Honeymoons
Honeymoons
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Sail your way to Happily Ever After with our top cruising tips
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s there anything more romantic than being aboard a majestic cruise ship on the open sea? Romance and cruising seem to go hand in hand, think embracing in the salt air a la Leo and Kate in Titanic, enjoying gourmet meals, soaking in the onboard ambiance with a cocktail or simply hiding away in your cozy cabin.
Pre-cruise, inform While onboard, be sure to give the staff a head’s up as you may benefit from extra perks, which add that extra touch of romance to your break.
When planning a perfect honeymoon, obviously you want to get it right first time. So if you’re keen to celebrate the start of your married life at make your cruise honeymoon smooth sailing. Before you start your research, our advice - consider what kind of honeymoon you’re looking for. Are you active, outdoor types? Do you prefer a low-key onboard ambience? Are you luxury-seekers, or do you prefer more informal digs? Choosing the right cruise line and, even more specifically, the right ship within the fleet, is of paramount importance. You don’t want overwhelmed by crowds on deck jostling sun beds, the romance of a
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dinner for two killed by the noisy kids at the next table, or a cosy evening in ruined by cramped cabins with minimal amenities. Modern day luxury ships are sophisticated and hip, and cater to couples on adult getaways, rather than families on holiday, or ‘Saga’ types. Plus, there are plenty of onboard spaces tailor-made for parties of two from wine bars to multiple specialty dining venues, double pool loungers and Hot tubs for two. Saying this be sure you bear in mind that your requirements during a honeymoon may be very different to what you usually go for. If you generally tend to enjoy an adventure style, action-packed holiday, consider that following the somewhat stressful build-up to the big day, the honeymoon may be an eagerly awaited opportunity for pure relaxation.
Top tips to help make your honeymoon smooth sailing Play the Honeymoon Card It’s never guaranteed that you’ll receive preferential treatment because you’re on your honeymoon, but if you don’t let people know you could miss out!
Pre-cruise, inform your travel agent that you’re on your honeymoon, as they may be able to notify the cruise line. While onboard, be sure to give the staff a head’s up as you may benefit from extra perks, which add that extra touch of romance to your break. Many cruise lines continue to
offer perks to attract the newly married, from those coveted tables for two to fresh flowers, or even Champagne on ice Planning makes Perfect - Before you go away, sit
down and plan what you’d really like to do while you’re away. Perhaps you’d like to treat yourself to an indulgent couples’ massage, or maybe you’d prefer a no expenses spared candlelit meal. Book it in before your cruise – this guarantees your spot, and removes the stress of last minute booking.
Romantic Dining - another
tip to highlight the importance of pre-planning. If the ship you’re honeymooning on has traditional dining, and you want to ensure an intimate dining experience, request a table for two as soon as possible, otherwise you could end up dining with strangers.
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waving the honeymoon card doesn’t always guarantee special treatment, but if you’re after a cabin upgrade it’s certainly worth mentioning that you’re on honeymoon! WEDDINGS & SERVICES | 2