FAMILIES CAN HAVE FUN WITH NICKELODEON CRUISES
FAMILIES CAN HAVE FUN WITH NICKELODEON CRUISES IN 2010
Norwegian Cruise Line has teamed with Nickelodeon to offer two exciting Nickelodeon Cruises during the summer months of 2010. These week long cruises offer a number of different exciting features for kids that go along with the other features that Norwegian Cruise Line has to offer.
Norwegian Cruise Line- Epic
Kids can enjoy all sorts of things with SpongeBob, Dora, Diego and their other favorite Nickelodeon characters. These characters can be found around the ship and can offer autographs and photos. Character breakfasts are also available with them. Many stars of different Nickelodeon shows will also show up here.
Another feature of these cruises is that they offer special shows. The Slime Time Live! show is a daily interactive game show where families can compete together and get messy together. This is a popular attraction because getting slimed is always a good thing on a Nickelodeon cruise.
Pool Area
The pool on a cruise will also feature a daily Nick Live Poolside! event. This event offers concerts, shows and interactive games that vary by day. For younger kids the Nick Jr. section offers a variety of special activities for younger children. These include playroom activities, story readings, arts and crafts events and live shows.
Of course all of the many other features are available on a Nickelodeon cruise that can make this memorable for anyone. The H2O Zone water park and the FlowRider surfing simulator are great things for kids to enjoy. A massive rock climbing wall and an ice skating rink are also featured here.
Parents can enjoy different things about Nickelodeon cruises too. There are many restaurants and bars on the ship along with adult only pools, a casino and a spa that offers all sorts of body and massage sessions. Overall Nickelodeon cruises are memorable cruises that kids and their parents can enjoy together!
INDEPENDENCE OF THE SEAS CRUISE REVIEW 2010
INDEPENDENCE OF THE SEAS CRUISE REVIEW 2010
Independence of the Seas is one of the largest ships in the fleet of Royal Caribbean, featuring many entertainment activities like, four Broadway style musicals, ice skating rinks, whirlpool, rock climbing wall, boxing ring and restaurants. There is Alhambra theatre, with production shows like Center stage with comedian Michael James, ball room dancers and ice show "strings" with world class performance on ice.
Independence of the Seas
These items are for peaceful spending of the evening and for more adventurous people, there are activities like rock climbing wall, flow rider and many tournaments, comprising golf, bingo, swimming, basket ball, and shuffle board and so on.
Independence of the Seas
Breakfast comprises a standard American menu from eggs to pancake and at lunch, there is a choice between a buffet and menu combo. Hot dishes, sandwiches, desserts and soups are served. For dinner, the guests have a choice between a standard two seating arrangement or choose the own dinning time each day. But there is no compromise on the quality of the food or the ambience.
Independence of the Seas
Menu includes many starters and vegetarian pasta and broiled salmon. The dinner is lovely with classical music by musicians forming the background. There are five types of cabins for all categories including families.
Independence of the Seas
The sun deck has three distinct pool areas with spa and fitness center. There is an YSPA program for teens and discounts are also offered at the spa which can be availed of.
Independence of the Seas
It is 8 day tour on independence of the seas and for those who frequently travel, there is a diamond plus membership that offers many benefits- concierge services, reservation for special restaurants, evening cocktails, tickets for ice skating shows and other favors. This makes frequent travelers become an addict to Royal Caribbean cruise.
NCL CRUISE REVIEW, NORWEGIAN GEM
NCL'S CRUISE REVIEW, NORWEGIAN GEM
Norwegian Cruise Line has the youngest fleet among North American cruise lines and Norwegian Gem is something very special! Apart from freestyle cruising theme, it has innovative features like a four- lane bowling alley, onboard activities like thirty foot high- rock climbing wall and Wii Nintendo system, with a high defining projection screen in the crystal atrium.
Norwegian Gem
A 24 hour open fitness center is available, even if you want to work out at odd hours. The garden villas have three bedrooms and bath rooms, living and dining room, wet bar and steam room and whirlpool. This is ideal for multi- generation family travel or group of friends who want to cruise together.
Norwegian Gem
You can dine in any of the ten restaurants, at any time and also book dinner reservations. There are TV screens throughout Norwegian Gem to tell you where tables are available. If you pay an extra 15 to 20 dollar per person, you can dine at the specialty restaurant to have French to Japanese cuisine.
Norwegian Gem Pool Deck Area
For more adventurous people, there is the option of playing basketball, volley ball or golf, in special netted areas. Two swimming pools, one for adults with a waterfall are enough for swimmers and soakers to beat the heat. There are four hot tubs and a kid's pool with enclosed spiral slide. Tree top kids club has a rainforest theme to engage the children. Video arcade and leopard lounge take care of the teens.
Norwegian Gem State Room - Ocean View
A spa includes 18 treatment rooms and the bars and lounges depict the talent of the musicians and magicians. The dress code is freestyle, although long pants are required after 5 30 pm. Java cafes and internet café, serves computer facility combined with frozen coffee, espresso, cappuccino and cookies. With Norwegian Gem, you can really enjoy your vacation to the extreme, with full freedom, as rightly highlighted on clock onboard which says "as if it really matters".
LIBERTY OF THE SEAS CRUISE REVIEW
LIBERTY OF THE SEAS CRUISE REVIEW
Liberty of the Seas from Royal Caribbean International is one of the world's biggest and most imaginative marvels of maritime. It has all the freedom a guest would like to have, such as Water Park, surf simulator, ice skating rink, boxing ring and rock climbing wall.
Liberty of the Seas
Almost 1,112 feet long and 185 feet wide, she is enormous- nearly four times the size of statue of liberty and three times the size of the titanic. The ship has 1,817 state rooms and 1084 of them have an ocean view. For the sports enthusiastic people, there are many items like the flow rider and boogie boarding. In addition, golf, jogging, ping pong and shuffle board are there to enjoy.
Casino Royale - Deck 4 Midship
Gambling activities include poker, bingo, slot tournaments and other casino games. People, who want to spend time in a comparatively moderate way, can make use of the library, equipped with comfortable sofa and chair overlooking royal Promenade or visit daily trivia.
Liberty of the Seas - Royal Promende
Evening entertainments have variety shows, Broadway style musicals and comics. The main restaurant of liberty of the seas has a crystal chandelier and a royal three- deck staircase which are separately named after the famous artists like Michel Angelo, Botticelli and Rembrandt.
Liberty of the Seas - Perfect for Jogging
The second most popular restaurant is Johnny Rockets, which is always full. In addition, there are other attractive dining venues like Lido deck, Portofino and chop. Needless to say, the service of multinational staff is marvelous who take pride in watching the passengers enjoy.
Liberty of the Seas - Pool Deck Area
Liberty of the Seas has many small cabins which are small but have lots of storage. The adventure theatre allows the kids to immerse themselves in performing arts. Scratch DJ 101 classes is exclusively for teens. Infants and toddlers too, have programs and private baby sitting is also offered. Liberty of the seas offers unforgettable experience.
NCL-NORWEGIAN PEARL CRUISE REVIEW
NCL'S - NORWEGIAN PEARL CRUISE REVIEW
Norwegian Pearl is ideal for passengers who want to enjoy their vacation filled with activities. There is a plethora of activities like gaming lessons, bridge play, snorkeling demonstration, language courses and some other activities that require an extra fee. .
Food: The dining options are so varied that you get a different type of variety every night and you are sure to put on weight. Healthy options in food are also available like salad bar, fresh sliced tropical fruit and veggie sushi.
Gym: To reduce the excess weight put on due to excellent food, there is a fantastic gym for regular work- outs and a refrigerator, filled with towels.
Norwegian Pearl
Layout: There are maps posted throughout the ship, in addition to pocket maps so that you do not lose your way. There is always a crew member who is happy to guide and help you. Two large garden villas, spanning an area of 4390 sq feet with three separate bed rooms, private garden with hot tub and a private courtyard with pool, would suffice to enjoy without any boredom.
The itinerary of Norwegian Pearl is great, comprising five- night western Caribbean, nine- night southern Caribbean and Alaska in the summer. You can watch the glaciers caving from a private balcony while on Alaska cruise and take a relaxing massage in the hydro therapy room at the South pacific spa.
There is rock climbing wall, a fitness center with floor-to-ceiling windows, a lively casino and a Broadway theater. Bowling alley is the first of its kind in a cruise. The staterooms are interconnected for those who want to have internet connection.
Though there is a freestyle dining, the other option of a specified table at the traditional style, gives the advantage of getting to know better, the cruise staff that is extremely friendly and courteous, as always. With Norwegian Pearl, it is always happy cruising.