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