Anyone for tennis?

Cruise lines are constantly striving to offer passengers new and exciting shore excursions and many of the world’s top sporting events feature in a number of shore programmes. However, most of the top of the range events are only offered by the upmarket lines and at a price. So it’s interesting to see that this years Wimbledon tennis championships feature in at least two cruise lines programmes for 2009, lines from both ends of the market in terms of ‘lifestyle.’ For those with the cash in an area of the global credit crunch, Crystal is offering a six night land programme with VIP access to the semi finals and finals. The package is available following Crystal Symphony’s June 19 cruise from London to Stockholm. In addition to Centre Court tickets, participants will have access to the Fairway Village, Wimbledon’s hospitality area near Centre Court, private car service and accommodation at London’s famous Savoy Hotel. The post-cruise package, including Business Class flights from Stockholm to London is priced at a cool US $25,299 per person, based on double occupancy. Of course you have to add on the price of the cruise if you wish to undertake this add on. If that’s a bit too much for your pocket, how about trying UK operator Page & Moy’s 10 day ‘Historic Britain & Ireland’ cruise aboard the ageing Ocean Majesty. During this vessel’s call in London, passengers can avail themselves of a trip to Wimbledon to watch either the Veterans or Junior finals on No, 1 Court. The price – a bargain at just £65 per person, including return transport from the ship! Prices for the cruise range from £799 to £1,849 per person. Who says that Finals Day at Wimbledon is just for high rollers? Sphere: Related Content