TOP 10 REASONS TO TAKE A CRUISE
(compiled by Cruise Critic)
- A cruise vacation offers great value
- See multiple destinations, unpack only once
- Cruise ships are family friendly
- Cruise ships come in all shapes and sizes
- Ships offer a variety of onboard activities
- Cruise vacations are easy to plan
- Ships are floating cities
- Plan an exotic vacation
- Cruising is romantic
- Cruising is social
Popular itineraries include the Bahamas, Caribbean, the Baltic, Mediterranean, Alaska, Hawaii, New England & Canada, Iceland, Norway, and Japan.
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CRUISE LINES
AZAMARA
specializes in high-quality dining with a country-club feeling; 700-passenger ships to smaller ports with longer stays
CARNIVAL CRUISE LINE
delivers a well-packaged cruise vacation for all-round “participatory fun.”
CELEBRITY CRUISES
a premium line with the most elegant ships and spas; known for having the best food variety of the major cruise lines
CUNARD LINE
ocean liners (Queen Mary 2 being the best-known) suited for seasoned and well-travelers who enjoy the cosmopolitan setting
DISNEY CRUISE LINE
everything Disney! – ships cater to families with children
HOLLAND AMERICA LINE
caters to middle age, seniors, and retirees who like to mingle in a large ship; good fine, eclectic antique artwork
NORWEGIAN CRUISE LINE
an overall good choice for first-time youthful passengers; plenty of entertainment and high-tech sophistication
OCEANIA CRUISES
ships provide a charming atmosphere for middle-aged and older couples seeking relaxation; comfortable cabins, fine dining and attentive service.
PRINCESS CRUISES
passengers are usually in mid-50’s and upwards, well-organized experience and best-run of the major lines
ROYAL CARIBBEAN
best choice for Caribbean islands, first-time cruisers and families; appeals to all market segments with it high-tech products, excellent variety of entertainment and activities
VIKING CRUISES
a unique combination of oceangoing and river cruises; outstanding array of public areas and dining options; approximately 1000 passengers; longer port stays
WINDSTAR CRUISES
voted one of the best small, luxury cruise lines, private yacht-style cruises bring you close enough so you can truly experience the world; each yacht serves between 148 -342 guests; intimacy provides the luxuries of time, space, and freedom to immerse in both the journey and the destinations
*All cruise ship photos courtesy of the respective cruise line’s websites.