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 CARNIVAL CRUISE LINE - The "Fun Ships", new, lots of glitz and glitter, good value. Cruises from 3 days to 16 days. Destinations include Alaska, Caribbean, Panama Canal, Hawaii, and Mexico.


 

 
 
 

  • CELEBRITY CRUISE LINE -  Very pleasant surprise, up-scale. A little more expensive but well worth the money.  

    Travel on the most elegant fleet afloat, from the contemporary style of Horizon and Zenith to the high-tech comfort of Century, Galaxy and Mercury to our newest generation -- Millennium, Infinity, Summit and Constellation. Each is a ship of incomparable beauty featuring sumptuous amenities, impeccable service and comfortable accommodations.

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  • COSTA CRUISES - Very good "Italian style" experience at a good value. Great Italian food, excellent pastas, and pizza.      Embrace rich cultural heritage and generous hospitality when you go Cruising Italian Style with Costa. Linger over a freshly brewed cappuccino or learn how to prepare the perfect pesto in an Italian cooking class. At night, have a ball behind Venetian masks or don a toga and party like the Romans. Or, just linger on deck and savor la dolce vita

     
     
     

  • CRYSTAL -  One of the BEST cruise lines afloat in terms of service, food, and facilities. Two specialty restaurants onboard, which do not require an extra charge (as some other ships do), but do require reservations.

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  • CUNARD CRUISE LINE - Exceptional food and service. Good prices. Destinations include Alaska, Caribbean, Panama Canal, Europe, and the U.S.A. West Coast.

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  • DELTA QUEEN - (3 ships) Authentic river steamboats. This is "river boating" - just like the old days, on U.S. rivers. (NO CASINOS)    
    There's never been a better time to rediscover America! And The Delta Queen Steamboat Co. has the greatest-and most unique-way to see the heartland of our great nation! Step aboard the legendary Delta Queen, the magnificent Mississippi Queen and the grand American Queen, the only genuine paddlewheelers plying America's rivers, for a journey brimming with fun, discovery and all-American heritage.

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  • DISNEY- Three and four days from Port Canaveral to the Bahamas.                                              Your vacation dreams are about to set sail on a magical voyage that only Disney could create. Enjoy legendary Disney service and entertainment, incomparable dining, exciting ports of call, and day after day of wonder-filled adventure. Here, specially designed areas and activities let adults, families, teens, and children play together and separately, creating magical memories that last a lifetime.

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  • HOLLAND AMERICAN-  Premium cruise, traditional ocean liner experience. Beautifully appointed ships offer Old World charm and service. Ships have lovely intimate areas in which to get cozy. Large cabins. Asian crew. No-tipping required policy. Floating museums with substantial art and antique collections. Destinations in the Caribbean Alaska and the Panama Canal.      

    For more than 130 years, we’ve revealed the world’s best-kept secrets to discriminating travelers like you. All aboard a spacious five-star fleet, surrounded by a generous, friendly crew.

    Holland America Line has 11 luxury ships sailing more than 280 ports of call and scenic cruising destinations on all seven continents, including Antarctica.


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  • NORWEGIAN CRUISE LINE -  Good value, good entertainment, lots of activities. Excellent snorkelers program. Destinations include Alaska, Bermuda, Caribbean, Mexico and Europe.

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  • PRINCESS -  This is the "Love Boat" cruise line. Nice cruise experience with good itineraries and nice ships. Broadway reviews on board. Destinations include Alaska, Caribbean, Panama Canal, South Pacific, Orient, China, Africa, Greek Islands, Europe, South America and Hawaii.

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  • RADISSON/SEVEN SEAS -  Upscale - all three ships, while different from each other, are among the most beautiful, intimate, and deluxe ships afloat. 1. SONG OF FLOWER - Intimate, luxurious, excellent service and food, but not stuffy. Drinks are complimentary and the passengers' favorite liquor will be supplied along with juices and beer in a cabin refrigerator. Only 172 passengers. Small ship is able to dock at many interesting and novel ports of call. All suites about 243 square feet, equipped with tub, safe, refrigerator, and mini bar. 2. RADISSON/SEVEN SEAS - A unique design. Comfortable ship in all weather because of Catamaran twin hull design. Excellent accommodations, averaging 250 square feet. Food and service is outstanding. Most passengers are American. 3. HANSEATIC - A deluxe ship, built for "adventure" cruises like Antarctica. Cabins are very large.                                                                  Luxury Goes Exploring
    There are those for whom the sea is an adventure, not a retreat. Who regard a ship as more of a bridge to understanding the world around them. At Radisson Seven Seas, we offer an incomparable program of exploration and discovery to over 400 ports on all continents. All from the lofty vantage point of our enviable six stars.

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  • REGAL CRUISES -  A budget product, but good value. It's a good choice for first time, price conscious cruisers. Party atmosphere. Itineraries varied between winter (from Florida) and summer (from New York), spacious cabins, nicely furnished.


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  • ROYAL CARIBBEAN-  Consistently excellent product. On-board service and land arrangements are very well organized. Cabins are small , but functional. The public areas make up for the small cabins. Tremendous amount of activities. Destinations include Alaska, Bermuda, Caribbean, Panama Canal, Mexico, Orient, China, Europe, and Hawaii.                                                                                        Swim with stingrays in the sapphire-hued waters of the Caribbean. Scale a rock wall 200 feet above the ocean. Navigate a dogsled over Alaska's frozen tundra.
    This is Royal Caribbean International. And this is the beginning of the journey to the most exciting adventures of your life.


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  • ROYAL OLYMPIA CRUISE LINE -  Sun Line and Epirotiki Line have formed a joint operation as Royal Olympia. The blue ships of Sun Line are upscale and sail to exotic destinations in the Caribbean, South America, and the Mediterranean. The white ships of Epirotiki offer budget cruises to the Greek Islands. Food on the Sun Line is tasty and well pre-pared. Excellent Greek specialties. Food on the Epirotiki ships is generally not to American tastes.     

    From classical treasures to exotic grandeur, Royal Olympia presents innovative itineraries to the Greek Isles, Eastern and Western Europe, Central and South America, and the Caribbean. We invite you to take a look at why Royal Olympia is different from the rest and why you should sail with us on your next vacation.


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  • SEABOURN CRUISE LINE -  Super deluxe product on small ships. All suites. Cuisine is gourmet and itineraries are unique. Alcoholic beverages and gratuities are included in the fares. Destinations include Alaska, Bermuda, Caribbean, Panama Canal, Mexico, South Pacific, Orient, China, Africa, Greek Islands, Europe, and South America.

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  • SILVERSEAS -  Deluxe product, all cabins are suites. Tipping is not permitted. Gourmet cuisine . One shore experience included. Good quality entertainment.                                                                  Silverseas Cruise Line is breathtaking in every respect. Excellence in every detail. Aboard Silver Cloud, Silver Wind, Silver Shadow and Silver Whisper, the most beautiful yacht-like ships ever launched, you will discover a journey beyond your expectations. A world of easygoing elegance without an ounce of pretension.

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  • STAR CLIPPER -  This is a new company which has two brand new Windjammers cruising the Caribbean in the winter and Mediterranean in the summer. Although the ships are new and have all the latest amenities, they are beautiful replicas of the old clipper ships. A true sailing experience.

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  • WINDJAMMER Cruising -  Home of the Caribbean Barefoot Cruise. Outdoor fun, true sailing experience. Singles only cruises on specified dates.

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  • WINDSTAR -  Not a typical cruise experience but rather a deluxe sailing ship offering nice itineraries in plush surroundings. Good for experienced cruisers who want to do their own thing and meet interesting people.

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    CRUISE SHIP COMPARISONS - This is a page of information on most of the Cruise Ships in the world. It gives the name of the Cruise line, name of the ship, year built or refurbished, gross tonnage, and passenger capacity. 

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