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About cruising
Whatever your ideal vacation, cruising has something for
you!
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Romance For Couples
Activities for Singles
Culture
Activities for Seniors
Theme Cruises
Accommodations for Special Events
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Family Fun
Around the Clock Entertainment
Adventure
Sports
Relaxation
Luxury |
Romance For Couples
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Take a romantic cruise
with your loved one to your dream destination.
Sip glasses of Riesling under the glint of the moonlight
and share chocolates and intimate conversation during a romantic
cruise.
Whether a couple is traveling to Europe, the Bahamas or Hawaii,
a cruise can be one of the most passionate experiences of a
lifetime.
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A cruise combines the romanticism and pleasures of: |
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- Fine restaurants
- Engaging ports
of call
- Lavish
pampering, like his and hers massages
- Relaxing hot
tubs and sun decks
- Starlit
twilights
- Intimate piano
bars and lounges
- Awe-inspiring
sunsets
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You
can even get married!
That's right,
tie the knot and say, "I do" aboard an elegant, luxurious cruise
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- Purchase
honeymoon, wedding and anniversary packages
- Let cruise
coordinators make your weddings hassle-free
- Get married
onboard or at an exclusive port of call
- Plan small
ceremonies or bigger galas
- Show up in
tuxedos and dresses or with bare feet
- Be showered with
a cake, flowers, champagne and chocolates
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Activities for Singles
Dine, drink and dance with other singles!
Cruising is a social experience, and it's nearly
impossible not to meet new friends. If you're single, consider
booking a singles cruise, which is a cruise specially designed
for singles who want to mingle. While on a singles cruise,
you'll have opportunities to meet friends or spark romance at: |
- Get-acquainted
parties
- Discos and clubs
- Dining rooms
- Deck parties
- Spas and health
clubs
- Pools and
Jacuzzis
- Casinos
- Libraries and
card rooms
- Cocktail parties
- Sports events
- Dating games
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Single women can enjoy
the companionship of gentlemen hosts, who dance, socialize and
keep women company throughout the cruise.
Choose to relax or pursue adventure when you want. Enjoy
the comfort and entertainment of people like you, who are
interested in socializing and touring the world.
Then disembark with new friendships and lasting memories.
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Culture
Expand your knowledge about other countries and cultures on your
next cruise! It's no secret that a lot
of people enjoy cruising because of the sun and surf. People who
want more than a t-shirt and a tan, however, can now stimulate
their minds. To enhance the cultural
experience, cruisers can shop in village markets, learn about
native customs, dine on multicultural cuisine, tour museums and
attend festive performances.
Today's enrichment cruises offer: |
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Destination-intensive itineraries that include visits to
eccentric locales
- Natural history
and eco-cruise itineraries that feature wildlife expeditions,
rain forest hikes and mountain treks
- World-class
lecturers who specialize in a region's geography, history,
culture and wildlife
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Seminars, demonstrations and
round-table discussions given by guest speakers
- Pre- and
post-cruise tour packages that allow cruisers to immerse
themselves in a foreign culture
- Special
performances by native artists
- Exclusive shore
excursions that feature tours of prominent museums and trips to
historic sites
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Off-the-beaten-path
destinations include visits to the: |
- Volcanic islands
of the Galapagos
- Rugged mountains
and glaciers of Greenland
- Ice-sculptured
tundra of Antarctica
- Chilean fjords
of Patagonia
- Beaches of Rio
de Janeiro
- Fishing
villages, hamlets and fjords of Norway
- Gain knowledge
of different cultures and histories and carry them with you
forever
- You've got
nothing to lose but your inexperience!
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Activities for Seniors
Sail through your silver years in a more serene cruising
environment. Senior travelers who
don't want to be stuck with rowdy college kids or screaming
children can take solace in the fact that several cruise lines
take great satisfaction in offering a quiet, hassle-free
atmosphere. Cruise lines catering to
older cruisers give them the opportunity to appreciate a
slower-paced cruise that places an emphasis on hospitality and
leisure. These cruise lines include
Cunard Line, Holland America Line and Swan Hellenic Cruises.
Swan Hellenic even offers child free cruises.
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Activities aboard these ships include: |
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- Dancing at
socials
- Embarking on
shore excursions
- Playing cards
- Attending
cocktail parties
- Interacting with
hosts
- Taking fitness
classes
- Reading books
- Relaxing in spas
- Listening to
lectures and presentations
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Seniors with medical
needs will appreciate the accessibility of the ship and the
standard medical facilities that cater to their needs. Dining
rooms even accommodate low-calorie, low-salt and low-cholesterol
diets.
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Theme Cruises
Pick a customized theme cruise that floats your boat!
Cruisers who want more than just a suntan now have
greater opportunities to take exotic cruises and enjoy the
activities and interests they love.
These special voyages let passengers explore art, music, food,
nature, sports, technology, personal finance, health, comedy,
literature, cinema and more! Samples
of cruise lines and their tailored cruises include: |
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 Carnival:
Winston Cup racing champion Rusty Wallace boards Carnival ships
to host receptions and autograph sessions, as well as contests
and raffles.
- Radisson Seven
Seas Cruises: Discover the Art of French Cooking by
attending workshops and demonstrations given by Le Gordon Bleu
chefs.
- Orient Lines:
Attend lectures and workshops given by experts from the
Antiques Roadshow in preparation for onshore shopping
excursions in Hong Kong, Singapore, Bangkok and Bombay.
Seabourn Cruise Line: Partake in a celebration of heralded books
and memorable music during the innovative Writers of the
World: Lyrics and Literature cruise.
- Silversea
Cruises: Take a Silver Links Golf Program cruise and
perfect your swing at more than 30 golf courses throughout
Australia, New Zealand, the Mediterranean, the British Isles and
North America.
- Costa Cruises:
Rub elbows with some of baseball's favorite players, Hall of
Famers and sportscasters. You can also attend clinics and get
autographs given by baseball greats.
- Crystal Cruises:
Capture breathtaking landscape and wildlife images during
adventurous photographic safaris in Africa.
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Accommodations for Special Events
Conduct business as (un) usual at sea.
More and more business meetings and conferences are now being
conducted on cruise ships.
Business executives host corporate meetings at sea because: |
- Cruise ship
accommodations are often less expensive than high-end resort
stays
- Employees'
families are provided with a plenitude of activities
- Business
amenities such as rooms, AV equipment, fax machines, flip
charts, easels, microphones and computers are readily available
- Some cruise
lines even provide secretaries, language translators and meeting
coordinators
- Cruises promote
physical and mental wellness
- Employees can
get down to business during the day while their families relax
amidst the cruise ship's amenities.
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Other popular group
cruises include class and family reunions, which give people the
opportunities to catch up with each other while taking a dream
vacation. Cruise lines can also
accommodate birthdays, bachelor/bachelorette parties and other
celebrations. You can even get
married with the help of cruise wedding planners!
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Family Fun
Round up the troops and start packing for a cruise!
A cruise is the ideal family-based vacation because it
provides customized entertainment for both the parents and their
kids. Children of all ages can participate in planned,
supervised activities; giving parents the freedom to have their
own fun. Most cruises even provide babysitters.
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Samples of activities on cruises for kids ages 3-12 include: |
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- Watching magic
shows and theater productions
- Drinking Shirley
Temples at 'mocktail'
parties
- Taking a
behind-the-scenes look at the ship
- Participating in
pool Olympics
- Partaking in a
simulated archaeological dig
- Learning how to
make pizza
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Examples of teenagers'
activities include: |
- Singing karaoke
and dancing at teen clubs
- Relaxing in teen
hot tubs
- Taking Tae-Bo
classes
- Surfing the
internet and emailing
- Playing video
games
- Producing,
directing and performing plays
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Meanwhile, adults can
kick back and relax, have an intimate dinner at a fine
restaurant, or seek their own adventures. Later, families can
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Around the Clock Entertainment
Hit the ground running and don't miss out on a single event!
Those who are worried they might become bored on a cruise
will be quite surprised to discover that they don't have enough
time to do all they want. From the
moment you set foot aboard the ship upon embarkation, you'll be
presented with an endless array of activities, such as: |
- Bon voyage
celebrations
- Games and
contests
- Lectures
and presentations
- Poolside
socials
- Formal
dinners
- Cocktail
parties
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Vegas-style shows and productions
- Fitness
and wellness classes
- Dances
- Seminars
at sea
- Sports
like basketball and tennis
- Casino
gambling
- Shopping
- Concerts
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Stop and take a
deep breath because the excitement continues during your
exhilarating shore excursions. The
action stops only when you do!
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Adventure
Get on your feet and explore the world over!
If you're looking for a fast-paced vacation with
invigorating adventure and thrills, a cruise is for you!
Cruising awakens the adventurous spirit. Today's cruises
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- Take a Jeep
safari tour through the vast savannahs of Cozumel
- Chase
butterflies amidst the lush tropical foliage of Martinique
- Navigate
Corsica's mountainous terrain
- Prowl the lush
islands of Polynesia
- Scale the Rock
of Gibraltar, the world's most famous stone
- Swim
face-to-face with stingrays on a snorkeling excursion in
Georgetown
- View the molten
lava flows of Kilauea, Hawaii
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And if you're cruising
in balmy weather, you can engage in activities like: |
- Para-sailing
- Scuba diving
- Sea-floor hiking
- Cliff diving
- Sailing
- Heli-skiing
- Surfing
- Water skiing
- Snorkeling
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There are also a wide
variety of onboard adventure activities. On Princess cruises,
you can get your scuba diving certification, and on Royal
Caribbean's Voyager of the Seas, you can go rock climbing!
After a day full of exploration and adventure, kick off your
shoes and relax. But take a deep breath, because the excitement
continues the very next day!
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Sports
If you crave sport and fitness, there's no better place to be
than aboard a cruise ship! The world's
biggest playgrounds await you when you cruise. Depending upon
your vessel, these facilities may be available: |
- Virtual driving
ranges
- Miniature golf
courses
- Shuffleboards
- Basketball
courts
- Running tracks
- Pools
- Water volleyball
nets
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And once you get
onshore, the action heats up! If you're cruising to balmy
destinations, a variety of water sports, such as scuba diving
and parasailing, beckon you. If you're looking to get fit or
stay in shape, many cruise ships have fitness centers complete
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- Treadmills
- Stairmasters
- Resistance
machines
- Free weights
- Fitness rooms
- Aerobic
equipment
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Royal Caribbean's
Voyager of the Seas even has a rock climbing wall, a skating
rink and an inline skating path. If you're a sport-minded
person, cruising is for you!
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Relaxation
Kick off your shoes and relax your feet.
Cruising offers the hustle and bustle of ports of call
and relentless activities, but is also offers needed rest and
relaxation.
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During a cruise, passengers may: |
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- Take a dip in a
pool or a hot tub
- Sit poolside and
socialize
- Stretch out and
read a good book
- Play cards with
friends
- Mingle at
restaurants, clubs and bars
- Email and surf
the internet
- Get massages and
other therapy treatments
- Lay out on
sundecks
- Take twilight
walks under the stars
- Witness surreal
sunsets
- Listen to
lectures and presentations
- Watch
Vegas-style shows and productions
- Gamble at
casinos
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Or, if you really need
a break, withdraw to your room, order some popcorn from room
service and watch a movie. It's your
cruise. So spoil yourself with indulgent, relaxing pleasures.
You deserve it!
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Luxury
Sit in the lap of luxury while you cruise the world!
If you desire the very best in accommodations, dining and
entertainment, book a cruise! Today's
cruises offer passengers the finest collection of exclusive
amenities that can't be found in typical resort vacations.
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Onboard amenities on cruises may include: |
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- State-of-the-art
fitness facilities
- European-style spas
- Internet cafes
- Five star dining and celebrity chefs
- Well-stocked libraries
- Pools, saunas and hot tubs
- Vegas-style shows
- Seminars at sea
- Massage therapies and beauty salons
- Piano bars, clubs and lounges
- Virtual golf
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In-cabin
accommodations for staterooms and suites may include: |
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- Data ports
- Satellite phones
- Individual
climate control
- Jacuzzis
- Private
balconies
- Concierge
service
- Private
verandahs
- VCRs
- Refrigerators
- Mini-bars
- Floor-to-ceiling
windows
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Select whole-world
itineraries to exotic destinations like Egypt, India and Fiji.
Cruise on posh ultra-modern liners or on lavish intimate boats.
You pick the itinerary, ship and room that suit your vision of
luxury.
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