Having spoken to so many first time cruisers, their reaction is always the same - they ask themselves "Why didnt we do this before?" It is great value for money and should be tried at least once. Cruises are much more affordable than they were in the past and many offer better value than the conventional land based holiday as all food and entertainment is included in the price...

Carnival Cruise Lines continues to redefine contemporary cruising with "Today's Carnival," a term coined by the line to describe its commitment to enhancing all aspects of the "Fun Ship" vacation experience...

Norwegian's Freestyle Cruising offers passengers a more relaxed, resort-style cruise product with complete flexibility and non-intrusive service of the highest standard. Hallmarks of this innovative onboard service concept include open seating and extended hours in the main restaurants, alternative dining facilitie...

Royal Caribbean's fleet consists of 19 ships in four classes, including the 138,000-ton, 3,114-passenger Voyager-class vessels -- some of the largest cruise ships in the world. The Voyager-class, introduced in 1999, includes the Voyager of the Seas, Adventure of the Seas, Explorer of the Seas, Mariner of the Seas...

Celebrity's ten glamorous ships comprise one of the youngest and most innovative fleets among the major cruise lines. From the contemporary style of the Horizon and the Zenith and the high-tech comfort of the Century, Galaxy and Mercury to the latest generation ships...

Disney Cruise Line offers guests a cruising experience as fun and exciting as a Disney theme park resort vacation. From the hearts and minds of Disney's dreammakers come the most imaginative vessels afloat -- the 83,000-ton, 2,400-guest Disney Magic and her sister ship, the Disney Wonder...

Guests can head for the lively casino, pulsating with the excitement of blackjack and poker tables, the roulette wheel, and the jingling of slot machines. There are intimately designed dance floors...

Crystal Cruises offers grand luxury cruise travel at its very best. This six-star cruise line's fleet includes the 50,000-ton, 940-guest sister ships Crystal Harmony and Crystal Symphony, as well as the 68,000-ton, 1,080-guest Crystal Serenity. Crystal itineraries span the globe, visiting 178 ports, 56 countries, and six continents per year...

Cunard Line is a member of the exclusive World's Leading Cruise Lines alliance, which also includes Carnival Cruise Lines, Costa Cruises, Holland America Line, The Yachts of Seabourn, Princess Cruises, and Windstar Cruises. Together, these member lines share a commitment to quality and value, offering cruise vacations...

Marking its 130th anniversary in 2003, Holland America Line offers premium cruising, with virtually unlimited cruise and cruise tour options that span the globe and satisfy every traveler's appetite for exploration. During the company's rich history - first as a shipping and passenger line and subsequently as a cruise line...