Cruise Ships
With literally thousands of cruise ships to choose from the range is nothing short of spectacular. Choose from superb luxury cruise ships such as the benchmark in timeless opulence, the Queen Mary 2 or the spectacular crystal chandeliers and Italian leather upholstery of Crystal Symphony.
Cruise ships can have an exciting family focus, such as the magical entertainment and pizzazz of the Disney Cruises, or find a more tranquil environment on a child-free cruise ship.
For pure fantasy try Carnival Fascination, for affordable luxury with entertainment-packed show lounges hop aboard a Pacific Dawn or Pacific Sun cruise, for exotic, colourful ports try Superstar Virgo from the Superstar cruise line, for the friendly intimacy of a smaller ship with large ship facilities sail away on a Sea Princess, Diamond Princess or Sun Princess cruise.
It doesn’t have to cost a fortune to enjoy the pleasures of cruising, with many cruise lines including low-cost cruise ships, such as the beautiful Aegean Pearl, still with oodles of facilities, entertainment and fun.
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If you are looking for cruise ships, you can take your pick from floating resorts to riggers, whale watching and scuba diving cruise ships, river, lake and island cruises to adventure and family cruise ships.
Most popular of the cruise lines are the ocean going cruise ships with each cruise line focussed on providing the absolute ultimate in cruising experiences. It’s no wonder there’s such diverse cruise ship experiences to be savoured.
The Queen Mary 2 is bestowed with ‘super star’ status as the classic monarch of the seas, where you’d almost expect cucumber sandwiches to be served on the lawn.
Embark on a Diamond Princess, Sea Princess or Sun Princess cruise for the exotic adventure of a lifetime. Sleep in luxury or tone up in the gymnasium.
Meet new friends, party the night away or watch the perfect sunsets on Pacific Dawn, Superstar Virgo or a Pacific Sun cruise to name just a few.
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Party time or family fun, browse cruise ships by line to find your ideal cruise.
Costa Cruises strive to be numero uno on the European cruise circuit with sleek sophistication. Contemporary Azamara Cruises offer medium ship friendship with big ship luxury, and the opulent Queen Mary 2 holds star status with the Cunard cruise line.
For a magical experience a Disney cruise captures the wonderland of Disney. Feel like royalty on Princess Cruise’s Diamond Princess, Sea Princess or Sun Princess cruise.
Experience fun-filled glamour on a P&O cruise. Balmy nights and tropical seas typify P&O South Pacific cruises on the Pacific Dawn, Pacific Jewel or Pacific Sun cruise. P&O cruises also include a child-free cruise ship Arcadia.
The 23 Royal Caribbean cruises are ‘bigger and brighter’ with fun for every age, while Star Cruise’s, Superstar Virgo, heads an all-fun cast. From the Broadway splendour of the Millennium cruise ship to the adventure of Xpedition, Celebrity Cruises will rock your holidays.
Catch the Spirit of Tasmania for your cruise/drive holiday in Australia.
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From the top cruise lines come a range of small cruise ships that offer total luxury and loads of camaraderie.
From the same cruise line, Azamara Quest and Azamara Journey are small and sleek by design but huge on cruise ship luxury and entertainment including piano and wine bars and concierge.
Dine on scrumptious Polynesian cuisine or enjoy the resort-style room service on Pacific Princess, and the cruise ships Coral Princess and Ocean Princess with have you mingling and partying in double quick time, relaxing on deck with new friends or enjoying fabulous live entertainment.
One of the river-based small cruise ships, American Queen transports passengers back to the era when paddle steamers where River Kings. Superb modern features and authentic detail affords totally elegant cruising. You can almost see Scarlet O’Hara sweep through the opulent multi-tiered Grand Saloon.
The Viking Sky is another small cruise ship that cruises up-stream through a passing parade of beautiful landscapes, picturesque villages and large cities.
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Perhaps you’ve been longing to experience one of the beautifully equipped medium cruise ships. There’s no better time than “now”, so browse the dozens of medium sized cruise ships or pick your favourite cruise line and plan your fun-focussed cruising adventure.
Perhaps Aegean Pearl cruises are for you – 7 passenger decks, 4 lounges, boutique, casino, expansive gym. Or browse the full list of Golden Star cruise line ships.
The Crystal sisters - Crystal Serenity and Crystal Symphony offer spacious luxury and superb staterooms. Relax in Singapore inspired Palm Court and stroll the marble walkway of Crystal Symphony.
Like all cruise lines, Orient Queen is built for relaxation and full-on fun. Take dancing lessons or rejuvenate in the health spa. On the Marco Polo Ship meet for pre-dinner drinks in the piano bar and party on. Enjoy sumptuous cuisine and sparkling entertainment on the Superstar Gemini cruise ship.
Medium cruise ships come in many forms – for instance catch the comfortable Spirit of Tasmania ‘vehicular’ cruise ship to your Tassie holiday.
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Large cruise ships are sumptuous floating palaces, dedicated to giving you the time of your life – but which cruise lines to choose?
The Pacific Dawn cruise ship offers many balcony cabins, 3-floor atrium foyer and an international show lounge.
The Royal Caribbean cruise line, Rhapsody of the Seas, enchants with walls of glass affording magnificent ocean vistas, while cruising aboard their Empress of the Seas delights with romantic intimacy.
Stroll down “Hollywood Boulevard” on Hollywood themed Carnival Fascination, and the Carnival Imagination sizzles after its $250M makeover.
Authentic teak and art deco stylishly turns back time on the Oriana while the Aurora is classic British teamed with French elegance.
Century cruise ship, Celebrity Galaxy offers 90% outside staterooms. From single cabins to deluxe staterooms and entertainment for all, Disney Magic bewitches everyone.
Wine, dine and sun your days away in royal style on the Coral Princess, Island Princess, Sun Princess or Sea Princess large cruise ships, and Norwegian Sky cruises the exotic Bahamas in fun-packed luxury.
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Cruising on one of the mega cruise ships is to embark on unimagined luxury.
Still the grandest ocean liner built, the Queen Mary 2 provides an elegance not of this century while guests are pampered in modern luxury.
The stately Caribbean Princess provides 900 balcony staterooms, and 740 of the Diamond Princess staterooms are open to ever-changing visas, both ships with Movies Under the Stars®, while Jewel of the Seas showcases glass elevators with spectacular ocean views.
Keep active with Voyager of the Seas ice-skating rink and Norwegian Pearl’s bowling alley, both ‘firsts’ on any cruise lines, also offering increased guest space and pampered relaxation.
Enjoy ultimate Baja cruises on the newly-renovated Monarch of the Seas and luxuriate in friendly service and elegance on Celebrity Solstice.
Movie themed cruise ship, Costa Atlantica, and the jewel of the Princess fleet cruise line, Crown Princess, each offer sumptuous cruising.
Launching in September 2009, the Carnival Dream superliner is hailed the most visionary and entertaining of the mega cruise ships, with significantly increased decks, space and fun.
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To help travellers choose their ideal cruise ship, cruise ships are given a star rating. Ratings can be compiled by different cruise line or independent companies with ratings ranging from basic to total and complete luxury cruising.
Cruise lines or individual cruise ships are rated on factors such as décor and layout, size, number and quality of amenities, itinerary, food, service, entertainment, level of passenger satisfaction, quality of children’s programs.
As an indication…
Superior range cruises include ships such as the Queen Mary 2.
Excellent ratings include Monarch of the Seas, Crown Princess, Caribbean Princess, Diamond Princess, Jewel of the Seas, Norwegian Pearl, Voyager of the Seas, Pacific Dawn, Superstar Virgo, Sea Princess, Costa Atlantica and the Sun Princess cruise.
Celebrity Solstice, Carnival Dream and the Pacific Sun cruise are included in those rated average to good.
Though a star rating is a great way to help you choose, you may have personal preferences or interests that mean more to you so make further comparisons.
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