Disney Magic Cruise Review 2011
Disney Magic Cruise Review 2011
Disney Magic is all around and not all of it is at the Disneyland theme parks because you can also take a Disney cruise on one of the two cruise ships such as the Disney Magic owned by the Disney Cruise Line operating out of Port Carnival, FL at its own Disney Cruise Line Terminal.
Disney Magic
Disney Magic has 10 passenger decks and is 964 feet long and weights 83,000 tons. It can carry 2,400 guests. It began operating in 1998. It was created, designed and fully intended to operate as a family oriented cruise ship and has family friendly features such as split baths with separate sinks so that mom, dad and children don’t have to fight so much over who gets to wash first. The split baths is very unusual on cruise ships. Also Disney cruise ships do not contain a casino also making it unique and family oriented. And just so children aren’t expected to study onboard there is also no library. If you want to read then bring your books with you.
Disney Magic
Disney Magic has created age specific children’s play areas to keep the interest of even small children. The ships colors are distinctive with dark blue hulls, matching red funnels and yellow, that is Mickey yellow, insignias. There are three main areas on the cruise ship. One of them is called Diversions which is in the entertainment district and is styled after an English sports pub.
Disney Magic
The next is Cove Café which is an adult’s only coffee bar which is located next to the Quiet Cove Pool of which the name says it all. It is meant as a place for adults to relax away from their children.
Kiddy Pool - Disney Magic
The entertainment includes a theater that shows Disney movies called the Buena Vista Cinema and a Broadway style house. There is also the Disney Digital 3-D with lasers and fog.
Disney Magic Theater
Disney Magic - Pool for Adults - Quiet Cove Pool
Disney Magic Cabin
Disney Magic is the Best Family Cruise Ship
Enjoy MSC Splendida Cruises in 2011
Enjoy MSC Splendida Cruises in 2011
MSC Splendida specializes in cruising the Mediterranean. The MSC Splendida has 1,637 cabins and is approximately 138 tonnes gross weight. It has thirteen passenger decks and is considered in the Fantasia class. It can carry 3,274 guests. It entered service on July 12, 2009. There are 99 suites in the VIP area with 24 hour butler service.
MSC Splendida Cruise Ship
This cruise ship visits the Mediterranean and a sample cruise for 11 days visits Italy, Greece, Egypt, Israel and Tunisia. In Egypt for example when the MSC Splendida stops at the port in Alexandria, which is the second largest city in Egypt there are a number of excursions you can take An excursion is recommended in Alexandria because the cruise terminal is a ways from the city itself. Alexandria is called the ‘pearl of the Mediterranean’ and here you can think Cleopatra. One trip is to Cairo which takes 12 hours which includes a 3 hour each way bus ride. But at the destination which also includes lunch you will drive the Desert road to Gizah and see the outside of the pyramids of Cheops and even see the Sphinx plus bargain at a bazaar. There is also a visit to the Egyptian Museum. This particular excursion has some rough walking and not intended for someone who has problems walking.
MSC Splendida in Grand Harbour, Malta
On board MSC Splendida there is a MSC Aurea spa with Balinese massages available and saunas, whirlpool and a Turkish bath, also 4 pools and a squash court. The cruise ship has an Italian influence. There are several Italian restaurants, ones that offer Mediterranean meals, also a TexMex, pizza and coffee type restaurants. There is a casino and theatre. Suites have wardrobes and a tub and bath. There is AC and internet for a fee. There is one handicap suite. There are outside and inside cabins plus outside cabins with a balcony.
MSC Splendida
MSC Splendida Tennis Court
MSC Splendida Theatre
MSC Splendida Cabin
MSC Splendida Suite
MSC Splendida Pool Deck
MSC Splendida Friendly Staff
Bowling at the Sports Bar, MSC Splendida
Disco Club 33 - MSC Splendida
MSC Splendida Casino
Costa Pacifica Cruises 2011
Costa Pacifica Cruises 2011
Costa Pacifica is another cruise ship in the Costa cruise line and was completed in 2009. It has 1,504 cabins and 91 of these have direct access to the Samsara Spa. 521 cabins have a balcony and 58 of the cabins have a private balcony.
Costa Pacifica is Amazing Cruise Ship
There are also 12 suites with direct access to the spa. On board are five restaurants including two will be available with reservations only. There are 13 bars also. The cruise ship can carry 3000 guests in the 1,504 cabins of which 28 of the cabins are handicapped accessible.
Costa Pacifica Cruise Ship
If you were going to book this cruise ship, Costa Pacifica, in May 2011, you would be looking at tours departing from Savona to Spain, Portugal and the UK for a 10 day cruise. Another trip departing from Kiel is an eleven day cruise to Sweden, Finland, RUSSIA, Estonia, Lithuania and Poland to name a few countries where they dock at various ports.
Costa Pacifica in Palma de Mallorca
The theme of the Costa Pacifica is music. In all areas of Costa Pacifica you will hear music. The music tract was composed and rearranged by Mauro Pagani and there is a different rhythm in every part of the ship. There are 29 tracts in all that you will hear.
Costa Pacifica by Night
On board the cruise ship there are 4 Jacuzzis and four pools that include one for children. There is also a multi-purpose sports pitch. The Samsara Spa specializes in oriental treatments and it is contained in 6000 square feet of space and is located on two levels. Of course there are treatment rooms, gyms, therapy spas, and sauna. The cruise ship has a disco, casino and theatres. It also has free WiFi. It also has a Grand Prix simulator and the external deck has a glass roof. The cabins have a flat TV and 24 hour room service.
Costa Pacifica Pool Deck
Costa Pacifica Restaurant
Costa Pacifica Cabin Suite
Costa Pacifica Mini Suite
Costa Pacifica Cabin
Costa Pacifica Samsara Mini Suite
Costa Pacifica Internet Point
Costa Pacifica Stardust Theater
Costa Pacifica Casino
Costa Pacifica Kids Zone
Costa Luminosa Cruise Vacation 2011
Costa Luminosa Cruise Vacation 2011
Costa Luminosa is a cruise ship within the Costa cruise line but it is also a holding of the Carnival Group. This particular cruise ship was completed in 2009. It can book 2,260 guests and it has 1,130 cabins located on twelve guest decks. The cruise ship is 965 feet in length and weighs 92,600 tones gross. The catch to the name is that it is a cruise ship full of light and charm.
Costa Luminosa
The Costa lines cruise world wide. This particular cruise ship, Costa Liminosa if you were going to book it in May 2011, would have three cruises on offer. One would be a 10 day cruise departing from Savona and going to Spain, Portugal and France. One departing from Copenhagen for a 7 night cruise would visit Estonia, Russia, Finland and Sweden. There is also a 7 day cruise to the Fjords of Norway, this also departs from Copenhagen.
Costa Luminosa
If you have never visited the fjords of Norway they were created during the various ice ages and Norway has the highest concentration of fjords in the world. When the glaciers retreated the sea water flooded the areas that were dug out by ice, stone and rock. You can see seals, porpoises and many other fish. The fjords are salt water.
Costa Luminosa
On board Costa Luminosa you will find a golf simulator plus a 4 D cinema, a theatre and a spa located on two levels, plus a beauty center. There are four restaurants and eleven bars and a cigar lounge. There is also a coffee and chocolate bar.
Costa Luminosa Cabin
There is also a casino and a disco. Of course there are fitness programs for jogging and track plus others. It is described as cruising Italian style and all cabins have a flat screened TV and room service available. There is also a PlayStation World area.
Costa Luminosa Pool Deck
Costa Luminosa Casino
Azamara Quest 2010, 2011 Cruises
Azamara Quest 2010, 2011 Cruises
Azamara Cruises are a well known name among the major cruise liners of the world. They offer a world class cruise experience to the passengers. The company was founded in 2007 as a subsidiary of Royal Caribbean. Till now, passengers have felt that the experience of a voyage on Azamara is not distinct and that while traveling it felt like they are operating under the shadow of Celebrity Cruises. Therefore it has been decided that by revamping all operations, starting from April 2010, Azamara cruises will become a leader in the deluxe cruise market.
Azamara Quest
A major focus of this revamping will be on the destinations where it leads the guests to, with the motto being “You’ll love where we take you”. To accomplish their goal of making Azamara a leader in deluxe cruises, fares will be raised.
Azamara Quest Cabin
However many new features will be introduced like complimentary wines and beverages for lunch and dinner, offering European Butler Services in their suites, introducing a new & fresh loyalty program, and designing a more elaborate itinerary that will make the guests feel at home being around the cultures of the various ports that come during a voyage. Also more free overnight stays in exciting port cities of Hong Kong, Sydney and Rome are being planned.
Azamara Quest Deck Party
Azamara Quest is an R-class cruise ship that started services for Azamara Cruises in 2007. She was built in 2000 for Renaissance Cruises but after the collapse of Renaissance, she was laid off for two years and later in 2007 it was transferred to Azamara Cruises.
Azamara Quest Discoveries Dining Room
The Azamara Quest carries about 700 passengers and 350 crew members. Her first season will be in the Caribbean. The main competitor for Azamara Club Cruises is Oceania Cruises, managed by Apollo Management. Azamara Quest is equipped with Plasma TV’s in every stateroom, new furnishings and bed linens, new pool side furniture as well as an expansion of onboard eateries and boutique shops.
Azamara Quest in Yalta, Ukraine
Pool Grill Menu - Azamara Quest
For extra $175, customers are able to gain access to the special Astral Spa Private Deck. Spa includes "fancy"chairs and lounges & Thalassotherapy pool.
Azamara Quest Pool Deck
