| The cruise line business began in the 19th century. | | | | numerous and range from lazy days on the |
| Once reserved for the very wealthy, it has | | | | beach, to shopping trips, nature exclusions, marine |
| become the vacation package of choice for the | | | | encounters, visits to historical sites and more. |
| budget conscious traveler. Great food, great | | | | Helpful brochures are provided as well as on board |
| entertainment, great accommodations, great | | | | information sessions with lectures and videos to |
| ports of call are all a part of cruising. | | | | help you make your choice. You can also |
| Compared to the cost of reserving a hotel at a | | | | purchase tickets on board ship for your further |
| top tourist spot, finding transportation, eating | | | | convenience. |
| meals in restaurants, and paying for top | | | | Some of our favorites have been the Atlantis |
| entertainment, a cruise can be much less | | | | Submarine, the Turtle Farm, Stingray City and |
| expensive. Modern cruise ships are pleasure | | | | Seven Mile Beach on Grand Cayman. Jamaica |
| palaces featuring excellent food and | | | | offers the Dunns River Falls in Ocho Rios which is |
| accommodations, as well as top entertainment...all | | | | a 900 foot climb to the top of the falls (in the |
| included in one price. | | | | water!). Don't worry, its easy enough that the |
| Cruises can be great romantic get-aways for | | | | kids can do it. Great fun on those hot tropical |
| couples. What could be better than basking in the | | | | days! Not far from Dunns River Falls you can |
| sun on a gorgeous beach during the day, or | | | | experience the Dolphin Encounter, in which you |
| watching the sun set on an exotic tropical island | | | | get into the water and actually pet and play with |
| at night? Then take in a world class Las Vegas | | | | the dolphins under the supervision of trainers. Kids |
| style show to compete the evening. | | | | and adults will enjoy this one. |
| They can also be great for families with kids. Our | | | | If your interest is in history and ancient culture, |
| kids loved Carnival Cruise Lines Camp Carnival. It's | | | | the Mayan ruins can't be beat! There are two |
| a program on board ship designed just for kids. | | | | excursions available from Cozemel, Mexico: Tulum |
| Activities are age appropriate with groups for | | | | and Chichen Itza. Tulum is absolutely stunning in its |
| different ages. Whether your kids like swimming, | | | | setting on the beach. Although climbing of the |
| video games, arts and crafts, sports, there is | | | | pyramids is off limits here, the tour guides are |
| sure to be something for everyone. The | | | | excellent in presenting the Mayan culture and |
| festivities at camp carnival begin with a disco night | | | | history. Chichen Itza is further inland and requires |
| just for kids, followed by ice cream sundaes. | | | | a bus ride to get there, making the entire |
| Parents love it because it allows them time to do | | | | excursion about 8 hours. It's worth it though. |
| what they want to do. Pagers are provided in | | | | There are many more ruins to see and you can |
| case your child needs you. | | | | climb the pyramid there. An excellent Mexican |
| Carnival Cruises also provide some great | | | | buffet is provided by the local hotel there. Be |
| excursions once the ship docks at the various | | | | careful, some of the food is HOT! |
| ports of call. (For an extra fee.) The activities are | | | | Looking for a top vacation value? Book a cruise! |