| More people are taking cruises today than ever | | | | are larger than premium but usually have less than |
| before because there is no questions that | | | | 2000 passengers. Some of the more popular |
| American's are on the move. The reasons for the | | | | premium cruise lines are, Celebrity Cruises, Cunard |
| popularity in cruises are as follows. | | | | Line, Holland America, Oceania Cruises, and |
| The weakening of the dollar abroad makes it a | | | | Hapag-lloyd. These ships go to varies ports with |
| very good deal because you pay with US dollars | | | | many different itineraries. |
| for your cruise. Secondly when you pay for your | | | | Lastly mainstream cruises, it is hard to see the tv |
| cruise all of your sleeping accommodations are | | | | or read the paper and not see an advertisement |
| paid for as well as all of your meals. The only | | | | for this type of cruise. These cruises offer there |
| additional money that is spent is what you choose | | | | passengers a great vacation experience at a |
| to eat or purchase when you are off the ship in | | | | great price. These ships are floating resorts |
| port. | | | | because they can carry as many as 3000 |
| When you go to book your cruise keep in mind | | | | passengers. The ships offer there passengers |
| there are three categories of ships to choose | | | | golfing, parks, rock walls, movies, restaurants, |
| from. They are Luxury Cruise Lines, Premium | | | | casinos and more shopping than you can possibly |
| Cruise Lines and Mainstream Cruise Lines. | | | | imagine. They are also very family orientated with |
| Luxury Cruises are the most expensive and | | | | children's day camps and many teen programs |
| cruise lines such as Crystal Cruises, Radisson Sun | | | | offering a wonderful vacation for the entire family. |
| Seas, Seaborn Cruislines, Sea Dream Yacht Club, | | | | Some of the most popular main stream lines are, |
| Silverseas Cruises and Windstar Cruises. These | | | | Carnival, Disney Cruises, Royal Caribbean and |
| Cruise lines afford the passengers the ultimate | | | | Norwegian. There are also many new lines |
| cruise experience. These ships are usually smaller | | | | offering many new cruise experiences. |
| and cater to less than 500 occupants. There | | | | Just keep in mind that whichever type of cruise |
| itineraries vary in length and destination but may | | | | you choose you and your family are in store for |
| travel to destinations that other cruise lines may | | | | a great adventure on the high seas. Each of the |
| not sail to. | | | | lines are different so it is best to work with your |
| The second type of cruises is premium cruises. | | | | travel agent to find the cruise that best suits your |
| These lines offer there passengers a high quality | | | | taste and financial situation. |
| product at a more reasonable price. These ships | | | | |