Cruising has increased in popularity so much in the recent years, and now that the recession is past us, the numbers of cruise goers are back on top. Perhaps the biggest sign of the increase in popularity of cruising in the recent years is the kind of evolution that has been observed in the way of theme cruises. The wants and likings of discerning cruise travelers are reflected in the new themes that come out. The sheer number of the variety that is available is simply astounding, these are inclusive of themes such as Elvis theme cruises(!), ball room dancing theme cruises, sixties themes, jazz themes, blue grass themes and a whole lot more variations in which the sky seems to be the only limit. Flying themes, imagine that. And these are just extremely specialized cruises that satisfy nostalgia  [...] 

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The Celebrity Solstice cruise ship was one of the reasons I felt myself lucky as a cruise reviewer. The brand new addition to the fleet at Celebrity cruises, the Solstice is phenomenal to say the least. I was among the lucky ones invited to see it in Miami, and have a first hand experience of the cruise ship. The Celebrity Solstice cruise ship blew me away to say the least. Solstice has a gross tonnage of 122, 000 tons and is part of the Solstice class of cruise vessels. There are five ships in the class, Eclipse, Equinox and Solstice, along with two as yet unnamed ships. From the time I heard about the new ship from Celebrity, I knew something was definitely going to be special. The cruise line has a reputation for excellence, and lives up to it. I already had a fair idea of what to expect,  [...] 

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MSC Cruise Line enjoys a position of repute in the cruise industry primarily for its fleet. Well equipped is not the word, the ships part of the fleet at MSC Cruise Line are among the most up to date in the industry, and are renowned for their classic elegance and understated style that reflects customs and traditions of European décor and design. The fleet at MSC Cruise Line is the same as other cruise lines in the way that they have ships of varying sizes and levels of luxury, but what stands out is the unique experience that is on offer at MSC cruise Lines. The term “Luxurious Zen” has been used by a cruise reviewer to describe the cruising experience. MSC Fantasia The MSC Fantasia has attracted recent attraction for its staircases featuring Swarovski crystal and the see through roofs  [...] 

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Holland America Line ( H A L ) was established in the year eighteen seventy three, and is among the best cruise lines in the industry now. The heritage has led the cruise line to have a proud legacy and tradition in cruising. The Holland America Line now occupies a position of honor for several excellent reasons, the most visible the unique cruise experiences, the constant innovations, the personalized attention, excellent ultra luxury accommodations, impeccable service and a whole lot of others, including the meticulous and painstaking attention devoted to small details. There is a whole number of excellent facilities here. Holland America Line is a subsidiary company that is owned by the Carnival Corporation, which is the largest cruise company in the world. The head quarters of the company  [...] 

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Cruising is among the most popular modes of taking a holiday. In addition to the varied destinations stopped at by the cruise ships, the cruise ships themselves are like a floating resort, where all your dining, entertainment, fitness and other needs are taken care of. There are all kinds of facilities to ensure that you have the most relaxing time ever. There are a whole range of rewarding destinations offered, from tiny Greek islands, to locations in the Caribbean, to Asia and in the French Pacific. As said by several greats in the industry, taking a cruise gives a whole new perspective that gives a new flavor to something that is otherwise quite mundane. There are a whole range of excellent options available. Crystal Cruise Lines are of the same opinion, and provide a whole range of attractions  [...] 

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A cruise is the epitome of all things luxurious, and the very suggestion of a cruise is enough to render the better of us salivating. The cruise ships of nowadays are turning more and more into floating resorts in the sea, with a whole range of comforts as well as facilities. There have been amazing innovations, like rock climbing walls and ice skating rinks. The companies are certainly on the right track in the way that they know exactly what the cruiser of today has in mind. The Regent Seven Seas Cruises, and is certainly among the ones on the right track. There are a whole range of things the cruise company is famous for, and making the right provision for luxury in an age where competition is so much and so worthy, is only one of them. The easy going atmosphere is an inherent and not to  [...] 

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It was in the late nineteen fifties that Lars Eric Lindblad began going out on expeditions with groups of travelers. Lindblad had a passion for travel, more than this, he was motivated to discover far flung places, their unique culture and natural attractions. The expedition pioneer Lindblad was following his passion, which also involved allowing other people to share in his joy of discovery. These travel expeditions were extremely adventurous considering the age, because then the benefits of modern technology were not as effectively harnessed in explorative activities as it is now. Lindblad expeditions of then were certainly a far cry from today. Lars Eric Lindblad is considered the pioneer of eco tourism by numerous people around the world. The nineteen fifties expeditions set off to such  [...] 

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Costa Cruises – Overview . . . The Italy based Costa Cruise Line is a brand part of the Carnival Corporation, which has thirteen cruising brands as part of their repertoire and is the largest company in the world in terms of popularity and size of fleet. Costa Cruise line is well known for having a multi ethnic, multi lingual cruise ambience that is the trademark. The cruise ship company is among the top most among European cruise lines, and is the proud possessor of the ultra modern and ever growing fleet that puts the European Cruise lines to shame. Costa Atlantica – Quick Overview . . . Costa Atlantica is a delightful combination of both old world elegance and sophistication as well as a whole range of Costa Cruise Line traditions plus a liberal addition of American technology and  [...] 

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Silversea Cruises is a fairly recent entrant into the cruise ship industry. A niche company that specialized from the start in small sized, intimate ships with ultimate luxury, the unique formula was seen doubtful by many in the industry. There is no dearth to quality facilities though, and space is in no way a constraint for providing some of the best creature comforts offered in cruise ships of nowadays. In the year nineteen ninety four in the month of April, to state it grandly, there was a small ship launched, just at about 16, 800 tons. All the accommodations in the ship were suites, and the ship was ultimate in luxury. The Mediterranean was were the debut was made. The ship was the Silver Cloud, capacity totaling 296 passengers. This was the very first installment in the fleet of Silversea  [...] 

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Sea dream Yacht club is a world apart from the run of the mill cruises, and the unique concept used by the firm has earned a good number of fans in the recent years. The company has also been at the receiving edge of a whole number of raving reviews from prestigious travel magazines and websites. There are several reasons why the company works.  The award wining company has a lot to offer, and all of it will be far removed from the normal big ship cruising. There is a good provision for luxury here, and there are lots of things that you will never experience while on a big ship. The difference between Sea Dream yacht club and other cruise lines is just the basic difference between yachting and cruising, and the former is much more exclusive and intimate. The ships that are part of Sea Dream’s  [...] 

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