19 December 2013, The Tablet

Devotion on the waves


 
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
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