Cruises

August 16, 2017

[vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” css=”.vc_custom_1504656956826{margin-top: -58px !important;background-image: url(https://thetravelmechanic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/VOY-Deck-Chairs-Couple-cpr-1.jpg?id=1546) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}” el_class=”banner-scroll”][vc_column width=”2/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1504298289043{padding-top: 153px !important;padding-bottom: 150px !important;}” el_class=”no_padding_in_responsive_column”][boc_heading html_element=”h1″ alignment=”center” color=”#ffffff” font_size=”72px”]The trips we’ll send you on are the trips we’ve enjoyed ourselves.[/boc_heading][boc_spacing height=”30px”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row el_class=”scroll-icon”][vc_column el_class=”no_padding_in_responsive_column”][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row_content_no_spaces” enable_overlay=”enable_overlay_value” overlay_pattern=”09.png” css=”.vc_custom_1504612038440{margin-top: -35px !important;background-image: url(https://thetravelmechanic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/ttm-home-bkg5-1.jpg?id=2035) !important;}”][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1504698716978{padding-right: 18% !important;padding-left: 18% !important;}” el_class=”ctm-padding-res”][boc_spacing height=”30px”][boc_heading html_element=”h1″ alignment=”center” color=”#1e73be” font_size=”60px”]What Defines a Luxury Premium Cruise?[/boc_heading][boc_divider divider_width=”200px” divider_position=”center” divider_color=”#bababa”][vc_column_text]

We define it as smaller intimate ships. In some cases with no more than 230 luxurious suites, unique itineraries to must-see cities and hidden gems where larger ships cannot go. Service on these smaller ships is impeccable with a staff-to-guest ratio of 1:2 – one attendant to ever 2 guests. The results are stellar service, no lines and no waiting. Of particular enjoyment is the complimentary gourmet dining experiences that can rival the finest restaurants anywhere. Most cruise lines offer the “all inclusive” experience with unlimited beverages including fine wines and premium spirits and airfare all included!

[/vc_column_text][boc_spacing][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row_content_no_spaces” css=”.vc_custom_1504592943046{margin-top: -35px !important;}” el_class=”ctm-border-space”][vc_column width=”1/2″ css=”.vc_custom_1504698709065{padding-top: 40px !important;padding-right: 18% !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;padding-left: 18% !important;}” el_class=”ctm-padding-res”][boc_heading alignment=”center” color=”#1e73be” margin_bottom=”12px” font_size=”40px”]Slow down. Savor the moment. [/boc_heading][boc_heading html_element=”p” alignment=”center” color=”#282828″ font_size=”22px”]When you travel by river, Europe caters to you.[/boc_heading][boc_divider divider_width=”200px” divider_position=”center” divider_color=”#a5a5a5″][vc_column_text]Think of river cruising as a boutique hotel experience and you’ll have a good idea of what to expect: luxurious surroundings, gourmet meals, quality wine, local entertainment, excellent service and delightful ports of call.

The many advantages of river cruising have made it so popular, that it is growing quickly with new, state of the art river cruise ships entering service in Europe every year.

Your river cruise ship docks right in the heart of towns and cities making it easy to explore on your own, or take advantage of the included shore excursions which are guided by local experts. In between ports, enjoy some scenic cruising of Europe’s beautiful rivers, countryside, vineyards, enchanting hilltop castles and more.

Sounds like an exceptional way to see Europe, doesn’t it? Why not enjoy a river cruise for your next vacation?[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″ css=”.vc_custom_1504592428069{background-image: url(https://thetravelmechanic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/SS-Maria-Theresa-Exterior-HiRes800-e1504568524508.jpg?id=2006) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}” el_class=”no_padding_in_responsive_column cruises-slow-down-spancing”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row_content_no_spaces” css=”.vc_custom_1504592951959{margin-top: -35px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}” el_class=”ctm-border-space”][vc_column width=”1/2″ css=”.vc_custom_1504696299402{background-image: url(https://thetravelmechanic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/rClass-Private-Veranda-cpr.jpg?id=1235) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}” el_class=”no_padding_in_responsive_column ctm-ocean”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″ css=”.vc_custom_1504698727115{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-right: 18% !important;padding-bottom: 120px !important;padding-left: 18% !important;}” el_class=”ctm-padding-res”][boc_heading alignment=”center” color=”#1e73be” font_size=”50px”]Ocean Cruising – [/boc_heading][boc_heading html_element=”p” alignment=”center” color=”#333333″ font_size=”22px”]Why are they so popular?[/boc_heading][boc_divider divider_width=”200px” divider_position=”center” divider_color=”#a5a5a5″][vc_column_text]Cruising is one of the most cost-effective ways to travel to hard-to-reach locations as well as and a great way to check off several places on your bucket list in one trip. Cruising offers you lots of options for activities and is also a great mode of travel for people who travel together but may have a variety of interest. For Families and multi-generational travel, you can’t beat a cruise for price and value! Cruises lines offer something for everyone from kids clubs to sophisticated adult bars and restaurants.

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Our favorite: Oceania Cruises

[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row_content_no_spaces” css=”.vc_custom_1504592960492{margin-top: -35px !important;}” el_class=”ctm-border-space”][vc_column width=”1/2″ css=”.vc_custom_1504698738091{padding-top: 50px !important;padding-right: 18% !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;padding-left: 18% !important;}” el_class=”ctm-padding-res”][boc_heading alignment=”center” color=”#1e73be” font_size=”50px”]Luxury Cruises – [/boc_heading][boc_heading html_element=”p” alignment=”center” color=”#000000″ font_size=”22px”]What makes them different?[/boc_heading][boc_divider divider_width=”200px” divider_position=”center” divider_color=”#a5a5a5″][vc_column_text]

  • Smaller intimate ships. In some cases with no more than 230 luxurious suites.
    Unique itineraries to must-see cities and hidden gems where larger ships cannot go.
  • Impeccable service with a staff-to-guest ratio of 1:2 – one attendant to ever 2 guests. The results are stellar service, no lines and no waiting.
  • Complimentary gourmet dining experiences that can rival the finest restaurants anywhere. Most cruise lines offer the “all inclusive” experience with unlimited beverages including fine wines and premium spirits and airfare all included!

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Our favorites: Regent, Seabourn, Silverseas

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Cruises make sense for families with kids of all ages! There are loads of activities and a variety of kids club choices making sure your kids are having fun all day and night! The activities on board have the latest technologies keeping your kids engaged and having fun! The amount of choices you have on board are tremendous from flexible dining, themed restaurants, food truck and evening breweries at sea! When parents or grandparents need to take a break, they easily can at one of the adults only pools or restaurants! Why wouldn’t you take your family on one of these experiences!

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Our favorites: Disney, Royal Caribbean

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Let’s explore the many options together.

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