Take to the waters of the world for a break

IF YOU fancy a fun and adventurous getaway and really feel like spoiling yourself, then a cruise around the world’s most sought after destinations would definitely satisfy your travel needs.
Royal Caribbean International has a vast selection of cruise holidays on offer for people looking to get away later this year or in 2016.
Spend seven nights in the western part of the Caribbean from November 14 to 21, sailing from Tampa, Florida. The itinerary includes Roatan, Honduras; Belize City, Belize; Puerto Costa Maya, Mexico and Cozumel, Mexico.
Prices start from €1,601 for the first guest and €1,161 for the second guest, based on two sharing an interior stateroom.
In addition to visiting five stunning destinations, guests can enjoy a round of mini-golf, scale the rock-climbing wall or run a few laps of the jogging track, whilst children visit the Adventure Ocean youth area, or watch a film on the outdoor movie screen.
For those wanting to get a taste of the gems of the Middle East, you can spend seven nights on the Arabian Gulf Cruise from December 14 to 21, sailing from Dubai.
The itinerary for this cruise includes Khasab, Oman; Muscat, Oman and Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
Prices start from €1,315 for the first guest and €1,020 for the second, based on two sharing an interior stateroom.
Experience the exotic Arabian Gulf from on board the Splendour of the Seas – a ship complete with glass walls to ensure you never miss a view.
From May 21 to 30, you can spend nine nights on the Spain, France and Portugal cruise, sailing from Southampton.
Upon arriving, guests will sail from Paris (from Le Havre), France; Gijon, Spain; Lisbon, Portugal; Vigo, Spain and La Coruna, Spain.
Prices start from €1,311 for the first guest and €731 for the second. Experience five cosmopolitan European cities on board Royal Caribbean’s Navigator of the Seas.
Daredevils can practise catching waves on the FlowRider surf simulator, or scale the rock-climbing wall, whilst guests seeking rest and relaxation can enjoy a treatment at the Vitality spa and fitness centre.
The increasingly popular Greece, Turkey and Croatia Cruise is one not to miss for people longing for a sunny getaway. Spend seven nights on board the Vision of the Seas, from May 14 to 21, sailing from Venice, Italy.
The itinerary for this trip includes Dubrovnik, Croatia; Ephesus, Turkey; Santorini, Greece and Katakolon, Greece.
Prices start from €1,603 for the first guest and €963 for the second guest, based on two sharing an interior stateroom.
Upon this cruise, visitors can enjoy activities such as mini-golf, rock climbing or take to the jogging track. Children can also enjoy the Ocean adventure youth area, or watch a film on the outdoor movie screen.
For those who feel that a week is just not enough to explore new and exciting destinations, you can spend 11 nights on the Middle East and Asia cruise from October 23 to November 3, sailing from Dubai to Singapore.
During your stay on the Royal Caribbean’s Explorer of the Seas, you will visit Mormugao, India; Cochin, India; Penang, Malaysia and Port Klang, Malaysia.
Having recently undergone a multi-million euro renovation, this Voyager class ship now boasts a FlowRider surf simulator, a nine-hole mini-golf course and a host of new restaurants.
For further information on Royal Caribbean International, visit www.royalcaribbean.ie or call 1800 555 604.