Sitting at my desk yesterday afternoon I discovered what must be the perfect holiday for fans of Formula 1 and cruising. As of next season you will be able to jump on an Azamara cruise to the Monaco GP.
For people like myself who would love to go to the Monaco GP finding a centrally located hotel of a luxury standard on race day is near impossible. The idea of jumping on a four day cruise that arrives first thing Sunday morning and leaves on Monday afternoon on a 5* luxury ship for a fraction of the cost of a 5* hotel in Monte Carlo does appeal.
On broaching this with my partner, a semi fan of F1, who isn’t convinced a cruise is for her, on mentioning this something clicked. ‘You mean we get to spend a day in Portofino and another in St. Tropez before the race and all night in Monaco’ she asked. The idea of lunching on the Italian Riviera in one of Portofino’s infamous waterside restaurants on the Friday, and celebrity spotting over dinner in St. Tropez the following day did indeed appeal to her. on mentioning the cost of a balcony cabin, full board, with flights was only a fraction more then the cost of our average ski holiday she was convinced.
Azamara’s decision to offer this itinerary is inspired. Their ships are more intimate than the super-liners at around 700 people, the service is renowned for being impeccable and you are dining in 5* quality everyday. Once you’ve bought your tickets to one of the most iconic race’s in the world it is the perfect weekend away.
Monaco GP
The only problem is that this cruise deal doesn’t start until next season as this year is looking like a cracker. The Red Bulls are flying but having a few issues, Ferrari aren’t far behind and have two talented drivers with former champ Alonso and there eternal unofficial number two of Massa, and not forgetting the Battle of Britain at McClaren with two British champs, the smooth driving defending champ of Button vs the prodigal son of Hamilton. Let just hope the 2011 race looks as exciting as next month’s encounter.
After watching the race unfold it’s back to the ship, freshen up, favorite suit then off the enjoy the famous nightlife. Do you try and blag your way into one of the after-race parties, if Buttons wins his celebrations are infamous, or is a trip to the casino’s more up your street. For those die hard fans who prefer a more relaxed pace there is always dinner and a show on the ship and a morning of site seeing to follow. Whatever you preference if you like F1, luxury holidays and intimate cruise ship them you can’t miss this special event.
For more info Iglucruise have got some great deals and regular updates on the cruise.
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