Choose from some of the wonderful cruises for your honeymoon

Choosing a perfect honeymoon is usually one of the most difficult parts of planning your wedding, along with the cake, the flowers and guest list. There is so much to think about that it is easy for wedding plans, including honeymoon plans to end up feeling like yet another difficult chore. Increasingly more and more couples are choosing an old style ocean going voyage as a way to take some of the stress out of planning a honeymoon. With many all inclusive honeymoon packages and special newly wed deals there really is nothing to worry about. You can choose to sail around the Mediteranean Sea with a company such as P&O Cruises taking in the delights of the warm Mediteranean, sailing past the romantic coasts of Spain and Italy. Alternatively, you can aim further afield by journeying across the Caribbean with Royal Caribbean Cruises the largest company of it’s kind, taking in the myriad of sights and sounds of such an exotic location. For something a bit different you may prefer a Scandinavian destination, choosing one of the many cruises from Southampton that aim north towards Scandinavia to take in the incredible coastal scenes of the dramatic northern European coast lines. Where ever you choose as your romantic honeymoon destination you are sure to enjoy an experience of a life time that you will never forget. There isn’t a moment to waste, get online and start searching today.

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“The food, accommodation, service and facilities were all top notch.All in all we had a great time aboard the QM2 and I thoroughly recommend it.” - Jenkins, Redditch on 2nd Jun 2009 (Cunard Cruises)

Honeymooning from the Days of yesteryear

There is something undeniably old fashioned about the idea of an ocean bound voyage. It recalls a time when luxury and relaxation took precedence over speed and urgency. In these modern high tech days of stress, anxiety and relentless progress there is something wonderfully reassuring about being able to step back in time when the emphasis was on a different set of values. Urgency and speed took second place to leisure and enjoyment. This type of luxury is conjured up today by companies such as Cunard Cruises who offer a huge range of services, destinations and voyages who pride themselves on unsurpassed service. Imagine the experience of setting sail on one of many Caribbean Cruises at sunset, watching the coast line disappear as the worries of the day drain away over a romantic champagne dinner. Compare this with arriving at a busy international airport packed full of boisterous holiday makers, lively teenagers and sprawling families. Added to that is the extra worry of unforeseen delays, flights cancelled, restrictive luggage allowance, endless queuing and waiting, all of which really make land bound honeymoons and air travel far less appealing. The welcome aboard and the quality of service alone with Celebrity Cruises guarantee that you are treated as a special person rather than just another one of the holidaying masses. Make sure though, that with so much choice available nowadays that you choose a voyage that is right for you, that ensures your honeymoon dreams and wishes come true.

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“Overall for a touch over £200 pp for the cruise only it was amazing and well worth the short break I wanted for my birthday treat. Can’t wait for the Independence in September.” – Col, Essex on 3rd Jun 2009 (Royal Caribbean Cruises)

What might my ocean bound honeymoon include?

There is now a bewildering amount of choice regarding what your ocean going honeymoon might include. With ocean liners becoming more and more sophisticated there really is every activity that you can think of, from rock climbing, dance and aerobics classes, water surfing and bowling, and that’s just the start. The facilities of the big ocean liners are simply stunning; huge night clubs, cinemas, theatres staging the most elaborate shows, shopping malls, fully equipped gyms and of course sumptuous banqueting halls and restaurants. Some of the best facilities aboard are available from ocean holiday giant Princess Cruises that depart to an incredible 270 destinations with 90 separate itineraries with ships capable of carrying over 3000 passengers. These vessels offer an incredible range of activities and facilities to cater to every taste; this includes 24 hour room service, a putting green for golf enthusiasts, a spa and massage centre and a comprehensive range of classes including photography, fitness and dance. For something slightly different you could try a Baltic ocean going honeymoon with NCL Cruises the Norwegian based company that specialise in trips throughout Europe, the Mediterranean and especially Scandinavia. As well as having one of the most up to date and modern fleets on the planet, offering all the usual ocean going luxury including swimming pools, casinos, huge luxurious restaurants and fitness suites, they depart to a range of interesting northern destinations. Why not visit the beautiful cities of Helsinki and Stockholm or the wonderful and majestic Swedish Archipelagos.

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“The appearance and comfort of the ship was excellent and the food some of the best yet.” – Laycock, Manchester on 9th Jun 2009 (P&O Cruises)

Special Honeymoon Packages

Many of the big companies offer a wide range of honeymoon packages that can be booked before you sail or as soon as you climb on board. These include champagne breakfasts, chocolates on your pillow, a reception with champagne and strawberries and cream on arrival and of course fresh flowers. One of the largest companies MSC Cruises that specialise in voyages around the Baltic, the Black Sea and especially the Mediteranean offer a service that will make your special honeymoon something to remember for ever. What could be more romantic than sailing off the Mediteranean coast enjoying a candlelit champagne dinner for two watching the sun set over the Italian countryside? The company, being a specialist in Mediteranean voyages, prides itself on its comprehensive range of authentic Italian cuisine. Very fitting indeed for that special evening. In contrast you may prefer the old time hospitality of Fred Olsen Cruises one of the oldest shipping lines that trace their history back to 1884. They have a wonderful fleet of super ships that include the much talked about Balmoral and Boudicca. Both of these vessels offer a full range of facilities and activities for recently married and honeymooning couples. Whatever type of honeymoon appeals to you, whether it is full of adventure or lazy and relaxing you will be sure to find it in the incredible range of choices and destinations available to anyone considering booking an ocean going honeymoon.

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“Service was excellent where ever you were on board and always very polite. Waiter service could not have been better. Overall a very good trip and would recommend it to anyone.” - Harding, Ledbury on 8th Jun 2009 (P&O Cruises)