If you’ve ever watched ‘Deal or no deal?’, you’ll have heard Noel Edmonds ask the famous question, which gives this TV game show its name.
Contestants try to avoid answering ‘Deal’ for as long as they can. But then a moment arrives when they have no alternative. It strikes me a similar moment is arriving in the cruising world, with non-cruisers finding it increasingly hard to avoid saying ‘Sail’.Even dyed-in-the-wool anti-cruisers who’ve been saying ‘No sail’ for years, must be starting to have second thoughts.
Cruise Holidays Pile On The Pressure...
Today, with so many tempting offers and a constantly improving range of packages to choose from, you’d need to be very determined to stick to land-based holidays.
To further pile on the pressure, we have come up with a series of fantastic theme cruises. So now is time to take advantage of them.
If you’re a reluctant cruiser, you may well want to look away now, because some of these deals are quite hard to resist. Here are just two of the many currently on offer.
9nt Canary Islands Cruise with Steve Parrish
You’ll be joining MotoGP commentator and legendary practical joker Steve Parrish on a fantastic Winter Sun cruise from Barcelona, on 13th February 2013.
Your package begins with your flights from the UK to Barcelona, where you will be transferred to your ship, the NCL Spirit. Onboard your cruise will call at Funchal, Santa Cruz de Teneriffe, Arrecife and Malaga.
Along the way, you will enjoy 4 EXCLUSIVE events with your host, Steve Parrish, including a VIP cocktail party, a meal in one of the ship's fantastic specialty restaurants and two sessions with Steve, where he will entertain you with hilarious stories from his career in motorsports.
All this can be yours starting from £849 per person.
Visit http://www.cruisingwithparrish.co.uk/ for more details and a fantastic competition.
Prize is VIP backstage entry to the Day of Champions at Silverstone on 14th June 2012
Beatles Stay & Cruise
This fantastic Stay & Cruise Getaway has been tailored especially for Beatles fans!
Your package begins with 2 nights iconic Beatles themed Hard Day's Night hotel, including a FREE pass for the Magical Mystery Tour Bus, to visit some of the most famous Beatles sites and attractions, and a visit to The Beatles Story.
You will then enjoy a 4 night cruise aboard Cruise and Maritime's Ocean Countess, hosted by David Bedford, acclaimed Beatles expert, and author of 'Liddypool'. Your cruise calls at Milford Haven, St Marys, and Dublin.
While on board ship, the Beatles theme will continue with live entertainment by The Cavern Legacy, one of the UK's top 60's tribute bands specializing in performing authentic musical arrangements of the early 60's Merseybeat era. In addition there will be daily Beatles themed activities for you to enjoy along with your fellow fans, in the company of your host.
This fantastic cruise starts from £799pp.
visit http://www.cruiseholidaysuk.co.uk/theme-cruises/beatles for full details.
No comparisson
Although I started this blog by comparing what’s happening today in cruising to Channel 4’s ‘Deal or no deal?’, the truth is there is no comparison.
While the TV programme is based purely on chance and contestants have to play a guessing game throughout, would-be cruisers are spared such an ordeal.
If you choose to ‘Sail’, you’ll know precisely what you’re going to get for your decision and exactly how much it will cost. What’s more, unlike participants in the show, you’ll know for certain that whatever you choose . . . it will be a great deal.
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