Cruise on 'Columbus'

I sailed from London Cruise Terminal, Tilbury a historic cruise terminal making the check-in and boarding experience very pleasurable. The cruise gave me a full day in Amsterdam and a full day in Antwerp, and I was pleasantly surprised at how close to the city centres the ship docked. I was onboard for 3 nights and it was great being able to experience 2 lovely cities and to only have to unpack once! The benefits of cruising...

Cruise & Maritime Voyages are Britain’s leading independent cruise line with smaller and medium sized classic style ships with 5 in their fleet ranging from the smallest carrying 550 passengers to Columbus which I sailed on (the largest) carrying 1,400 passengers. The cabins are large with plenty capable of taking 3 or 4 people per cabin. Plus they have many twin cabins which they sell for sole use with very low single supplements.

Cruise & Maritime Voyages depart from 11 UK ports giving you loads of departure sailing points to choose from. They offer traditional entertainment, set dining times and most importantly for a lot of clients nowadays they are ‘Adults Only’ ships. With the exception of 8 cruises during school holidays in 2018 on board Columbus and Magellan due to the popularity of multi-generational cruises. Note: none of the ships have facilities for children, but on the multi-generational cruises they bring on entertainers for the children.

I found the ship relaxed, very comfortable and offering a wide range of facilities and dining choices, a great option for a traditional British experience in cruising. Plus exceptional value for money. A few of the facilities onboard include a gym, six entertainment venues including a nightclub and show lounge. Shopping galleria, wellness centre, seven different lounges and bars, library, card room, crafters studio, two swimming pools and two whirlpools.

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The above information is correct as of the 19th September 2017.