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Ocean Village Cruises For The Younger Traveler
By Julia Barnes
Ocean Village Cruises was a UK-based subsidiary of
Carnival Group, which focused on winter Caribbean cruises
and summer Eastern/Western Mediterranean cruises. The
brand uniquely appealed to the young, casual, light-packing
first-time cruisers.
Offering low prices and a laid-back atmosphere, operators
hoped to draw the hostel and budget hotel audience into
the world of cruising. "Ocean Village has done
much to change the face of British cruising, and all
our UK brands have benefited from this," Carnival
UK CEO David Dingle said in a press release.
However, they’re in the process of winding down their
operations, which will finish up in summer 2010 and
be sold off to P&O Cruises for Australian cruises.
"In reviewing the most effective deployment of
our ships,"
Looking For A Few Good Deals Over The Next Year
Dingle adds, "we have recognized the major growth
potential in the Australian market and the profit opportunity
which awaits." Over the next year, deal hunters
may be able to find a few good deals left from Ocean
Village.
One way that Ocean Village Cruises sets itself apart
from other ships is with the food they serve. Some Mediterranean
and Caribbean cruises close up shop at night, allowing
only minimal snacking options. However, Ocean Village
boasts a delicious 24/7 buffet of Mexican, Italian,
Thai and American foods.
No Formal Dress Codes
"We don’t believe in set meal times or fixed seating
plans," the website declares. "We don’t believe
in formal dress codes either, so you can leave the tuxedo
and tiara at home." You can also feast on fish
and steaks under the stars at the pool side restaurant
La Luna, where you’ll be personally waited on.
Perhaps you’d like to snag a meal from celebrity chef
James Martin. European themed food will be served daily
at Plantation, while Waterfront treats you to the Mediterranean
cruise thoroughfare. Charlie’s has a cozy cafe atmosphere
where coffee and panini sandwiches are served up daily.
The Blue Bar features cocktails and pints of imported
beer and is a comfortable gathering place.
Catering To A Younger Crowd
When you cruise Mediterranean or Caribbean waters,
you’ll have no shortage of things to do and places to
hang out. Since they cater to a younger crowd, it’s
reasonable to assume that Ocean Village Cruises offer
a wide variety of bars, lounges, cafes and mingling
opportunities.
Ocean Village I has standup comedy at Connexions Bar,
a romantic three-deck atrium and ocean view at The Blue
Bar and a casual pub atmosphere at The Oval. The Splash
is a swim-up bar, where you don’t even have to get out
of the pool to have your drink served! The Sunweaver
Bar lets you enjoy the sunshine or the moonshine, while
sipping on your margarita.
Plenty Of Live Entertainment
The Bayside Bar features live sports coverage on TV,
while the Marquee Cabart Bar entertains with dance performances.
Ocean Village II also has the Connexions Bar, the Marquee
Cabaret Bar and the Sunweaver Deck Bar. Additionally,
you can see the romantic atrium at The Balcony Bar,
hang out in six-seat alcoves with your new friends at
The Casbah, enjoy an espresso at Charlie’s or gamble
at The Player’s Bar and Casino.
Parents love Ocean Village Cruises because they can
send pre-teen children to the supervised Youth program
at no additional charge or send babies as young as six
months old to the nighttime nursery for a few hours,
while they enjoy some of the evening performances and
nightlife the ship has to offer.
Private Teen Area
Teens love the video game consoles, internet connections,
laser tag and private teen area where they can meet
new people. The Action Ashore trips include family-friendly
excursions, like water parks, aquarium visits, beach
trips and pizza-making.
Great Escapes take teen youth groups hiking up Mt Vesuvius
or to the Nou Camp stadium, allowing parents time to
rest and relax, while their kids have the adventure
of a lifetime. Buffet dining ensures that someone will
find something they like, at no additional charge, which
is as family-friendly as it gets!
With circuses, movies, laser shows and a number of
entertainment options, Ocean Village offers some of
the best Caribbean, Western and Eastern Mediterranean
cruises. After summer 2010, look out for these ships
on P&O Cruises’ Australian waters tours.
About the Author:
Julia Barnes is a popular author of dating articles
including Speed
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Of Dating, Romantic
Inns, Romantic
Cruises, Honeymoon
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Keep a lookout for more articles coming soon.
More Mediterranean Cruises Facts....
What area do Mediterranean cruises cover?
If you think that Mediterranean
cruises only cover the Isles around Greece, you are
mistaken. The Mediterranean covers a wide area and there
are many ports of call that cruise ships make. You may
want to cover the Western Mediterranean which will have
you cruising along the southern coast of Spain and France.
If you elect an Eastern Mediterranean
cruise you will be covering the areas of Italy, Greece,
Turkey and other cities along the Adriatic Sea. There
are many different cruise lines that cover different
areas of the Mediterranean area. You may not have considered
it part of the Mediterranean but Croatia is a fantastic
place to visit. You can elect to choose a cruise line
that will take you along Croatia and Yugoslavia's coastline.
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