Dubai with Costa Cruises & Emirates Airlines

Hello everyone and thanks for taking your time to read my blog!



Have you ever fancied travelling to Dubai for afew nights and combining this fabulous place with a 7 night Dubai & Emirates cruise?



The Costa Serena is based out in Dubai from December from the 12th December 2014 running through until 27th March 2015 on a 7 night round trip taking you to places such as Muscat, Khasab in Oman and Abu Dhabi.

At the moment the Costa Cruises are offering fantastic deals with regards to Cabins on all dates, the full 7 night cruise can work out cheaper than afew nights hotel stay in Dubai, plus you have the added benefit of the cruise being on a full board basis and everyday you are stopping in a new and exciting destination.

The hotels in Dubai are fantastic and can meet anyone who has a particular budget to keep too!
From 1 star to 5 star luxury, Dubai has every kind of hotel you could ask for, do some research and pick the best hotel for you.



Then theres always the brilliant Emirates Airlines that will fly you direct from many airports in the United Kingdom and great prices, complimentary food and refreshments plus a whopping 30kgs per person luggage allowance.

If this sounds like something you would like to do please feel free to contact me back on colin@cruiseclubuk.com

Happy November everyone :-)

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Quantum of the Seas

How exciting it is to have this very ship in Southampton for a few days.

This new ship paves the way for Royal Caribbean's new generation of ships, something everyone should try and see for themselves.

Quantum will introduce a new set of first-at-sea onboard experiences, such as 
1) Ripcord by iFLY, an indoor skydiving experience
2) North Star, a pod on top of the ship
3) SeaPlex, the largest indoor sports and entertainment complex at sea with bumper cars, roller skating and more.
The new Quantum will also host the first Jamie's Italian restaurant at sea, theres a first for everything.



Are you going to be one of the first 4180 passengers to board?

Get booking now, for our best deals you can view our website www.cruiseclubuk.com or contact me direct on colin@cruiseclubuk.com

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Dynamic Dining on Oasis Class

Are you all looking forward to the new dining concept being adapted to the Oasis Class?

In addition to the above restaurants Royal Caribbean will also offer 4 speciality restaurants.

Izumi Hibachi & Sushi

Sabor Taqueria & Tequila Bar

Wonderland Imaginative Cusine

Coastal Kitchen

I peronally feel this will be a great addition to the ships, no standard dining times, eat when you like, eat at a different restaurant each night, this way you get to sample all of the different styles of food they have to offer, or if you have a personal favourite you can dine in that particular one every night.

Happy Sailing Everyone!

If you need any prices or information please contact me on colin@cruiseclubuk.com

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Costa Diadema

Have you all booked your place on Costa Cruises brand new ship the Costa Diadeam?  (Italian for "tiara')

This new ship will be Costa's largest ship they have in their fleet carrying a whopping 4947 people.

Please log onto our website www.cruiseclubuk.com to view details of the ship and also look at the great prices we have to offer.

Happy Sailing everyone :-)

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Anthem of the Seas

Hello and thankyou for taking time to read my blog on the brand new Anthem of the Seas which will debuting in April 2015.

This is the ship that everyone will want to sail on, Royal Caribbean have pulled out all the stops to make this ship the best out there.

The newest concept on this ship will be the new Dynamic Dining Experience, this is a first from Royal Caribbean and personally I think will be a hit, imagine not having to go to the same restaurant every night, trying different styles of food on a daily basis.

The new restaurants they have onboard which are complimenatry are as follows:

• American Icon Grill
• Chic
• Silk
• Grande
• Coastal Kitchen

There are a total of 18 different restaurants onboard including Jamies Italian - the first at sea, these restaurants come at a small cover charge.

Even the Inside Cabins have a Sea View - they have a projection screen which gives passengers the same view as what the guests who have booked Balcony Cabins - real time views from outside the ship.

Here are afew images of what you can expect to see and experience on the great new ship!

For everyone who can not be without there phones or tablets the WIFI facilities on this ship will be available and just as fast as on land, if not faster, this would be great for me as Im never off both.

Lastly the latest in technology is something that everyone will need to go and expereince - The New Bionic Bar! This is a great place to go for a drink, in here you order your favourite drink on a tablet and then watch a robotic arm make and deliver your drink to the bar, an amazing feature which I believe will be a massive hit, so book now and be one of the first people to witness this new amazing technology.

For any information please feel free to contact me on 0161 798 2511 or email colin@cruiseclubuk.com

Thankyou again for reading my blog.

Happy Cruising :-)

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Cruising East or West - which is your favourite?

Hello and Good Morning everyone.

Thankyou for taking time to read my blog.

Today I will be talking about which part of the world is your favourite place to cruise?

The Far East

Various destinations, beautiful beaches and vibrant cities.
With many different ports of call to choose from you are spoilt for choice, from Hong Kong to Singapore just to name afew.

Theres something for everyone to do and see in this part of the world, the world is your oyster!
Theres a wide range of Cruise Lines which service this area, from Royal Caribbean to Costa Cruises and so on.

The Caribbean

The Caribbean has been the most popular destination for people to cruise round for many years.
Especially on a 14 night cruise you can get to see virtually a different island on every day of the sailing, which will be good for exploring the different islands,

Please check our website at www.cruiseclubuk.com and see where in the world takes your fancy, there are 1000's off different cruises, itineraries and destinations to choose from.

BOOK TODAY :-)

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Have you flown with the 5* Emirates Airlines

Hello everyone just a quick blog with my own views on Emirates.

Having recently travelled with Emirates I thought I would share my experience with them.

From the moment of check in to boarding the plane the whole concept it was a 5* experience.
The friendliness of the check in staff to the boarding staff was very welcoming.
The cabin interior is light and nicely decorated. You get a feeling of space when entering the cabin and look forward to finding your seat.

Seat pitch is the best I have ever sat in, I'm nearly 6 foot tall so the extra leg room is a must for me.
Complimentary food and drink is served at nice leisurely intervals, the food by the way is beautiful and that is saying something for airline food, drinks are a plenty and even include alcohol.

The whole flying experience with Emirates is excellent and I definitely will be flying with them again.

Well done Emirates!!

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Royal Princess TV Show starting tonight on ITV at 8pm

Hello everyone dont forget to watch  tonights fly on the wall documentary on the new Royal Princess ship.
I will be doing a blog very soon on this.

Happy Sailing :-)

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Altinkum Turkey....Try it!

Hello Everyone and thankyou for taking the time to read my blog.

I have just returned from Altinkum in Turkey and just thought I'd share afew words on this beautiful place.
The area of Altinkum is literally very appealing to all ages, all different kinds and styles of hotels and the local people are amongst the friendliest that I have made in a long time.

This particular area is less developed than neighbouring Bodrum or Gumbet but you can still find plenty to do. Everything you buy in Turkey is always worth a haggle to try and get the price down, even though everything here is alot cheaper than back home in the UK.

Plus the main point here is the weather! I travelled on 19/06/14 for one week and the weather was an amazing 41 degrees and sunny every day and was continuing to rise daily, I didnt see one cloud in the sky all week.

I would personally recommend to anyone who has not travelled to Turkey before to take a trip as you wont be disappointed.

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Costa Cruises - love or hate them?

Welcome to my blog!

Today Im going to be talking with regards to my views on Costa Cruises.

Having been in the Travel Industry now for over 9 years Ive heard all the tales people tell about Costa Cruises, to which I find completely untrue and unfair.

I returned back from Dubai in March 2014 having sailed on the Costa Fortuna for a 7 night cruise around the United Arab Emirates.
The ship is older compared to the other brand spanking new ones that are around but I found the ship to be amazing! I didnt see or witness any off the things that people post on trip advisor or other websites with regards to leaking toilets and showers, loud and aggressive people, staff not pulling their weight.
I found the whole experience of my time onboard to be great, very well organised and professionally led.

We had a great Balcony cabin onboard located on deck 9 - midship and so convenient for all amenities.

They do the usual Muster drill before leaving Port, yes it comes in 5 different languages which can be very annoying but safety is paramount.

I must say that there All Inclusive drinks package is a must! £19.00 per person per day is a bargain for any cruise ship especially compared to the like of Celebrity Cruises, Royal Caribbean & Norwegian Cruise Lines.

With all Cruise Lines they do have a gratuity charge, Costa Cruises are mandatory and charged at 8 Euros per person per day, some people dont like to pay this charge but for the service you receive I dont see how anybody can complain, the bar, waiters and cabin attendants are the most helpful and professional staff on the Seas.

To end this blog today I say give them a try - I love them!!

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To Cruise or not to Cruise?

Its always a struggle on where to decide where to book for your holidays. Should it be a 7 or 14 night holiday to Majorca, should it be Self Catering, Half Board or all Inclusive, decisions decisions?

My personal thoughts on this would be to go on a Cruise, imagine waking up in a different destination everyday, seeing new sights, meeting new people, being constantly on the move.
A cruise is more than a floating hotel it offers you the best of everything, from dining and entertainment to relaxing in one of the onboard Spa's.
Fine dining in one the speciality restaurants, which is a must atleast once whilst onboard.

Please follow my blog for interesting views on cruising.

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5* Luxury Azamara

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Going Going Gone! Norwegian Fjords 11th June 2014

Final Cabins remaining @ £419.00 per person

Includes direct flights from London Gatwick (20 kgs of luggage) return transfers and all port taxes and fees.
The cost does not include Costa Cruises mandatory service charge at 8 Euros per person per day.
Prices are subject to availability and change.

Call me on 0161 798 2511

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For Fantastic Deals Check Out Our Website!

Please check out our website for all of our up to date deals www.cruiseclubuk.com

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7 night Norwegian Fjords 11th June 2014

Why not treat yourself to a fabulous bargain and travel to the Norwegian Fjords.
Inside @ £399pp - Outside @ £579pp - Balcony @ £629pp
Include's return flights from London Gatwick including 20 kgs of luggage, all transfers, 7 nights full board accommodation and all port taxes and fee's.

You can also travel on 29 June 2014
Inside @ £499pp - Outside @ £629pp - Balcony @ £729pp
All prices are subject to availability and change. The prices above do not include the Costa Cruises mandatory service charge at 8 Euros per person per day.

Call me today on 0161 798 2511 or email me on colin@cruiseclubuk.com

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5* Iceland & Norway cruise - 11 nights

Hello Everyone

Does anyone fancy a free upgrade from an Outside cabin to a Balcony cabin?
This great cruise sails from Harwich to the Faroe Islands, over nights in Iceland and also visits Norway.

You can book this for the great price of £1199.00 per person

Book ASAP to avoid disappointment!

Please call me direct on 0161 798 2511 or email me on colin@cruiseclubuk.com
(Prices are subject to availablity and change)

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Dont miss this great deal of the day. Iceland & Fjords One Date Only 30th May 2014

Hello Everyone

Us here are Cruise Club UK are offering a great one date only cruise 30th May 2014 travelling on the 5* Celebrity Eclipse for 14 nights.
This is our number 1 selling cruise this weekend and is selling out fast, with this great deal you will receive a free upgrade from an Inside Cabin to an Outside cabin.
This itinerary calls at 10 different ports with an overnight stop in Iceland.

Cost £889.00 per person (prices are subject to availability)

Includes a flight from London Gatwick to Copenhagen including 20 kgs of luggage and a transfer from Airport to Port. Own arrangements from Harwich back to London Gatwick will need to be made.

Call me direct on 0161 798 2511 or please email me on colin@cruiseclubuk.com

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Quantum of the Seas to sail from China from May 2015

The new-generation vessel will join Mariner of the Seas and Voyager of the Seas in Asia in May 2015 following its maiden winter season sailing from New York to the Caribbean.
The 4,180-passenger ship will sail three to eight-night itineraries year-round from Shanghai (Baoshan) to Japan and Korea.

Get booking now to avoid disappointment!!!!!!!
Call me direct on 0161 798 2511 or email me on colin@cruiseclubuk.com

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Far East Delights 28th October 2014

Amazing deal for an 11 night Far East cruise departing this October.

COSTA VICTORIA Itinerary

Date	Port	Arrival	Boarding	Departure		Remark
Wed 29 Oct	SHANGHAI			17:00
Fri 31 Oct	OKINAWA IS. (NAHA)	07:00		13:00
Sun 02 Nov	HONGKONG	09:00		17:00
Mon 03 Nov	SANYA	15:00		21:00
Tue 04 Nov	DANANG	09:00		18:00
Thu 06 Nov	HO CHI MINH	08:00		16:00
Sat 08 Nov	SINGAPORE	09:00

• Inside Cabins from an amazing £1299 per person
• Outside Cabins from £1449 per person
• Balcony Cabins from £1619 per person

Book now to get on this amazing cruise with a fantastic itinerary. Call me direct on 0161 798 2511 or email me direct on colin@cruiseclubuk.com

* Visas are required for China & Vietnam. Gratuities with Costa Cruises are mandatory and charged at 8 Euros per person per day *

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Happy Easter Everyone

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Why not book a cruise on the fantastic 5* Celebrity Eclipse

Why not get yourself an absolute bargain of a cruise. For just £1399 per person you can sail from Southampton to Russia & Scandinavia for 14 nights in a fantastic Concierge Cabin.

Book now to avoid disappointment - call me direct on 0161 798 2511 or email me direct colin@cruiseclubuk.com

Date	Port	Arrival	Boarding	Departure		Remark
Sat 07 Jun	SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND			16:30		Docked
Sun 08 Jun	AT SEA	00:00		00:00
Mon 09 Jun	COPENHAGEN, DENMARK	15:00		00:00		Docked
Tue 10 Jun	COPENHAGEN, DENMARK	00:00		16:00		Docked
Wed 11 Jun	AT SEA	00:00		00:00
Thu 12 Jun	STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN	08:00		17:00		Docked
Fri 13 Jun	TALLINN, ESTONIA	10:00		17:00		Docked
Sat 14 Jun	ST. PETERSBURG, RUSSIA	07:00		00:00		Docked
Sun 15 Jun	ST. PETERSBURG, RUSSIA	00:00		18:00		Docked
Mon 16 Jun	AT SEA	00:00		00:00
Tue 17 Jun	KLAIPEDA, LITHUANIA	07:00		18:00		Docked
Wed 18 Jun	GDANSK (GDYNIA), POLAND	07:00		16:00		Docked
Thu 19 Jun	AT SEA	00:00		00:00
Fri 20 Jun	AT SEA	00:00		00:00
Sat 21 Jun	SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND	05:30				Docked

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The Drinks Are On Us! P&O Cruises

Why not book a cruise with P&O and take advantage of there latest offers.

Book a cruise between 1st May 2014 - 30th June 2014 - Enjoy a drinks on us.

You can Choose from:

• Free Onboard Credit
• Free Coach transfers
• Or free Airport parking (on selected fly/cruise packages)

Plus the added benefit of additional onboard credit to have a drinks on us!

Have a look on our website www.cruiseclubuk.com now to see which would be your favourite itinerary and get it booked. Dont forget this can only be offered from 1st May 2014.

Happy Sailing Everyone. Please like and share :-)

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Why not look on our website for our Coach and Cruise offers!

To find all of our amazing deals please log onto our website www.cruiseclubuk.com

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Oceania Cruises (Ultimate Luxury)

Has anyone ever fancied sailing away on one of the Oceania Ships?
If not check out some of there offers!

BUSINESS CLASS AIR UPGRADE

Free Airfare*plus Upgrade to Business Class Air for £99 per person plus Free Gratuities* and Bonus Savings up to £7,000 per stateroom*

EXPLORE YOUR WORLD

Free Airfare* plus Up to 54% Bonus Savings per stateroom*

FOR A LIMITED TIME
FREE Gratuities*, FREE Internet Package* & Up to $300 Shipboard Credit* on select voyages

Onboard

Oceania decor is traditional luxe, with the requisite polished, dark mahoganies, muted fabrics and rich-colored carpets. By virtue of the ships' sizes, it's not difficult to find yourself oriented by the first day at sea. (Even the much larger Marina and Riviera are a cinch to navigate, though you can expect a more colorful, modern palette.) These ships bear a high ratio of standard balcony cabins.

Service is enthusiastic and gracious, courtesy of the well-trained staff.

The dress code is country-club casual, intended to partner perfectly with the line's "whatever you want, whenever you want" mindset. Oceania neither encourages nor discourages children onboard; however, no children's programs are in place, and there is little else to keep boredom at bay, apart from customary table tennis, shuffleboard and Monopoly in the game room.

Oceania operates four ships. Its 30,277-ton, 684-passenger Regatta and Nautica, part of the original fleet, were designed by the defunct Renaissance Cruises. The 66,084-ton, 1,258-passenger Marina and Riviera launched in 2011 and 2012, respectively. Many consistencies link the quartet, while some differences set them apart, as the newer builds, being larger, have room for more facilities and amenities.

What all share is an all open-seating dining policy and a variety of restaurants and lounges onboard. There are four restaurants each aboard Regatta and Nautica. In addition to the traditional main dining room scenario (albeit with no set tables or seating times), there are three specialty restaurants (The Polo Grill for steaks, Toscana for Italian and Tapas on the Terrace, the buffet-by-day that converts to alternative restaurant at night), which do not levy additional charges. Oceania's newer Riviera and Marina have additional options, from the Asian Red Ginger and French Jacques Pepin to the upscale Waves Grill and La Reserve wine-tasting menu.

All spas are operated by Canyon Ranch, the noted American destination spa company. The spas offer premium services at rather reasonable prices, and the thalassotherapy whirlpool on the two smaller ships is complimentary with the purchase of a spa treatment. (The same applies to similar pools on the forward deck on Marina and Riviera's facilities.) The fitness center offers Pilates and yoga, along with the usual aerobics classes.

Casinos are small, but there are plenty of slot machines. An elaborate afternoon tea is served daily.

About Oceania Cruises

The brainchild of cruise industry veterans Frank Del Rio and Joe Watters -- former heads of Renaissance Cruises and Crystal Cruises, respectively -- Miami-based Oceania Cruises emphasizes a destination-intensive floating-hotel experience with top-notch food and superior service. The cruise line originally operated vessels from the defunct Renaissance Cruises. (Its 684-passenger R1 and R2 were renamed Regatta and Insignia.) Nautica, another Renaissance R-class vessel, joined the fleet in 2005. (Oceania Insignia has been chartered to Hapag-Lloyd, where it sails asColumbus 2, until April 2014.)

In February 2011, the line's first new-build, Marina, was christened, and a nearly identical sibling, Riviera, debuted in May 2012. Holding myriad original artworks, the Bon Appetit Culinary Center and mega-chef Jacques Pepin's first namesake restaurant, the vessel sets an even higher standard for the line.

Still, it was Regatta, launched in summer 2003, (and Insignia and Nautica, which followed) that originally set the tone for Oceania's unique style. The company has spent more than $10 million to refurbish these late-1990's vessels, and it shows. Public rooms, including restaurants, are graceful and elegant. The redone pool area is surfaced in teak and boasts teak furnishings (including fabulous double sunbeds). Cabins have been tweaked and feature more comfortable bed linens and mattresses.

In 2007, Oceania was acquired by New York-based Apollo Management, L.P., an investment company that specializes in private equity, debt and capital markets. Quickly following the acquisition, the line placed orders with Italy's Fincantieri shipyard for its first new-builds, a pair of 1,258-passenger vessels, the aforementioned Marina and Riviera.

Overall, Oceania has managed to create what we call a luxury lite experience, defined as offering luxury-level food and service with fewer inclusions (such as liquor, shore tours, and pre-cruise hotel stays) in its base fares.

Oceania Cruises Fleet

At 30,277 tons and with a 684-passenger occupancy, Regatta and Nautica fall firmly in the mid-ship size range but offer the wide variety of amenities and options usually found on deluxe-priced lines.

Also in the mid-ship size range are the 65,000-ton, 1,252-passenger Marina, which debuted in February 2011, and sibling Riviera, which launched a year later.

Fellow Passengers

Passengers tend to be older (50 and older), are well traveled and hail mostly from the U.S. and Canada. The line also markets to English-speaking travelers from the U.K., Ireland, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand.

Please check out these deals on our website www.cruiseclubuk.com

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My Experience in Dubai

The lift that takes only 48 seconds to reach the 124th floor of this gigantic building.

The Burj Khalifa

The Burj Al Arab in the distance.

The view of Port Rashid in the distance.

Downtown Dubai.

Dubai!

My ticket to the top.

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