New Posts For Thread: ANYBODY CLUED UP ON SHIP CRUISES?https://community.betfair.com/chit_chat/go/thread/view/94038/30504397/anybody-clued-up-on-ship-cruisesThinking of booking one for a special occasion next year. About 7-10 days'.Any pitfalls, good companies to book with? Book direct? What floor to be on.............or does that matter?Any suggestions appreciated.Entertainment is included, It is expensive but you get value for money, a five star hotel at about £80 a night, top food included, yes you can pay a surcharge(£10-£20) on some to restaurants that would set you back a £100 to sit at in the uk so ihttps://community.betfair.com/chit_chat/go/thread/view/94038/30504397/anybody-clued-up-on-ship-cruises?post_id=544847003#544847003Entertainment is included, It is expensive but you get value for money, a five star hotel at about £80 a night, top food included, yes you can pay a surcharge(£10-£20) on some to restaurants that would set you back a £100 to sit at in the uk so iSun, 24 May 2015 05:42:53 -0500Apparently it may cost more than you think -- because there will be lots of chances to spend money on board -- posh restaurants, entertainers, spas and so on.https://community.betfair.com/chit_chat/go/thread/view/94038/30504397/anybody-clued-up-on-ship-cruises?post_id=544846443#544846443Apparently it may cost more than you think -- because there will be lots of chances to spend money on board -- posh restaurants, entertainers, spas and so on.Sun, 24 May 2015 04:31:58 -0500If you end up looking on the net for any deals try Cruise Nation I know of several people who have got a great deal off this firm.https://community.betfair.com/chit_chat/go/thread/view/94038/30504397/anybody-clued-up-on-ship-cruises?post_id=544843747#544843747If you end up looking on the net for any deals try Cruise Nation I know of several people who have got a great deal off this firm.Sat, 23 May 2015 18:09:07 -0500as ever a great place to get info, I will crack on with this info....thank you all so much.https://community.betfair.com/chit_chat/go/thread/view/94038/30504397/anybody-clued-up-on-ship-cruises?post_id=544843645#544843645as ever a great place to get info, I will crack on with this info....thank you all so much.Sat, 23 May 2015 18:01:19 -0500Depends when you are thinking of going and your budget..for around £700 you can get a decent cabin on Thomson Majesty's italian trips which do Rome, Naples, Sicily and corfu for seven days, so even if Cruisings not for you then you'll be in a port ehttps://community.betfair.com/chit_chat/go/thread/view/94038/30504397/anybody-clued-up-on-ship-cruises?post_id=544831263#544831263Depends when you are thinking of going and your budget..for around £700 you can get a decent cabin on Thomson Majesty's italian trips which do Rome, Naples, Sicily and corfu for seven days, so even if Cruisings not for you then you'll be in a port eSat, 23 May 2015 06:49:23 -0500Try iglu website -celebrity are very good.Try iglu 90 days before you want to go because all the early bookers have to pay by then and companys will drop prices to make sure ship is full.https://community.betfair.com/chit_chat/go/thread/view/94038/30504397/anybody-clued-up-on-ship-cruises?post_id=544831247#544831247Try iglu website -celebrity are very good.Try iglu 90 days before you want to go because all the early bookers have to pay by then and companys will drop prices to make sure ship is full.Sat, 23 May 2015 06:46:10 -0500I had to go on a 2 week cruise around the med(from southampton) as my brother was getting married on the ship, i didnt think i would like it at all but i enjoyed it. I went on a P&O cruise, the food was outstanding and the staff all over the ship canhttps://community.betfair.com/chit_chat/go/thread/view/94038/30504397/anybody-clued-up-on-ship-cruises?post_id=544831217#544831217I had to go on a 2 week cruise around the med(from southampton) as my brother was getting married on the ship, i didnt think i would like it at all but i enjoyed it. I went on a P&O cruise, the food was outstanding and the staff all over the ship canSat, 23 May 2015 06:42:30 -0500I've never been on a cruise but know someone who goes every year, and apparently standards have improved immeasurably over the past decade or so. Don't look at it just as a boat taking you between interesting sights, but as a floating resort. Check thttps://community.betfair.com/chit_chat/go/thread/view/94038/30504397/anybody-clued-up-on-ship-cruises?post_id=544831107#544831107I've never been on a cruise but know someone who goes every year, and apparently standards have improved immeasurably over the past decade or so. Don't look at it just as a boat taking you between interesting sights, but as a floating resort. Check tSat, 23 May 2015 06:29:50 -0500Great replies. For me, not sure about s.Kenbo, looking at warm weather. However, this may sound daft, I have no interestin this type of holiday. It is the wifes' 50th, she has always been good to me, so I feel I should make the effort.Is it best to bhttps://community.betfair.com/chit_chat/go/thread/view/94038/30504397/anybody-clued-up-on-ship-cruises?post_id=544828933#544828933Great replies. For me, not sure about s.Kenbo, looking at warm weather. However, this may sound daft, I have no interestin this type of holiday. It is the wifes' 50th, she has always been good to me, so I feel I should make the effort.Is it best to bFri, 22 May 2015 21:03:36 -0500The Med from Soton was something we thought possible, ten days sounds about perfect too.I wouldn't fancy getting a train to Germany, we're trying to cut down on the travel side of things as much as we can.https://community.betfair.com/chit_chat/go/thread/view/94038/30504397/anybody-clued-up-on-ship-cruises?post_id=544824437#544824437The Med from Soton was something we thought possible, ten days sounds about perfect too.I wouldn't fancy getting a train to Germany, we're trying to cut down on the travel side of things as much as we can.Fri, 22 May 2015 14:10:05 -0500