All About Cruises

Disney Cruise Vacations

Created in 1995, Disney Cruise Line is an American cruise line owned by (not surprisingly) The Walt Disney Company. In a previous article, we wrote about Disney cruises and the ships in the Disney fleet. In this article, we look at some of the specific cruises offered by Disney to get a general picture of what Disney cruise vacations are all about.

Disney Cruise Line and the Disney Cruise Ships

The Disney Cruise Line is an American cruise line owned by The Walt Disney Company. More specifically, it is owned by a division of Disney known as Walt Disney Parks and Resorts. The Disney Cruise Line was created in 1995.

Disney Dream Enters Service January 26, 2011

The 4,000-passenger Disney Dream will offer 3-, 4-, and 5-night cruises to the Bahamas. Ports of call include Castaway Cay (Disney’s private island) and Nassau.

What are the World’s Best Cruise Ships?

Norwegian Cruise Lines Norwegian Star is bigger than three football fields in length and it has 25 decks and 372 staterooms including the exclusive Garden Villa Suites, which measure 5,800 square feet. The service on this ship is hefty as well — with 1,100 staff members, the ship has a crew to passenger ratio of 1:2, so excellent service will never be an issue during your voyage.

Cruise and Cruise Ship Tips

Once you feel that you know a bit more about the different cruise lines and cruise ships, you should get to know your destinations. Depending on the cruise line, you can expect to travel to popular destinations such as the Caribbean, Mexico, Alaska, and Hawaii or romantic and exotic destinations such as Tahiti, Fiji, Australia, Bermuda, and Europe.

Mini-Cruises

Mini-cruises may stand alone or they might be part of a larger itinerary. When part of a larger itinerary, mini-cruises may include exotic river cruises, small yacht cruises, or small expedition cruises that travel where larger ships cannot.

Face Painters & Balloon Twister Jobs on Cruise Ships

In return for talent, enthusiasm, and dedication, face painters in cruise ships may receive up to $31,000 for full-time employment along with free accommodations and meals.

Gaming & Technology Cruises

Whether you’re interested in chess or a host of technology seminars, yes, most cruise lines can accommodate your weirdest whims.

Disney Cruise Line Fleet (2012)

Disney Dream, the cruise lines third ship, made her first commercial voyage on January 26, 2011. The ship features early 20th century design, 14 decks, 1,250 staterooms, and room for 4,000 passengers plus 1,458 crew members.

Cruises for Kids

Although cruise lines such as Royal Caribbean and even Norwegian Cruise Lines offer family friendly programs, Disney and Carnival still remain at the top of the market for kids.