Cruise Lines Have Personalities

Have you ever thought of taking a cruise but were confused by all the options available to you? Well, a brief synopsis of Cruise Line Personalities will help you narrow your choices.

• Carnival ships tend to be night-lively, with fantasy décor designed to take passengers away from the everyday.

• Celebrity ships are a little smaller than the mega liners, with an emphasis on cuisine.

• Costa Cruise Line has a modern tilt, though it remains thoroughly European in ambience and operation.

• Crystal Cruises six-star luxury ships feature elegantly appointed staterooms, an unprecedented array of dining options, award-winning entertainment, a lavish Crystal Spa and Salon adhering to Feng Shui principles, extensive exercise and sports facilities and instruction, and the only Caesars Palace at Sea casino.

• Cunard, the grand old British line’s regal Queen Elizabeth 2, is still the only passenger ship making regular transatlantic voyages. The Queen Mary 2 is currently the world’s largest cruise ship.

• Disney combines ingenuity with extraordinary kids’ programs and surprising elegance.

• Holland America offers a traditional approach, with lots of beautiful wood trims, nautical themes and a slightly older (60 plus) crowd.

• Norwegian, “freestyle” cruising with widely expanded dining options and no set dining times.

• Princess is considered a bit more upscale than some of the other mega liners, with great service and slightly higher prices.

• Radisson Seven Seas Cruises six-star luxury ships are designed for guests numbering in the hundreds rather than the thousands. The ambiance on board is personal, individual and accommodating; upscale but not uptight. Open-seating dining with superb cuisine is offered in a choice of venues. Radisson provides tremendous value to luxury cruisers with all gratuities, wine with dinner, soft drinks and juices always included in the fare.

• Royal Caribbean provides an upbeat, boomer friendly, active experience with plenty of sports yet a more restful décor than Carnival.

• Seabourn woos luxury cruisers with yacht-like ambience and a complimentary spirits policy.

• SeaDream Yacht Club offers week long yacht-style voyages on luxury yachts (which were once owned by Sea Goddess).

• Silversea, sometimes considered the cream of the luxury cruise lines, boasts meticulous service, excellent cuisine, spacious accommodations and interesting itineraries and shore excursions (spirits included).

• Windjammer, real sailing ships with cramped cabins and totally casual atmosphere (74 – 122 berths).

• Windstar, casual elegance and minimal entertainment, are upscale sailing ships roaming the Seven Seas. Sails are more for show than propulsion; the ships have engine power.

Now that you have a general understanding of what the various cruise line personalities are, contact Incredible Journey’s Master Cruise Counselor at cruises@incrediblejourney.net to book your long-awaited cruise adventure now. Booking early with a minimum down payment leads to the best cabin and cruise selection at the lowest available price. Happy cruising!