After planning a long and stressful wedding, sailing off into the sunset could be the dream start to your honeymoon.

In the modern era of cruising, cruise ships have become just as luxurious as any hotel or resort on Mauritius or in Bali.

With some cruises offering up to 5 star accommodation and food, endless entertainment in the form of casinos, theatres and not forgetting the ocean views, you would be forgiven for thinking you were honeymooning in a moving Monaco!

Think of cruising as the perfect honeymoon option if you want a stress-free, romantic getaway with a bit of sight seeing. You could enjoy sundowners and cocktails on your own private balcony after a day of trekking through the Amazon or stay on board and view the Mediterranean from your room.

Other benefits of cruising include:

• Visiting a variety of locations in one trip. Depending on which cruise you choose, you and your newly beloved can experience quite a few Mediterranean countries or several of the Caribbean islands, all aboard a luxurious floating hotel. You can see exotic places like the Amazon without having to sacrifice any of your comforts.
Ships usually offer optional organised excursions or you could choose to wander around by yourselves.

• There’s a variety of entertainment available on board. Everything from live bands, lounging by the pool to theatre evenings. Cruise ships have become floating resorts, with something fun on offer every day.  And if you’re on one of those ships with a built-in shopping mall, shopping expeditions can be charged to your room.

• It’s one stop unpacking. While you get to visit many different destinations, you only have to unpack your bags once, while your hotel travels with you. All your visas are organised before hand and from there it’s over to the cruise company to look after your travels.

• Taking a cruise could be cheaper than travelling between hotels and locations. The airfare, hotel bills and food could add up to more than a 13-day cruise on the Mediterranean where food and accommodation is included in the overall price. No worries about extra charges for taxis or room services.

• There’s great service, it’s safe and everything is conveniently located.

Honeymoon cruise options:
MSC Starlight Cruises

Honeymoon recommendation: “Any cruise ship that offers a private balcony cabin and allows some time at sea so no one is always disembarking or running around.”

Allan Foggitt, Marketing Director MSC Starlight.

Most popular cruise:
• 3 Night weekend with a departure from Durban to the Portuguese Island in Mozambique.

For more information call 011 807 5111 or www.starlightcruises.co.za

Cruises International

Honeymoon recommendation: “We recommend a cruise on Royal Caribbean International or Celebrity Cruises. A 7-night cruise is ideal, with the most popular destinations being the Caribbean and Mediterranean.”
Tracey Krog, Product Manager and PR: Royal Caribbean, Celebrity and Azamara Club Cruises

For more information call 011 327 0327 or www.cruises.co.za

Club Travel

Club Travel offers various cruise options to destinations such as Maputo and Barra Lodge in Mozambique and Mauritius.

 

For more information call:
0860 555 777