Monday, June 18, 2012

The World's Most Romantic Honeymoon Cruise Destinations

Most cruise line companies offer honeymoon packages, aimed specifically at indulging you (and your beloved) in every possible way. From romantic candlelit dinners for two served on your private balcony, to chocolate-dipped strawberries served with sparkling champagne on arrival, there's no limit to what the world's best cruise liners are willing to do to ensure your honeymoon cruise is a truly unforgettable experience.

The Love Boat scene (minus the awkward hairdo's and cheesy script) is very much alive; companies like Royal Caribbean, Cunard, P&O and Holland America do their utmost to ensure there are packages to suit all tastes and budgets.

The main question remains however... where to go? While some people believe that a loved-up couple can find romance anywhere, we do believe that some places are just a tad more idyllic than others. To this end, we've compiled a guide to the most romantic honeymoon cruise destinations in the world, to help you better plan your amorous adventure.

The Mediterranean Coast

Europe is not always regarded as the epitome in romantic destinations; cities are crowded, tourists abound etc etc. However, if you'd allow us a moment of your time we would love to point out two of the world's most romantic honeymoon destinations which you'll find in this exciting and bustling part of the world: Venice and the Greek isles.

Venice is regarded as the most romantic city in the world, and the ideal city to visit on honeymoon.

There's an old-world charm in Venice that is found nowhere else; lovers swooning to the crimson glow of a Venetian sunset have been defining Venice's very existence for centuries. Foggy canals and intricately carved bridges are the perfect backdrop for those Hollywood kiss moments one always dreams of; just make sure there's someone around willing to take your photograph!

While Venice is intrinsically romantic, there are certainly plans you can make to assure your honeymoon is not ruined by hoards of children on school holidays, or unbearably hot summer days. That's not so romantic.

Instead, plan your Mediterranean honeymoon cruise to coincide with the European late spring, or early autumn; the months of May, June, September and October are ideal. You'll avoid the big crowds and the oppressive summer heat.

If you really want to up the ante on your romance-a-meter, than we suggest you splurge and book a super luxurious cruise liner for your once in a lifetime honeymoon holiday in Venice.

The Azamara Quest, a gem of the Azamara Club Cruises, is often rated as one of the best Mediterranean cruise liners around. Service, amenities and on-board activities are opulent and superb, yet the cruise ship is only medium size allowing you much more personalized service.

The majority of the cabins have ocean views and this particular liner caters for adults only, which can be an added honeymoon bonus.

Other fantastic companies like P&O, Royal Caribbean and Princess Cruises also offer innumerable cruises to the Mediterranean. These liners offer the best of both worlds as they will take you to Venice and our other favourite honeymoon destination: the Greek Islands.

There's not a woman or man on earth who has sailed the Greek islands and not fallen in love. Take a running start and head here on your honeymoon cruise and you'll be assured of everlasting love, lust and devotion. Or so the Greek Love Gods assert!

Magic isles like Mykonos, Corfu and Santorini, with their crystal clear waters, blinding whitewashed villas and emerald green pastures, are consummate honeymoon destinations. Santorini is often quoted to be the best sunset viewing spot on earth; an extinct volcano providing front row seats to Mother Nature's loveliest show. Infinitely natural, this island gifts amazing hiking and snorkelling opportunities.

Mykonos and Corfu are two more jewels in this priceless Greek masterpiece, both offering unmatched opportunities to spend quality time with your beloved, surrounded by stunning nature, traditional villages, interesting architecture and scrumptious food. Honeymoon bliss does not get better that that!

There are various companies vying for the romantic Greek Isle honeymoon market, and Royal Caribbean tops our cake as the favourite, offering a 7 night cruise through the Greek Islands which actually starts and ends in Venice. Double bonus!

Princess Cruises are not to be outdone; they offer a fantastic 12 night cruise starting from Rome, which will take you to no less than five Greek Islands. P&O and Cunard Cruises are the liners to go for, is cruising from Southampton is on your wish list... no need to waste time flying anywhere, just head south and spend your entire honeymoon being guided through the picturesque Mediterranean coast.

The Caribbean Islands

There is one thing we will admit: honeymoons and tropical islands are a match made in heaven!

For a relaxing, romantic and revitalizing honeymoon cruise, you can't go past the islands on the Caribbean Sea.

Perennially perfect and boasting more romantic spots than you'll know what to do in; the Caribbean isles are the world's most romantic honeymoon island destination. In fact, the wedding cruise craze was born and bred here, testament to the fact that while most people envisage their 'dreamy' wedding and honeymoon, the pictures that pop into their minds are of the turquoise waters of The Bahamas, glistening beaches and coral reefs of Bermuda, or the luscious plains and mountains of St. Lucia.

A Caribbean honeymoon cruise is ideal for those who wish to have the option of doing a lot, or very little. There are thousands of tropical islands just itching to be explored, yet each and every one is home to a collection of first-class beaches perfect for an all day sun worship.

There is plenty to do if you'd like to be a little more active. There are volcano hikes, bike rides and plenty of walking opportunities and, of course, the choice of water sports here is just mind boggling. From scuba diving, to snorkelling, parasailing or surfing, you'll be spoilt for choice in the Caribbean.

Royal Caribbean is really the way to go here, and have a kind of monopoly over the region. Good news for all you honeymooners out there! Their three main gems (Freedom Of the Seas, Oasis of the Seas and Allure of the Seas) scour the Caribbean waters almost weekly during the summer months.

A hot new addition to the Princess Cruises line is Ruby of the Princess, where attention to detail and impeccable service is rated as world class. We love this liner, as it has plenty of adults-only nooks (bars & sundecks), ideal for honeymooners.

For the epitome honeymoon cruise experience, consider booking a honeymoon package on what is considered to be the most extravagant cruise liner in the world: the Queen Mary 2. The QE2 is Cunard Cruises' pride and joy and is a magnificent ship fashioned on old-school elegance, charm, romance and class.

Want a truly unforgettable experience? Then spend your honeymoon on the QE2 and we pretty much assure you, it'll be an affair to remember.



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