Costa makes way for new flagship - Costa Diadema

 

 

     November 2014 will see the arrival of a brand new ship to the Costa fleet - Costa Diadema, weighing in at 132,500 gross tonnage with an overall investment of around 550 million Euros to the Costa corporation

 

 

Costa Diadema - Christened 7th November 2014

 

 

     Costa Diadema will have a total guest capacity of 4,947, 1253 crew and a total of 1854 cabins, comprising of 687 interior cabins, 254 ocean view cabins, a large proportion of balcony cabins - 852 cabins to be precise, starting on deck 2, will give a wider audience the chance to experience a balcony cabin at a lower costing, and finally 61 balcony suites with a larger square footage, giving added space and benefits

 

 

 

 

Modern and chic design of cabin décor

 

 

     Costa Diadema is compared to the Carnival Dream ' class' of ships, and she marks the way for being the most modern ship in terms of overall design in the Costa fleet

 

 

 

 

Costa Diadema will sail around the Mediterranean and she will offer 7 day voyages







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                                         Countdown to Quantum of the Seas....

The cruising world, is poised and ready, for the world's third largest cruise ship, due to embark on her maiden voyage from England to America.

 

 

A first at sea...

 

     Quantum of the Seas, is billed to be the most 'high - tech' cruise ship in the world, boasting robot bartenders, electronic wristbands, that serve as room keys, and another first at sea, virtual balcony staterooms, that offer guests in interior stateroom accommodation, real - time views of the ocean and port's of call

 

 

 

Robot bartenders - Fancy a drink anybody?...

 

 



      Quantum of the Seas, boasts 18 decks of world first experiences and has a  guest capacity of 4,180. A unique feature of this stunning ship, is The North Star, a first ever at sea, this glass observation capsule which is suspended from a giant arm, will allow guests to rise 300ft above sea level, and will offer a breath taking 360 - degree view of the ocean - simply WOW!!!

 

 

 

The North Star - offering a panoramic 360 - degree view of the ocean

 

 

     Another exciting feature is SeaPlex, which is by far, the largest indoor entertainment and sport's zone at sea, boasting an impressive array of features, such as roller skating, bumper cars, and a basketball court, and a flying trapeze!

 

 

SeaPlex - Roller skating anyone?...

 

 

     This first for the cruising world is scheduled to join the Royal Caribbean in November, 168,666 tonne of sheer exciting and innovative features...





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Booking your cruise - Be an early bird, or last minute... You decide!

Since cruising has become ever increasingly popular, ships are booking up fast, with people keen to experience the cruising life, this maybe past cruisers, or people who are new to cruise, however some of the best deals have been found just before the ship is set to depart....

Book in advance if;

• You are set to specific dates for example, family celebrations, school holidays or other important dates, such as wedding's
• You are eager to reserve a specific cabin type, this maybe the exact cabin number you have stayed in previously, or it maybe just be down to the cabin location on the ship
• Itineraries such as World Cruise's, or a sector of a World Cruise, regions such as Antarctica or The Galapagos Islands have limited itineraries and tend to sell out very quickly.
• As well as early booking saving's, on board spending money, free or reduced airfares, free or reduced car parking at the cruise port or maybe even free transportation to the cruise port, there is always the opportunity to spread the cost of your cruise over the months leading up to your cruise

Book later, or last minute if;

• You are flexible on your travel date
• You have the funds available to pay for your cruise holiday in full
• You have no specific cabin preferences and are willing to have your cabin number allocated by the cruise line in some cases
• You are flexible as to your dining time in the evening
• You are flexible as to your itinerary, and destinations that you will visit
• You are not looking for deal, with any free on board spending money, free or reduced car parking or any offers with transport to the cruise port, as the majority of these would have expired...

'Either way, a cruise remains a stylish and exciting way to holiday. Opportunity to visit many destinations, and experience amazing facilities, on board these floating resorts!'

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Cruising - My top 4 reasons why you should....

1) Excellent Value for Money - So you've worked hard all year and you want the best value holiday, a break from the norm, surrounded by luxury, relaxation, whilst visiting new and exciting destinations, a cruise ticks all of these boxes. In general the cost of a cruise includes all meals, snacks and more often than not, the facility of food being served for 24 hours a day. A vast array of both daytime and evening entertainment to cater for all ages, use of superb facilities, and transport is provided between travel destinations.

2) Wake up in a different destination everyday, whilst only unpacking once - A great opportunity to visit major European cities, or take it easy in the Mediterranean, maybe further a field? Why not try the Caribbean or sample the Far East? - The world is your oyster! Simply unpack your case once and let your floating hotel take you from destination to destination!

3) Great for Families -  So you've read the brochures, mesmerized by the pictures of white sandy beaches, and the image of total relaxation, but what is there to do for the children? What about the grandparents? How can a holiday really satisfy everybody? On a cruise from babies up to teenagers and not forgetting grandparents are well catered for. Ships offer facilities such as a babysitting service with a nominal charge, structured club's with various activities to suit all ages. Ships produce Broadway style shows to suit all the family, as well as live act's and for the grown up's there is the casino's and nightclub's to party until the wee hours. During the day, when not ashore, there's the pools, some with waterslide's and daytime shows and activities to ensure nobody is bored!

4)  Cruising is Social - If you love to meet people from around the country -- and the world -- cruising provides a wonderful opportunity to make
new friends. You'll meet people at your dinner table, at the piano bar or by the pool. The person seated next to you might be from Paris, Texas, or Paris, France; London, Ontario, or London, England. Kids can find playmates their own age during youth activities, so they're not always with adults or their older or younger siblings. Looking for Mr. or Ms. Right? There's plenty of examples of long-term relationships beginning during a holiday at sea. On a cruise it's just so easy to meet people you are sure to make new friends.

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                                             Anthem of The Seas..... A first at sea

Anthem of The Seas will be the second of the three 167,800 ton Quantum class ships due to launch in Spring 2015. She will be a truly unique way to cruise, carrying 4,100 passengers, boasting 2,090 staterooms, including a first at sea - 373 virtual balcony staterooms, inside staterooms featuring real time views of the sea and destinations.

This spectacular class of ship will boast North Star - a glass capsule that will allow passengers to rise 300ft above the ocean and give a panoramic 360-degree view - A true bird's eye view!
Seaplex will win the title of the largest sports and entertainment complex at sea, boasting roller skating, circus school and bumper cars....

SeaPlex - Largest sports and entertainment complex at sea

 

A new concept of dining will erase the more common way of dining via seating times, and allow passengers to dine with more flexibility. Dynamic Dining will allow guests to sample 18 dining options - A first for the Quantum Class ships

 

 

A large majority of staterooms will be balconies, with around 1570 of the 2090 staterooms boasting a balcony, 147 Ocean View and 373 of the interior staterooms will boast the innovative virtual balcony, giving the feeling of light and a heightened sense of space

 

 

Virtual Balcony.....

 

Anthem of The Seas will be home to a number of Family connected staterooms, this will give the opportunity for larger families to experience this amazing ship, connecting up to 3 stateroom categories

 

Solo travellers are also well looked after, with 28 staterooms catering especially for single travellers, 12 of which including a balcony

 

Anthem of The Seas will call Southampton home during summer 2015 offering varying Mediterranean itineraries. She will be based in Cape Liberty, New Jersey to offer various Caribbean Itineraries commencing in November 2015

 

 

Contact me for information, up to date prices and get your place reserved for this amazing ship!

Angelina @ Cruise Club UK 0161 7982536

 

 

 



 

 

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Introducing our fantastic Tour & Cruise holidays.....

Introducing a fantastic way to experience a vast array of stunning destinations whilst avoiding those queues and delays at the airport.....

                                                     Tour & Cruise holidays

With a selection of local UK pick up points these exclusive packages are perfect for those who want to avoid the stress of the airport, or maybe have a fear of flying. Itineraries are perfectly packaged to visit some of the most beautiful sites Europe has to offer ranging from 8 days to 13 days. Tour & Cruise itineraries are exclusive to Cruise Club UK.com and as standard includes;

• Coach Tour including a hostess service
• 3/4* bed and breakfast hotel stays
• A full board cruise with a variety of cabin categories ranging from inside cabins to balcony cabins
• No flying, depart the UK
• Selected UK pick up points including; Manchester, Knutsford, Oxford, Birmingham, Heathrow and Dover
• Generous baggage allowance
• Includes all taxes
• Each coaching section is aimed not to exceed 3hrs in one journey

Scenic Paris

 



With prices starting from as little as £829.00 per person this is a unique way to explore, sightsee and cruise at the same time! A fantastic on board atmosphere and a chance to make lifelong friends!

 

" We felt like we had a holiday before we even got to the ship. Everyone went the extra mile to ensure we had a wonderful experience" - Mr & Mrs Longmore

 

Don't miss these fantastic and unique ways to holiday... Call Angelina today on 0161 7982536 or alternatively email me on angelina@cruiseclubuk.com

 

 

Mont Blanc

 

 

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Final farewell to Costa Concordia.

Final farewell to Costa Concordia.......

The 290- metre corroding cruise ship was towed from Giglio, the Italian island its struck two-and-a-half years ago - which was dubbed as a 'maritime disaster', that killed 32 people

Above - A crowd watches Costa Concordia as she's finally risen....

She has now began to make her final voyage, over four days to Genoa, northern Italy, where I believe she will be scrapped.

Along the way, she will pass through almost 200 miles of Mediterranean Seas.

The legacy of Costa Concordia, will remain in some aspect's, as she will be broken up and used for spare parts.

In my opinion, a truly beautiful ship, will finally be laid to rest, and the view from the Giglio shore, will I am sure, be once again as pretty as a post card :)

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What's for kids on Royal Caribbean?

Royal Babies & Tots and Youth Zone

We all  know the feeling, mum and dad are happiest when the kids are happy – that’s why Royal Caribbean go the extra mile to make sure our little sailors are kept entertained every day by trained professionals in the onboard childcare facilities.

And it’s not just for tots – the youth programmes make sure that older children and teenagers have plenty of fun too.

Check out the reasons that the kids will be happy (and so will mum and dad!)

AQUANAUTS (AGES 3-5) Magical story time and pj nights, bringing story time alive, and giving our little one's some sweet dreams...

EXPLORERS (AGES 6-8) Daytime talent shows and competitions or exciting and interesting scientific learning programmes, great for any budding professor!

VOYAGERS (AGES 9-11) Battle of the sexes! Girls vs. Boys nights, choose from exciting activities like EnvironMentation station science

TEEN PROGRAMME (AGES 12-14) Teens can enjoy the challenging arcade competitions, rock climbing or the FlowRider during the day... By night, teens will love the Movies and pool parties.

                                      (AGES 15-17) The older teens, can chill out, or hang out with the new friends they've met, in the dedicated teen-only spaces (in other words, away from mum and dad!)

BABIES CRUISE TOO! (6 MONTHS TO 3 YEARS) A great way for parents to interact with their babies for 45 minutes a day, great for those with busy lives, just to enjoy these daily playgroups!

ROYAL BABIES AND TOTS NURSEY (6 - 36 MONTHS) A colourful nursery, trained professionals care for your little one's they even offer a daytime and evening drop off service

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Welcome!

Hi everybody and welcome to 'Adventure with Angelina'....

     I am very excited about adventures will have, and I invite you to join me!
I have been in the exciting travel industry for almost 12 years now. I have visited many exciting destinations around the world, including Thailand (a favorite of mine), the Maldives, Dubai, and beautiful Sri Lanka to name just a few, alongside various cities and beach destinations throughout Europe. Since becoming a mummy to my two wonderful children, aged 6 and 3 years, my travel career has sailed off into the cruise industry. I find cruise so exciting, the thought of waking up to a different destination everyday fills me with excitement and satisfies my passion to see the world! So please join me on my hop around the world!

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