A new trend in cruise travel has taken the seas by storm. Themed cruises have started to become very popular in today’s traveling experience and cover most every interest out there. Some of the more popular of these unique and fun cruises you will find are Halloween-themed cruises, mystery/murder cruises, culinary and wine cruises, golf cruises, and music and dance cruises.
Themed cruises
Themed cruises are cruises you can go on to enjoy with others who share and take part in your particular interest out on the open sea. These cruises are specially designed, so the whole cruise encompasses the idea behind the theme being presented. All travelers on the cruise can participate in the activities presented on the cruise. Whether it is a holiday, musical, Broadway Theater, golfing, culinary cuisine, or the chance to meet your favorite celebrity, there is a themed cruise for everyone out there. These cruises specialize in the activity you are interested in exploring.
The 5 most popular cruises
One of the top 5 cruises you will find is a Halloween-themed cruise. Several cruise lines not only offer Halloween-themed cruises, but also holiday cruises in general. Traveling from Florida to the Bahamas and back or simply out for a few hours from Houston, the variety of choices for a Halloween cruise is widely varied. You will find on this cruise that they can accommodate not only the individual, but also the family. Traveling from port to port, a large costume party, fun, food, and all around celebrating the Halloween season is included in this themed cruise.
Perhaps you would prefer to be a detective for a bit; you could join in a mystery/murder cruise. These popular cruises include the cruise goers and the staff in an exciting who-done-it mystery. From the time you step on board until the mystery is solved, you are a part of the crime scene. Get information from the beginning about the crime that was committed, follow the clues, and if you are a good enough sleuth, possibly even solve the case.
Perhaps you would like to learn some new culinary skills. These culinary cruises let you meet and mingle with some of your favorite chefs, chefs recognized around the world, and possibly even learn to cook with these chefs, depending upon the cruise. These forms of themed cruises have increased in popularity with the added chocolate and wine cruises, opening up the palate and the mind to the culinary art world, often holding demonstrations, or cooking classes with the chefs.
Maybe your interest leans more toward hitting the greens and playing a round of golf. There are golf cruises available with personal instructors, simulated golf courses on the cruise, equipment programs, and golf excursions when going into ports. The ocean can be your backdrop as you improve your back swing.
If none of these ideas suit your fancy, perhaps you can dance the night away with your partner. Many famous performers are now doing themed cruises, and you have a new opportunity to interact with them. With the wide variety of music-themed cruises, you are bound to find your favorite artist performing on one of them, or your favorite type of music, including jazz, big band, country and western, rock and roll, only to name a few.
Where to find these cruises
These cruises are offered by many cruise ships including American Cruise Lines, Carnival Cruise Lines, Celebrity Cruises, Crystal Cruises, Disney Cruise Line, Princess Cruises, and Silversea Cruises, to name a few. You should always check with your travel agent to see what themed cruises are available and at what time of the year, as some are seasonal. You can also look up a particular themed cruise on the Internet to find out what cruise line may have your particular interest in mind.
Is a themed cruise for you?
If you are not sure if a themed cruise is for you, the good news is that you can still go on the cruise and experience what they have to offer; your amount of participation is up to you. If you wish to go all out during the mystery/murder cruise, you can leave your inhibitions behind and join in the fun. You can be a spectator or a participator in these cruises, so you are in control of your experience on the themed cruise ship.
What are some things to remember?
When traveling on the high seas, it is of the utmost importance to have fun; however, you should also be prepared when traveling. No matter what port you are leaving from, remember you may be traveling in international waters and a passport is needed. There are no exceptions to this rule. Also bring comfortable clothing, sunscreen, motion sickness tablets, and a camera to get all your memories on film.
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