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The Carnival Dream, The Best Cruise Vacation

WorldBeach — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 03:56:58 +0000

The Carnival Dream is one of the latest of the Carnival Cruise Lines ships to enter the fleet; entering on September 21, 2009 and will be the largest vessel in the Carnival fun ship fleet. This ship will feature new family oriented cabins designed to accommodate five guests. On board you’ll also find the fleet’s largest-ever kids facilities, a two-level miniature golf course, live music and dancing at the indoor/outdoor cafe called, The Ocean Plaza.

Programs for the kids – Camp Carnival for age 2-11, the Circle C for age 12-14, and Club 02 a teen only hang-out for ages 15-17. For the adults, visit the Cloud 9 spa, the resort-style pool, or one of the scenic hot-tubs that hang over the edge of the ship. And if you’re looking for a little privacy, be sure to check out Serenity, the adults only retreat.

After her New York departures, The Dream will reposition to Port Canaveral, Florida, where it will offer year-round 7 day Caribbean cruises starting December 2009. She will alternate weeklong cruises to the Eastern and Western Caribbean.

Facilities
The Carnival Dream will be the first Carnival ship to feature a water park with multiple slides as a newbuild. The ship will use a larger variation of the water park that was recently added to the Fantasy class ships. The ship will feature a 2-deck miniature golf course. The ship will also feature a wide outdoor promenade deck that will feature an outdoor cafe and a whirlpool jacuzzi in four places along the outside edge of the deck.

Disney Cruise Line, The best Cruising’ Family Vacation

WorldBeach — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 03:02:32 +0000

Disney Cruise Line brings you cruise deals and cruise specials. This is offers three, four, seven and ten day cruises that sail from Disney’s own Port Canaveral near Orlando to popular spots in the Caribbean, including St. Maarten, Nassau, Antigua, Cozumel, St. Thomas, Grand Cayman Island, St. Lucia, and Key West.

All cruises stop at for a day at Castaway Cay, a private island developed by Disney solely for the enjoyment of Disney Cruise Line passengers.

The cruise can easily be combined with a stay at Walt Disney World; passengers can stay at Disney World for several days before or after a cruise for one price that includes transportation on, what else, a Disney bus to or from Port Canaveral. And with the latest technology, tourists check in only once and the key card issued to them unlocks both their hotel and stateroom doors.

As expected, this Cruise Line caters to children with activities for all age groups all day long. In fact, more than 15,000 square feet of ship’s real estate is devoted to children. Teens have a private area of the ship dedicated to their interests that offers video games, movies, and a place to listen to CD’s.

Supervised teen sports are also available. Disney Cruise Lines provides quality nighttime entertainment in a 977-seat theatre each evening with, of course, a family orientation. While other cruise lines mimic Las Vegas entertainment, Disney entertainment is similar to shows at Disney World. As might be expected, there is no casino on board the Disney ships. However, adults can find evening entertainment in a number of lounges and nightclubs.

A special feature of the Disney cruises is the dining arrangement. Dinners are served at 6:30 and 8:30 pm in one of three family dining areas. Over a three day period, a passenger will have dinner in a different restaurant each night, thus getting to experience the unique ambiance of each one. For a $10 cover charge, those wishing to avoid family dining can opt to eat at the upscale adult-only restaurant, but only after gaining sought-after advance reservations.

Honeymoon Cruise Trips

WorldBeach — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 07:42:58 +0000

Honeymoons are often thought of as vacations. In a way, the only difference between a family vacation and a honeymoon is romance and the lack of children. Honeymoons are supposed to a fun, exciting, memorable, but private. Instead of vacationing with the whole family, a honeymoon often only involves the bride and groom. Taking a cruise for your honeymoon provides an opportunity for you to start your married life in a state of relaxation by exploring the unknown and enjoying all the amenities a cruise has to offer.

Cruising presents the comfort of five star luxury accommodations and provides unending excitement, adventure, the opportunity to get to know each other and to make new friends aboard your sea adventure.

A honeymoon cruise package may include champagne and Strawberries in your Stateroom upon boarding, canapés or other treat delivered to your cabin on the evening of your choice, an exclusive Honeymooner’s party for you and the other newlyweds aboard the ship, honeymoon Photographs, and champagne breakfast in bed on the morning of your choice.

Destination options are limitless and depend upon your taste – be it the romantic hills, historical monuments, beaches, tropical rain forests, foreign history, the list is endless.

All cruise lines offering honeymoon packages have exquisitely appointed suites, gyms, swimming pools, spas, salons, shopping and casinos to pamper the cruiser and energize the mind, body and spirit. Spend as many nights as you want on one of those beautiful and sensual islands to celebrate the love between you and your love one.

Great Cruise Vacation From Port Canaveral, Florida USA

WorldBeach — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 06:19:02 +0000

Port Canaveral located right next door to Cocoa Beach is the second busiest cruise port in the world. During calendar year 2004, a record 4.6 million revenue cruise passengers passed through the Port’s cruise terminals. There are numerous cruise options at Port Canaveral. Partial day as well as two-, three-, four-, five- and seven-day itineraries are available. From spending a fun day at sea, to a long, romantic dream cruise, we’ve got the best of the best just minutes away from Cocoa Beach.

CRUISE LINES

Carnival Cruise Line
In October 1993, Carnival Cruise Lines gave Port Canaveral its first mega cruise vessel by home-porting the Carnival Fantasy here. The 2,600-passenger ship sails on three- and four-night cruises to Freeport and Nassau in the Bahamas. Carnival also introduced a whole new spectrum of fun with the Carnival Glory. She is the most impressive and imaginative vessel in the “Fun Ship” fleet. Following her naming ceremony and maiden cruise at Port Canaveral in July 2003, she began 7-day sailings, alternating between the Eastern and Western Caribbean.

Disney Cruise Line
The magic and quality of Disney is yours to enjoy when you sail aboard the magnificent oceanliners of Disney to “Discover Unchartered Magic.” Disney Magic set sail in 1998 with the Disney Wonder joining the fleet two years later, both with 3- and 4-day cruises to the Bahamas, Nassau, and Disney’s private island, Castaway Cay. The Disney Magic converted to a seven-day Eastern Caribbean itinerary in August 2000. In May 2002, the Disney Magic added a Western Caribbean itinerary.

Royal Caribbean International
In May 2000, Royal Caribbean International homeported the 2,600-passenger Sovereign of the Seas at Port Canaveral offering three- and four-night cruises to Nassau and Coco Cay, RCI’s private island. RCI’s Mariner of the Seas was christened at Port Canaveral in November 2003 and sails the Eastern and Western Caribbean roundtrip from Port Canaveral. And sailing from Baltimore, Maryland to Key West and the Bahamas, the RCI’s Grandeur of the Seas visits Port Canaveral every Friday.

Sterling Casino Lines
Experience the excitement of the world’s largest casino ship at Port Canaveral! Enjoy 75,000 square feet of Las Vegas style casino action with 18-foot-high ceilings, eight escalators, and five decks, including more than 1000 of the loosest slots and 50 table games. Also enjoy complimentary deli-style buffet, live entertainment, free parking, and free cocktails for all gaming participants. Patrons must be 21 years of age with valid government-issued photo identification. Reservations are required.

Sun Cruz Casinos
Las Vegas-style gaming on four decks of cruise ship comfort, SunCruz Casinos’ SUNCRUZ XII sails daily from The Cove at Port Canaveral. The 1,200-passenger vessel has 4 decks, over 500 slot machines and 35 table games, live entertainment on all cruises, and buffet and a la carte menus available.