Why cruise?

Cruise vacations have a higher percentage of satisfied customers than any other vacation experience. There are a number of compelling reasons why...

1. Value

Your ticket price covers accommodations, dining, entertainment, and more. In general, this price is 20-40% below what you would pay for a land-based vacation of comparable quality. (According to both the industry and our own calculations). The deal is even better in Europe, where the relatively weak dollar translates to very high hotel and meal costs in comparison with prices for US-based cruise lines that sail there.

2. Simplicity

Don't come back from your vacation needing a vacation. Pack and unpack once. Skip the rental car. Effortlessly select among nice restaurants and activities knowing that all the details are taken care of.

3. Activities

Fill your days with sightseeing, sports activities, cultural lectures, educational tours led by naturalists and historians or simply lounge by the pool and relax. At night, enjoy dance extravaganzas, musical revues, gaming or a quiet evening gazing at the stars.

4. New Horizons

With over 1,800 ports of call and an amazing array of places to see and things to do, there is a perfect cruise for you. A cruise is an ideal way to see Alaska, where a ship allows you to a perfect vantage point to see mighty glaciers and pods of whales. If you prefer the Old World, you can cruise to Europe and tour cities by day while relaxing in your onboard home at night. Fall asleep in one destination and awake to a new horizon....

5. Family Fun

Families love cruising. Youth programs, kid-friendly menus and a safe ship to explore will keep your children happy. Meanwhile, adults can have some well-deserved time alone.

6. Pampering

Regardless of your budget, all cruise lines pamper their guests with a very high level of service. From complimentary room service 24/7 to decadent spas, cruises are a wonderful place to be treated like royalty.

7. Cuisine

Tantalize your taste buds with gourmet fare that showcases exotic ingredients, old standbys like pizza and ice cream or spa cuisine for a healthy alternative. Depending on your mood, dine in a traditional ballroom setting, a small bistro or a casual eatery.