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HIS summer experience the ultimate family holiday onboard the UK’s favourite cruise ship Independence of the Seas, one of Royal Caribbean International’s ships that boasts truly extraordinary features!
Holidaymakers from Northern Ireland can hop on a short fl ight and sail with ease from the Port of Southampton.
Dubbed ‘the ultimate family ship’, Independence of the Seas is jam-packed with an array of stunning features to delight kids and adults alike. Guests can enjoy Sky Pad, an out-of-this world new virtual reality bungee trampoline experience, and splash away their days at interactive aqua park, Splashaway Bay. There’s thrilling activities, fun in the kid’s clubs, entertainment, all types of cuisines and plenty of spaces for relaxation. This is how to holiday! Independence of the Seas truly redefi nes family holidays, with a host of thrilling features from The Perfect Storm, a duo of racing waterslides called Cyclone and Typhoon, to Glow-in-the-dark laser tag, where friends and family can team up to play “Battle for Planet Z. Puzzle Break, a new escape room experience where competitors can put their minds to the test. Mary McCaff rey from Belfast, a regular cruiser on Independence of the Seas commented: “This is my fourth-year sailing on Independence of the Seas, it really ticks all the boxes in terms of an extraordinary holiday for my family. My daughter loves the kids club onboard and leaves with so many new friends, plus it gives me the chance to sit back and relax.
“The short trip to Southampton from Belfast with transfers included, takes the hassle out of getting onboard. We are looking forward to another brilliant holiday in summer 2019, exploring new and exciting destinations and making the most of all the exciting activities onboard.”
Guests on board Independence will experience breathtakingly beautiful lounges and Panoramic Oceanview staterooms adds an extra bit of extraordinary. With stunning wall-to-wall, fl oor-to-ceiling views, guests can soak up the feeling of standing on the bridge of the ship and watching the sunset over the coastline, all from the privacy of their own stateroom. There is entertainment aplenty on-board Independence, with Playmakers Sports Bar & Arcade, where sports fans to enjoy all the biggest live sporting
events over ice-cold beers, wings, sliders and more. Izumi Hibachi & Sushi, the exotic Asian-inspired dining experience gives guests the chance to taste fresh sushi and experience skilled chefs cooking tableside on teppanyaki grills. Fish & Ships, a poolside eatery where guests can grab seaside treats and Sugar Beach candy shop, a wondrous world of delicious delights, along with a few exciting surprises.
February 2019 Travel News Redefi ne how to holiday this summer Experience the
Independence spans 15 decks, encompasses 154,407 gross registered tons, carries 3,858 guests at double occupancy and features 1,929 staterooms. About Royal Caribbean:
Royal Caribbean International is an award-winning global cruise brand with a 49-year legacy of innovation and introducing industry “fi rsts” never before seen at sea. The cruise line features an expansive and unmatched array of features and amenities only found on Royal Caribbean, including jaw-dropping, West-End style entertainment and industry-acclaimed programming that appeals to families and adventurous holidaymakers alike. Onboard, guests are catered to with the cruise line’s world-renowned friendly and engaging service by every staff and crew member.
Even better, Northern Irish consumers and travel agents think we’re doing great things too… in 2016, Royal Caribbean has been awarded “Best Specialist Cruise Line” and “Best Cruise Line”, “Best for Families” and “Best for First-Timers” in the 2017 UK
ultimate family holiday on Independence of the Seas sailing from Southampton, only a short fl ight from Belfast. Independence redefi nes family holidays with a host of thrilling features from The Perfect Storm, a duo of racing waterslides, to Glow- in-the-dark laser tag, great fun for all the family
Cruisers’ Choice Awards, in addition to the NI Travel Marketing Initiative Award in the Northern Ireland Travel & Tourism Awards and “Best Cruise Line” in the Northern Ireland Travel and Tourism Awards 2017. Most recently, Cruisers’ Choice Awards voted Royal Caribbean International “Best Large Ship Line in the British Isles & Western Europe” and this year’s
Breaking balcony record on the two newest ships
PRINCESS Cruises has announced its two newest ships, Sky Princess and Enchanted Princess, will have the largest balconies ever off ered by a cruise line.
The two ‘Sky Suites’ will be centrally located on the ships’ top decks, with one measuring 1,012 square feet and the other 947 square feet, each around the size of half a tennis court.
The suites will provide a private vantage of the ships’ top deck Movies
Under the Stars cinema screen, off er 270-degree panorama views and sleep up to fi ve guests. They will feature two bedrooms, two bathrooms and a dining area with skylight. Sky Princess will launch in October 2019, sail a short season in the Mediterranean before heading to the Caribbean.
Enchanted Princess will launch in Southampton in June 2020 and then similarly sail the Mediterranean. The ships will carry 3,660 guests.
Northern Ireland Travel and Tourism Awards voted the cruise line as “Best Cruise Line 2018”. The cruise line sails 25 of the world’s most innovative cruise ships to the most popular destinations in Bermuda and the Caribbean, Europe, Canada and New England, Alaska, South America, Asia, and Australia and New Zealand.
Lake Kariba early booking offers
EUROPE’S largest river cruise operator, CroisiEurope, is off ering early bookings savings of £360 per person on all high season departures of trip of a lifetime to Southern Africa. The trip comprises a fabulous four- day cruise on Lake Kariba onboard the African Dream, a four-day stay in a luxury lodge near Chobe National Park overlooking the Zambezi as well as overnights in Johannesburg and Victoria Falls.
Launched at the beginning of 2018, the RV African Dream off ers a unique cruise on Lake Kariba, through incredible landscapes.
The four-day cruise features safaris by boat and open air vehicle and is complemented by a four-day stay in a luxury lodge overlooking the Zambezi on CroisiEurope’s own private island as well as overnights in Johannesburg and Victoria Falls.
The African Dream can accommodate 16 guests in eight suites that are decorated in soothing creams and greys with fl oor to ceiling windows to make the most of the wonderful views. Six of the suites feature French balconies while the remaining two deluxe suites feature balconies measuring 4m2.
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