Overall, cruising helps solve the great problem that travel lovers face: so many places, so little time. What would you prefer — sampling Costa Rican coffee in your local supermarket or tasting it in Costa Rica?
Cruising gives you the chance to sample iconic dishes and exciting flavors in their place of origin. Foodies, wine connoisseurs, chocolate lovers and budding chefs can all find their bliss on a cruise. Instead, we believe the cuisine is an essential part of the experience and should reflect the local culture.
We enjoy treating our guests to fresh, seasonally and regionally inspired dishes prepared by trained chefs. We want to make sure you feel comfortable as you dine too, and offer options to suit your needs. You can enjoy open seating and decadent meals in a range of venues , including our French-inspired Stella Bistro and outdoor Candles restaurant. If you want to indulge in your favorite grilled foods and enjoy a casual but elegant setting, stop by the Star Grill.
Feel like staying in with a meal and movie? No problem. Room service is always included. Cruise lovers crave cultural experiences, and they know what awaits them when they step onboard. Experiencing a different culture awakens the senses, creates unforgettable memories and breaks up the monotony of everyday life.
Imagine shopping next to locals in a Slovenian farmers market, for example, or witnessing a pearl harvest in French Polynesia.
Are you a curious traveler who enjoys diving into the local history and traditions of the places you visit? The best cruise lines embrace the regions of the world they sail to and encourage their guests to do the same.
If you want to learn as much as you can during your expedition and experience the area on a deeper level, choose a cruise that offers classes, lectures and other onboard learning opportunities.
Our lecturers include authors, professors, photographers, naturalists, historians and experienced world travelers. To many people, cruising is fun. In general, cruises are designed for the enjoyment of its passengers and often include nightly entertainment and an assortment of onboard activities.
Our small ships carry roughly to guests, so we focus on creating a more intimate and relaxed atmosphere. We do offer live music after dinner in the lounge and invite guests to dance and enjoy mingling with fellow travelers. There are plenty of other ways to enjoy your time onboard.
If you like to work out to relieve stress, enjoy unlimited use of our Fitness Center. If your perfect day involves sunbathing on the deck or soaking in the pool with a tropical cocktail, you can do those things, too.
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In , an outbreak of a gastrointestinal illness forced a cruise ship to cut its trip short when over people got sick. Here's what the cast of "Titanic" is up to 20 years later. World globe An icon of the world globe, indicating different international options.
Get the Insider App. Click here to learn more. A leading-edge research firm focused on digital transformation. Talia Lakritz. Promotional photos of cruise ships don't show the crowds. The accommodations might be smaller and more cramped than you thought you were getting. The ports aren't always glamorous, either. Visit Insider's homepage for more stories. Boarding a cruise ship is where the fun begins. But sometimes it feels more like waiting in line at an airport than waiting for a tropical escape.
You might be able to board beneath blue skies. But you might get stuck beneath fluorescent lights. The pool deck of a cruise ship can be the perfect place to relax and work on your tan.
But you might have trouble finding an open chair. What could be better than soaking in a hot tub with an ocean view? Unless other people have the same idea. Sometimes, dolphins play in the wake of cruise ships, making for some spectacular sightseeing. Group cruises are a cinch to book. Cruise lines have plans in place for group travel, eliminating the hassle of coordinating your 20 family members and friends from around the country who want to vacation with you.
Book enough cabins -- and you'll get extra perks, including a free fare! If you're concerned about being stranded in the middle of the ocean, relax. Cruise ships are like floating cities with everything you could possibly want onboard. Today's vessels are outfitted with Wi-Fi, cell service and satellite TV so you can stay in touch with the real world during your cruise if you even want to.
Onboard shops sell the toiletries you forgot to pack, medical centers can provide medicine or a doctor's services if needed, and laundry facilities let you wash your clothes mid-cruise so you don't need to over-pack. Of course, there's also the fun stuff like gyms, multiple restaurants, movie screens, spas, swimming pools, theaters and discos. And in the rare emergency, there are always enough lifeboats for everyone onboard.
Always wanted to visit Asia but are nervous about the language barrier? Curious about the Middle East , but nervous about country customs? A cruise is one of the best ways to see the most exotic and foreign destinations in the world in an easy way. Itineraries offer calls at major cities and picturesque villages, all of which will be regional highlights, so you don't have to do the research on the best places to visit in an unfamiliar destination.
If you're uncomfortable with independent sightseeing in a new locale, simply take a ship's tour with English-speaking guides. Or team up with more experienced travelers you meet online or onboard to share a cab or private guide. Anyone who's watched "The Love Boat" knows that there's a romance to sea travel. If you want to rekindle the spark with your sweetie, a cruise vacation provides plenty of together time -- sharing side-by-side lounge chairs by the pool, a table for two at dinner, dancing in the evening or sharing quality time onshore.
Cruise lines also have special packages for honeymoons , vow renewals and weddings onboard and onshore. If you love to meet people from around the country -- and the world -- cruising provides a wonderful opportunity to make new friends. Even before you embark, you can connect with cruisers on Cruise Critic's Roll Call forums and create groups to go on independent excursions.
Onboard, you'll meet people at your dinner table, at the piano bar or by the pool.
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