruise lines offer last minute cruise deals during the last several weeks or so before the departure date. The reason for this is cruise lines would prefer not to sail with empty cabins. So, to fill those last few cabins before the departure date, cruise lines are willing to slash prices to make sure the cruise is booked solid.

Just a Few Fall Cruise Deals

Frequent fall cruise deals are available on cruises to Alaska, Europe. The Caribbean, Mexico, California, the Bahamas, Panama Canal, and Transatlantic cruises. For example, cruises may travel with Carnival cruise lines for les than $70 per day during the fall months, specially if you book early. Additional discounts are available for individuals age 55 and over. And on Norwegian Cruise Line, guests may choose from 109 itineraries from Alaska to Panama Canal. Guests can sail to the Bahamas for less than $400 (inside room) or take a 24-day Transatlantic cruise for $2,119 (inside room). That’s roughly $88 a day to see Copenhagen, Berlin, Tallinn, St. Petersburg, Stockholm, Amsterdam, Brussels, Lisbon, and Ponta Delgada.

Other Ways to Save

Whether you plan to cruise during the fall months or any other time of the year, booking your travel through a discount booking search engine could help you save even more. To get started, visit any of the discount booking search engines below.

Kayak.com
Expedia.com
Orbitz.com
Travelocity.com
CheapTickets.com
VacationsToGo.com
Cruise411.com

Tip: Fall foilage cruises are one of the best fall cruise deals around. Local fall foilage cruises can start at as little as $20 per person, while While longer cruises such as MSC Cruises seven day cruise from Quebec to Nova Scotia, Bar Harbor, Boston, Newport, and New York, costs around $739 per person. This price has already been slashed by 50 percent.

Some Vietnam cruises may be part of a short cruise of say 8-days, while others may be part of a larger cruise that can last up to 77 nights or more. A good example is Regent Seven Seas 40 nights Anchorage to Bangkok aboard Seven Seas Navigator. Regent Seven Seas also features 22-nights Beijing to Bangkok, 43 nights Beijing to Sydney, 58 nights Beijing to Auckland, and a whopping 77 nights Beijing to San Francisco.

The 77 night RSS cruise starts in Tianjin with stops in Dalian, Shanghai, Naha, Keelung, Hong Kong, Halong Bay/Hong Gai, Da Nang, Saigon, Laem Chabang, Ko Samui, Singapore, Semarang, Benoa, Komodo, Darwin, Thursday Island, Cairns, Whitsunday Island, Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Hobart, Cruise Milford Sound, Dunedin, Lyttelton, Wellington, Napier, Tauranga, Auckland, Bay of Islands, Lautoka, Suva, Date Line Going East, Apia, Honolulu, Hilo, and San Francisco.

Other luxury Vietnam cruises include Princess Cruises’ 16-nights Southeast Asia & China Beijing to Singapore and 31 nights Alaska & Far East & China Anchorage/Singapore. Holland America
features a 34-day Grand Asia Voyage, 69-day Asia & Australia, and Grand Asia & Australia Segment. And Costa Cruises
features a 14-night Vietnam cruises with stops in Hong Kong, Manila, Kotakinabuku/Borneo, Bandar Seri Begawan, Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam), Da Nang, and Sanya.

While luxury Vietnam Cruise ships may be expensive, you might score a deal by booking online. Many cruise line websites offer anywhere from 10 percent up to 35 percent off when you book online. Savings are also possible if you book far in advance or at the last minute. In some cases, last minute bookings can help you save anywhere from 55 up to 75 percent. For example, right now, Costa Cruises is offering starting prices of $1,299 for booking a 14-day Vietnam cruise in September with an October departure date. This is roughly 35 percent off the regular price.

The cruise lines listed in this article are not the only lines that currently travel to Vietnam. Visit any of the websites listed below to review other offerings.

Cunard Line
Silversea Cruises
Oceania Cruises
Yachts of Seabourn
MSC Cruises
Royal Caribbean

If you would like to search for discounts on luxury Vietnam cruises, try:

Kayak.com
Expedia.com
Orbitz.com
Travelocity.com
CheapTickets.com
VacationsToGo.com
Cruise411.com
Cruise.com

Blue Water Holidays offers some of the following specific cruise experiences:

Europe River Cruises: Rhine and Moselle
World River Cruises: River Nile, Egypt
Coastal Cruises: Norwegian Coast
Exotic Cruises: Tahiti and French Polynesia
Yangtze River: Scenic section of Yangtze River
Scottish Highlands and Islands
Cruise the Maldives
River Mekong
Cruises from the UK
Dubai and Far East
South America
Mediterranean
Polar Cruises
Panama Canal
Greek Islands
Alaska Cruises
New England and Canada Coast
Sailing Cruises
Luxury Cruises

Sailing Cruises feature tall ships that sail around the world. Destinations include the Caribbean, Costa Rica, Nicaragua and Mediterranean, Greek Islands, and Amalfi Coast. Blue Water Holidays luxury cruises feature 6-star ships with all-suite accommodations, balconies, and butler service. Blue Water Holidays’ luxury cruise selection includes: Russia, Costa Rica, Tahiti, Monaco, Nile, Hong Kong, Caribbean, Lisbon, and beautiful Paris.

Blue Water Holidays offers dozens of cruise deals – too many to mention here. A good example of BWH cruise offers are the exotic and adventure cruise specials. These include early booking, late cruise deals, and special offers for small ship and adventure cruises to exotic destinations worldwide. BWH cruise offers range from free return flights to discounts up to 15 percent on longer expeditions. Exciting locations for exotic and adventure cruises include the Galapagos Islands, River Amazon, Maldives, Tahiti, Far East, Hawaii, Costa Rica and Panama Canal. Also features Polar cruises to the Arctic, Antarctic, and Alaska.

BWH feature cruise ships include Regent Seven Seas Navigator, Orion, Yasawa Princess, Yachts of Seabourn Spirit and Pride, Costa Cruises Romantica, Regent Seven Seas Mariner, Costa Deliziosa. Cruise holidays vary in length, so guests can expect to choose from 7, 10, 11, 14, and even 22-night cruises.

If you are interested in booking a Blue Water Holidays cruise, contact BWH Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. –5:30 p.m., and Saturday 10 a.m. –4 p.m. at +44 1756 706500. Blue Water Holidays is located at Bridge House, Brook Street, Skipton, North Yorkshire BD23 1PP – 01756 706500. Website: www.cruisingholidays.co.uk/.

Blue Water Holidays Pricing

Blue Water Holidays pricing varies greatly depending on the type of cruise, the cruise ship, and the length of stay. The following are just a few examples of BWH rates.

-Dubai from £699 (US $1,077)
-Arctic from £835(US $1,287)
-2-week Maldives from £1635 (US $2,521)
-20-night Costa Rica from £3295 (US $5,081)
-Windstar Cruises from £1489 (US $2,296)

When reviewing prices, please keep in mind that the Blue Waters Holidays official website features many exclusive specials and discount offers. Some may be weekly, while others may be seasonal or one-time promotions. Please spend some time browsing through all pages on the website for details.

Some of the world’s top international cruise lines include:

Celebrity Cruises
Costa Cruises
Crystal Cruises
First European Cruises
Holland America Line
Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC Cruises)
Norwegian Cruise Line
Orient Line
Princess Cruises
Regent Seven Seas
Silversea Cruises
The Yachts of Seabourn

Collectively, these international cruise lines cover every corner of the world. Guests of international cruise lines will travel to Turkey, Italy, Spain, France, Black Sea, Egypt, Israel, Canary Islands, Portugal, Baltic, Russia, Scandinavia, North Cape, Honduras, Cayman Islands, Jamaica, Africa, Asia, South America, Indian Ocean, Australia, and Canada.

If you are interested in sailing with an international cruise line, choose one or more of the cruise lines from the list above and visit the website. You can locate the official website for all of the cruise lines listed above by visiting Ships and Cruises Directory at www.shipsandcruises.com. Each website will offer all of the information needed to select the best international cruise for your budget. You may also book your cruise on line.

Please feel free to browse our archive to read about other cruise lines, get cruise news, and discover some of the most popular cruise destinations today.