Enjoy onboard cruise entertainment
A lot of people enjoy entering competitions to win amazing prizes such as houses, sailing holidays and fantastic sports cars. If you are a car lover, there are websites online where you can purchase monthly or weekly tickets to be in with a chance to win only the best and sought after cars available in today’s motoring world or fabulous designer watches as secondary prizes. When purchasing more than one ticket you may be offered discounts giving you a better chance of winning. You could win an ocean-going holiday onboard Princess cruises by entering a competition in a newspaper or magazine where each day you are presented with a schedule of activities and entertainment events. For something physical, work out at the gym with the help of a personal trainer, have a game of squash or practice your putt on the green; to relax why not try a spa where you can be pampered from head to toe or have a massage and steam bath to rest those aching muscles. Sailing with Fred Olsen cruises you will find the evenings just as exciting as the days, there is plenty of entertainment to choose from such as, stage musicals, live music, comedy, cinema or screening rooms and also casinos. Internet access is readily available onboard if you wish to check your ticket to see if you have won a fabulous car and if you are a lucky winner the vehicle will be delivered to your door in time for your return.

"The food was excellent and the menu was varied and always piping hot.We also visited the Lido for breakfast and lunch which was great with a nice relaxed atmosphere." - Rutter, Gorleston on 19th Sep 2009 (Thomson Cruises)
Making new friends and acquaintances
If you have never been on a cruising vacation before then why not try one, you will enjoy a fabulous holiday with many onboard activities and shore excursions all included in the overall price, making lots of new friends and acquaintances on the way. If you have a penchant for an occasional flutter in a casino there is blackjack, roulette or card games on Royal Caribbean cruises where you can try your luck, or if you care to search on the internet you can find websites devoted to winning super cars, for example, Bentleys, Ferraris and Aston Martins. All you have to do to win one of these fabulous vehicles which incidentally rarely depreciate in value, is buy a weekly, monthly or quarterly ticket, the more you buy the more chances you have of winning. So if you have ever watched Top Gear on TV and wish you had one of the superb cars in your garage, then play online and try your luck. On many NCL cruises passengers have total flexibility and freedom making their holiday free from stress in the relaxing and friendly atmosphere. There are no set dining times or dress codes and with plenty of dining areas on the ship you can try different types of gourmet menus. Afterwards you can enjoy a cocktail or two with family and friends in one of the elegant and stylish lounges, remembering to check the internet onboard, who knows you may have won a car with your lucky ticket!

" The room was spacious, clean with a good view, didnt miss the balcony as travelling with friends we spent most of the time on top decks. The spa was lovely, yes busy on sea days but we found beds eventually, the back of the ship is a nice peacful location for sunbathing!" - Schofield, Halifax on 19th Sep 2009 (Royal Caribbean Cruises)
Travelling in style
Package holidays usually conjure up a picture of flying to the Costas for a week or two but there are also good deals available for sea-going vacations on an unforgettable journey onboard a luxurious vessel. Enjoy a dazzling choice of entertainment, all day dining and plenty of activities for everyone to enjoy. If you begin your holiday with cruises from Southampton included in the final cost of your vacation is free secure car parking at the port giving you peace of mind that your vehicle is looked after. If you have an interest in cars and have always dreamed of owning a fabulous model such as a Ferrari or an Aston Martin but they are out of your price range, there are online companies where you can purchase a competition ticket from as little as five pounds a week in order to try and win one. If you do buy a ticket then you will be able to check if you are a winner onboard P&O cruises by using their facilities in an internet café or if you have brought your own laptop you can access a Wi-Fi point. You can be sure of travelling in style on an elegant and sleek liner where you will find many boutiques selling designer brands of jewellery, perfume, T-Shirts and many souvenirs for you to take home, many at duty-free prices. Celebrity cruises offer exceptionally high levels of personal service and award winning cuisine, including fabulous amenities and luxurious accommodation for your enjoyment.

"Especially wonderful was Kenny Stringer the guitaristwho was unfailingly professional and sweet natured and enchanted us with his desire to sing just what we wanted. What a trooper! The food the service were all impeccable the cruise director John unfailingly smiling and always there for us with his merry band of helpers." - Lawrence(Lane), Farnham on 17th Sep 2009 (Azamara Cruises)
Enjoy the festive season onboard
Why don’t you try something a little different this festive season and celebrate Christmas with all the family onboard a fabulous ocean-going liner? You could travel to the Scandinavian countries where you will be stunned with the magnificent snow-capped mountains, the vast wilderness and beauty of the fjords giving your holiday a Yuletide feel. Travelling on Cunard cruises at this time of year is very exciting and the ship will be adorned with many decorations giving a warm Christmas atmosphere with a feast of gourmet food for passengers throughout the holiday. In the evenings while enjoying the fantastic entertainment, raffle tickets may be handed out to win wonderful prizes and if you enjoy partaking in “lotteries” there are online websites where you can buy tickets to try and win beautiful top of the range cars. You can purchase as many tickets as you wish and the more you buy the less you pay, just check on the website competition page for regular updates on the prizes and opportunities to win. Caribbean cruises offer Christmas vacations in warmer climes as they head for Bermuda, Puerto Rico and New York giving you plenty of time to shop for those extra presents and while onboard you can relax by the pool, enjoy a swim or a dip in a hot tub. When travelling on MSC cruises children especially are well catered for, with Kid’s Clubs enabling them to take part in sports and games which will keep them well occupied throughout the voyage.

"My wife and I have just returned from a marvellous Cruise departing from Brooklyn New York to New England and Canada. Having cruised before we both consider this Cruise the best yet. with Staff, Crew, food quality and service second to none." - Cheshire, Brewood Staffs England on 16th Sep 2009 (Princess Cruises)