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You Should be Cruising
You Should be Cruising
And here's why

Value. Over 170 destinations, one-of-a-kind onboard activities, world-class dining, and more! It's like getting multiple of vacations in one.

Ease. Set sail from a city near you. We've got over 35 departure ports to choose from. And the best part - you can visit dynamic locations and unpack only once.

Adventure. River tubing, kayaking, ice skating you'll do more than you ever thought possible in one vacation.

Variety. The endless choices onboard and off make every day unique for everyone from beach bums to history buffs.
Destinations
From the glaciers of Alaska to quaint European towns, you can explore destinations and ports of call all over the world.

Onboard
Broadway shows, rock climbing, Swedish massage, yoga classes - you'll never run out of things to do onboard.


Shore & Land Excursions
Really get to know your destination with a wide variety of shore & land excursions - including tours, entertainment, adventure activities and more.
Staterooms
After a full day of adventure, kick back and relax in your stateroom - choose from family suites, ocean views or, if you prefer, your very own balcony.
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Cruise lingo 101

Get to know your ship
Berth: A fancy word for where the ship parks
Bow/Stern: Front and rear of the ship, respectively
Gangway: The passageway where you board
Stateroom: Your room onboard - just like your favorite hotel room, but floating
Tender: A small vessel that transports people from ship to shore
Ship: A large, seaworthy… just kidding. You already knew that one

Good things to know about cruising
Embark: To get on the ship. Getting off is called disembarking
Excursion: Activities, tours or entertainment offered in each port
Knot: A unit of speed that equals one nautical mile an hour
Mustering: The safety drill conducted before every cruise
Ports: The cities, towns and islands the ship (and you) will be visiting
Cruisetour: A combination cruise vacation and land tour

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