Holidaymakers Use Cruise Ships and Ferry Crossings as an Alternative Way to Travel amid Concerns over Flight Disruption
Ferry crossings and holiday cruises departing from the UK are continuing to become more popular, with the number of flight disruptions last year considered to be one of the reasons for a resent resurgence.
Weather delays, volcanic cancellations, air cabin crew strikes and ground crew walkouts have all contributed towards a difficult 2010 for the aircraft and holiday industry, but the sea travel market has benefited from it’s mini demise.
“Holidaymakers are concerned that intended strikes will affect their travel plans, so some travellers are looking for alternative ways to relax and spend their holiday money.”
Mike Hall, Marketing Manager at Cruise & Maritime Voyages, said; “During the first three weeks of the year we are already showing a 15% increase in sales for January.”
“What the first few weeks of 2011 has shown us is that following the snow, and the skies still looking a little grey, the British public are booking their holidays if the price and product are right.”
There’s never been so many top-class trips departing from the UK, so we’ve picked out a few of the best and given tips on what’s on offer for your travel finance:
Novice know-how with CMV
The Cruise & Maritime Voyages (CMV) is described as being ‘affordable’ whilst designed to appeal to first-time cruisers.
“Their starting price of £249 per person will help your holiday finance and holiday spending money stretch further than most other cruise lines,” stated Mr James, of Bad Credit Loans 4 You.
“The low cost means that even those who need a bad credit holiday loan can afford to relax and enjoy themselves.”
They operate two cruises which depart on the 29th of April, the day of the Royal Wedding between Prince William and Kate Middleton.
A three-night cruise aboard the Marco Polo travels from Tilbury to Amsterdam, whilst and a six-night cruise on the Ocean Countess departs from Hull and journeys to the Norwegian Fjords.
You can find more information on how to book their bargain holiday credit trips at the cruiseandmaritime website.
Spanish sun and fiesta
“If you’re intrigued by fine food, wine, art and architecture then MSC Cruises have a delightful trip for your holiday travel money,” said Mr James, of Bad Credit Loans 4 You.
Starting at £649, their eight-night cruise from Southampton takes you to five different locations, including Amsterdam, La Rochelle, Bilbao, La Coruna and finally Cherbourg.
Northern Spain is famous for its Michelin-starred restaurants and local tapas bars, giving you plenty of opportunity to spend your holiday travel cash.
This cruise is available during July, August and September so you can enjoy some excellent weather on your voyage with by visiting msccruises.com.
Going with the flow
“For wine lovers, the Princess Cruise trip to some of Europe's great wine regions is an excellent way to spend their bad credit holiday loan,” said Mr James, of Bad Credit Loans 4 You.
“Passengers are actively encouraged to create their own wine-tasting cruise.”
Shore excursions often feature vineyard tours and wine tasting, plus the ship's cellar has a wide range of wines local to the regions so you can match them up as you sail round.
Two special wine events take place on board, the Grapevines and The Maitre d' Wine Club, allowing passengers the chance to taste some of the more exclusive wines.
Prices for an interior cabin for the 14 night trip in August start at £1234 on the princess.com website, which is great value for your holiday money.
Long-haul cruising
If you think you can handle a longer period at sea, then P&O offer a spectacular Alaskan voyage from Southampton.
The 72 day trip crosses the Atlantic via Madeira and spends a few days in the Caribbean before journeying up the Panama Canal to the Pacific and along the West Coast of America.
The cruise arrives in Alaska around mid-May, spending nine days there, before retracing its route back to Southampton.
“P&O’s adults-only ship, the Arcadia, takes its inhabitants on this fabulous trip and features a Gary Rhodes Restaurant onboard,” confirmed Mr James, of Bad Credit Loans 4 You.
Departing on April the 12th, you’d need a substantial holiday loan to cover the £7,099 cost, but it does include full-board accommodation and £250 on-board holiday spending money.
Red Sea Delight
Although the trip is generally marketed towards the older generation, Fred Olsen’s 28 day trip to the Red Sea has been described as magical.
“Stopping in wonderful places as Sardinia, Trapani, Jordan, Tunisia and a number of Egyptian ports, there is plenty to see and spend your holiday travel cash on,” said Mr James, of Bad Credit Loans 4 You.
The Black Watch cruise liner also journeys along the Suez Canal in daylight, plus the stop in the Libyan capital Tripoli, is a fascinating opportunity as it has only just opened as a cruise destination.
Detailed information regarding the cruise and other offers can be found on the fredolsencruises website, where prices start from £3456.77.
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