Cruise Holidays - Attheta Travel

On many cruise ships, food is a main attraction. Why? There are a few reasons: ·          Cruise ship food has a historic and justified reputation for being both plentiful and delicious. ·          On most ships, several dining venues are included in the fare, with specialty dining experiences available for a reasonable charge. ·          Most ships offer a choice of restaurants and cuisines to sample. ·          Cruise ship menus have shifted to a greater focus on healthy choices and fresh ingredients. ·          On some cruises, menus highlight the food of the region the ship is sailing in. ·          Cruise line chefs are used to accommodating special dietary needs. So, what are some must-try dishes at sea? There are so many...

Compared to other choices you need to make before a cruise – such as a cruise line, destination, and itinerary – picking a cabin may seem like a relatively minor decision. However, where your cabin is located on the ship can enhance your cruise experience. Should you pick a forward (toward the front), middle, or aft (toward the back) cabin? Be assured that there’s no one correct answer to this question; the answer that’s right for you depends on your individual needs and preferences. Let’s start with cabins that are mid-ship. The most important thing to know about them is that they are usually the most stable if the ship has to sail through rough water. If you’re prone to motion sickness, a midship cabin may be the best choice. These cabins are often close to more than one set of elevators, too, which may be an advantage for you. Forward cabins can be a good choice if you value having a view from your cabin. The sides of a cruise ship often curve inward a bit near the front of th...

The newest Cunard ship to sail under the cruise line’s signature red and black funnel is the Queen Anne , which accommodates up to 2,996 guests and 1,225 crew members. The ship is sailing a variety of itineraries from its homeport of Southampton, England, venturing to Scandinavia, the Mediterranean, and beyond. The Queen Anne is Cunard’s first new ship in 14 years, and it blends the cruise line’s traditional art deco elegance with a contemporary vibe. Examples include the Grand Lobby, which has a timeless black-and-white marble floor, but also a three-story-high LED screen where constantly changing images tell the Cunard story. Another triple-deck space on the Queen Anne is The Pavilion, centered on a pool surrounded by modern navy and white tiles. Overhead, a glass dome opens or closes to suit the day’s weather. The dome also shelters a bright and open Wellness Studio, a small performance stage, and a new restaurant, the Pavilion Wellness Cafe. (If you prefer an open-air pool, t...

A cruise on the Saint Lawrence River is a wonderful way to explore part of the border between the U.S. and Canada. The river is the main outflow of the Great Lakes, flowing east from Lake Ontario to the Gulf of Saint Lawrence, and onto the Atlantic Ocean. The eastern part of the river is deep and wide enough to accommodate midsize cruise ships (and also whales, which you may spot near Saugenay-Saint Lawrence Marine Park). Ships often sail from Boston or New York through the Gulf of Saint Lawrence, then as far as Québec City or Montreal (or the reverse). Port calls to or from the river may include Portland or Bar Harbor, Maine; Halifax, Nova Scotia; and Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island. The historic port cities on the river include Québec City, Trois-Riviéres, and Montreal. Québec City is one of the oldest European settlements in North America, and its old city walls still stand. You can see churches and a monastery that date from the 1600s, or picnic on the Plains of Abraham – o...