About Sea Cruises
Cruising Holiday - why pick it?
Ever thought about taking a cruise? Discovering a plethora of different countries and experiences day by day, but never having to worry about packing and unpacking your bag because you return to the same comfortable cabin every evening. More and more people are discovering the fun of cruising, so at Virgin Holidays we want to make sure we introduce you to a fantastic new holiday experience in true Virgin style!
Royal Caribbean International and Carnival Cruise Lines will take you from the Latin-spirited city of Miami or tropical island of Barbados on a variety of excursions around the diverse Caribbean islands on their superliners.
Twin-centre Holidays
Why not combine your week cruising the ocean waves with a relaxing stay, back on dry land, on one of our tropical Caribbean islands?
From Miami International airport you are a short hop across to The Bahamas, Turks and Caicos or Cancun; or why not fly down to another of our Caribbean islands, from where you have a convenient direct flight back to the UK? To help you make your choice, see the regions page for a sample of what each island has to offer.
To work out the cost of your chosen twin-centre holiday, simply take the cruise package cost and add the second centre's airfare and transfer package. Finally, add on the number of extra nights from the price panel of your chosen second-centre hotel to create your own tailor-made dream stay. (Please note that some hotels may have a minimum-stay policy.)
Cruising - What to expect?
But what can you expect on your first cruise and what are the benefits of taking a cruising holiday? For starters, cruising is no longer the preserve of the rich - anyone can do it - and have a great time too! In fact, a cruise ship is like an enormous floating resort - with as many activities, restaurants and rooms as some of the world's greatest hotels.
- Value Unlike many holidays, the price of your ticket includes all meals, snacks, activities, parties and entertainment, as well as the journeys to some of the most beautiful and fascinating places in the world.
- Hassle-free With a cruise, you can discover new countries and experiences every day, without the hassle of repeated flights, transfers, hotel check-ins and settling-in time. You visit all the best places while still enjoying a gourmet meal, top-class entertainment and the same comfortable bed night after night.
- Choice Whether you want to lie in the sun for a week, learn a new sport or activity, enjoy gourmet cuisine or discover new and exciting destinations - it's your choice. You can do as much or as little as you want on a cruise - but the options are endless!
- Family fun A cruise ship is a fun and safe environment to take children - ships always have a comprehensive kids' club with endless activities and fun for the kids to enjoy - and you'll always know where they are!
- Cuisine Cruise ships have a huge variety of dining options - all included in the price. Whether you like small bistros or cosmopolitan eateries, you'll find your perfect restaurant on-board.
Caribbean Cruise
A Caribbean cruise is a travellers delight. Take in palm-fringed beaches, clear, unspoilt waters full of marine life, tiny fishing villages, lively towns and beautiful scenery on your days in port. Then return to ship to relax on a lounger with a drink on deck as you sail onwards on your Caribbean cruise.
You can be as sociable as you want on a Caribbean cruise. You may prefer to make many new friends, just have a quiet chat, or simply settle down with a good book. A Caribbean cruise is also a good option for solo travellers who like the security of travelling in a safe, sociable environment.