Cruise Line Vacation

Cruise your way into the new vacation sensation!

By: Ashley Gannon

Pros:- Getting to explore different places without the hassle of changing hotels.- Food and entertainment included in the price.

Cons:- Staterooms may be small and confined.- May be hard to find a trip that has all the destinations you want.

To Cruise or Not To Cruise

Destinations

Tropical and Exotic:

Foreign Lands:

Private Islands:

o Arubao Bahamaso Barbadoso Bermudao Costa Ricao Dominican Republico Grand Cayman

Islandso Hawaiio Jamaicao Mexicoo Panama Canalo Puerto Ricoo Virgin Islands

o Coco Cay, Bahamas

o Labadee, Haiti

o Alaskao Argentinao Australiao Brazilo Canadao Chinao Egypto Great Britaino Greeceo Irelando Italyo Japano Mediterraneano New Zealand

Royal Caribbean owns two private islands for their ships to port at.

Excursions

Each destination has its own set of excursions for cruisers to enjoy while in port. These excursions have extra costs but

include transportation to and from the ship.

o Adventure Tourso ATV Rental and Rideso City Tourso Cuisine Tourso Deep Sea Fishingo Glass Bottom Boat Touro Golfingo Hiking Tourso Horseback Ridingo Jet-Skiing

o Kayakingo Parasailingo Sail Boat Tourso Scuba Divingo Sightseeing Tourso Snorkelingo Speed Boat Rideso Wildlife Tourso Zip-Liningo And Many More…

A Floating Resort

Staterooms come in many different sizes based on price.

Staterooms

Each stateroom includes two twin beds, a sofa and table, tv, safe,

closet, and desk, also a bathroom with shower.

Interior Staterooms: just the average staterooms with no windows to the exterior of the ship Oceanview Staterooms: have a large window that lets you look out as you sail

Balcony Staterooms: includes a large balcony to relax while you sailDeluxe suites: includes multiple bedrooms and a full bathroom and sitting area with balcony

Each ship has one or two formal dining rooms which

serve dinner at two separate times each evening. This

type of dining consists of a three course meal with new

items on the menu every night. The attire for this

dining room is smart casual, with one to three formal

dress nights.

Formal Dining

Cuisine Options

Casual Dining Alternative Dining Options

Each ship has a Windjammer Café, which is a three room buffet-style restaurant open from morning til night, with a very casual dress code.

This dining option is included in the price of your

cruise.

Other dining options include the Portifino Grille which holds

a special show one night during the cruise. Many ships

include Johnny Rockets as well. These types of restaurants are not included in the price of the cruise and will cost extra if you

choose to dine there.

After Dinner Fun

A Show For All

Casino Royale

Enjoy a Drink

Each ship contains a large theater which

includes a different style show twice a night. Theses shows include Broadway style productions as well as game

show style acts.

Try your luck at a hand of blackjack, or enjoy a Vegas-style night playing

the slots in the specially themed casino on each of

the ships.

Sit back and have an after dinner

drink at one of the many onboard

bars. On certain nights the bars may have jazz

music or karaoke. You can also dance the night away at the onboard club.

Workout then Relax

Gym Spa

Each ships gym comes fully loaded with everything you

need for a successful workout. The ship also offers different fitness classes and

personal trainers at additional costs.

Spa services come at an additional cost but include everything from hair and

makeup, to full body massages and manicures.

Fun in the SunSports Deck Pool Deck

o Running Tracko Miniature Golfo Rock Climbing Wallo Basketball Court

o Two Poolso Hot Tubso Adult Solariumo Adult Poolo Kids Splash Areao Sun Bathing Chairs

Just For The Kids

Each ship contains an area specifically designed for kids and teens. The ship includes a center where parents can leave the kids and go spend some adult time elsewhere.

This program is called Adventure Ocean and is designed with different

activities to let the kids enjoy the cruise just as much as the adults. The ships also include

a special pool area just for kids as well, with water slides

and smaller pools.

Ready to Plan Your Cruise?

Planning a cruise vacation is rather easy.

You can either visit their website or

contact your personal travel agent.

www.royalcaribbean.com

When planning your cruise, always remember to check your itinerary. Also check to see if your ship will be having any theme nights and how many formal nights you will need to pack extra clothing for.

Even though your trip is paid for by the time you board the ship,

remember to bring extra money for the ports and any excursions you

would like to take.

After all the planning is complete and you board the ship, grab a chair by the pool and a signature

Royal Caribbean cocktail…and RELAX!