Sail-away bargains packed with perks
WHAT better holiday can there be than one where you are pampered with the best of everything?
Luxury cruises represent great value because there is so much included in the upfront cost, from butlers bringing breakfast in bed to free-flowing champagne and no additional charges to dine in a variety of gourmet restaurants.
So rather than plan a raft of budget breaks for next year, treat yourself to one of these brilliant bargains that come packed with top-end perks.
SILVERSEA (silversea.com) has a one-week all-inclusive spring cruise of the Greek Islands aboard swish new ship Silver Moon, departing on May 4, 2021, and calling at Mykonos, Rhodes, Crete and Santorini. Fares start at £2,970pp and include businessclass flights to Athens and onboard credit of $1,000 per suite to spend as you wish, but you have to book by the end of this month.
Or why not eat your way around the Baltic Sea with a delicious discount on the foodies’ favourite line, Oceania (oceaniacruises.com). A ten-night culinary cruise from Copenhagen to Stockholm aboard Marina, departing on August 29, 2021, now costs from £2,839pp – down from £5,289pp. The price includes air fares, internet access and your choice of either a drinks package, six free excursions or $600 credit per cabin.
Invest in a Regent Seven Seas (rssc.com) bucket-list trip to South America and just about everything is included. On its 12-night
The Beauty Of Brazil adventure, departing on March 14, 2021,
Seven Seas Voyager sails from Buenos Aires to Rio de Janeiro, visiting tropical beaches, colonial cities and lush rainforests. The cost, from £5,899pp, covers flights, up to 30 excursions, $1,000 per suite to spend on board, gratuities and unlimited wi-fi and drinks.
If you prefer to stay closer to home, there are substantial savings on all-inclusive cruises in Europe next year with Crystal Cruises (crystalcruises.co.uk). For example, a week on the Mediterranean, sailing from Monte Carlo to Rome awash with unlimited champagne, is now from £2,491pp (a saving of £535pp). The fare includes drinks, tips and wi-fi, but not flights.