1. 5 Amazing Cruise ships

2.  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…

3.  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?

4. Cruise Line: Royal Caribbean Max Passenger capacity: 6,360 Tonnage:225,282-tons Length: 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  1 st 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

5. Cruise Line: Royal Caribbean Max Passenger capacity:4,905 Tonnage: 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 1 st 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

6. Cruise Line: Cunard line Max Passenger capacity: 3,090 Tonnage : 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)

7. 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

8. Cruise Line: Norwegian Max Passenger capacity: 5,183 Tonnage: 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 1 st solo studio cabins at sea, 1 st ice bar at sea, 1 st Blue Man Group show at sea, 1 st "new wave" cabins at sea & 1 st 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

9.  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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