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Ideal cruise destination? Share with Holland America Line - £300 voucher to be won! NOW CLOSED

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EllieGransnet (GNHQ) Thu 26-Apr-18 12:15:20

Cruises can be a great way to see the world and visit multiple places in one holiday! Holland America Line would love you to share what your dream cruise destination would be and why you would choose that place.

Here’s what Orlando Ashford President of Holland America Line has to say: “A Holland America Line cruise does so much more than merely take people from one place to the next. It enriches and enlightens us as we discover new places, cultures and people. It brings the world closer together, journey by journey”

Perhaps you have a city halfway across the world that you would love to visit? Maybe you would like to visit a country you’ve never been to before but is a little closer to home? Or do you dream of taking a trip to a small island somewhere?

Whatever your ideal cruise destination share it on the thread below, along with reason why and you’ll be entered into a prize draw where one GNer will win a £300 voucher of their choice (from a list).

Thanks and good luck!
GNHQ

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dwibley Mon 07-May-18 09:54:03

Antarctica would be cool

heavensjoys Mon 07-May-18 14:07:47

My husband and I would love to take our 4 grandchildren on a Disney Cruise Line (Summer Fjords) visiting places in Norway that inspired the Disney Frozen film.

They all absolutely adore the Frozen film (and all that goes with it!). When we win the lottery maybe!

hazelangell Mon 07-May-18 16:21:14

Caribbean would be magical, warm weather and plenty of cocktails!

cagsd Mon 07-May-18 16:59:13

My late mum and her sisters went on a Mediterranean Cruise about 10 years ago, which sounded idyllic! Somewhere different to stop and sightsee every day, no "days on end" at sea, and she got to visit lots of countries that she wouldn't necessarily have gone on a week or two's holiday to. I'd love to do this one day. Plus it was quite informal, which appeals to me too.

caocao Mon 07-May-18 17:13:20

A river cruise in the Douro region of Portugal - with lots of wine tasting along the way!

ItsGreatBeingAGran Mon 07-May-18 17:44:08

I've never been on a cruise but would love to see the Norwegian Fjords from on board; the photos I have seen of them are stunning and a sight to behold, this is definitely one of those destinations that's on my bucket list.

rainbowvalley Mon 07-May-18 18:43:57

Would love to cruise round the Bahamas

sc00ter Mon 07-May-18 20:18:47

The Mediterranean, mind you anywhere never been on a cruise, on my bucket list.

lemonbuns Mon 07-May-18 21:00:25

I would love Iceland or Norway.

cheekychicken24 Mon 07-May-18 21:23:24

For me it would have to be somewhere not involving flights, as DH doesn't fly! Having to arrive and depart in Southampton does limit things a bit, but I'd love to cruise round the Norwegian fjords - I have friends who've been, and the photos were stunning!

sadiewoohoo Mon 07-May-18 23:54:49

The Norwegian fjords has always sounded mesmerising to me

jocork Tue 08-May-18 07:42:15

I went on a Nile cruise many years ago and would love to do it again but without the sickness this time!

angiehoggett Tue 08-May-18 09:38:28

I'd love to go on an Alaskan cruise it looks so beautiful and to see all the wildlife would be amazing

ha2el Tue 08-May-18 12:38:30

I would love a cruise around Nova Scotia in Canada. Visiting the port of Halifax.

pfcpompeysarah Tue 08-May-18 22:44:31

Two places really appeal to me, the first is the Norwegian Fjords because it looks so beautiful, tranquil and relaxing. The other is the Caribbean, but stopping at destinations (unlike a previous cruise I have been on in the Med) where you can easily get to places on shore without needing transport or passing through huge docks, it would be nice to get off the boat and just be able to go for a swim without needing a tender, or to walk ages until you are off the dock itself.

karenweedon Wed 09-May-18 11:51:20

The Fjords

Lots of places to stop and stunning scenery - plus the food is VERY expensive so perfect to eat on the ship

ricbonio Wed 09-May-18 12:54:42

My ideal cruise destination would be Alaska.

holey Wed 09-May-18 14:12:06

I'm torn between either the Mediterranean or the Caribbean. Both of these would be amazing as there's a whole host of places to explore with different cultures and heritages. I love the idea of visiting a totally different place each time you disembark.

queenie68 Wed 09-May-18 14:58:45

i would love to go and see Germany again I once went to Cochem and what a beautiful place it is and to return there would be wonderful. The people are so friendly and scenery breathtaking

sammylea80 Wed 09-May-18 17:48:09

I would love to do a Caribbean cruise, the islands look beautiful

Clairescottshug95 Wed 09-May-18 19:25:11

Italy 100% that would be absolutely a dream for me, the culture, the food.. wow

abigailflo Wed 09-May-18 20:21:24

Mediterranean cruise would be my ideal cruise it's my ideal holiday

Grannymoz Wed 09-May-18 21:10:33

I'd love to see Iceland

Applegran Wed 09-May-18 22:16:46

I'd love a cruise round Greek islands, visiting archeological sites - temples, amphitheatres, agora, houses - and also have a chance to sit in the shade in a village square, while eating a simple meal. And I'd like people who know what they are talking about, to give talks on the ship about the next place we were going to visit. Not a huge ship like a floating block of flats please! If you can send me on a lovely cruise, I will write about it for you afterwards!

sofieellis Thu 10-May-18 09:13:36

My husband's ancestors came from Malta, so a Mediterranean cruise would be perfect for us to visit Malta and the surrounding countries.