Recommendations for a No Fly Cruise

swansea_lad

Hi all

Any recommendations for a no fly cruise? I like the idea of a smaller ship, so Fred Olsen, Ambassador, or P&O Aurora or Arcadia would be ideal. Some of the Ambassador deals are great value, Fred Olsen is more expensive but more luxurious.  Your ideas would be welcome.  Thanks

TadleyBaggie

Our preferred cruise line from Southampton is Princess, ships aren't too big. Celebrity is good too.

Nearlyold

Are you asking for destination/itinerary or ship recommendations or both?

swansea_lad

Both would be good. I was looking at a British Isles Cruise with either Ambassador or Fred Olsen. 5 or 6 days looks good. 

Nearlyold

We enjoyed our British Isles Cruise on Arcadia in 2023. We like cruising anyway though.

We also tried a cheapish "Bulbfield" River Cruise in Holland  with Leger last year,  Longish time on a coach to get there and back of course - overall we were impressed for the price. Liked the fact that you could walk off the boat straight into the town or city. 

shykins

Ambassador are a bit like the premier Inn of cruising,   if you want Hilton then you need Cunard if you are happy with Premier Inns then you will like Ambassador.   

They dont have all the bells and whistles of bigger/newer ships and as They go from Tilbury and other 'local' ports  that suits a lot of people and they do have some great deals!!  and of course they are in the main adult only except for 3 cruises in school holidays

Round britain cruises are great, they tend to be port heavy which can get tiring but we have loved the 4 that we have done     i guess it all depends on what you want and expect

daveyjp

Ambassador were formed by the ex CEO of Cruise and Maritime Voyages and are offering similar - older smaller ships at tempting prices.  My parents did go on a CMV many years ago and other passengers who had done lots of cruises rated the on board experience, food and service.

Fred Olsen and P&O are well established so it will be down to trip dates, the ports of call and price.

LightFlare

Plenty come and go from Liverpool