The Honeymoon Luxury Cruise

by Shannon Kietzman, writer for Your Wedding Place.com

A luxury cruise is an excellent choice for a honeymoon getaway. While all cruises are filled with luxuries, a luxury cruise takes it a step beyond what you would find with mainstream cruise lines. In fact, you will notice the difference right down to the types of passengers on board, the port of calls, and even the ship.

What to Expect with a Luxury Cruise

If you choose a luxury cruise line for your honeymoon cruise, you can expect a number of fineries. First, the food offered on a luxury cruise is always of the highest caliber. In addition, only the finest spirits and wines are offered on a luxury cruise. Room service menus also have more offerings, generally including full meals rather than simply cold selections and snacks as with mainstream cruises.

When it comes to entertainment, you will encounter nothing but sophistication. While the service on a cruise is always excellent, you will find it to be superb on a luxury cruise. In addition, you can enjoy more freedoms with a luxury cruise without worrying about being on time for scheduled activities or locating your assigned seating.

The precise activities provided on a luxury cruise are not necessarily the same from cruise line to cruise line, but the offerings are similar. Generally, luxury cruise lines carry less than 1,000 passengers and employ smaller ships. This takes away the feeling of crowdedness and offers a more intimate feel, which can be ideal when on a honeymoon cruise.

The entertainment on a luxury cruise is more sophisticated than mainstream cruises. Generally, it includes guest lecturers on topics such as art, cooking, writing, and diplomacy. In addition, many amenities that cost extra on other cruise lines are free of extra charge on a luxury cruise, such as shore excursions and alcoholic beverages. The products on a luxury cruise are also name brand, often including designer chocolates and personalize stationary.

What Not to Expect on a Luxury Cruise

When you choose a luxury cruise, there are also many things you will most likely have to give up. For example, raunchy comedy routines and casino tournaments are generally not included with a luxury cruise. Activities such as scavenger hunts and belly flop contests will also not be found aboard one of these cruises. Night clubs, discos, and children’s programs are also a rarity on luxury cruises.

In the end, you simply need to decide which type of honeymoon cruise is best for you and your sweetheart. If you are looking to cut loose and have some fun, then a mainstream cruise is more your style. If you wish to engage in quiet conversation over cocktails, enjoy nonstop gourmet meals, and spend your trip dressed in elegant evening wear, than a luxury cruise is right for you.

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