Im beginning to think about the idea of a cruise with my parents next year. Not even mentioned it to them yet as not sure what parents will both think but think Its a holiday option that would be a nice change from self catering in the UK, I think we would all would enjoy it.
Parents have never been on a cruise, Ive been on Thompson Spirit and MSC before and would love to go on another.
Due to health reasons it would be better for Mum not to fly so we would be looking at Southampton - I know they will only want a week max, I can only get time off in the main school hols as I work in a College - so July/August 2010.
I was wondering what would be best - both especially Dad like birdwatching - would the cruises via Norway be good for this?
I know P&O go from Southampton - Im just worried about the prices as parents would share a cabin and Id need single occ of a cabin
guessing this means double fare!I dont know about P&O - is the dress code very formal - dont mind dressing up but I dont wear dresses! - are smart trouser suits accepted? Im also wondering if Il struggle being vegan? Mums veggie so should be ok.
Im asking all this as parents might not both be keen on the idea, but I think it would be a wonderful holiday - parents would like me to go along for company - Im sure we can discuss the idea soon as guessing we would need to start looking soon for next summer - Im one of those people who like to spend time planning in advance to find the right holiday!
Does anyone know of any companies that do more reduced single rates as in not 100%?
Any ideas of where to start looking would be great and ideas as to the types of cruises/companies that might suit (I love the idea of p&o but wont be cheap I know!)
Thanks Alison
