For those who recoil at the thought of a holiday at sea, it’s time to rethink the cruise stereotypes. Sure there are pool parties, but you can choose to ignore it all and while away an afternoon on a quieter outdoor deck. A quiet outdoor deck on the 18-deck Viva vesselWe booked our trip with Sunway, opting for Norwegian Cruise Lines. Viva was so vast we realised guests can tailor their cruise holiday to be anything they’d like it to be. Vickie Maye: Viva was so vast we realised guests can tailor their cruise holiday to be anything they’d like it to be.

Source: Irish Examiner March 07, 2026 04:00 UTC