Holiday cruise beckons for SA tourists

Ocean Cruising can be likened to the Babotie of holidays - loved by those who have done one, dismissed erroneously by those who haven’t yet.

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15 Nov 2017, 3:45 am

*This content is brought to you by MSC Cruises

Ocean Cruising can be likened to the Babotie of holidays – loved by those who have done one, dismissed erroneously by those who haven't yet.

Sometimes stereotyped and apparently overlooked by anyone too young to remember a drive-in. Yet one in every eight foreign package holidays is now a cruise, making it the fastest-growing sector of the holiday trade.

So, what makes it so popular? Price for one. With the current exchange rate, an Ocean Cruise is a wonderful way to travel and still get excellent value. Then there is the consideration that ocean cruising vessels have many more diversions on board than most holiday resorts have on offer. For some, a big resort ship offers so much that they never need go ashore to have a great holiday. A cruise holiday is also the best way to reach many off-the-beaten track destinations.

As with any commodity, you get what you pay for. Luxury cruises afford more cabin space, many extras (some all-inclusive), top-notch service and exclusive benefits. However, the actual cost of a cruise is determined by what is and isn't included in the upfront price.

SA Cruises are appointed agents for MSC and are offering to Bizz News Readers leisure cruises on the 4 peak season departures where SA Cruises are the only cruise agents with remaining availability. These last remaining cabins are on an exclusive offer to BizNews and Ince-Connect readers. These cruises include the last remaining Cabins, Family Cabins, Balconies and Suites on peak season departures for the upcoming festive season including Christmas and New Year.

The following once off Cruise packages are available:

Included in the cruise fares: