The choice of ships and destinations is huge. Even the length of a cruise can be packaged to fit your vacation plans. Another factor that adds to the value of a cruise vacation is price. With the cruise fleet growing each year this year 17 new ships will be put into service the competition to fill those staterooms is great, and the discounts are heavy. Catching some rays is just one of the many things to do aboard ship.
Many ships offer everything from pools to casinos to activities specifically for children.
Alaska has been a proven winner in the eyes of all who take cruises. Today a small armada of cruise ships travels along the Inside Passage, taking in sightings of whales and mighty glaciers. Cruise passengers have a wide variety of ships to choose from, including some of the largest and the smallest. Some lines such as Princess and Holland America have extensive land programs, including their own rail cars for a close look at the interior. European and Mediterranean cruises are growing almost as fast as Alaskan cruises.