Cruise Holidays

Keep your eyes peeled for alligators as you zip through the St. John River marshlands on an exhilarating airboat ride. Or climb to the top of Exploration Tower for panoramic views of Port Canaveral, the cruise port near Orlando. And don’t forget to drop by the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Port Canaveral, where you can learn all about space travel and see both the Space Shuttle Atlantis and the Saturn V moon rocket. Cruise on one of our world class ships from a port near you to top-rated holiday destinations in the Mediterannean and beyond. No matter where in the world you’re sailing from, you’ll find plenty of deals on epic itineraries.

Take advantage of our exclusive savings and offers for Captain’s Club members on board. Enjoy discounts on staterooms and suites, reduced rates on Galapagos cruises, up to $200 in onboard credit, and even more rewards when you book a stay at The Retreat. Give yourself the gift of unwinding in the most spectacular setting! Explore the deep blue waters and interesting port stops of the Mediterranean Sea, chase sunsets over the Bahamas and the Caribbean, or head out on a fun-filled local MSC cruise from Cape Town or a MSC Cruise from Durban.

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On our family Alaska cruise, we created lifetime memories by sharing glacier spotting, dog sledding, flightseeing and other adventures with our teens. Whether you sail from Tampa, Miami, Fort Lauderdale or Orlando, these tips will help you plan. ✔ Then visit our Cruise Planner, your go-to place to score bold savings on onboard dining and beverage packages, as well as thrilling excursions. ✔ Download ourappon your phone to start planning your vacation, complete online check-in, browse shore excursions, and more.

From non-stop thrills to mouthwatering dining and the hit Broadway musical Grease, this fan-favorite is your ticket to a memory-maxing getaway. Head on over to Zoo Miami to encounter majestic elephants, playful meerkats, and graceful giraffes roaming in their naturalistic habitats. Or visit the incredible marine life at Miami Seaquarium and witness the grace of bottlenose dolphins in captivating interactive shows and encounters. For a more serene experience, visit Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, boasting a diverse collection of rare tropical plants. Nothing beats sharing joyous experiences with your friends and family. If you’re taking the whole family on a Bahamas vacation, we’ve got some travel hacks for families to make your kid-friendly trip easier.

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Other cruise lines soon launched ships with similar attributes, such as the Fantasy class, leading up to the Panamax-type Vista class, designed such that two-thirds of the oceanview staterooms have balconies. The practice of luxury cruising made steady inroads into the more established market for transatlantic crossings. In the competition for passengers, ocean liners – Titanic being the most famous example – added luxuries such as fine dining, luxury services, and staterooms with finer appointments. In the late-19th century, Albert Ballin, director of the Hamburg-America Line, was the first to send his transatlantic ships out on long southern cruises during the worst of the North Atlantic winter seasons.

  • And be sure to visit the star-shaped Fort McHenry, birthplace of America’s “Star-Spangled Banner” anthem.
  • Soak up some vitamin D on Princess Cays, Princess’ Private Island resort, and enjoy watersports or an encounter with stingrays in brilliant turquoise waters.
  • They are home to trattorias and cafes as well as boutiques and art galleries.
  • China’s first luxury cruise ship, Henna, made her maiden voyage from Sanya Phoenix Island International Port in late January.
  • Plus, get your fix of non-stop thrills like the tallest waterslide in North America.

If you’re a nature lover, this jewel in the Pacific Northwest is the perfect place for you to explore ahead of your cruise vacation. Though it offers plenty of metropolitan delights — think great restaurants, bars, a ton of shopping and lots of hip coffee shops — Seattle is a big city with a wild, great-outdoors soul. It’s surrounded by ancient forests, sprawling public parks and, of course, the misty Puget Sound, where you can slow-moving tugboats, sleek kayaks and the occasional pod of whales. Head to Discovery Park for beautiful views of the Olympic and Cascade mountain ranges or visit the Olympic Sculpture Park near Elliott Bay.