Cruise Holidays - Attheta Travel

If you want to combine your love of cruising with your desire for adventure, you’re not alone. There’s growing interest in expedition cruising, because it’s thrilling to set foot in a beautiful spot where few other visitors have been. Expedition cruises are designed to familiarize you with the unique cultures, ecosystems and histories of remote locations from Alaska to the Amazon. It’s important to know that expedition cruises put the focus on their awe-inspiring destinations, rather than shipboard amusements. The ships are much smaller than their ocean-going counterparts, often accommodating less than 100 passengers. Instead of shows and casinos, you’ll have experts on board who will share their knowledge about the destination. However, there’s no shortage of comfort. Some cruise providers have already announced expedition itineraries for 2020 and beyond. For example, Crystal Yacht Expedition Cruises just announced 11 new itineraries for 2021 aboard the Crystal Espri...

Through the years, cruise lines have stepped up their entertainment offerings so that they rival the best venues, shows and performances in land-based entertainment capitals like New York, Chicago and Las Vegas. Here’s sampling of the live performances you might be able to catch on your next cruise: Newer ships in Norwegian Cruise Lines’ fleet stage Broadway hits like “Priscilla, Queen of the Desert,” “Rock of Ages” and “Jersey Boys.” On select ships, enjoy “Cirque Dreams and Dinner:” you dine while Cirque du Soleil acrobats perform above you. If you’re really lucky, you’ll find yourself on a Norwegian ship that features the sizzling Latin and ballroom dance of “Burn the Floor.” Cunard Line takes a cultured approach to onboard entertainment. Where but the Queen Mary 2 can you see graduates of the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art perform Shakespearean works like “The Merchant of Venice” and "Romeo and Juliet?” Plus, the cruise line’s partnership with Blue Note Records b...

What’s more relaxing than a cruise? That’s easy to answer – it’s a cruise that includes some pampering in a shipboard spa. Cruise ship spas have stepped up in terms of facilities and services, rivaling land-based spa destinations more than ever before. In fact, one of the most respected names in land-based spas, Canyon Ranch, provides spa services on four cruise lines: Celebrity, Cunard, Oceania and Regent Seven Seas. Canyon Ranch works with each line to create exclusive spa environments and service menus. For example, Cunard’s Queen Elizabeth and Queen Victoria feature Mareel Wellness and Beauty, which offer mineral-rich, marine-based treatments: try a sea algae massage or a seaweed leg wrap. On Celebrity’s Solstice-class ships, Canyon Ranch creates a Zen-like atmosphere with a Persian Garden relaxation lounge, aromatic steam rooms, herbal saunas and sensory showers. If you crave better sleep, the Mindful Dreams program provides special treatments, sleep aids, instru...