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Miami-based Norwegian Cruise Line Limited (NCL) is a global cruise company and industry innovator that operates a fleet of eleven ships, sailing under 2 brands (NCL and NCL America) to more than 140 ports around the world. Through its "Homeland Cruising" program, NCL now offers regularly scheduled, round-trip cruises from a variety of U.S. and Canadian ports, including Miami, FL; Seattle, WA; San Juan, PR; Boston, MA; New York, NY; Houston, TX and Honolulu, Oahu and Lahaina, Maui, HI. Norwegian Cruise Line is jointly owned by Apollo Management, LP and The Genting Group (Star Cruises PLC of Malaysia). Under their joint ownership the fleet has been modernized and new ships have been built. more
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Featured Ship: Allure of the Seas
Allure of the Seas is the second ship in the Oasis class of ships and is owned by Royal Caribbean International. Allure's maiden voyage was November 2010, and it was built in STX Europe shipyard in Turku, Finland. At 220,000 gross tons, this ship hosts 5400 guests and 2165 crew. This is one of the first ships to have interior stateooms with balconies facing interior open spaces. The ship features a zip-line, a casino,a mini-golf course, multiple night clubs, several bars and lounges, a karaoke club, comedy club, four swimming pools, volleyball and basketball courts, theme parks and nurseries for children. Onboard activities are organized into seven themed areas called neighborhoods. Neighborhoods include Central Park, Pool & Sports Zone, Spa & Fitness Center, Boardwalk, Royal Promenade, Youth Zone and Entertainment Place. The sister ship to Allure of the Seas is Oasis of the Seas. Both ships sail from Fort Lauderdale to the Caribbean. more |
Featured Destination: Caribbean-Western
Western Caribbean Cruises often offer more activity and adventure than Eastern Caribbean Cruises. They offer travelers a unique blend of sun and surf, eco-adventures and ancient civilizations (for history buffs!). This area is world reknown for it's magnificent beaches, snorkeling and diving, history and culture, and lush scenery. Most of these cruises are 7 days long, but some lines offer 4 and 5 day cruises. The 7 day cruises usually have two or three days at sea, and then visit three or four of these ports: Cruise Line Private Islands; Jamaica; Key West, Florida; Belize; Grand Cayman; Cozumel, Mexico; Honduras and Cancun, Mexico. These cruises are popular for seniors and families with older children and teens who may get a kick out of swimming with the stingrays in Grand Cayman, climbing the Dunns River Falls in Jamaica, or exploring the ancient ruins in Mexico. more |





