Cruises can offer the chance for a lucky few to spend Christmas in luxury and style, but will they have to miss Midnight Mass?Most ships sailing from the United Kingdom offer some form of church service but do not always cater for different denominations. However, Cunard says its ships offer liturgies for both Catholics and Protestants, along with simulated “snowing” events, gingerbread cottages and twinkling lights. P&O also caters for Catholics and normally has a priest on board its cruise ships.Norwegian cruise line Hurtigruten timetables its ships to dock in an appropriate port for 24 hours so that guests can attend Christmas Masses or other services. Afterwards they come back on board to an elaborate Christmas Eve smorgasbord buffet. But if you happen to be on bo
19 December 2013, The Tablet
Devotion on the waves
Get Instant Access
Continue Reading
Register for free to read this article in full
Subscribe for unlimited access
From just £30 quarterly
Complete access to all Tablet website content including all premium content.
The full weekly edition in print and digital including our 179 years archive.
PDF version to view on iPad, iPhone or computer.
Already a subscriber? Login