Cruise Holiday Trends in 2011

Cruise holidays continue to enjoy a real resurgence and it's been no different in 2011. From last minute cruises for couples to family cruises, the industry has kept its head above water in the difficult economic climate across the world.
In this article I'll look at some of the hottest trends that have developed in cruise holidays in 2011.
"    Forget the flights

More and more cruise passengers are ditching the hassle and expense of flights and driving to a UK port to start their cruise holiday.

With busy ports all over the UK, it makes sense for many people to take a short trip by car or coach so they can start their cruise holiday right away. Relying on flights and having to make connections in a foreign country can be off-putting for many prospective passengers.

With departure points in Scotland, the north east and north west of England and many on the south coast, your cruise holiday can begin from a wide variety of UK ports.

"    Cruising alone

Cruise holidays used to be associated only with retired couples.  Family cruises are well established now and a recent trend has seen an increase in demand for cruise holidays for single travellers.

Just because you're not with a partner or your family, why should you be made to feel excluded from going on a cruise holiday? Many cruise liners now offer single cabins so you don't have to fork out a supplement for travelling by yourself.

"    River cruising

When you think of cruise holidays most people imagine life on the ocean waves onboard a gigantic vessel. However, river cruising is now appealing to more people in Europe with scenic voyages along the Danube and Rhine.

River cruise holidays are seen as an ideal 'taster' for the full cruising experience and provide a great way to see more of a specific region by boat.

"    Family cruises

Family cruises may not be a new trend for 2011, but their ever-increasing popularity shows no sign of slowing down.
The convenience of cruise holidays for families is a big draw; the children have a mini-city to explore and lots of activities to keep them amused. Cruises are considered a safe and welcoming holiday for children of all ages and with many families only just discovering the benefits, the number of family cruises departing from the UK is only going to rise further in future years.

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