Cruise deals, for men

Cruise passengers are changing. 45% of them are now men – an increase in numbers, which is explained by ways that the cruise lines have tailored their holidays to please the male of the species. What makes a cruise a more attractive proposition for a guy?

• Booze and Benefits – of course there’s plenty of bars on any cruise vessel, but in addition to the on tap beer, the cocktails at receptions and the chance to sip something cool and smooth by the pool, wine-tasting opportunities are common and tips on buying, storing and serving wine and beer are easily picked up. In addition cruise passengers get to make special excursions to visit pubs and brewers, wine cellars, vineyards and even distillers, during their holiday.

• Food without Fuss – not only is there nearly always somewhere to get something to eat, right around the clock, on a cruise liner, but you don’t have to do the washing up afterwards!

• Activities on board – there’s the pool, the water slide, the rock-climbing wall, and perhaps most spectacularly of all – golf courses!

• Activities on shore – cruise travel is perfect for a man looking for adventure. Most cruise lines offer excursions that give a he man the experiences he craves, from polar bear spotting in Alaska, to cave tubing in Belize, Amazonian rain forest canopy tours and heli-flights over a volcano.

• Casino fun - For men who like to gamble, virtually all ocean cruise ships feature floating casinos, and also show live screen sports TV so they can bet on their favourite events.