I was lucky be invited on an educational cruise with Regent Voyager. I can honestly say that if you want to be pampered from start to finish this is the way to travel. The service was outstanding, entertainment was great and I only unpacked once!!!
My cruise started in Athens so I flew from Gatwick Airport with EasyJet to Athens (good basic service at excellent prices). On arrival I was met by a Representative of Regent and transferred by coach to the ship. This was the smoothest transfer out, most times I have arrived in Athens and arranged my own transfers so this was wonderful to have been met and taken care of.
We visited a few destinations: Santorini - we took the cable car up to the top, they still have donkey rides up the hillside but not too many people take them. We did some exploring and some shopping. I had been here before and knew some wonderful spots to get some amazing pictures.
Next stop was Kusadasi, Turkey. Friendly and helpful people, in the town centre there is shopping to be done for the ladies! We went onto Ephesus and did a day tour. This is an absolute must, it's amazing to see what was created hundreds of years ago. A word of advice when going here: take a hat; wear walking shoes and carry water with you.
Rhodes Island, Greece is very picturesque. There is the Old Town and the New Town to explore as well as ots of little restaurants near the port.
Sorrento, Italy - we took the tender from the ship and got some amazing views. It's a small town that was buzzing with tourists and locals enjoying the sunshine. We joined the locals and relaxed in the sun whilst watching the world go by. Later in the day we took an excursion to Pompeii to see the ruins. This just like Ephesus is a must! I would like to return to this place.
Onboard the ship we had some many options and these are my reasons to consider a cruise:
1 .The price is almost fully inclusive. The cost of your cruise includes your accommodation, transportation, all meals, activities and entertainment. In some cases it will include the gratuities too. This takes away the stress of paying for surprise expenses like extra meals, taxis, buses, room service, incidentals etc.
2. The floating resorts offer you a different destination each day. You wake up at a new destination waiting to be explored. The ship offers optional organised excursions or you may make your own arrangements.
3. You enjoy some of the best dining and entertainment in the world. Every day there are different theme days, menus and shows that offer you a unique experience every night. You never have to do the same thing twice.
4. You only unpack and pack once! You can visit different destinations without living out of a suitcase, or running from one airport to the next, catching buses, trains and taxis.
5. Onboard the whole family can enjoy a proper holiday. Married or single, with or without children, the floating resorts offer facilities and entertainment for all people with different backgrounds and needs.
6. Modern cruise ships offer a very safe environment.
7. You can visit the most exotic places without sacrificing any of the conveniences you are accustomed to. You can visit the Far East, Alaska, Russia, Chile, Argentina, the Amazon and the Rain Forests. Every evening you will come home to your modern and comfortable resort and exchange experiences with your fellow guests over a sundowner followed by a lavish 5 course dinner and a Broadway Show!
8. Cruising is not only for the rich. It is cheaper to enjoy a cruise holiday than a similar land based one.
9. Cruising is not only for the old. No matter what lifestyle you lead a cruise offers you so many different activities and entertainment. No matter how active or inactive you want your holiday to be there will be something for you to do from: tennis, mini golf, video arcade, basket ball, skid shooting, libraries, video libraries, card games, aerobics, fully equipped gyms, health spas, massage, facials and much more are on offer daily.
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