Cruising

It’s no surprise there’s endless fun onboard, making your cruise both energetic and lively. Carnival encourages cruisers to come as they are to feel right at home onboard.  With a heavy presence in Europe and the Caribbean, Carnival itineraries will likely offer you the best fare in comparison to other cruise lines. Budget-travelers rejoice!

In a smaller fleet with just 14 ships, Celebrity’s ships are sleek, modern and innovative. The cruise line focuses on offering a more refined experience with excellent service for its guests. You’ll find world-class cuisine onboard Celebrity’s ships, which is perfect for foodie cruisers looking to have a more premium experience.

Norwegian sails 17 ships in its fleet to over 450 different ports and is known for offering high-quality entertainment, often showing full-length Broadway musicals for theatre-loving passengers. Guests will love the amount of entertainment and live music available on Norwegian ships. Their ships vary with onboard activities including waterslides, ropes courses, virtual arcades, go-karts, and immersive mini-golf.

Adventure is at the heart of every Royal Caribbean cruise. You’ll find the most innovative features at sea - including zip lines, mega water slides, skydiving simulators, bumper cars, and ice skating rinks. Adults looking to have a more relaxing vacation will appreciate the adult-only Solarium, which is found on every ship in the fleet.

This startup line backed by Richard Branson’s Virgin Group is reinventing mainstream cruising with a hipper, more inclusive, younger vibe (though not too young; its ships are adults-only). Think tattoo shops, drag queen brunches and no upcharges for tips or eateries. Think tattoo shops, drag queen brunches and no upcharges for tips or eateries.

Virgin’s first ship, Scarlet Lady has destinations that include the Dominican Republic, Mexico and Sir Richard’s private beach club in the Bahamas.

From meet-and-greets with Disney characters to MSC offering cruising destinations like Asia and Australia, there are options for everyone.
Cunard offers trips starting at 10 nights with formal dinners and ballroom dancing for those with an accquired taste.
 Those who like a fully inclusive price including alcoholic drinks and gratuities, Azamara might be for you.
Coming soon, for those who have an interest in yachting, Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection will be offering smaller, ultra luxurious sailing with an almost private feel.