CRUISE LINE PROFILES &
LINKS
Other very useful Cruise URLs:
Cybercruises.com and
Web Site of Ships
(in Japanese)
* Not all cruise lines have home pages..
Bergen Line's Norwegian Coastal Voyage features six-, seven- and
12-day itineraries along the scenic west coast of Norway on its 11
vessels. For over I00 years, this popular journey has been offering
travelers a unique combination of history, culture and incredible
vistas, while serving as a lifeline to small communities found along
Norway's coast.
Miami-based Carnival Cruise Lines operates 14 "Fun Ships"
carrying over 1.5 million guests annually. The "Fun Ship" concept
revolves around the idea of offering a relaxed, casual atmosphere
featuring a variety of activities and entertainment to appeal to
guests of all ages and backgrounds. Carnival is known for Caribbean
cruising, and also offers Mexico, Hawaii, Alaska and Panama Canal
cruises.
Celebrity's five-star fleet has set the standard for premium
cruising with its award-winning cuisine designed by international
master chef, Michel Roux; sophisticated AquaSpa programs, and
exceptional service, quality and value. Celebrity's five vessels
cruise to Alaska, Bermuda, the Caribbean, Trans-Canal, South America,
South Pacific and Europe.
This four-ship cruise line offers
itineraries in North and South America and Europe where the focus is
on nature, culture and history. The ships are small-carrying less
than 200 passengers.
As Europe's No. 1 cruise line, Costa's international fleet of six
ships offer cruises from five- to 16-nights throughout the Caribbean,
the Mediterranean, Northern Europe, South America, and Transatlantic.
Costa passengers visit exotic ports of call while enjoying the
friendliness and warmth of "Cruising Italian Style."
This fleet of eight small ships explores the waters of Alaska,
the Pacific Northwest and California. And the newest ship, the
114-passenger Spirit of Oceanus, sails the South Pacific and Asian
waters. The focus is on nature and close-up encounters with animals
in their natural habitats. The line also offers cruises up the
Sacramento Delta and into California's Wine Country.
Los Angeles-based Crystal Cruises offers six-star service aboard
Crystal Harmony and Crystal Symphony, both of which feature
elegantly-appointed staterooms (most with private verandahs).
Itineraries focus on Alaska/Canada, Mexico, Hawaii, New
England/Canada, Orient/South Pacific, Africa, Europe, South America
and a World Cruise. Recently, Crystal Cruises received the "World's
Best Cruise Line" award from the readers of Travel & Leisure
magazine.
Cunard provides the only regularly scheduled transatlantic
service aboard its flagship, Queen Elizabeth 2, as well as cruises on
its to the Caribbean, Bermuda, Canada and Europe. Ports visited by
the line's other vessels include the South Pacific, South America,
the Panama Canal, the Mexican Riviera, the Mediterranean/Greek Isles
and Alaska.
Delta Queen Steamboat Co., the oldest U.S. flag cruise line, was
founded in 1890. It operates America's only authentic, steam-powered
paddle wheelers: the National Historic Landmark Delta Queen, recently
refurbished Mississippi Queen and grand American Queen, the world's
largest steamboat. The line offers two- to 14-night river cruise
vacations, steeped in romance, adventure and history, on nine major
inland waterways.
Disney Cruise Line offers seven-day land and sea vacations: three
or four days at a Wait Disney World Resort plus a three- or four-day
cruise on the Disney Magic or the Disney Wonder from Port Canaveral
to Nassau and Castaway Cay, Disney's private Bahamian island.
Europe Cruise Line which offers river
cruises on the Rhine and Danube Rivers.
This three-ship cruise line offers
soft-adventure cruises, with sea kayaking and naturalist hikes among
the activities offered. The ships hold from 36 to 86
passengers.
Holland America Line's 10 vessels offer premium luxury cruises to
Alaska, the Caribbean, Panama Canal, Europe, the South Pacific,
Hawaii, the Orient, New England/Eastern Canada and around the world.
Featuring world-class cuisine, entertainment and service, Holland
America has been given the "Best Cruise Value" award from the World
Ocean & Cruise Liner Society.
Norwegian Cruise Line's modern fleet of 10 vessels sails on
itineraries to the Caribbean, Bermuda, Alaska, Europe, Mediterranean,
Scandinavia, Mexico and the Bahamas. NCL is widely known for its
theme and Sports Afloat cruises and Broadway-caliber entertainment.
Orient Lines specializes in offering destination-oriented cruise
vacations at affordable prices on the Marco Polo to ports in
Mediterranean, Indian Ocean, Far East, South Pacific, Greek Isles and
Antarctica. Hotel stays and sightseeing in embarkation/disembarkation
cities are included. Longer itineraries feature guest lecturers,
gentlemen hosts and local cultural performances.
Luxury river boats cruises on the Danube, Rhone, Elbe, Rhine
and other major European waterways, with port visits to many of the
legendary cities of the Old World.
It all started with the Love Boat, a television series that
catapulted cruising to the forefront of consumer consciousness. The
line now has 11 ships, and offers nearly 150 itineraries calling at
over 200 ports worldwide. Cruise destinations include the Caribbean,
Alaska, Panama Canal, Mexico, South Pacific, Hawaii/Tahiti,
Europe/Holy Land, Asia/Orient, India, Africa, South America/Amazon
and Canada/New England.
Radisson Seven Seas Cruises has four ships and offers luxurious,
small ship experiences with high standards of service, quality and
value. The twin-hull, 350 guest Radisson Diamond sails the Baltic,
Mediterranean, and Panama Canal and Costa Rica; the 172 guest Song of
Flower offers itineraries in Asia, Arabia, Europe, Scandinavia and
Russia; and the Hanseatic and Bremen sail the Americas, Europe,
Antarctica and Africa. And the super-luxurious Paul Gauguin cruises
the waters around Tahiti. Its latest shp is the Navigator.
Royal Caribbean is one of the world's largest cruise lines
operating 10 ships with a total capacity of 16,800 passengers. In
1996, the award-winning fleet offers 54 itineraries and 134
destinations in the Caribbean, Bahamas, Bermuda, Baja Mexico, Mexican
Riviera, Panama Canal, Alaska, Hawaii, Mediterranean, Europe, British
Isles, Norway, Scandinavia, Russia, the Far East and Southeast Asia.
Royal Olympic Cruises, the largest Greek-flag cruise line, offers
destination-oriented itineraries on seven friendly, intimate ships.
The line specializes in the Greek Islands and Eastern Mediterranean,
but also sails to ports in the Western Mediterranean, Black Sea,
Baltic Sea and Northern Europe. During the winter months, the fleet
repositions for warm weather cruises in the Caribbean, Panama Canal
and South America.
Seabourn Cruise Line's three all-suite, luxury vessels, the
Pride, the Spirit and the Legend, offer itineraries in North and
South America, Alaska, the Caribbean, the British Isles, Europe,
Scandinavia, the Mediterranean, East Africa, Asia, the Orient, India,
Seychelles, Australia and the South Pacific. Most cruises are 14
days. Cruises range from three days the more than three months.
Ultra-luxury sister ships Silver Cloud and Silver Wind journey to
all comers of the globe -- Europe, the Mediterranean, Africa, India,
the Far East, Vietnam, the South Pacific, South America, Canada/New
England. The ships carry 296 guests in suites, 75 percent of which
feature private verandahs. The award-winning line is distinguished by
its all-inclusive fares, genuine hospitality and intriguing
itineraries.
This five-ship line offers fascinating
itineraries around the world, with a focus on nature, culture and
history.
This line has three magnificent sailing vessels that sail the
Caribbean, the Mediterranean and off the coast of Thailand. The
cabins are comfortable, for sailing ships, and the itineraries are
excellent.
Adventure and cultural cruises, with a
great lineup of lecturers and experts, on the Nile and around the
world.
Luxury river cruises on the central
waterways of Europe and Russia, with stops at some of the more famous
cities of the Old World.
This line of graceful sailing ships is known for its casual
atmosphere and its parties. These ships are not for those seeking
luxurious travel and quiet vacations.
The line's four vessels offer itineraries in Costa Rica, French
Polynesia, the Caribbean and the Mediterranean. Special voyages and
holiday cruises are offered as well. Windstar, already known for its
signature cuisine by Chef Joachim Splichal, is introducing a lighter
fare developed by healthy cooking expert Jeanne Jones.
Experts onboard each sailing give insight into wildlife, geology,
biology, anthropology, culture and history of Alaska, Mexico, Central
and South America, World Explorer's philosophy -- that a vacation
should be a learning adventure to stir the heart, mind and soul -- is
evident in its extensive line-up of shore excursions and itineraries.
Onboard the environment is casual informal.
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