CRUISES

 There are three types of cruise lines to select from: Luxury Cruise Lines, Premium Cruise Lines and Mainstream Cruise Lines. All of which have different types of ships to consider. Within the three types of cruise lines are the following forms of cruise ships: mega cruise ships, large cruise ships, small cruise ships, adventure cruise ships, sailing ships, river cruise boats and yachts.

So what is the difference of Luxury Cruise Lines, Premium Cruise Lines and Mainstream Cruise lines? All of them provide great adventures on water, them all have much to their credit and a lot of them have a solid commitment for providing fantastic vacation experiences. Often times it's not the flavor of the cruise that counts but the tastes of the individual. Your travel agent might help you add together an ideal cruise vacation based on your unique lifestyle.

Luxury Cruises

Aboard deluxe cruise lines such as for instance Crystal Cruises , Radisson Seven Sea Cruises , Seabourn Cruise Line, Sea Dream Yahcht Club, Silverseas Cruises and Windstar Cruises are ocean liners that provide guests the best cruise experience. The luxury lines offer itineraries in a number of lengths and destinations. Several destinations are un-traveled by Premium or Mainstream cruise lines. They are good quality products at a superior quality price. Nearly all these cruise ships carry less than 500 passengers.

A luxury cruise is good for those looking for:

• A conventional, refined atmosphere, epicurean dining and personal service, all with a little elegance.
• Deluxe and spacious accommodations.
• A small quantity of fellow passengers with one-on-one attention from the crew.
• An Average of a couple of weeks or longer away.
• Onboard scholars and lecturers providing in-depth information on certain topics.

These cruises typically appeal to business oriented professionals whom are well traveled.

Premium Cruises

Premium lines offer a superior quality product at a less expensive price. Nearly all these cruise ships carry less than 2000 passengers. Premium Cruise lines include such favorites as Celebrity Cruises , Cunard Line, Hapag-Lloyd Cruise Lines, Holland America Line, Oceania Cruises and Peter Deilmann Cruises.

Reasonably limited Cruise is good for those looking for:

• A semi-formal yet relaxed atmosphere, great cuisine and personalized service
• Above standard and spacious accommodations.
• An average cruise of 7 days or longer in length.
• An active lifestyle.

These cruises frequently attract business oriented professionals, who're well traveled.

Mainstream Cruise Lines

These cruise lines provide a great product at a great price. Many are actually floating cities with parks, golfing, theaters, restaurants, salons and even rock climbing. Cruise Lines in this classification have something for everyone. They also carry the greatest quantity of passengers per available space. Mainstream Cruise lines include, Carnival Cruise Line, Costa Cruises , Delta Queen Steamboat Company, Disney Cruises , Norwegian Cruise Line, P&O Cruise Line, Princess Cruises , Royal Caribbean, International, Lewis Cruises and Star Cruises. Several cruise ships can hold 3000 passengers. A conventional cruise is good for those looking for:

• Casual and active atmosphere with good food, good service and a good price.
• Fast paced entertainment and activities.
• Standard accommodations.

These cruises attract many families as well as passengers of any age group.

Now that people have observed the various Ocean Liners remember that lots of fun and exotic ports are best accessed by river.

River cruise

Voyages along inland waterways are as varied and unique as earth itself. Anywhere that there are large rivers and barges you will likely look for a river cruise operator. River cruise crafts are smaller than ocean-going cruise ships, typically holding 90-240 passengers (though you can find ships that take only 5 passengers and others can hold 1,000 passengers). Because of their smaller size and low draft, river cruise crafts can go where ocean cruise ships cannot, and sometimes to where no other transport is practical: rivers are a fantastic way to attain some otherwise missed attractions. And are great ways to combine land tours with cruising. During river Cruises the countryside is generally in view, so they are especially relaxing to those that prefer land nearby.

River cruises usually last from 7 to 15 days. Some river ships resemble five stars hotels, with sun decks, dining rooms, lounges, fitness facilities, swimming pools, casinos and other entertainment. Accommodation, meals onboard, entertainment and special events (holidays, festivals, contests, concerts, etc.) are often included in the cruise price while bar expenses, sauna, massage, laundry and cleaning, and telephone calls are not. Most cruises have a number of onboard and off board activities. The latter include guided tours to historic and cultural sites, visiting local attractions, museums and galleries, and other points of interest. Guides give a working commentary while sailing. Popular river cruises include trips over the Nile, the Mississippi, the Yangtze, the Mekong, the Danube, the Rhine, the Seine, or the Volga.

There are many dozen river cruise companies each with 1 to 20 ships. River Cruise Tours are good for small group travelers and adventure seekers of types. They're fantastic for small and midsized groups who wish to get away from the crowd with an exclusive charter.