Voyages to America!

At cruise.co.uk we are constantly keeping our knowledge of ships and companies fresh as we have little updates from the companies ‘reps’ who come in and give us the best of their knowledge. Today was the turn of Tim FROM Voyages of Discovery who are part of the All Discovery group.

These are fabulous destination inspired cruise ships, much smaller than the regular liners we deal with day in day out, so it was quite nice to hear about the places they go. This year from November until April 2011 the Voyages of Discovery ship is heading out to Latin America and the Caribbean where the tours are not designed for those sun worshippers planning on spending days on the beaches, the tour are highly educational, where passengers get the best from the destinations by learner about history and cultures that carve a way of life in these areas. These include The Amazon, The Orinoco, the Falland Islands and also Gapgos Island which are very inytimet tours and a true treat to be had. Voyages of Discovery have been awarded Best Cruise value for speciality cruises and with options of activities during the day and the combination of 6 bars, 4 lounges, 3 restaurants and internet facilities, pool and Gym, card rooms and theatres for lectures and shows you can do as little or as much as you like


This may all be part and parcel as to why their newest acquisition Hebridian Princess is in the news this week! The royal family are on board for an exclusive two week break As one would expect they are not planning on sharing the ship! The Royal Family arrived en masse at Stornoway on Friday to begin a 10-day luxury cruise aboard the Hebridean Princess.

The charter, estimated to have cost £300k, was organised by the Queen to celebrate Princess Anne's forthcoming 60th birthday and Prince Andrew's 50th birthday earlier this year. No doubt there'll be a lot of reminiscing aboard. The monarch is said to have adored her yearly cruises around Scotland aboard the Royal Yacht Britannia, and was devasted when the ship was decommissioned in 1997.


The Queen was joined by a large group of Royal family members including the Duke of York, Princesses Eugenie and Beatrice, the Princess Royal and husband, Vice-Admiral Tim Laurence, her son Viscount Linley, and Princess Margaret’s son and his family, to name but a few. The Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Edward and the Countess of Wessex, with their children are due to board the ship at a later date.

Although the ship's itinerary is strictly confidential, it is well known that The Queen has a favourite picnic beach on the remote island of Colonsay and another at Scarista on Harris in the Outer Hebrides. The cruise is due to end with a visit to the late Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother’s home at the Castle of Mey on the northern coast of Caithness at around the time of the 110th anniversary of her birth.

No if you fancy a taste of the Americas or want a royal experience with some great value cruises, please let me know by telephoning me direct on 08004086144