Cruise Holidays - Attheta Travel

Several cruise lines have established partnerships with some of the world’s best-known entertainment companies in order to delight their younger passengers. Imagine seeing your child’s face light up when they meet a favorite character – maybe Dora the Explorer, Alex the Lion from “Madagascar,” or a Disney princess. Even though you’re all grown up, you might be thrilled to share a high-five with Mickey Mouse, too! Norwegian Cruise Line has partnered Nickelodeon since 2010, and the “Nickelodeon at Sea” experience has been maximized on the groundbreaking and family-friendly Norwegian Epic . The kids will love dancing with SpongeBob SquarePants at Dora the Explorer’s Dance Party; they’ll scream with laughter at “Slime Time Live!” in the theater (and yes, someone will get “slimed” with Nickelodeon’s signature green goo). Kids can also get close to their Nickelodeon favorites at arts-and-crafts sessions, character breakfasts, and various meet-and-greets around the ship. Parents are we...

A trip around the world is the dream of many a traveler; and, a cruise around the world is a luxurious way to go. Several cruise lines offer world cruises, which usually last for three or four months and visit multiple continents – and, some itineraries truly do circumnavigate the globe. A world cruise will take you to a stunning variety of ports, letting you experience many different destinations, cultures and cuisines. World cruises also generate a special sense of community among the passengers. There’s lots of time to relax and unwind, enjoy the amenities of the ship, attend classes and lectures, and make new friends with others who love to travel. If a cruise this spectacular sounds like it would be beyond your budget, talk with your Cruise Holidays personal cruise expert before you cross a world cruise off your bucket list. If you’ve ever thought about taking an extended winter vacation, or if you’re already a “snowbird” who spends the winter in a location warmer than ...

A cruise that includes the Panama Canal is an opportunity to see not only one of the greatest feats of engineering in the world, but a lush and beautiful country. The canal cuts through a slender, jungle-covered isthmus that connects North and South America, linking the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans: it’s a true crossroads of the world. Begun by the French in 1880, the canal was finally finished by the U.S. in 1914 and has been busy ever since. Several cruise lines sail to the Panama Canal, providing you with an excellent choice of ships. For this cruise, you may want to choose a cabin with large picture windows or a balcony – the better to see the canal and the scenery. Panama Canal itineraries are available in a nice variety of lengths, too, ranging from seven days to 21 days or more. Most itineraries include stops in the Caribbean and/or along the Mexican Rivera. Some cruise lines visit the canal all year long, while others focus on the winter months (especially after the r...

If you’re planning your first cruise, you may be a little confused on the topic of tips for crew members. Who should you tip, when and how? Be assured that even experienced cruisers can be confused about tips: cruise line policies on tipping vary, as do the tipping practices of individual passengers (and the advice they may give you). On top of that, some cruise lines are changing their policies to accommodate cultural differences in tipping: for example, while Americans are accustomed to recognizing good service with a generous tip, in some European countries tips are considered to insulting to professional, well-paid servers. And, some lines are automatically charge a set amount for gratuities to your onboard account (though you have the option to adjust them). Let’s start with the question of to tip or not to tip. Unless you are on a cruise with a “no tipping” policy – which actually means that gratuities for the crew have been built into your fare – you should tip the cr...