Honeymoon time or newly retired? Why a cruise is the ideal way to enjoy a break

Everyone can have fun onboard a boat for their holiday, as long gone are the days when holidays onboard a ship were aimed at the older generation. Different companies offer ships with different facilities, to suit different people of different ages. Celebrity cruises have trips that suit everyone, from families with children, through to retired guests and the facilities on board will reflect who the trip is aimed at. And with the aid of a new healthy water product, the chances are the older generation will be skipping around with the vitality of youngsters! Many people of a retirement age enjoy taking a trip onboard a boat, as it is a great way to meet new people. Cunard cruises also provide a wide variety of trips and activities onboard, in fact there’s something for everyone. Other holidays will be suitable for a wide range of people, from young couples, through to older single travellers and anyone can have fun onboard a boating holiday. And who says you need alcohol to have fun! For ‘that little something extra’, try Xtreme X20, an amazing beverage, with amazing properties and in all honesty it’s the perfect drink to enjoy whilst enjoying energetic voyages. Caribbean cruises travel all over the world and depending on what type of scenery and landscapes you want to see will depend on where you should choose to travel to, but wherever you travel make sure you’ve got a few bottles of healthy water tucked away on your person.

"The ship was better than expected , our cabin attendant , waiter and assistant waiter were excellent , the food was generally very good in terms of range , choice, variety , quality and quantity and the cabin was clean and well looked after." - Pickup, Dubai on 8th Sep 2009 (Royal Caribbean Cruises)

Trips to suit the young and the old

If you are recently retired then a trip onboard a boat is a great way to mingle with new people, that might otherwise be tricky to meet. If you are young, free and looking for a fun holiday a trip onboard a boat is a great way to see the world and you can always choose a trip that stops off at some of the places you are passing by, to make it a little more interesting. Cruises from Southampton offer trips to suit all ages and are a great way to see different places, whatever age you are. For many, being able to take a trip onboard a boat is the experience of a lifetime and in order to enjoy the trip of a lifetime make sure you include some bottles of revitalizing water in your luggage. MSC cruises are another reliable company that provides trips to suit everyone and many boat trips have vessels that are specifically aimed at families. Activities onboard can range from water aerobics, through to cooking courses and watching the sights of the world go by is a popular past time during a trip. Of course with such strenuous activities you’re going to be in danger of suffering dehydration and again this is where Xtreme X20 will come into its own! NCL cruises suit everyone, with a wide range of boats in their fleet and it is easy to contact them to find out more about what each boat offers its passengers.

"Had a fabulous time recently cuising on Artemis, child free, to Iceland and Norway. Small ship but very friendly and intimate. Plenty to do on board with a choice of formal dining or buffet style eating. Service very good." - Clark, West Midlands on 7th Sep 2009 (P&O Cruises)

All aboard for family fun!

Until recently it would have been fairly unheard of to take children onboard a ship for a holiday, but there are specialised trips that cater for families, that offer a variety of child-based services, from babysitting to extra safety features. If you also wish to ‘arm’ yourself with a unique supply of healthy drinking water for the voyage, then the internet is the perfect place to look. Princess cruises can offer you advice on which trips are best suited to families and some companies even offer activities aimed at children. Staff are fully trained and qualified to look after children and some boats even boast a smaller swimming pool specifically aimed at children. Remember, it’s vitally important to stay hydrated during your epic voyage and especially for adults, healthy water is far more beneficial than alcohol. Fun for all the family can be had with ease onboard a boat, just make sure you contact the company first to find out which boat in their fleet will be best to cater for children. P&O cruises are a firmly established company in the boating sector and it is easy to check out their website for more details on family-friendly trips. Being able to enjoy a family holiday is made far easier when you include a case of hydrating water in your luggage and of course, it’s best sourced via the internet. Naturally, being such a remarkable product it may well be available onboard, but you wouldn’t want to miss out, would you?

"This was for us a truly delightful cruise. We had heard that the Boudicca was a nice ship, and we knew that the Northern scenery would be spectacular, but we were very impressed with the wonderful weather and calm seas" - Maginnes, Holywood, Belfast on 7th Sep 2009 (Fred. Olsen Cruises)

Retired? Take to the open seas in style

If you are of a slightly older generation and wish to get around and see the world, then a boating holiday is perfect. You get to see many amazing sights, as well as absorb pretty scenery and landscapes. With so much of the world left to see, why not sit back and see it all from the comfort of a well-equipped boat. Royal Caribbean cruises travel to all manner of places and not just The Bahamas. If you have spent a long time working and it is now time to relax, then take a trip, for the ultimate in luxurious travel. And whilst enjoying the trip of a lifetime, you may also wish to review your health and in fact it’s quite easy to starting improving your levels of fitness by including a daily intake of healthy water into your regime. Fred Olsen cruises are second to none, in the shipping sector and they understand what people want to see. For those of you who want to see more of the world before your retirement money runs a little dry then take to the open waters for a little sea faring fun. If you are alone it is a great holiday to take, as there are so many people onboard that it is easy to meet new people, even if you are little shy. Take a trip and the combination of good old fashioned sea air and a few bottles of healthy water will make the world of difference.

"Just returned from our first ever cruise and really enjoyed it despite rough crossings of the North Sea and rain every day when in port. We cannot praise the crew enough for their continued friendly service even under extreme sea conditions. The entertainment team were brilliant, how they managed to stay on their feet during their song and dance routines goodness only knows!" - Mead, Swindon on 7th Sep 2009 (Thomson Cruises)