5 amazing cruise ships. why choose a cruise vacation? 5 amazing cruise ships allure of the seas ...
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5 Amazing Cruise ships
Why choose a cruise vacation?
5 Amazing Cruise Ships Allure of the Seas Quantum of the Seas Queen Mary 2 (QM2) Disney Fantasy Norwegian Epic
Useful Tips for your cruise vacation
What’s Ahead…
Mega Ships- Modern cruise ships are like floating cities or floating resorts Convenience - amenities, activities & entertainment all in one place
Something for everyone on board- special age focused activities for the entire family
Value for money - Packages include costs of food, stay, activities, airfares & hotel stays
See multiple destinations at lower costs - visit many places all in one trip, without added cost
Wide variety of food - From multi-course gourmet lobster dinners to fast foods all at one place
All-in-One Vacation – entertainment, exclusive dinning, sight-seeing etc. in one package
Why choose a cruise vacation?
Cruise Line: Royal Caribbean Max Passenger capacity: 6,360Tonnage:225,282-tonsLength: 1,181.167 ft.
World's largest cruise ship
Novel neighborhood concept that divides the ship into 7 distinct spaces
Caters to all types of cruisers like families, couples & also adventurers
Unique to cruise activities like zip-lining
Famous handmade wooden carousel on board
1st Starbucks on cruise ship
Features famous Broadway show "Chicago”
Beautiful outdoor boardwalk neighborhood inspired by Coney Island
Foliage-filled Central Park covering around 12,000 plants, 60 of which are trees
Kids program at sea, an ice rink, rock climbing, , simulated surfing, a bar that rises
between 3 decks, Adventure Ocean park & the Flow Rider are some interesting features
& activities on board
Allure of the Seas
Cruise Line: Royal CaribbeanMax Passenger capacity:4,905Tonnage: 167,800 gt.Length:1,139 ft.
‘Quantum of the Seas’, dares passengers not to have fun Previously known by code name ‘Project Sunshine’ Giant 30-foot-tall magenta bear, nicknamed "Felicia“ is a prominent, bold, fun piece of art on
board "Smart Ship" technology offering hi-tech communications with high surfing speeds through
satellite Internet Dynamic dining concept, redefining dining at sea giving distinct options & total flexibility Innovative features like 1st ever sky-diving simulator at sea North Star, a capsule that ascends over 300 feet above sea level know for breathtaking 360°
views of sea & ports Huge Casino Royale with thousands of square feet of slots & tables for entertainment Ice bar, Music Hall, bumper cars, trapeze classes are some other fun activities on ship Know for exceptional service on board
Quantum of the Seas
Cruise Line: Cunard line Max Passenger capacity: 3,090Tonnage : 148,528 gt.Length: 1,130 ft.
QM 2 is the flagship of Cunard line
Offers a British cruising experience despite being part of US-owned Carnival Corp.
Launched in 2004 with a christening featuring Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
Refreshing & sophisticated adult cruising experience
Elegant ambience with high ceilings & fabulous art
Longer than 3 football fields, it is one of longest passenger ships afloat
Highest passenger to space ratio in the industry
Purpose-built for transatlantic service
As on 2014, the ship has completed 215 Atlantic crossings & sailed around 1.5 million
nautical miles & completed 420 voyages
Queen Mary 2 (QM2)
Cruise Line: Disney Cruise Line Max Passenger capacity: 4,000 Tonnage: 129,750 gt.Length: 1,115 ft. Debuted in March 2012 Chock-full of Disney characters walking around deck Whole trip includes Disney-themed Cruise attracts a lot of younger children & has a perfect safety score Public spaces are in polished wood & Disney artwork Features like AquaDuck, Watercoaster & Magical Portholes showing real-time sea views
inside cabins are exhilarating Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique, a salon turns girls into their favorite princesses for a price on
board "Wishes" is a Broadway-style musical focusing on three Disney-loving teenagers which is
a must see Expect a watery mayhem at AquaLab a 1,800-square-foot water play area For adults there is an exclusive adults-only "district" called Europa, themed around
Europe & a top-deck adults-only area called, Satellite Sun Deck
Disney Fantasy
Cruise Line: NorwegianMax Passenger capacity: 5,183Tonnage: 155,873 gt.Length: 1,081 ft.
Only ship sailing year round to Europe Debuted in June 2010 boasting its new-to-cruising innovations like 1st solo studio
cabins at sea, 1st ice bar at sea, 1st Blue Man Group show at sea, 1st "new wave" cabins at sea & 1st translucent bathrooms at sea!
Award-winning entertainment on board Jaw dropping performances at Cirque Dreams Groove to the hottest jazz & R&B at Fat Cats lounge Splash at the multi-slide Aqua Park, one of the best pool complexes at sea featuring the
largest bowl slide at sea Enjoy a movie at the 681-seat Norwegian Epic theater Eat at more than 20 freestyle-dining restaurants Relax at the 31,000 square feet spa, one of the industry's largest an outdoor sun deck
Norwegian Epic
Compare different cruise lines operating similar itineraries
Compare ship sizes & facilities
Check types of identification needed for your travel destinations
Pack carry-on bags wisely in case of loss or delay of checked-in
baggage
Know dress codes on board & pack different clothes for different
climates
Plan to spend about $10-15 a day for tips
Bring a camera, cruise photographers charge high prices
Pack enough prescription medication
Save some room in your suitcase for your shopping
Learn exit routes from your cabin to open decks, in case of
emergency
Useful for your cruise vacation
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