Why a Cruise Vacation: A Different Adventure Every Day
Few vacations can match the value of a cruise. Many of the greatest, most intriguing destinations in the world can be explored on a cruise vacation. From sparkling coastal towns to picturesque villages and Europe’s iconic landmarks to serene, secret, island lagoons, cruising provides the opportunity to be comfortably transported to a myriad of famous destinations across the globe. Unpack just once and enjoy a different adventure every day, with mostly everything included in one up front cost. Your stateroom, entertainment, food and transportation to each destination are all included, while shore excursions, specialty dining restaurants, upgrades, spas and gratuities on some cruise ships may be extra. Whether you are budget conscious or extravagant, seeking relaxation or excitement, a cruise vacation offers something memorable for everyone.
The Onboard Experience
While you are transported to intriguing destinations world-wide, you can choose from a broad range of activities and amenities, which vary by cruise line and by ship. Gain fascinating insights from guest lecturers, enrichment classes and be entertained by shows. Spend quality time with your significant other, while your children learn and play in the supervised kid’s area, and the older children have a blast in the ship’s teen center. There are also multiple dining venues, swimming pools, movie theaters, ice skating rinks, and health and spa facilities, to delight all interests and age groups. Cruise lines have also taken the quality of dining to new levels of sophistication, with celebrity-chef-inspired menus and sommeliers to help you select the perfect wine pairing to bring out the best flavors from you mouth-watering cuisine. Accommodations range from luxury suites with private balconies to affordable inside staterooms.
Here is just a sampling of the cruise lines that you can choose from, each offering their own distinct styles and experiences:
- Luxury: For sophisticated cruisers with elegant, luxurious ships that range from yachts to small/mid-sized ships, with a few hundred guests or less.
- Premium: An upscale experience that caters to all age groups and interests. Featuring mid-sized ships with more ocean view staterooms and a wide choice of services and amenities.
- Contemporary: Ships are larger and carry more passengers, offering more entertainment venues to appeal to all ages. Families prefer these for their child and teen programs and more stateroom choices. Attire is often relaxed with designated formal occasions.
From Alaska to Asia, South America to the South Pacific and beyond, are you ready to explore our world’s wonders by ocean? Our travel advisors cruise expertise includes cruise lines, ships, itineraries, flights, shore excursions, transfers, pre-and-post cruise hotels and insider destination information. Trust your cruise details to a professional, so you can relax and focus on enjoying your ultimate cruise vacation.
Distinctive Voyages: Unforgettable Cruise Explorations with Bonus Amenities and Perks
Distinctive Voyages, offered exclusively through TL Network’ agencies, elevates your cruise experiences by providing you with complimentary amenities at no additional cost. These voyages may include:
- The Services of a Distinctive Voyages Host Invitation
- A Private Welcome Reception
- An Exclusive Shore Event that will truly connect you to your destination
- Surprise & Delight Bonus Amenity to celebrate sailings of 14+ nights
- Enjoy an exclusive tour with a Private Car & Driver on select sailings
- Culinary Collection sailings featuring cooking demonstrations, galley tours, delightful meals and wine and spirit tastings
With over 300 departures annually across 10 cruise lines, our Distinctive Voyages offer exclusive amenities and services you can’t get anywhere else. Be sure to ask one of our travel experts about booking you on an upcoming Distinctive Voyages cruise on one of the following cruise lines.
Terms & Conditions
Distinctive Voyages sailing dates and amenities, including exclusive shore events or private car and driver ports, are current at time of printing and are subject to change without notice. Amenities apply to 1st and 2nd passenger only. Offers are subject to availability, at time of booking, and may be altered or withdrawn at any time without notice. Booking procedure is current at time of print and varies by cruise line. Pricing will be confirmed at time of booking. Cancellations, refunds, and penalties are imposed by the individual cruise lines. Distinctive Voyages amenities may be substituted if a minimum number of guests are not confirmed on any given departure. Combinability varies Exclusive Shore Events vary by cruise line. Private Car and Driver option is available only once per sailing as availability is limited in each port. Registration is required Register early to make sure you secure the Private Car and Driver experience you prefer. Amount of time noted for the car and driver is for the duration only and not possible to increase the duration of the time noted.
