Who said cruising was for the blue rinse brigade? Rubbish! Cruise holidays are for every one of all ages, fit every budget and give you the feeling you’re on a sun holiday, city break and luxurious ocean trip all at the same time. Cruises also offer great value, great choice and great destinations (trust us, we know!).

Click&Go packages offer incredible value for money, all including flights, onboard meals and entertainment and they’re top of their game when it comes to cruising expertise. The award-winning Irish online travel company added cruise holidays to the product list in 2014.

Fast forward three years later and they have received the prestigious award of “Best Selling Agent” for MSC Cruises in Ireland for the 2nd year in a row and are the number 1 seller in Ireland for Cunard Cruises.

Click&Go also specialises in selling Royal Caribbean, Norwegian Cruises, cruises from Ireland and river cruises.

TOP 5 INSIDER TIPS FOR PLANNING A CRUISE HOLIDAY

1. GO FOR THE 'ALL INCLUSIVE' DRINKS PACKAGE
Many cruise companies have all-inclusive pre-pay drinks options from €26 per person per night which is a great idea, as it is more expensive to buy drinks once you get on board! When you are booking your cruise, ask the specialist helping you and they can give you all the details you need and a cost breakdown. Also, bear in mind it’s not acceptable to bring alcohol with you, both when you board and when you return from shore excursions. So give yourself peace of mind and buy the full package!

2.GET RID OF THE MISCONCEPTION THAT CRUISES ARE BORING!
Cruise holidays can be whatever you want them to be as there are endless entertainment options around every corner, leisure and beauty facilities and an abundance of activities for kids of all ages. Feel like going for a sunset swim and sipping on a cocktail at 2am? Want to zip line from one end of the ship to the other? How about zooming down the world’s biggest slide at sea? Or maybe you just want to relax in spa and get pampered for hours (yes please!).

3. WHAT ESSENTIALS DO I NEED TO BEAR IN MIND?
You must hold a valid passport with an expiry date at least 6 months after your return date so check this before departure day. Before you travel, check with your cruise liner for the exact baggage dimensions and weight allowances. Some cruise ships will have themed nights, gala evenings or parties that you may wish to bring formal evening wear for, such as a lightweight suit for men and an evening or cocktail dress for women. Bring whatever necessary medication and personal items you may need and the rest is completely up to you!

4.PREPARE FOR THE CRUISE
Have your bags packed, checklist crossed off and essentials in a shoulder bag or handbag ready to go the day before. Print off your flight boarding pass (or download it on your phone), have all of your cruise documents, passport at easy reach and make sure your bags are ready to go through security (no liquids over 100ml in your hand baggage, no sharp objects etc.).

5. BOOKING EXCURSIONS IN ADVANCE
Excursions are available to book with Click&Go or with the cruise line directly and a full list of excursions is available onboard the ship which we advise you read when you embark on day 1. There will also be plenty to do when you dock at each harbour where you are totally free to roam around and do your own thing.

THE EASIEST WAY TO BOOK A CRUISE:
Click&Go’s expert advisors take the stress out of booking a cruise and make it so easy for their customers. Any question you may have about the cruise ship, itinerary, facilities or services for children or older people will be answered and even while you’re on the ship and when you return home, the Click&Go team are on hand every step of the way. Call them on 01 539 7724.

WHAT YOU GET FOR YOUR MONEY ON A CRUISE HOLIDAY:

• Return flights
• Your accommodation for the duration of the cruise
• All meals and snacks
• Daily and evening entertainment
• Port taxes and charges

MOST POPULAR CRUISES AT THE MOMENT:
• Asia with Royal Caribbean from €1,799pps
• Mediterranean with MSC Cruises from €799pps
• Caribbean MSC Cruises from €1,349pps
• Transatlantic with Cunard from €999pps
• Canary Islands all-inclusive with Norwegian Cruise Lines from €1,399pps

For more inspiration and information on Click&Go’s cruise offers, visitwww.clickandgo.com/holidays/cruise

Or you can call their expert cruise team 01 5397724!