Best 5 Cruise Ship Activities

• Eat. Some would suggest this is a given. Food is a staple requirement right, so what is so special about cruise food? Well cruise ships often have a huge range of different restaurants on board and will frequently change their menus to match the current location of the ship. Try tasting some of the specials from all the restaurants to get an idea of what they do best. The is often competition between the top chefs to be the best so the quality is excellent.

• Swim. You will more often than not find some great swimming pools on board that are perfect for getting some lengths in, having a play around or spending hours on a lilo soaking up the rays. As there is nothing around to block the suns rays, you can enjoy the sun all day long. Water flumes, wave-riding machines and water sports activities can be found on many boats and provide unlimited fun.Read this cruise review for example.

• Casino. If you have never gambled before or you’re a seasoned card shark, you should defiantly check out the casino floor. Famed for their atmosphere, casinos are a great place to get to know people, have a lot of fun and pick up some tips on how to beat the banker. The Blackjack table should be the starting point for the uninitiated and don’t think you have to empty your pockets to enjoy yourself. Its easy to learn and you can make money without having to be an expert.

• Bar. There will be a number of different bars all over the ship and some luxury Cruises are all inclusive, so there is no excuse not to sample some liquid delights. The staff behind the bar and experts in putting together a great drink so make sure you stretch their skills and they will thank you for it. Ask them to make some traditionally to one of the countries you’re visiting or let them make their favorite drink for you. Some of the things these bar staff can do with simple ingredients will astound you.

• Shows. Cruise ships often book top performers to entertain their guests so you’re guaranteed to leave with a smile on your face if you take a seat at one of the on-board shows. Ask the staff around the ship for their recommendations and luxury cruise stories They will be the people in the know as they’ve probably seen the shows many times in the past.

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Movies that were made on boars

There have been many; many films set on a cruise ship most of which not being filmed on one. Here are just some of the ones out there that I would recommend you watch before you go on a luxury cruise

Titanic

Easily the most famous film set on a ship. This film bought in huge amounts of money, in fact a massive .8 Billion. It was also one of the most expensive films ever made costing a huge 0 Million. There are two fictional people in this film and they are at the centre point of this movie. A few characters within the movie that are based on real people.

The second speed film

This was actually a box office disaster as many of the films original actors did not return to make the sequel. Keanu Reeves really felt that the script was awful so did not actually return. The villan of the previous one did also not want to return. This does indeed show as much of the film is very bad. You have to watch this film because it has such a good ending.

The British made- Carry On Crusing

The Carry On series is huge and this is just one of those films. This was the very first Carry On film to be filmed in colour. It is on the list simply because it is my favourite film in the entire series and needed to be here because the whole of the film is set on a cruise ship.

So whether you are on your way to one of those cunard cruises or even a Silversea cruises make sure you check out these films first. Thinking about it, these films all spell diaster for cruise ships but do not worry as they are just movies right?

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More people head to the ocean

Even in the depression it would seem that some businesses are doing really well and luxury cruises certainly seems to be one of them.

This year cruising has seen a 5% increase from 2008 sparking the question, how? By no means is going on a decent cruise cheap, how on earth are people finding the money to go on such cruises?

A lot of people seem to be looking after their money a bit more. People will save for many years just to go on a cruise and this is for many reasons.

Of course a reason for this could be that there are so many thigns to do on the ship. It has brilliant fitness facilities, swimming pools, fine dining and many other things on offer including dinner shows. It is truly brilliant how they manage to fit this all under one roof. Could the depression change next years figure?

Well it would seem so with another massive increase next year set to come in at 6.5%. Of course this could be to do with brand new cruise ships that are coming out next year. The prices of cruises are not as bad as they used to be. Take your pick as there are so many different package deals out there now. Due to all of these new companies starting up with new cruise ships it would seem the prices are going to decrease even further in the next few years. So now is the time to look for a cruise holiday, they are also very relaxing as you are free to do whatever you want, check out the pool, hit the gym or just relax in your cabin.

Of course the percentage increase is just estimation and we might not see as many people taking river cruises as well as cunard cruises like we first thought, however all we can really do is wait it out.

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