Cumbria Cruises has been privileged to work with some of the most unique cruise providers, among them - Ocean Village, P&O Cruises, and Cunard. For those of you who are planning to go on a cruise this year, we have compared the premier cruise offers from the above companies.
Cunard, established by Sir Samuel Cunard, is dedicated to maintaining the majestic opulence of the first transatlantic liners. History meets modernity here, as you go on a cruise with the company that has been in operation for over 150 years. If you are aboard of Queen Elizabeth, choose between an afternoon white-glove tea service and ballroom dancing at the Queen's Room, or entertain yourself to the Caribbean beats and hip tunes at the Yacht Club - both are state-of-the-art experiences. Those who are fascinated by the Titanic story and movie will surely enjoy travelling on Queen Elizabeth the Second for just the right reason, although with much more security. Many a famous face has stepped on board of the ship, including Her Majesty and the Emperor of Japan, David Bowie and Dame Vera Lynn, only to enjoy her effortless luxury, soft glow, and impeccable yet unobtrusive service. The restaurant menus boast mouth-watering dishes, and you are surely to be amazed at the exquisite wine list.
The story of relaxed, elegant sophistication of Cunard liners continues aboard of Queen Victoria and Queen Mary, with mahogany decor, silver service, diffused lighting, and carefree atmosphere. On all ships you are treated to live performances, exquisite healthcare packages, Internet facilities, and well-stocked libraries. Depending on your accommodation, you receive a daily newspaper, daily basket of fresh fruit, a carefully attended bar room service, with an attentive butler at hand at all times. Queen Victoria is children-friendly, with play areas for kids staying open until midnight.
Cunard liners criss-cross the seas and oceans, and you can well relive the awe of the 19th c. travellers if you do a world tour with Cunard. Upon leaving Southampton, the ships go in all directions, particularly to the popular Caribbean, Mediterranean, and European destinations. The newest addition to the Cunard fleet is Queen Elizabeth. The ship is to go into operation in October 2010, and the bookings for her Maiden Season have recently started.
The stately, grand experience of Cunard is carefully challenged by Ocean Village. For those of you who are hip and modern, and prefer bikini sunbathing to donning an evening gown for a ballroom dance, Ocean Village is certainly the choice. The name says it all: for the time of your cruise you are relocating to a friendly resort, complete with jewellery shops, fragrance boutiques, and a casino.
In addition to the open deck pools and Jacuzzis, Ocean Village is very children-friendly, having a kids' pool, a night nursery, and a hideout area for teenage travellers. Inspired by the Caribbean cultures, both original Ocean Village cruise and Ocean Village 2 provide a vast range of unforgettable experiences. The original Ocean Village ship boasts luminous and trendy interiors, with colourful neon works, however Ocean Village 2 takes it one step higher, with more chic and more services aboard. There you can indulge in a sauna, a steam room, take a dive in the ice fountain, or relax with the help of Hammam therapy, hot stone therapy, or Thai yoga. Ocean Village takes seriously its ambition to make your holiday as carefree as possible, stacking their on-board shops with healthcare products, including sun lotions. On the Ocean Village ship, you certainly can sunbathe to your utter pleasure, and sip on cocktails or exercise in the gym in between the sunbathing sessions.
Cunard and Ocean Village cruises are a perfect choice for those of you who want to enjoy their life at the open sea, conveniently forgetting about the existence of the sweet home on the native shores. If, though, a ship is but a vehicle for you on which to sail for a once-in-a-lifetime experience, then look no further than P&O Cruises. Their personalised and attentive service will surely surprise you, but this shipping company is dedicated to attending to your needs before you even realise that you have them. To that end, the P&O Cruises staff delivers to you a daily ship's newspaper, offers a dedicated children's pack for family travellers, remembers your favourite drinks, and diligently watches that you do not have an empty glass at the dinner table.
Still, it is the destinations and carefully planned onshore excursions that make going on a cruise with P&O Cruises so unique. You can make up your mind about those by just looking at the newest additions to their already long list of off-board activities. You can go on a Breton strawberry farm or visit the Diamond Factory and Museum in Amsterdam. Among the tried-and-loved activities are the glacier trekking in Norway, a visit to the Hermitage Museum in Russia, pizza-baking in Naples, scuba diving at the Grand Cayman, and sightseeing on the Isle of Capri. The indie travellers can do their own tours in Italy, Tunisia, Greece, and Spain.
Back on board, you can satisfy your hunger with the exquisite creations from the renowned chefs, and if you do not feel like leaving the ship, Tate Modern and Tate Britain speakers will tease your artistic and intellectual taste buds. P&O sails to the Far East and Australia, and organises a convenient fly-cruises to the Caribbean. If you are looking for a fresh, modern and somewhat maverick cruise experience, P&O Cruises is surely the best.
Cunard, established by Sir Samuel Cunard, is dedicated to maintaining the majestic opulence of the first transatlantic liners. History meets modernity here, as you go on a cruise with the company that has been in operation for over 150 years. If you are aboard of Queen Elizabeth, choose between an afternoon white-glove tea service and ballroom dancing at the Queen's Room, or entertain yourself to the Caribbean beats and hip tunes at the Yacht Club - both are state-of-the-art experiences. Those who are fascinated by the Titanic story and movie will surely enjoy travelling on Queen Elizabeth the Second for just the right reason, although with much more security. Many a famous face has stepped on board of the ship, including Her Majesty and the Emperor of Japan, David Bowie and Dame Vera Lynn, only to enjoy her effortless luxury, soft glow, and impeccable yet unobtrusive service. The restaurant menus boast mouth-watering dishes, and you are surely to be amazed at the exquisite wine list.
The story of relaxed, elegant sophistication of Cunard liners continues aboard of Queen Victoria and Queen Mary, with mahogany decor, silver service, diffused lighting, and carefree atmosphere. On all ships you are treated to live performances, exquisite healthcare packages, Internet facilities, and well-stocked libraries. Depending on your accommodation, you receive a daily newspaper, daily basket of fresh fruit, a carefully attended bar room service, with an attentive butler at hand at all times. Queen Victoria is children-friendly, with play areas for kids staying open until midnight.
Cunard liners criss-cross the seas and oceans, and you can well relive the awe of the 19th c. travellers if you do a world tour with Cunard. Upon leaving Southampton, the ships go in all directions, particularly to the popular Caribbean, Mediterranean, and European destinations. The newest addition to the Cunard fleet is Queen Elizabeth. The ship is to go into operation in October 2010, and the bookings for her Maiden Season have recently started.
The stately, grand experience of Cunard is carefully challenged by Ocean Village. For those of you who are hip and modern, and prefer bikini sunbathing to donning an evening gown for a ballroom dance, Ocean Village is certainly the choice. The name says it all: for the time of your cruise you are relocating to a friendly resort, complete with jewellery shops, fragrance boutiques, and a casino.
In addition to the open deck pools and Jacuzzis, Ocean Village is very children-friendly, having a kids' pool, a night nursery, and a hideout area for teenage travellers. Inspired by the Caribbean cultures, both original Ocean Village cruise and Ocean Village 2 provide a vast range of unforgettable experiences. The original Ocean Village ship boasts luminous and trendy interiors, with colourful neon works, however Ocean Village 2 takes it one step higher, with more chic and more services aboard. There you can indulge in a sauna, a steam room, take a dive in the ice fountain, or relax with the help of Hammam therapy, hot stone therapy, or Thai yoga. Ocean Village takes seriously its ambition to make your holiday as carefree as possible, stacking their on-board shops with healthcare products, including sun lotions. On the Ocean Village ship, you certainly can sunbathe to your utter pleasure, and sip on cocktails or exercise in the gym in between the sunbathing sessions.
Cunard and Ocean Village cruises are a perfect choice for those of you who want to enjoy their life at the open sea, conveniently forgetting about the existence of the sweet home on the native shores. If, though, a ship is but a vehicle for you on which to sail for a once-in-a-lifetime experience, then look no further than P&O Cruises. Their personalised and attentive service will surely surprise you, but this shipping company is dedicated to attending to your needs before you even realise that you have them. To that end, the P&O Cruises staff delivers to you a daily ship's newspaper, offers a dedicated children's pack for family travellers, remembers your favourite drinks, and diligently watches that you do not have an empty glass at the dinner table.
Still, it is the destinations and carefully planned onshore excursions that make going on a cruise with P&O Cruises so unique. You can make up your mind about those by just looking at the newest additions to their already long list of off-board activities. You can go on a Breton strawberry farm or visit the Diamond Factory and Museum in Amsterdam. Among the tried-and-loved activities are the glacier trekking in Norway, a visit to the Hermitage Museum in Russia, pizza-baking in Naples, scuba diving at the Grand Cayman, and sightseeing on the Isle of Capri. The indie travellers can do their own tours in Italy, Tunisia, Greece, and Spain.
Back on board, you can satisfy your hunger with the exquisite creations from the renowned chefs, and if you do not feel like leaving the ship, Tate Modern and Tate Britain speakers will tease your artistic and intellectual taste buds. P&O sails to the Far East and Australia, and organises a convenient fly-cruises to the Caribbean. If you are looking for a fresh, modern and somewhat maverick cruise experience, P&O Cruises is surely the best.
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