Take A Dream Cruise To The Caribbean

The Caribbean is home to some of the most beautiful waters, islands, and beaches in the world. A destination for those who want to relax and enjoy the sun and sea, cruise lines that visit this area can provide a great way to take a break from routine and winter weather. The Caribbean includes the sparkling blue Caribbean Sea as well as the jewel-like islands and beaches that surround it. A cruise through this area, especially during the cold, snowy months, can revitalize and refresh you. A number of luxury cruises are available that will pamper you while providing beautiful quarters and visits to various ports in this tropical paradise. Packages are available that will enable anyone to enjoy a get-away cruise. There is so much to see and do on a Caribbean cruise that you will begin planning your next trip almost as soon as you disembark.

Royal Caribbean Cruises

It would be nearly impossible to find a cruise line more dedicated to the comfort and enjoyment of their guests than Royal Caribbean. Five absolutely beautiful cruise ships, including the Jewel of the Seas and the Voyager of the Seas, are available to give you fantastic cruises lasting from four to seven nights. These cruises embark from Florida, Louisiana, or Texas and once aboard it will be difficult to believe that you are not royalty.

All Royal Caribbean Cruise ships offer you not only a wonderful choice of staterooms, from interior to luxury suites with balcony, but a range of services and activities that will keep you as busy as you like. All the ships have plenty of restaurants to choose from and bars and nightclubs. Spas and fitness centers will keep you in perfect shape and looking your best. Swimming pools are available on all ships, and the Liberty of the Seas even has an ice skating rink! Shops are found in the promenade area of all ships.

Depending on which cruise you decide upon, your ship will visit Mexico, Jamaica, Bahamas, or Belize. You will be able to enjoy some shore leave and soak up a bit of the local color during these stops. Being able to immerse yourself in the culture and life of these Caribbean locations will only enhance your cruise.

Carnival Cruise Line

Those looking for a shorter cruise and one that accommodates both families and couples will need look no further than Carnival. Leaving from Florida or Louisiana, Carnival has four or five day cruise vacations available that stop in Bahamas and Mexico. The Carnival Cruise Lines Imagination, Destiny, or Ecstasy will provide you with lovely staterooms, from interior quarters to suites with an ocean view. Some staterooms also have a balcony where you can sit in comfort to enjoy the warm air and sunshine. While some people complain of an inability to sleep in a bed other than their own, this will not be a problem with Carnival’s Comfort Beds, available in every room. All rooms, regardless of their size feature television, private bathrooms, and climate control. Suites on some ships will have whirlpool baths. If you are travelling with children of any age, there are plenty of activities to keep the kids happy and busy. Trained and experience personnel in child care will keep your little ones happy and occupied in Camp Carnival, for children ages 2 to 11. Preteens and teens can entertain themselves at Circle “C” or Club O2. This will leave parents plenty of time to shop, visit the spa, have a quiet dinner for two, or have fun at a nightclub. There is something for everyone on this Caribbean cruise.

Princess Cruises

When you are looking for a longer, more leisurely Caribbean cruise, think of Princess Cruises. The packages offered by Princess will range from seven to twenty days, the ultimate way to enjoy the beautiful Caribbean Sea and coastal areas. Cruise ships include the Emerald Princess, Crown Princess, and Ruby Princess, all with features that will please and satisfy the fussiest traveler. The Princess line provides tours of the Eastern Caribbean, Western Caribbean, and Southern Caribbean, all providing not only wonderful days at sea, but fascinating ports of call.

For what might be called the top in Caribbean cruises, the Caribbean Grand Adventure will provide you with a vacation you will always treasure. You will be able to choose between a double stateroom interior, room with ocean view, balcony, mini-suite, or family suite. All of the rooms are decorated according to the highest standards, and all have television and private bathrooms. Whether you are travelling as a single person or with a family, this Caribbean cruise line will be able to provide the perfect accommodations.

All ships have a great choice of restaurants on board, from casual to formal, and you will be happy to know that most meals and entertainment are included. You can grab a quick meal at the Burger & Hot Dog Grill, or sit down to an elegant dinner at the Michelangelo Dining Room. If you hesitate to leave the one of the pools, pizza is available right there. Nightclubs, lounges, and Gatsby’s Casino will help to keep you busy during the evening and at night. A spa and fitness center as well as a nine hole putting course will keep you fit and healthy. Activities are available for children of all ages, but there is also The Sanctuary, which is only for adult guests, when it’s time for a break. A medical center can help with any little contretemps that might arise.

Celebrity Cruises

The Celebrity Cruise line is known not only for its world class accommodations and service, but also for the onboard entertainments that may make it hard for you to leave the ship. Celebrity offers a variety of cruises, extending from five nights to fourteen. These Caribbean cruises leave from Miami or Fort Lauderdale, Florida as well as New Jersey, and will take you to Cozumel, Mexico, to almost any destination in the Virgin Islands, and also to Roatan, Honduras, depending upon which package you choose. What better way to enjoy a cruise and see some of the unique sights found only in the Caribbean than by booking with Celebrity. The world class Celebrity ships, Celebrity Constellation, Eclipse, Silhouette, and Solstice will transport you from your point of embarkation for a vacation filled with laughter, sun, and good times. There are a number of activities offered onboard that you will probably never see with another cruise line. If you want to learn how glass is made and watch as a skilled artist creates beautiful works of art, a Celebrity cruise is just the place. Make your own jewelry to wear in one of the ship’s workshops. If you would like to capture some of the scenes from your cruise, artist/teachers from the ArtCenter South Florida, will help you to learn how to sketch and paint. But a cruise on Celebrity is not all about activities, you can also unwind at the AquaSpa, where you will be treated to soothing massages and hot stone treatments. Wraps to help with detoxification or just to aid relaxation are also available, and acupuncture treatments offer a safe, painless way to aid with sea sickness, chronic pain, smoking, and weight loss.

When it’s time to eat, Celebrity Cruise ships offer a wide variety of dining experiences, from casual to dressy. Those who have special dietary needs will find that they can be easily catered to; a request before sailing will allow a meal plan to be developed for those who have food allergies, are dieting, or prefer a vegetarian menu. The staterooms offered on Celebrity range from interior rooms to suites that can only be described as palatial. All rooms have private bath and television and climate control. The suites actually have a baby grand piano. Holland America Line Reputations must be built up over time, and Holland Line America deservedly has a reputation for reliability, service, and luxury. This Caribbean cruise line understands that when you are embarking on a vacation cruise, you expect the best, and you will find that for every two guests, there is almost one crew member. Your every need will be met cheerfully and promptly when you use Holland.

Whether your Caribbean holiday will last for seven, ten, or fourteen days, you will find a Holland cruise that will perfectly fit your needs. Choosing from an Eastern, Western, or Combination Caribbean cruise, you will put in a various ports of call such as Half Moon Bay in Bahamas, Colon in Panama, or San Juan, Puerto Rico, among many, many others. This will give you the opportunity to see the sights in a variety of locales and do shopping for one-of-a-kind items.

The staterooms will be everything that you expect for comfort and convenience, whether you choose an interior room or one of the Penthouse Veranda Suites. All rooms have private baths, with whirlpool in the Penthouse Suites. Premium quality mattresses will assure that you sleep as well on board a Holland Line ship as you do at home. Holland America Line features “As You Wish” dining, so that you can choose from a number of dining experiences. The menus aboard all Holland Cruise Line ships were conceived by Master Chef Rudi Sodamin, which will assure you that you will be enjoying the best meals possible. The Main Dining Room offers sophisticated dining, while Lido Restaurant allows for more casual meals. Regardless of where you choose to take your breakfast, lunch, and dinner, you will be assured of the quality of the food. And, when you have a desire for Oriental cooking, stop in at the Tamarind for exotic fare.

Whatever you do while on a Holland ship, do not miss a visit to the Greenhouse Spa & Salon. Skilled masseuses will help to ease every bit of tension and stress from your body, while using fragrant and healing oils. Get ready for special events on board with a facial treatment, or have your hair done in the salon.