http://top10cruiseships.com Find the cruise ship that’s right for you. Tue, 04 Oct 2011 20:01:29 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en http://top10cruiseships.com/norwegian-epic-%e2%80%93-one-of-the-top-10-cruise-ships-for-nightlife-and-entertainment/ http://top10cruiseships.com/disney-dream-%e2%80%93-one-of-the-top-10-new-cruise-ships-for-2011/ http://top10cruiseships.com/top-10-new-cruise-ships-for-2011/ Allure of the Seas sailed her maiden voyage on December 1, 2010. She was supposed to be the same size as sister ship Oasis of the Seas. But so vast are these ocean-going cities, that even though Allure was built on the same superstructure, she emerged five centimeters longer and 70,000 tons heavier. She is currently the largest cruise ship in the world. All the best features of Oasis are present on Allure -- the open-air park, Aqua Theater, and Loft Suites. But Allure has some exciting new features all her own, including the first Starbucks on a mainstream cruise ship. Read more...]]> http://top10cruiseships.com/allure-of-the-seas-one-of-the-top-10-largest-cruise-ships/ There’s never been any shortage of water holes on cruise ships. In fact, most have a dozen or more bars and lounges. But the latest generation of vessels has raised the bar with innovative new spaces, including an authentic, Scandinavian-style ice bar. Here's our list of the Top 10 Bars on Cruise Ships:




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]]> http://top10cruiseships.com/the-top-10-coolest-bars-on-cruise-ships/ Fifteen years ago, a passenger vessel over 100,000 tons was newsworthy. But today, ships twice that size are pleasing cruisers with amenities and activities that would have been unheard of back then. Pretty much everything you enjoy ashore -- from bowling to ice skating -- is now offered at sea. And the biggest cruise ships can compete with their land-based rivals when it comes to spa services, fitness facilities, dining, and entertainment. Read more...]]> http://top10cruiseships.com/top-10-largest-cruise-ships/ Ships that sail Europe’s great waterway are low and narrow by design, so they can tuck under bridges and make their way through tight canals. In some ways, this limits how grand a first impression they’re able to make. And many first-time river cruisers who are accustomed to the over-the-top lobbies found on ocean-going vessels may be underwhelmed when they first board a river boat. Read more...]]> http://top10cruiseships.com/river-beatrice-one-of-the-top-10-european-river-cruise-ships/ When Seabourn first announced their plans to built a 450-passenger ship, everyone wondered if they could provide the yacht-like experience the brand promises on that scale. After all, the new Seabourn Odyssey carries twice as many passengers as any of the other Yachts of Seabourn. Most critics agree that Seabourn pulled it off and that Odyssey offers the best of both worlds -- the service and attention to detail found on their smaller ships with more amenities, facilities, and elbow room. Read more...]]> http://top10cruiseships.com/seabourn-odyssey-%e2%80%93-one-of-the-top-10-luxury-cruise-ships/ In the world of cruising, luxury and intimacy go hand in hand. Conventional wisdom dictates that the smaller the ship, the more exclusive the experience. So when Crystal Cruises launched as a luxury brand with a ship that carried more than 900 passengers, many industry insiders were skeptical But Crystal delivered on the promise – in spades – and today, Crystal cruises are among the best money can buy. And loyal passengers think their service is absolutely tops. Read more...]]> http://top10cruiseships.com/crystal-serenity-%e2%80%93-one-of-the-top-10-luxury-cruise-ships/ In order to attract more sophisticated travelers, the cruise ships upgraded the dining experiences they offered their passengers a few years ago. Since good food and wine go hand-in-hand, expanded wine cellars, professional tastings, and multiple-course dinners with food-and-wine pairings weren’t far behind. Today, you can drink as well at sea as you can on dry land. Many of the luxury cruises include good wine in the cruise fare. In addition to on-board tastings and seminars, many voyages include vineyard visits and tastings in some of the world’s top wine regions. And most ships have at least one wine bar where you can enjoy new and classic wines by the glass. Read more...]]> http://top10cruiseships.com/top-10-cruise-ships-for-wine-lovers/