The present fleet of Princess Cruises now consists of 15 stylish cruise ships that are a lot larger than the original “Love Boat” ship, the Pacific Princess. Princess Cruises’ ships still sail to the Mexican Riviera but has since expanded their destinations to the Caribbean, Panama Canal, Asia. Europe, Alaska to Tahiti. Princess Cruises have a coterie of loyal passengers because of the reliability of its products and its wide range of cruise itineraries

Princess Cruises is one cruise line that is known for its reliability and constancy. Boarding any of the ships of this remarkable cruise company will assure regular guests that they’ll get exactly the same exceptional service and outstanding amenities and activities that they expect from the company. But Princess Cruises is also an innovator in the cruising industry. It is the first cruise liner that came up with a large number of staterooms with private balconies and the first in the business to offer 24-hour buffet food service. A buffet spread is available for every meal including dinner and snacks at all hours of the day and night.

Though the ships of Princess Cruises are super large, they are not crowded because they carry fewer passengers than other megaliners. The cruise ships of princess Cruises also have from two to five smaller dining rooms divided by etched glass partitions for guests to choose from rather than the single massive dining room of most huge ships. And instead of one main lounge, the ships have two show lounges with different spectacular entertainment offerings.

Allure of the Seas – The Biggest Cruise Ship in the World in 2012

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However, Allure of the seas is rivaled by its own twin sip, Oasis of the Seas, for the title the biggest cruise ship in the world. Oasis is built in exactly the same superstructure as the Allure but wound up exactly two inches lengthier than Allure making the allure of the Seas earns the distinction of being the biggest cruise ship in the world.

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Allure of the Seas, the biggest cruise ship in the world is also the newest ship of Royal Caribbean and is also considered the largest passenger ship that has ever been constructed. A cruise on board Allure of the Seas is a vacation in itself. It has seven distinctive neighborhoods, all overflowing with exciting and innovative features. This biggest ship in the world also boasts of several first in the cruising industry such as the first Starbucks on board a cruise ship. It also features the very popular Broadway musical, “Chicago” featured on its main theater, aerial acrobat performers in the Aqua Theater, DreamWorks Experience with Po, Shrek and other favorite characters communing with guests, a zip line above the Central Park and the exhilarating surf simulator, FlowRider.

MSC Cruises
The Italian cruise ships of MSC Cruises are designed to provide its guest with an ambiance reflective of Italian elegance as they enjoy Italian type of vacation. Guests who are looking to be immersed in everything Italian will not be disappointed in these Italian cruise ships.
The Italian cruise ships of MSC Cruises sail the Mediterranean seas but also sail in the Caribbean, Asia, South America, Africa, Australia and the Middle East. These elegant ships have classic fashionable interiors decorated with brass, marble and glass and are appreciated for serving the most genuine Italian cooking on the high seas. In addition to the gracious interiors of these Italian cruise ships and the authentic cuisines they offer, they also have many amenities and facilities that guests will enjoy. Some of the best features of these Italian cruise ships are jogging tracks, discos, fully equipped gyms, theaters, swimming pools, hot tubs, childcare and entertainment services, internet cafes, and more.

Costa Cruises
Costa cruises has been in the cruising industry for over 60 years now. It is Europe’s and Italy’s best cruise line that offer cruises all over the world in the best Italian style. The 12 Italian cruise ships of Costa Cruises are more dynamic and larger than the original fleet of this Italian-based cruise line and sail to over 250 destinations all over the world including the Mediterranean, Baltic Sea, Northern Europe, Western and Eastern Caribbean, Asia, United Arab Emirates, Indian Ocean and South America.

The Italian cruise ships of Costa Cruises boast of offering the best of Italy to their guests, from Italian cultural activities and workshops; Italian cuisines and cooking lessons in addition to over 50 kinds of Italian pastas; and Italian games and dances.

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Enjoying the onboard entertainment – Most cruise ships have at least one “variety show” nightly. If you are on one of the larger cruise ships, you will get to enjoy Broadway or Vegas type musical extravaganza. In addition, there may be magician, comedian and circus performances. For those who prefer a quieter and more laid – back entertainment, there are piano bars and all kinds of lounges that offer a wide range of musical entertainment. Participative entertainment such as dancing, disco and karaoke are also available to guests.

Doing physical fitness exercises – One other pleasurable thing to do on a cruise ship is to have the benefit of the doing physical exercises in the ship’s fitness center with state-of-the art physical fitness equipment. For guests who prefer jogging or walking to working out in a gym, some cruise ships even have jogging tracks or have an expansive promenade deck where they can jog or walk with a great view of the water.

Swimming or enjoying water sports such as water volleyball in the pool – All cruise ships have at least one swimming pool where guests can enjoy a swim or join in some other pool games. Some ships even have Jacuzzis and hot tubs where guests can soak and relax. One other thing to do around the pool is to sunbathe and simply people watch.

There are so many other things to do on a cruise ship such as watch a movie, read a book at the library, send messages to friends or play internet games at the internet shop that there will never be a dull moment for guests.

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The Caribbean Princess initially set sail in April of 2004. A Caribbean Princess review enthused about the ship’s “Movies under the Stars” the ship’s newest entertainment alternative. This is a giant pool-side screen that features special sports events and the most recent hit movies where guests can relax on soft, cushioned reclining chairs under the stars while enjoying a first-run movie. Cruise passengers will also have fun watching an assortment of street performers doing their acts at the Piazza.

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Other features include the ship’s stateroom amenities that can be likened to that of five-star hotels as well as the numerous staterooms and suites with either balconies or ocean view. In truth, there are 900 balcony staterooms and a large number suites and mini suites balconies. Caribbean Princess guests take pleasure in numerous special features intended specifically for the Caribbean, in addition to the features and services of Personal Choice Cruising. This allows the guests make special their vacation with countless entertainment, activity and dining options.

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Royal Caribbean has always been a vanguard of the advancement of the cruise industry and considered one of the giants of the industry both in size as well as in service. Royal Caribbean’s thrust for bigger and larger cruise ship was initiated in 1999 with the launch of the behemoth “Voyager of the Seas”, a 138,000 ton vessel that can accommodate 3,114 passengers. The ship was not only huge but absolutely innovative in attractions and design.

Ten years later, the Royal Caribbean fleet consists of the ships of Voyager and their larger and newer cousins, Allure of the Seas and Oasis of the Seas – Allure is considered the largest cruise ship in the world. This earned Royal Caribbean the title, Royal Caribbean fleet, the largest cruise ship in the world. But Royal Caribbean’s pride is not only the size of its ships, but the pioneering and innovative entertainment and activity features of its ships are also considered beyond compare in the cruise industry. This includes the zip line, ice skating and rock climbing and an expansive outdoor garden. The ships of the Royal Caribbean fleet are not only the largest cruise ships in the world, they also have a more sizeable sports facilities on board and more variety in its entertainment and activities.

The cruise ships of the Royal Caribbean fleet also boast of impressive kid’s facilities such as a waterslide in the outdoor children’s pool, surfing simulator, boxing ring at the gym and an expansive water park with water sprayers and cannons among others.

Carnival Freedom

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This mammoth ship has a spectacular central atrium from where public rooms flow aft and forward. From the boulevard, guests will find a selection of dance lounges, show lounges, discos, bars and piano bars. It also has hundreds of staterooms with balcony and ocean view that is just ideal for watching and admiring Europe’s most fabled cities such as Barcelona, Venice and Istanbul.

Carnival Freedom Pool Deck

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Carnival Freedom has two main dining rooms that serve delicious gastronomic delights, while other dining options include a pizzeria, a seafood station, the Lido buffet, outside poolside grill, and a patisserie. Its 22 lounges, casino, and the Carnival Seaside Theater with its huge LED screen found on the poolside of the Lido deck that shows concerts, movies, sporting events and other programmes offer endless daytime and nighttime entertainment. Whereas. The fitness center and four pools give the guests a chance to work – off the sumptuous meals they have partaken. The relaxing 6 hot tubs and the ship’s spa that offers a wide selection of treatments are great for a tranquil respite.

Carnival Freedom is also a great ship for families with children. It has a teen lounge with a dance club, an arcade and the Children’s World play area. Carnival Freedom, like all Carnival cruise ships, has an astonishing youth program divided into three age groups, Camp Carnival for kids from two to eleven years old, Circle C for those ages twelve to fourteen, and Club O2 for teens.

Seabourn Pride Cruise Ship

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Dinner onboard Seabourn Pride is always a show of pomp and circumstances at the ship’s main dining venue, The Restaurant. Here, the style is open-seating and guests dine on some very amazing and exceptional cuisine while wine flows freely. At the “Iron Chef”, guests dine on multi-course menus that range from old time favorites to innovative and creative dishes and even some vegetarian choices. Alternative dining is also offered at the Veranda Café where themed meals are offered such as Turf-and Surf, Mediterranean and French cuisine. Room service is also available for guests who prefer to dine in-cabin and meals will be served course by course. The Restaurant and Veranda Café also serve breakfast and lunch although room service is available for both meals. Afternoon tea is served in the Constellation Lounge.

Entertainment on board Seabourn Pride has been greatly improved. The show lounge offers performances that range from performances of resident and visiting performers, Broadway – type shows, even an opera by the Reduced Opera Company of UK will be presented in some Mediterranean cruises. Other entertainments for the guests’ pleasure are evening and afternoon movies and some game shows, cooking demonstrations with guest chefs, talks by visiting lecturers, golf putting contests, bridge play and wine tasting.

MS Zaandam

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For its 1,440 guests, Ms Zaandam offers a distinctive cruising experience with its large and airy public rooms as well as roomy and elegantly adorned cabins and staterooms, 197 of which have private balconies. The wide selection of activities and extravagant amenities such as the Greenhouse Spa and Salon, the Pinnacle Grill among others, on board Ms Zaandam will make a cruising experience truly unforgettable.

The Main Lounge of Ms Zaandam is a place where guests can relax and sip a before or after dinner drink amid a sophisticated and tranquil atmosphere. This same Main Lounge is transformed as a glitzy state-of-the- art theater for exhilarating Broadway-type performances. The master chefs of Ms Zaandam offer epicurean cooking lessons at the Culinary Arts Center, the very modern demonstration kitchen presented by Food & Wine Magazine. The luxury coffee house powered by The New York Times called the Exploration Café is a place where guests can surf the net to their heart’s content, check their emails and send emails, read and or leaf through the ship’s very extensive library.

Dining is another unique experience on board Ms Zaandam with is main dining room, Rotterdam Dining Room, offering a five course continental menu with low-carb and vegetarian selections paired with an extensive wine list impeccably served by attentive waiters. Pinnacle Grill, Ms Zaandam’s classy reservations-only restaurant, is Ms Zaandam’s pride, while Lido Restaurant offers freshly cooked breakfast, lunch and dinner in a more relaxed ambiance.

After River Baroness was fully refurbished in 2005 all the public rooms of the ship were given a total make-over, hotel-style bed and new technology such as WiFi internet connection were added to make the ship at par with the other river cruise ships of Uniworld. For such a small ship, River Baroness is big in amenities. The main lounge, the Monet Lounge, with its comfy leather sofas and chair has huge picture windows that make it a perfect spot to watch river life and the scenic view pass by while sipping a glass of wine or indulging in a cup of coffee. River Baroness also has a sauna, whirlpool, game room, beauty salon, library, fitness center, massage treatment rooms, and a boutique shop for gifts and sundries. It also has an elegant restaurant, The Van Gogh Restaurant, that serves exquisite French cuisine cooked with fresh regional produce with an extensive wine list for guests to choose from; a 24-hour specialty tea and coffee bar. River Baroness also offers complimentary use of Nordic walking sticks and bicycle.

The River Baroness

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All staterooms of River Baroness are extravagantly furnished with hotel-type beds with fine linens, built-in closet, direct-dial phone, flat screen TV with satellite, a vanity, safe, hair dryer. The bathrooms are supplied with L’Occitane bath and body products, bathrobes and a magnifying mirror. Starting 2011, all suites of River Baroness had extra amenities and services that include a welcoming bottle of wine, DVD player, refrigerator, slippers, laundry service, daily cookie plate and fruits, shoe shine, continental breakfast and morning tea and coffee. In addition, windows on the cabins located on the promenade level can be opened.