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JOURNEYS magazine
Volume III, 2016
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cooking demonstrations, or try your
luck in the casino. Entertainment
during the day can range frommusical
performances by the pool to
afternoon shows such as movies,
comedy improve, or even ice skating!
Ships also offer a great selection of
children’s and teen programs and
activities to keep everyone in your
brood well entertained and happy.
Kids of all ages will love playing
outside on the rock-climbing walls,
rope courses, and mini-golf courses.
Some ships even have on board
surfing and circus lesson fun.
During the day, guests also
have more relaxing options to
choose from like shopping at the
onboard boutiques, searching for a
great read in the ship’s library, and
enjoying a well-needed message or
body treatment at the spa — not to
mention the many venues for
delicious round-the-clock dining,
drinking, and snacking. Of course
if you want burn off some of those
calories, most of today’s ships
have fully-equipped, state-of-the-
art fitness centers, exercise and
yoga classes.
After dark, most ships take on
a cool Vegas vibe. This is when the
casinos are at their very best and
most exciting, so why not try your
luck at the slot machines or a
few hands of poker or blackjack?
Throughout the evening and well
into the night, the lounges feature
nightly live bands and cabaret
singers for your dancing or listening
pleasure. Piano bars, complete with
sing-alongs, are popular hotspots
where you sit back and relax with a
cocktail. And if you still have some
energy and want to keep the party
going, the disco is always hopping
late into the night.
One special entertainment
hallmark of ocean cruise ships are
their theaters which are home to a
variety and ever-changing lineup of
Broadway and Vegas-style shows.
These shows typically are featured
on several different nights during
each cruise, so you have a selection
of dates and times to choose from.
On other nights, you can expect
the theaters to feature singers,
comedians, and magicians.
If you have little ones, cruises
in the Caribbean and Bahamas
offer great itineraries for families.
Itineraries in the Mediterranean
and Alaska are prime for couples
new to cruising.
Rolling On a River
Having grown in popularity over
the past decade to become one of
the most unforgettable vacation
experiences anywhere, river cruising
presents an entirely new kind of
travel perspective jam-packed with
historical sites, beautiful landscapes
and cities — both large and small.
Unlike ocean cruising, river cruise
itineraries are very port-intensive —
on some itineraries you may visit
more than one port per day — and an
actual full day on the river is a rarity.
Many classic cities, like Vienna,
Budapest and Paris, were built along
o matter which style of
cruise you choose, you can rest
assured knowing you’re in for the
time of your life and receiving one of
the best vacation values dollar for
dollar. All you have to do is board
the ship, unpack once, and then do
nothing but enjoy your cruise and all
the unforgettable ports of call you’ll
experience — it’s that simple!
Sailing the Ocean Blue
Ocean cruises are great for
travelers of all types and ages, and
particularly ideal for anyone who
enjoys a lively atmosphere paired
with a lengthy list of onboard
activities to choose from. Ocean
ships are downright comfortable
for sailing long distances, such as
in the Caribbean, Alaska or Asia.
The vast majority of ocean cruise
ships can be quite large, carrying
approximately anywhere from
2,000 to over 6,000 passengers;
and one cruise line can have a
range of ship sizes in its fleet.
Ocean ships appeal to all kinds of
travelers as their many organized
programs offer a wide range of
activities for nearly every interest. If
you want to get out and be active,
you can participate in pool games,
basketball and volleyball tournaments,
improve your golf swing, or take
dance classes. Indoors, you might
prefer attending a history lecture,
