Merry Christmas from the cruise travel industry via Twitter
Someone has to do it, so I figured: why not me?
Recently I went on a 7-night Rhine Christmas markets cruise via Uniworld Cruises (read about that here) and I got all jolly and festive. So in the spirit of the season, I took a look at my Cruise Lines Only Twitter list to capture some holiday cheer from some of my favorite cruise lines. Enjoy!
From Holland America Line @HALCruises on Twitter
![Holland America Line gets festive.](http://cruisebuzz.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/Screen-Shot-2012-12-25-at-9.52.48-AM.png)
From Norwegian Cruise Line on Twitter @CruiseNorwegian
![Merry Christmas from Norwegian Cruise Line.](http://cruisebuzz.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/Screen-Shot-2012-12-25-at-9.54.34-AM.png)
From Carnival Cruise Lines on Twitter
![Merry Christmas from Carnival Cruise Lines](http://cruisebuzz.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/Screen-Shot-2012-12-25-at-9.56.17-AM.png)
From Paul Gauguin Cruises
![Merry Christmas from Paul Gauguin Cruises](http://cruisebuzz.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/Screen-Shot-2012-12-25-at-9.57.17-AM.png)
And for the extra bonus…. check out the Paul Gauguin Cruises video message:
From the rest of the cruise crew via Twitter
![](https://si0.twimg.com/profile_images/1224518559/SeabournSojourn_normal.jpg)
We wish you a very Merry Christmas! May your holiday season be filled with joy and happiness.
Warm #Holiday Wishes from Viking River Cruises oak.ctx.ly/r/1oey
![Royal Caribbean](https://twimg0-a.akamaihd.net/profile_images/1689072715/twitter-profile_normal.jpg)
May your holiday be merry and bright. pic.twitter.com/5eIyR6Nl
![Paul Gauguin Cruises](https://twimg0-a.akamaihd.net/profile_images/2631128165/c80fdbcc0ca36361a35e70bd8b379faf_normal.jpeg)
From all of us at Paul Gauguin Cruises – Merry Christmas! May your holiday sparkle with moments of love, laughter… http://fb.me/1Csc507qW
@FredOlsenCruise would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Hope to see you all on board with us again soon.
![MSC Cruises (USA)](https://twimg0-a.akamaihd.net/profile_images/2819863094/348441be35f4ef228bc70040a92e782e_normal.jpeg)
Wishing You And Yours A Very Merry Christmas! http://ow.ly/i/1gTMc
![Norwegian Cruise](https://twimg0-a.akamaihd.net/profile_images/1581744075/profile_pic_normal.jpg)
From all of us at Norwegian, have a Merry Christmas! pic.twitter.com/frQHUjaw
Merry Christmas to all celebrating with @FredOlsenCruise on our Christmas in Cape Verde cruise!
![Cunard Line](https://twimg0-a.akamaihd.net/profile_images/64387411/Twitter_CunardLogo_normal.jpg)
Seasons greetings from all at Cunard Line!
![P&O Cruises](https://twimg0-a.akamaihd.net/profile_images/409343575/po-logo_normal.jpg)
Merry Christmas from everyone at P&O Cruises! Have a fantastic day whatever you’re doing. What did everyone get for Christmas today?
![Princess Cruises](https://twimg0-a.akamaihd.net/profile_images/74247175/PCL73x73_normal.jpg)
Wishing you and yours a very Merry Christmas!
![P&O Cruises](https://twimg0-a.akamaihd.net/profile_images/409343575/po-logo_normal.jpg)
Wishing @chrisross25 and his new wife an amazing honeymoon, on board Ventura as we speak!
Season’s greetings from @FredOlsenCruise to everyone celebrating a Caribbean Christmas on board Black Watch!
![Voyages of Discovery](https://twimg0-a.akamaihd.net/profile_images/2350012182/nz5iortd6efagnitt448_normal.jpeg)
Wishing you all a very Merry #Christmas from everyone at @Voyagediscovery – we hope everyone on board #Voyager is enjoying the festivities!
Encore! Bring on the Glühwein (Hot, Sweet, and Spicy Wine)
![Basel Santa](http://cruisebuzz.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/Basel-Santa-580x386.jpg)
via the Uniworld Cruises Tumblr account (http://uniworld.tumblr.com/)
Whether you are walking through a parade of holiday markets while in Europe, or sitting by the fire in the comfort of your home, you can warm your hands and spirit with a mug of Glühwein.
Ingredients
- (serves 3 – 5 small mugs)
- 1 bottle of dry red wine (750 ml). Wine should have a full and rich flavor, not too flat
- 1 lemon
- 1 orange
- 2 sticks of cinnamon
- 3 cloves
- 3 tablespoons of sugar
- A pinch cardamom or ginger (optional)
Directions
- Heat the red wine in a pot (don’t boil). Cut the lemon and oranges into slices and add to the wine.
- Add the cinnamon, cloves, sugar, and a little cardamom (optional).
- Heat everything for about 5 minutes – do not boil – just simmer lightly a while
- Strain and serve hot
Tips from our Culinary Director:
Glühwein can be made with different variations such as:
- Blueberry wine or syrup
- Cherry
- Cranberries
- A touch of vanilla
- Gingerbread spices
- A touch of chili
- Star anise