Any royalist will know how much the Royal Family love to travel, especially by sea, and it is said that some of Her Majesty the Queen’s favourite holidays were aboard The Royal Yacht Britannia. With the Royal Wedding earlier this year, royal themed travel is high on everyone’s bucket list – whether that’s sailing on board one of Cunard’s ‘Queens’ or embarking on a voyage to some of the Royals’ favourite destinations, there will certainly be something that appeals.
Here, Fran Hayden, Marketing Executive at ROL Cruise, looks at five of the very best royal inspired cruises so that you can receive the royal treatment on your exciting next cruise break.
Discovery Scottish Lochs, Islands & The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo
This cruise from Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines should excite any royalist – particularly when you note that you can follow in the footsteps of royalty and visit the famous Royal Yacht Britannia in Edinburgh to discover what life was like on board Her Majesty the Queen’s floating royal residence. The main highlight of this beautiful eight night roundtrip cruise from Liverpool is a late night departure from Rosyth – gateway to Edinburgh – which gives you plenty of time to experience the Scottish capital’s International Festival and Royal Military Tattoo live and in person. Not only this, but with other destinations on offer such as pretty and colourful Tobermory and the intriguing city of Belfast, you’re sure to delight in this royal-themed cruise.
Become a part of history with this unforgettable voyage, here.
Rule Britannia with P&O Cruises
With a name like Britannia you can only expect this iconic P&O Cruises vessel to have a royal link – and you’d be right! In March 2015 Her Majesty the Queen, accompanied by His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh, journeyed to Southampton where they took part in the christening of Britannia and marked a milestone in British maritime history. With this cruise, you can join this royal flagship on a spectacular voyage around the Caribbean, a firm favourite of Her Majesty the Queen! From Princess Margaret and Princess Diana to Prince Harry, the last few generations of British royals have made no secret of their love of the Caribbean sun. With this promotion you can witness the charms of the Caribbean as you visit islands such as Grenada, St. Lucia, St. Maarten and Antigua!
This ROL Cruise Bestseller is increasingly popular, don’t miss out and book here.
The Royal British Isles Discovery in Ultra-Luxury
No list of royal inspired cruises would be complete without featuring a cruise of our very own British Isles, and this all-inclusive ultra-luxury voyage with Silversea is one not to be missed. Beginning with an overnight stay on board in the middle of the River Thames, you will depart the following day and enjoy the unique opportunity to sail under London Tower Bridge en route to your first destination. Featuring added benefits such as an exclusive free Private UK Chauffeur Service, exclusive fares and savings and a complimentary Afternoon Tea for Two at the Ritz voucher – all only available when booking with ROL Cruise – you’re sure to feel like royalty as you sail around our own Royal British Isles.
Sail the British Isles in all-inclusive ultra-luxury, here.
Journey Like a Royal with Traditional Cunard
There are few cruise lines more befitting for a royal enthusiast, than Cunard. Home to Cunard’s famous White Star Service, fine dining, a host of extra benefits when booking a Princess or Queens Grill Suite and exceptional accommodation – little can compare to the Cunard experience. A voyage fit for a royal, you can join iconic Queen Victoria on a Circumnavigation of South America encompassing 78 nights, an impressive 25 ports of call and with unique experiences on offer such as cruising the Amazon River and a full daytime transit of the iconic Panama Canal – this is one voyage simply not to be missed. Queen Victoria seamlessly blends all that’s great about the liners past – wood detailing and brass fixtures, for example – with modern comfort and luxury, ensuring that your royal, traditional Cunard experience is incomparable.
Journey like a Royal around South America, here.
Discover India’s Golden Triangle & The Arabian Sea
In 2016, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge undertook a tour of India, and with this exclusive package, only available to book with ROL Cruise, you can follow in their footsteps. With a seven night tour of India’s Golden Triangle and a modern luxury cruise with Celebrity Cruises, this ROL Cruise Signature Experience allows you to visit some of their most loved destinations as you enjoy a full day tour of Old & New Delhi, a tour of Agra, where you’ll be able to visit the majestic and iconic Taj Mahal, a visit to Jaipur where you can experience the Amber Fort and the Hall of Victory and an exclusive dinner at Ikaki Niwas. All of this is coupled with added value such as savings, free on board spending money and free stateroom upgrades so you can rest assured that you’ll receive the royal treatment on board and throughout your holiday.
Follow in the footsteps of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, here.
