CELEBRITY EQUINOX CRUISE REVIEW
CELEBRITY EQUINOX CRUISE REVIEW
Celebrity Equinox is one of the latest in line of luxury cruise liners from Celebrity Cruises. It has all that can be expected from a star class high performance cruise ship and even more. As a matter of fact it is the ultimate in luxury cruising with a host of high class restaurants, bars, lounges, suites and even a lawn. Built in Germany, it has all the usual European delicacy and strength of German design and engineering. The major trips for this ship are on the southern European coast and the Mediterranean. A thorough look at the inside of the ship gives you a fair idea that it is made keeping in mind the requirements of the elite of the society and so it’s not surprising that the services offered are a niche above the rest.
Celebrity Equinox – Main Dining Room
The spa is unique with special elements that would get you addicted with ease. Two wonderful lounges give you an experience of a lifetime especially the Sky Observation Lounge. Celebrity Equinox boasts of over half a dozen dining points or restaurants each with a different and unique touch of either flavor, food, service or simply the aura. The ship also hosts live performances of comedy and other genres at its Celebrity Central area and also has a grand Equinox theater where the movie buffs can have a blast.
Celebrity Equinox
There are also different zones for kids and the young adults and apart from this there is an array of bars and night clubs to excite people on their night outs and give it a different dimension. The place not only provides services with state of the art infrastructure but also gives a touch of warmth and homeliness. It has a variety of accommodations from different types of suites and deluxe rooms to stateroom and other rooms with great view. It definitely is a truly rewarding and satisfying experience.
2010 CRUISES FROM SOUTHAMPTON
2010 CRUISES FROM SOUTHAMPTON
Southampton is located on the south coast of U.K. The language is as expected English, but many different accents may be heard between the natives and the immigrants. In the past the city served as a gateway for ocean liners of the British Empire during the war. Nowadays it is considered as one of the principal cruise ports of Great Britain. Most of the travelers consider it as the first port for crossing the Atlantic. This is a homeport for some of the top cruise lines and ships like: Fred Olsen, Royal Caribbean, P&O Cruises and Saga Cruises.
Cruise liners from Southampton are docked with three cruise terminals. Some of the famous cruise liners like Royal Caribbean including the ship Queen Victoria use the Berth 101 for docking, its approximately five-minute taxi ride from Central railway station of Southampton. Next comes the berth 106, it is located further west and P&O and Princess usually operate from here, berth 38/39 is located at the southernmost tip of the western docks.
Southampton is a city of millions of people; it offers several areas of interest for tourists, at present it offers beautiful and business opportunities with education and shopping facilities including a large commercial port supporting year-round cruise operations. Most of the visitors use Southampton as a gateway to the great city of London.
The maritime museum houses a good collection of artifacts related to Titanic. A scale model represents the port in its ocean liner’s peak days. Here the ship enthusiasts will get a beautiful collection that includes models of the ship ‘Queen Elizabeth 2’ and the original ‘Queen Mary’, plus other exquisite examples of the fine art of ship making. Cruises from Southampton not only present the tourists with a fine experience of a great city but it tries to present before them a rare and rich example of the city’s rich culture and heritage.
SAPPHIRE PRINCESS CRUISE REVIEW 2010
SAPPHIRE PRINCESS CRUISE REVIEW 2010
Sapphire Princess is considered as the twin of her sister Diamond Princess, as both have many things in common, the most obvious being the largest of Princess Cruise. Built in Japan and introduced in 2004, Sapphire Princess has to its credit many new features on board.
Sapphire Princess
Club fusion, a secondary launch, which has in table gaming and many flat screen TV’s, attract young passengers. It was the first to be introduced in grand- class style of vessels. There is an internet cafe that is filled with light and bright always.
Sapphire Princess
There are four restaurants, each one having a theme of its own. Santa Fe, Vivaldi, Pacific moon and Savoy are the four restaurants with slight differences. Suited in a little remote place is the Wake View Bar and is accessible only through circular stair case, descending from Club Fusion.
MS Sapphire Princess
The Lotus Spa which is characteristic of Princess Cruise has modern locker rooms and offers spa treatments using Japanese screens. The “anytime” dining option allows passengers to have full freedom in their dining style, served in Vivaldi, pacific moon that offers Asian menu and Savoy which is a steak house.
Sapphire Princess – Mini Suite, Very Comfortable
The grant piazza atrium is the pinnacle of Sapphire Princess and is a central area which is warm and perfect for souvenir shopping or looking at the latest work of arts. Sapphire Princess has the largest, most appealing internet café, consisting of 29 computer stations. Of course, there is a cost of about 75 cents a minute and there are packages that lower the cost.
Sapphire Princess – Horizon Court Buffet
Standard interior cabins feature a closet, shelves, bath room, a small table for room service, small refrigerator, private safe and a TV. The sky walker’s disco and observation lounge is marvelous and a busy place, always. Five pools, high tech fitness center are there to keep you fit. Dress code being casual, you can enjoy in Sapphire Princess, being your real self.
CELEBRITY MILLENNIUM CRUISE REVIEW 2010
CELEBRITY MILLENNIUM CRUISE REVIEW 2010
Celebrity Millennium as it is referred by its name is not for the common man; it is designed for celebrities. Common man cannot afford it. Celebrity Cruises is the best choice for a holiday voyage. Celebrity Millennium is a big cruise liner and it has incorporated all the facilities which usually the celebrities require.
MS Celebrity Millennium
People choose celebrity Millennium for the sake of its amicable and enjoyable atmosphere. In this regard, it has proved itself by providing and fulfilling the needs of its passengers. Celebrity Millennium is not less in any terms from any other celebrity cruises. In fact it is the first celebrity cruise which has incorporated GTS system (Gas Turbine Ship) and exterior elevators.
Celebrity Millennium – Pool Deck
Celebrity Millennium is totally designed in accordance with the metropolitan and contemporary era. Contemporary look is evident from each corner of the Millennium. The 14 elevators and the whole layout or infrastructure are designed in very efficient manner. The shades and design are unique whether it is floor, public place, stairways, windows and doors. The dance floor is with lots of dazzling lighting. The contemporary design of dance floor provides real fun while dancing. The designing of cool shades provides a really enjoyable feeling and radiates a homely or friendly atmosphere.
Celebrity Millennium – Perfect Shore Excursions
The Celebrity Millennium has occupied lots of space which does not give uneasy feeling. There is no single reason that could to the dissatisfaction of any celebrity. The celebrity Millennium is best choice for sailing with numerous kinds of entertainment. Everything is well organized in a fashionable design especially when it comes to the restaurants. The voyage on this ship is definitely impressive and delightful and leaves a longing for a second sailing on the same celebrity cruise The traveler cannot get bored during the journey due to its happening and friendly environment.
VENTURA CRUISE SHIP REVIEW
P&O VENTURA CRUISE SHIP REVIEW
Ventura is a new addition to the fleet of P&O Cruises. With many stylish features and innovative facilities for the passengers, Ventura has 19 decks and is quite known for its good quality, attention to the minutest details by the staff, excellent service and good dining.
Ventura is ideal for people of all age ranges, from retired people to families with small kids, as also teens. The reason for the versatility of Ventura is that there is some activity on board for everyone, so that they can have fun together, dine together and relax together.
The Marco Pierre White restaurant has delicious food items. There are over seven thousand pieces of art and 12 places that have facilities for drinking. There are five pools including one with a sky dome. The theaters have shows that are spectacular in addition to other entertainments like pianists, comedians and live bands to enthrall you.
MS Ventura
The three dining rooms cinnamon, saffron and Bay tree have exotic break fast and lunch items. Cinnamon serves mainly in the evenings for flexible dining. There is a self service buffet in two sections, the Waterside and the Beach house.
The three deck atrium is the central focus of Ventura. There is a library where books are sold and a full wrap-around promenade deck for relaxing and enjoying the view. There are 1546 cabins in Ventura of which 880 have a balcony. Some of them have wheel chair accessibility.
The entertainment features of Ventura have been constantly improvised. The casino, called “fortunes” and has the usual game tables and slot machines. The oasis spa is very large and comprises hair & beauty salon and a range of treatments, including a thermal spa. There are free saunas too.
A large gym which is the biggest of any P&O ship is present in Ventura. On board dentists, who perform teeth whitening & cleaning , interests the passengers. Ventura is known for the ideal place for family cruising.