Few vacations can match the value of a cruise. Many of the greatest, most intriguing destinations in the world can be explored on a cruise vacation. From sparkling coastal towns to picturesque villages and Europe’s iconic landmarks to serene, secret, island lagoons, cruising provides the opportunity to be comfortably transported to a myriad of famous destinations across the globe. Unpack just once and enjoy a different adventure every day, with mostly everything included in one up front cost. Your stateroom, entertainment, food and transportation to each destination are all included, while shore excursions, specialty dining restaurants, upgrades, spas and gratuities on some cruise ships may be extra. Whether you are budget conscious or extravagant, seeking relaxation or excitement, a cruise vacation offers something memorable for everyone.

The Onboard Experience

While you are transported to intriguing destinations world-wide, you can choose from a broad range of activities and amenities, which vary by cruise line and by ship. Gain fascinating insights from guest lecturers, enrichment classes and be entertained by shows. Spend quality time with your significant other, while your children learn and play in the supervised kid's area, and the older children have a blast in the ship’s teen center. There are also multiple dining venues, swimming pools, movie theaters, ice skating rinks, and health and spa facilities, to delight all interests and age groups. Cruise lines have also taken the quality of dining to new levels of sophistication, with celebrity-chef-inspired menus and sommeliers to help you select the perfect wine pairing to bring out the best flavors from you mouth-watering cuisine. Accommodations range from luxury suites with private balconies to affordable inside staterooms.

Here is just a sampling of the cruise lines that you can choose from, each offering their own distinct styles and experiences:

• Luxury: For sophisticated cruisers with elegant, luxurious ships that range from yachts to small/mid-sized ships, with a few hundred guests or less.
  
  
• Premium: An upscale experience that caters to all age groups and interests. Featuring mid-sized ships with more ocean view staterooms and a wide choice of services and amenities.
  
  
• Contemporary: Ships are larger and carry more passengers, offering more entertainment venues to appeal to all ages. Families prefer these for their child and teen programs and more stateroom choices. Attire is often relaxed with designated formal occasions.

From Alaska to Asia, South America to the South Pacific and beyond, are you ready to explore our world’s wonders by ocean? Our travel advisors cruise expertise includes cruise lines, ships, itineraries, flights, shore excursions, transfers, pre-and-post cruise hotels and insider destination information. Trust your cruise details to a professional, so you can relax and focus on enjoying your ultimate cruise vacation.