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Mediterranean Cruises
By Rakesh Gaikwad

All of the major cruise operators offer cruises around the
Mediterranean including, P&O, Royal Caribbean, Island Cruises,
Thompson Cruises and Ocean Village. They all have a slight
variation in their itineraries however, they attract their
passengers by offering the best value for money and providing
different atmospheres targeted at different styles of holiday
experiences. They all have various durations from short three or
four days to the more popular 7 or 14 nights.

Luxury Mediterranean cruises are also available including a 12
night cruise on the sumptuous Crystal Symphony liner operated by
Crystal Cruises. The accommodation offered is among the grandest
money can buy, with penthouse suites with verandas and separate
seating areas to staterooms with balconies overlooking the sea
and coast. The well known word ‘posh’ was first used as an
acronym of the very wealthy when cruising, it stands for Port
Out, Starboard Home, indicating that their accommodation had to
be on the appropriate side of the ship, these wealthy ‘cruisers’
became know by the general public as ‘posh’ people! The dining
restaurants on the Crystal Symphony are waiter service,
decorated in different styles and unobtrusive themes, for a less
formal atmosphere there is one bar and grill. Entertainment
onboard is refined, comprising of piano bars and lounges. The
ship boosts a computer lab and computer ‘university’, a spa,
beauty salon, treatments rooms offering sheer indulgences in
pampering, a well equipped fitness room, a pool and sun deck.
This luxury cruise does not cater for children in any way, shape
or form! It does however, cater for corporate events and is
ideal for those who enjoy the traditional style of cruising.

There are many tour operators who offer discounts on all the
major cruise company’s brochure prices. Discounts can be found
offering a variety of different percentage reductions, free
up-grades, free drinks and even a book one place get another one
free!

Mini cruises are also widely available throughout the
Mediterranean. Holiday makers in Cyprus can take a three night,
two day mini cruise across the Mediterranean Sea to Port Said,
Egypt to visit the wonders of the ancient Egyptian pyramids and
discover the treasures of the pharaohs in Cairo museum. Mini
cruises departing from Athens are also widely available,
enabling passengers to ’island hop’ for three days in comfort
and style.

Cruise and stay holidays are becoming increasingly popular,
combing a week ashore in Majorca, Cyprus or the French Riviera
with a week onboard a cruise ship visiting different ports and
countries in the Mediterranean.

The cruise season for the Mediterranean is from late April to
October, however, cruising off season is usually considerable
cheaper and while you may escape the crowds the temperatures
will be much lower and the sea less calm.

For those who are new to cruising a short duration
Mediterranean cruise is an ideal opportunity to sample life at
sea before embarking on cruises farther a field.

The majority of Mediterranean cruises are fly-cruise holidays
which bypass the Bay of Biscay and offer instant sunshine,
however, there are some cruise companies who depart from and
return to UK ports, which is ideal for those who dislike flying
or are unable to fly.

About the Author: Cruise 1st is a company based in the UK.
http://www.cruise1st.co.uk Mediterranean cruises, are the best
Itinerary for your holiday needs. They are not only extremely
affordable, but offer something for everyone, it is the perfect
way to explore and experience the Mediterranean in style!

Source: http://www.isnare.com

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