Labor Day is always the first Monday in September. On this day, the nation pays tribute to the “creator of so much of the nation’s strength, freedom, and leadership — the American worker.” In any given city, many suburbs, and even small towns, you can find a number of cruise options that cover architecture, history, nature, and other related themes. For example, in Chicago, a quick trip to the city’s famous Navy Pier (600 East Grand Avenue) offers access to dozens of dinner sightseeing cruises, narrated architecture cruises, river cruises with live music and lunch, as well as narrated speed boat cruises that cover museums, skyscrapers, and the like.

In cities such as New York, cruisers may hop aboard just about any Labor Day weekend cruise to sail around the harbor. Yacht cruises allow visitors to sail the harbor in style, while sightseeing cruises offer a more casual environment characterized by jeans, t-shirts, and American comfort foods. Guests can snap pictures of the famous New York skyline, the Statue of Liberty, and other historic aspects of a city built by America’s architects, engineers, construction workers, sheet metal workers, woodworkers, and more. There are literally dozens of cruise opportunities in New York, but a great start would be Circle Line Downtown cruises at Pier 16, South Street Seaport, New York.

California, Seattle, Texas, Florida, Maine, and many other states offer hundreds of opportunities to cruise on Labor Day. All you have to do is check with your local pier, port, harbor, or beach to find the best cruise for your budget and group size.

Labor Day Cruise Deals

If you have not booked a Labor Day cruise yet, don’t worry. You will know what to do next year. As for Labor Day cruise deals, you can catch a deal right now, today! Labor Day is one of the top holidays for special sales on all types of merchandise from A-Z and it is one of the best days to nab a deal on cruises ranging from an Alaska adventure cruise to a Caribbean Cruise to an exotic cruise to Thailand. You can search for Labor Day cruise deals on your own by visiting any of the discount search engines listed at the end of this article or you can contact your local cruise travel agent and let them do the searching for you.

Labor Day cruise deals may come in the form of advanced booking discounts of up to 50 percent off or last minute discounts that can average up to 75 percent off. You may also enjoy special family discounts, group discounts, and weekday discounts. These deals are always sweeter if you book on Labor Day. Labor Day cruise sales may start at as little as $199 per person depending on destination. If you want to seal a Labor Day cruise deal, please contact your cruise travel agent by midnight on Labor Day or start browsing the discount booking search engines listed below. Happy Labor Day!

Discount Cruise Deals

Kayak.com
Expedia.com
Travelocity.com
CheapTickets.com
Cruise411.com
Cruise.com

To find out more about discount cruise vacations, you can visit any number of cruise review websites to read reviews from real passengers, with real experiences. While there are many cruise review websites to choose from, some of the most popular (and reliable) cruise review websites include:

Cruisecritic.com
Cruisereviewsonline.com
Cruisereport.com
Cruisedirectonline.com
Cruisemates.com

Cruisecritic.com offers more than just reviews, this site has several search functions to help you find everything from bargains and discounts to theme cruises, and exotic itineraries. The site also includes features, news, planning tools, and a variety of cruise message boards where fellow cruisers can exchange stories and information.

Reviews, ratings, rankings, and popularity contests — at Cruisereviewsonline.com find out which cruise ships are at the top and which ones are not. Get other information on cruise lines, as well as information, ratings and rankings on embarkation ports, and ports-of-call.

Cruisereport.com offers the lowdown on cruise lines from A to Z. Unbiased reviews, cruise searches, quotes, and feature articles are just a few of the sites extras. You can also search for “the perfect cruise” and browse through news pieces about cruising. After checking out their ratings and reviews, you can also search for discounts and deals. With more than 50,000 visitors per month, Cruisereport.com has information on roughly 8,500 current sailings.

Cruisedirectonline.com relies on reader surveys to help keep reviews & ratings in check. In addition to cruise ship reviews and ratings, visitors to the site will find top ten and top thirty lists, as well as feature articles about the best of the best in the world of cruises. The site has other information about discounts, as well as information on roughly 12,000 sailings. Cruise Direct Online has been featured in Frommer’s Budget Travel Magazine, and on MSNBC, CNBC, MSN Money, and more.

Cruisemates.com offers short reviews and ratings. The two types of ratings include: star ratings and value ratings. Star ratings are based on one question — “how good is this ship?” One star is the worst, five stars is the best. Cruisemates.com takes everything from age and accommodations to food, service, and entertainment into account when rating the worlds cruise ships. Value ratings or “thumbs up” ratings are all about the “Bang for your Buck.” Five thumbs up means the ship is an excellent value while one thumb up means you won’t find much of anything that resembles a value here.

For more information about Labor Day and what this special holiday is really about, visit the official U.S. Department of Labor website at www.dol.gov.

Although river cruise ships are smaller, they have many have the same amenities as the larges cruise ships. And, many are just as elegant as some of the larger, higher end vessels. Some river cruise ships may resemble five star hotels with luxurious accommodations as well as passenger sun decks, dining rooms, lounges, fitness facilities, swimming pools, casinos and other entertainment facilities. In addition, many river cruise ships offer both onboard and off board tours of everything from museums and galleries to dozens of other historical and exotic points of interest.

Uniworld River Cruises features boutique river cruise ships including Douro Queen, Douro Spirit, River Ambassador, River Antoinette, Rover Baroness, River Beatrice, River Countess, River Duchess, River Empress, River Princess, River Queen, and River Royale. Uniworld River boutique ships navigate the waterways of Europe, Russia, Egypt, and China.

Some of the top European cruises offered by Uniworld include Grand France (Paris to Arles), Paris & Normandy, Paris & European River Romance (Paris to Nuremberg), and Grand European Odyssey (from Paris to Istanbul). Grand France river voyages last 15 days, while Grand European Odyssey voyages last a whopping 31 days. Paris & Normandy cruises are 9 days, and Paris & European River Romance (Paris to Nuremberg) last 11 days.

Uniworld Cruises offer a number of price ranges to suit all budgets. It is possible to find an 8-11 day cruise for under $2,000. For example, Nuremberg to Vienna, Basel to Amsterdam, and the France River Cruise Paris to Paris are all under $2,000. Most other cruises range from $2,000-$5,000 or more.

Sample Parisian Winter Holiday by Uniworld.com

The allure of Paris and Northern France during the holidays is like a dazzling holiday package just waiting to be unwrapped. Visit this magical place at this most festive time of year and create memories you will never forget. Sample traditional Normandy pancakes and cider while in Les Andelys. In the Medieval town of Rouen, browse through the traditional Christmas Market. Later in the day, be enchanted by an ethereal church choir recital at magnificent Rouen Cathedral, which was famously memorialized in Monet’s paintings.

Who will enjoy this cruise: Those with a romantic streak will relish this chance to see Paris dressed up in her finest holiday splendor. Art lovers, history buffs, and shoppers will all celebrate this gift of a winter holiday. By www.uniworld.com

To book a Uniworld River Cruise, visit the official Uniworld website at www.uniworld.com.

Blue Water Holidays offers some of the following specific cruise experiences:

Europe River Cruises: Rhine and Moselle
World River Cruises: River Nile, Egypt
Coastal Cruises: Norwegian Coast
Exotic Cruises: Tahiti and French Polynesia
Yangtze River: Scenic section of Yangtze River
Scottish Highlands and Islands
Cruise the Maldives
River Mekong
Cruises from the UK
Dubai and Far East
South America
Mediterranean
Polar Cruises
Panama Canal
Greek Islands
Alaska Cruises
New England and Canada Coast
Sailing Cruises
Luxury Cruises

Sailing Cruises feature tall ships that sail around the world. Destinations include the Caribbean, Costa Rica, Nicaragua and Mediterranean, Greek Islands, and Amalfi Coast. Blue Water Holidays luxury cruises feature 6-star ships with all-suite accommodations, balconies, and butler service. Blue Water Holidays’ luxury cruise selection includes: Russia, Costa Rica, Tahiti, Monaco, Nile, Hong Kong, Caribbean, Lisbon, and beautiful Paris.

Blue Water Holidays offers dozens of cruise deals – too many to mention here. A good example of BWH cruise offers are the exotic and adventure cruise specials. These include early booking, late cruise deals, and special offers for small ship and adventure cruises to exotic destinations worldwide. BWH cruise offers range from free return flights to discounts up to 15 percent on longer expeditions. Exciting locations for exotic and adventure cruises include the Galapagos Islands, River Amazon, Maldives, Tahiti, Far East, Hawaii, Costa Rica and Panama Canal. Also features Polar cruises to the Arctic, Antarctic, and Alaska.

BWH feature cruise ships include Regent Seven Seas Navigator, Orion, Yasawa Princess, Yachts of Seabourn Spirit and Pride, Costa Cruises Romantica, Regent Seven Seas Mariner, Costa Deliziosa. Cruise holidays vary in length, so guests can expect to choose from 7, 10, 11, 14, and even 22-night cruises.

If you are interested in booking a Blue Water Holidays cruise, contact BWH Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. –5:30 p.m., and Saturday 10 a.m. –4 p.m. at +44 1756 706500. Blue Water Holidays is located at Bridge House, Brook Street, Skipton, North Yorkshire BD23 1PP – 01756 706500. Website: www.cruisingholidays.co.uk/.

Blue Water Holidays Pricing

Blue Water Holidays pricing varies greatly depending on the type of cruise, the cruise ship, and the length of stay. The following are just a few examples of BWH rates.

-Dubai from £699 (US $1,077)
-Arctic from £835(US $1,287)
-2-week Maldives from £1635 (US $2,521)
-20-night Costa Rica from £3295 (US $5,081)
-Windstar Cruises from £1489 (US $2,296)

When reviewing prices, please keep in mind that the Blue Waters Holidays official website features many exclusive specials and discount offers. Some may be weekly, while others may be seasonal or one-time promotions. Please spend some time browsing through all pages on the website for details.

City Cruises in London offers tours of Thames River. Guests may select tours ranging from 30 minutes up to three hours. It is not uncommon for guests to make a day of it by purchasing a ticket that allows unlimited rides. With the exception of Christmas Day, Thames River tours depart from Westminster Pier, London Eye Pier, Tower Pier, and Greenwich Pier everyday of the year.

Thames River runs along historic sights such as the Houses of Parliament, Somerset House, St. Pauls Cathedral, Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre, Tower Bridge, and Canary Wharf. Sightseers will also sail past pubs, art galleries, observatories, hotels, restaurants, and even more beautiful bridges. Your journey will begin at Westminster Pier then travel the Houses of Parliament, County Hall, The London Eye, The Royal Festival Hall, St. Pauls Cathedral and the Millennium Footbridge, Shakespeare Globe Theater, HMS Belfast, Tower Bridge, Canary Wharf, The Old Royal Naval College, and Thames Barrier.

City Cruises features all weather boats that are wheelchair friendly. The fleet includes M.V.Millennium City, M.V.Millennium Dawn, M.V.Millennium of Peace, M.V.Millennium Time, M.V. Mayflower, M.V.Eltham, M.V.Westminster, and M.V. Princess. The boat seats anywhere from 64-495 passengers.

City Cruises river liners, also known as M2-class, have a number of features designed for customer comfort and spectacular views of the city.

City Cruises RiverLiners Facts and Figures

• Facts and Figures
• Open top deck, enclosed lower salon with panoramic windows
• Wheelchair accessible toilets
• Two bars
• 500 seats (up to 240 around tables)
• Twin hulls of welded steel construction
• Length 29.2m
• Depth 2.85m
• Beam l O.9m
• Tonnage 270grt
• Twin Cummins 6-cylinder turbocharged diesel engines (350hp) with advanced design of injectors, piston and cylinder head to optimize fuel burn and offer greater fuel efficiency
• Fuel capacity 14,000 liters
• Water capacity 8,000 liters
• Fuel Consumption 100 liters/hr approx.
• Electric power 50kVA diesel generators

Upon arrival in London, you may call City Cruises to purchase tickets or head over to Westminster Pier. Please click here for a map and directions. Westminster Pier is located at:

Victoria Embankment
London SW1A 2JH, United Kingdom
Phone: 07961 179 389

City Cruises Contact

City Cruises Plc
Cherry Garden Pier
Cherry Garden Street
London SE16 4TU England
Tel:+44 (0)20 77 400 400
Fax:+44 (0)20 77 400 495
e-mail: info@citycruises.com
website:www.citycruises.com

Jobs on yachts or sailing ships are not as plentiful as jobs on larger ships. The crews are smaller and they typically do not hire entertainers, large numbers of cocktail servers or bar staff, or large numbers of retail personnel. This means competition is fierce for jobs on yachts and sailing ships, but if you have what it takes to compete, you have a good chance of landing one of these coveted positions. Potential captains, chefs, and crewmembers should begin the employment process by either signing with a placement agency or contacting the yacht or sailing ship directly.

To contact the yacht or sailing ship directly, visit the cruise ships/line website. You can locate the OFFICIAL website by visiting Ships and Cruises Directory. Once you have located several sailing ships or yachts you would like to work for, visit the website and search around for job postings. Most cruise line websites have a career center or job postings page.

If the cruise line lists job openings, remember to follow the application procedure to the letter. Applicants that do not follow directions are typically passed over in favor of those that do. If the cruise line does not list job openings on its site, send a polished cover letter and resume to the cruise lines’ Human Resources Department. The Human Resources Department is typically located at the cruise lines headquarters. This information is usually listed on the cruise line website. It is important to include the position you are interested in so that it can be directed to the appropriate department manager.

To sign up with a placement agency, you should begin by identifying the top agencies in the industry. Next, you should submit your resume, references, and any certifications or designations you may have. The placement agency will call you in for an interview to assess your background, skills, and needs and match them to positions they may have available or positions they will seek out.

The following list includes top agencies in the field and contact information. Good luck!

CTI Group Inc.
http://www.cti-usa.com/
1845 Cordova Road Suite 215
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
Tel: 954.568.5900
Fax: 954.568.5888

Crewfinders International
http://crewfinders.com/
404 & 408 SE 17th Street
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
Phone: 954.522.2739
Toll Free: 800.438.2739
Fax: 954.522.2725

Delta Marine Personnel Services Ltd.
http://www.deltamarine.co.uk/
Office Suite 2, Lockside Marina
Navigation Road
Chelmsford
Essex. CM2 6HF
Tel: +44 1245 251 377
Fax: +44 1245 495583
Email: enquiries@deltamarine.co.uk

Dohle (IOM)
http://www.doehle-iom.com/index.asp
Fort Anne
Douglas
Isle of Man
IM 1 5PD
British Isles
Tel: +44 (0) 1624 649 649
Email: info@doehle-iom.com

So, what exactly do you have to do to get a job on a riverboat? The information in the following section will tell you how. After reading the following seciton, continue reading to learn more about riverboat cruises around the world.

How to Get a Job on a Riverboat

To look for riverboat jobs, if you have a local riverboat cruise line in mind, visit the cruise line website first to search for job openings. Most cruise lines have an entire section devoted to careers in cruising. Once you have located a position, simply follow the submission directions to the letter. If the cruise line says apply online, do just that. If the cruise line prefers a hard copy of your resume and a cover letter, then send a professional resume and well-thought out cover letter directly to the address and contact person provided.

If you do not have a cruise line in mind, visit the Ships and Cruises Directory. SCD is a directory of all official cruise line website listings. Once you have located the site, visit the website and search around for job postings. Again, most cruise line websites will have a career center or job postings page.

If the cruise line does not list job openings on its site, send a polished cover letter and resume to the cruise lines Human Resources Department. The Human Resources Department is typically located at the cruise lines headquarters. This information is usually listed on the cruise line website. It is important to include the position you are interested in so that it can be directed to the appropriate department manager.

For more information about jobs on riverboats ships visit Cruise Ship Jobs online. Here, you can download the 2010 cruise ship employment guide; you can read through cruise line profiles; you can find out which ships are hiring and for what positions — and you can even apply for a riverboat cruise job right online.

When you finally receive the call for an interview, remember to “Be Professional” and always bring a hard copy of your resume, references, and any requested credentials.

About Riverboat Cruises

Contrary to popular belief, riverboat cruises offer much, much more than hour-long sightseeing tours and romantic dinners. Riverboat cruises are fast becoming the most popular types of cruises for visitors to exotic and historic destinations alike. If you don’t know too much about riverboat cruises or you’re not too sure what to expect on a riverboat cruise, continue reading to get an idea of the types of riverboats available, popular riverboat destinations and how to book a riverboat cruise.

A riverboat cruise is a form of travel that typically takes place aboard a small vessel that navigates the inland waterways of the world. Unlike large cruise ships, riverboats allow the passenger to get up close and personal with the countryside, marine life, nature, and more.

While riverboats tend to be smaller than cruise ships, many riverboats have the same amenities and they can be just as elegant as some of the larger, luxury vessels. Some riverboats may resemble five star hotels with luxurious accommodations along with passenger sun decks, dining rooms, lounges, fitness facilities, swimming pools, and even casinos. In fact, riverboat casinos are quite common in the U.S. In addition, many riverboats offer both onboard and land tours of everything from museums and galleries to dozens of historic and exotic points of interest.

There are so many riverboat cruises on the market today that it’s tough to know which is the best option. Fortunately, there are several popular riverboat cruises on the market today that won’t disappoint. The most popular riverboat cruises include the: Nile (Exotic River), Mississippi (North American River), Yangtze (Exotic River), Mekong (Exotic River), the Danube (European River), Rhine (European River), Seine (European River) and Volga (Russia River).

Mississippi River Cruise, Nile River Cruise, Volga River Cruise

Mississippi River Cruises may include the Ohio and Tennessee Rivers and they are an excellent way to explore the Old South and Wilderness Rivers while listening to jazz and dining on Cajun cuisine. Depending on the cruise itinerary you choose, Mississippi riverboats may also cruise by the Gateway Arch in St. Louis or they may travel rivers to the east of the Mississippi, and visit great cities such as, Chattanooga, Cincinnati and Nashville.

A great way to experience Egyptian history, culture, and architecture is on a Nile River Cruise. Nile river cruises are typically part of a longer Egypt tour itinerary. Most will visit Luxor on the site of ancient Thebes. Here, passengers will see the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, ancient Egypt’s longest ruling female pharaoh, and the Temple of Karnak, the largest temple complex built by man.

Excursions are also offered from Luxor to the final resting place of more than 60 pharaohs — Valley of the Kings. A Nile River cruise, may also take the passenger on a visit to the 2,000-year-old Temple of Horus. Passengers may also hop aboard a felucca, a traditional Egyptian sailing vessel to see the sites. Many Nile River cruises also visit the High Dam at Aswan, one of Egypt’s modern marvels.

Most Nile River cruises will visit the legendary pyramids and Sphinx in Giza, the Museum of Egyptian Antiquities in Cairo and Djoser’s Step Pyramid in Sakkara as well.

Volga River Cruises are typically part of a larger itinerary and they offer passengers the opportunity to visit Russia’s two most important cities: Moscow and St. Petersburg. The cruise combines the Volga River, the Moscow canal and many other waterways as well as visits to medieval peasant homes, Uglich, one of Russia’s oldest towns and the site of the famous WWII battle of Volograd.

Booking a Riverboat Cruise

If you’re traveling abroad and you want to add an exotic riverboat cruise to your itinerary, your travel agent will be able to help you book the perfect river cruise. If you prefer to book on your own, visit www.rivercruise.com for details about more than a dozen riverboat cruises and information on how to book. You can also call 1-800-510-4002 to speak with a riverboat cruise specialist.

What is a river cruise?

A river cruise is a form of travel that typically takes place aboard a small vessel that navigates the inland waterways of the world. Unlike large cruise ships, river cruise ships allow the passenger to get up close and personal with the countryside, culture, and unique aspects of animal and marine life.

While river cruise ships tend to be much smaller than bigger ships, many have the same amenities and they are seen as just as elegant as some of the larger, high-end vessels. Some river cruise ships may resemble five-star hotels with luxurious accommodations as well as passenger sun decks, dining rooms, lounges, fitness facilities, swimming pools, casinos and other entertainment facilities. In addition, many river cruise ships offer both onboard and off board tours of everything from museums and galleries to dozens of other historical and exotic points of interest.

There are so many river cruises on the market today that it’s becoming more and more difficult to choose just one. There are, however, several popular river cruises that won’t disappoint. The most popular river cruises include: Nile (Exotic River), Mississippi (North American River), Yangtze (Exotic River), Mekong (Exotic River), the Danube (European River), Rhine (European River), Seine (European River) and Volga (Russia River).

Nile River Cruises

Nile River cruises allow the passenger to experience Egyptian history and culture on an intimate level as smaller Nile River cruise ships will visit some of the most remote parts of Egypt—remote places larger cruise ships just can’t reach. A Nile River cruise also gives the passenger an opportunity to get up close and personal some of Egypt’s most stunning pieces of architecture.

Local Egyptian guides will take you to sites such as Luxor on the ancient site of Thebes, ancient Temples, the Valley of the Kings, and the High Dam in Aswan, to name a few. While Nile River cruises are typically part of a larger itinerary which may include may include a visit to the Museum of Egyptian Antiquities in Cairo, the pyramids and Sphinx in Giza, Djoser’s Step Pyramid in Sakkara, and Alexandria, in some cases Nile River cruises can last from seven days up to 47 days! The most popular Nile cruises range from 9-15 days.

There are many different cruise lines and tour companies that offer a wide variety of Nile River cruises ranging from Red Sea Gateway Nile cruises to Passage through Egypt tours. Some of the top cruise lines and tour companies include: African Tvl, A & K (Abercrombie & Kent), Contiki, Insight Vacations, Gap Adventures, Viking River Cruises, Brendan Worldwide Vacations, Globus, Trafalgar, Uniworld River Cruises, Tauck Cruises, Collette Vacations, and Gate 1 Travel.

Depending on a variety of factors such as cruise line, type of cruise, season, class, destination, and length of cruise, a Nile River cruise can cost anywhere from $230 for a 4-day cruise up to $8,700 or more for a 15-day luxury cruise. 47-day budget cruises may cost around $6,100.

In some cases, a Nile cruise that is part of a longer cruise itinerary may also include hotel stays. In these cases, you may enjoy savings up to 40%. If you are interested in booking a Nile cruise, visit any of the cruise lines or tour companies listed above or you can visit VacationsToGo.com to browse through a wide variety of Nile River cruise offerings along with just about any discount, promotion or deal available. You can also contact your local cruise travel agent.

Sailing since 1840, Cunard Cruise Lines famous ocean liners travel to some of the most exotic destinations in the world, featuring some of the most unique ports of call on the planet. Because Cunard Cruise Lines is a luxury cruise line, not only will you enjoy unique ports of call, you will also enjoy a wide variety of shore excursions such as adventure excursions, history and culture tours, lessons, and lectures led by top professional’s in every field. Cunard Cruise Lines features Transatlantic sailings, the Americas and the Caribbean, Europe, Scandinavia, Africa, the Mediterranean, and World Cruises.

Cunard Cruise Lines operates year around and itineraries run the gamut. Cunard Cruise Lines has 6-day, 16-day, 42-day, 99-day and even 106-day cruises, to name a few. A good example is Cunard Cruise Lines Pathway to the Explorers World Cruise (2008) aboard the Queen Victoria. This 99-day voyage sets sail from New York, then travels to Fort Lauderdale, Florida; Oranjestad, Aruba; Puntarenas, Costa Rica; Acapulco, Mexico; Manzanillo, Mexico, and Los Angeles, California. Remember, Cunard Cruise Lines is a luxury cruise line so prices for extended voyages can run in the tens of thousands of dollars. Standard inside suites for a voyage such as this can average roughly $25,000 per guest. However, Queens Suites and Grand Suites for this same voyage can range from $63,000 up to $179,000 or more.

While Cunard Cruise Lines does not typically feature deep discounts and deals like the ones you’ll find with mainstream cruise lines such as Carnival and Disney, they feature a club that offers savings on cruises. After completing a voyage aboard Queen Mary 2, Queen Elizabeth 2, or Queen Victoria, guests aged 18 or older join the Cunard World Club as a ‘Silver Cunarder’. There are four membership levels appropriately named: Silver (after one voyage), Gold (after two voyages), Platinum (after seven voyages), and Diamond (after 15 voyages or more).

After browsing through all of Cunard Cruise Lines ships, destinations, itineraries, excursions, and pricing and you are ready to book your Cunard Cruise, simply call your local cruise travel professional or Cunard Cruise Lines reservations team at 1-800-7-CUNARD. Before you call, make sure you have your voyage details ready (ship and departure date), your stateroom selection in mind, guest details, meaning, information on each passenger including date of birth, nationality, passport number (if needed) and expiration date, as well as contact information, dinner seating requests, and any special requirements such as dietary restrictions or medical issues.

Eastern and Western Mediterranean sailings travel to places such as Venice, Florence, Casablanca, Istanbul, Dubrovnik, Marseilles, Sicily, France, Barcelona, Alexandria, Ephesus, Athens, Yalta, Odessa, and more. MSC Cruise Line Northern Europe sailings travel to Russia, Stockholm, Denmark, Norway, and Estonia while Transatlantic sailings travel from Ft. Lauderdale or Europe around the world. Cozumel, Grand Cayman, and Key West are on the Caribbean cruise menu and during MSC Cruise Lines South America sailings passengers will visit Brazil and its numerous beach towns such as Ipanema and Copacabana. And finally, South Africa sailings feature visits to Port Victoria in the Seychelles, Zanzibar, the city of Durban, Cape Town, the Canary Islands, Alexandria, Ajaccio and more!

Besides regular cruises, MSC Cruise Lines also offers a variety of theme cruises such as hobby cruises, baseball greats cruises, astral theme cruises, well-being cruises, golf cruises, bridge cruises, food & wine cruises, big band cruises, and even singles cruises.

MSC Cruise Lines features more than 70 ports of call and hundreds of shore excursions ranging from rainforest hikes and historic tours to snorkeling and shopping in open-air markets. Just a few MSC Cruise Line tours include: panoramic tours, walking tours, bus tours, bike tours, and ATV tours.

MSC Cruise Lines fleet includes 11 luxury liners, each its own individual style and amenities. The MSC Cruises fleet includes: MSC Magnifica, MSC Fantasia, MSC Poesia, MSC Orchestra, MSC Musica, MSC Opera, MSC Lirica, MSC Sinfonia, MSC Armonia, MSC Melody, and MSC Rhapsody. Just a few of the ships’ amenities include: casinos, discos, gyms, spas, beauty salons, cinemas, libraries, jogging tracks, laundry services, and conference facilities. Guests can also find plenty of duty free shopping aboard MSC ships as well.

If you are interested in booking an MSC Cruise Lines vacation, booking online has several advantages. If you book early online, you can save hundreds of dollars. Booking early can cost you as little as $1,149 for an interior room (12-day cruise) up to $2,049 for a suite with balcony (12-day cruise). MSC Cruises features sailings ranging from 3 days up to 22 days. MSC Cruise Line features a wide range of Internet only specials as well. A good example is MSC Cruise Lines Eastern and Western Caribbean Cruises. The seven night Caribbean cruise may cost as little as $75 per night, especially if you book off-season. Not only can you enjoy discounts of up to 50% on MSC Caribbean cruises, but kids under 17 sail free These discounts may be available through your local travel agent as well, so inquire within.

While the MSC Cruise Lines website features many offers and promotions, you can also try any of the discount booking search engines below for possible discounts and deals on MSC Cruises.

Kayak.com
Expedia.com
Orbitz.com
Travelocity.com
CheapTickets.com
VacationsToGo.com
Cruise411.com
Cruise.com

To find out more about discount cruises, you can visit any number of cruise review websites to read reviews from real passengers, with real experiences. While there are many cruise review websites to choose from, some of the most popular (and reliable) cruise review websites include:

Cruisecritic.com
Cruisereviewsonline.com
Cruisereport.com
Cruisedirectonline.com
Cruisemates.com

River cruise vacations typically take place aboard a small vessel that navigates the inland waterways of the world. Unlike large cruise ships, river cruise ships allow the passenger to get up close and personal with nature and the countryside. While river cruise ships tend to be smaller than bigger ships, many have the same amenities and they can be just as elegant as some of the larger, high-end vessels. Some river cruise ships may resemble five star hotels with luxurious accommodations as well as passenger sun decks, dining rooms, lounges, fitness facilities, swimming pools, casinos and other entertainment facilities. In addition, many river cruise ships offer both onboard and off board tours of everything from museums and galleries to dozens of other historical and exotic points of interest.

The most popular river cruises on the market today include: Nile (Exotic River), Mississippi (North American River), Yangtze (Exotic River), Mekong (Exotic River), the Danube (European River), Rhine (European River), Seine (European River) and Volga (Russia River).

Mississippi River Cruise, Nile River Cruise, Volga River Cruise

Mississippi River Cruises may include the Ohio and Tennessee Rivers and they are an excellent way to explore the Old South and Wilderness Rivers while listening to jazz and dining on Cajun cuisine. Depending on the cruise itinerary you choose, Mississippi riverboats may also cruise by the Gateway Arch in St. Louis or they may travel rivers to the east of the Mississippi, and visit great cities such as, Chattanooga, Cincinnati and Nashville.

A great way to experience the wealth of Egyptian history, culture and architecture is on a Nile River Cruise. Nile river cruises are typically part of a longer Egypt tour itinerary. Most will visit Luxor on the site of ancient Thebes. Here, passengers will see the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, ancient Egypt’s longest ruling female pharaoh, and the Temple of Karnak, the largest temple complex built by man.

Excursions are also offered from Luxor to the final resting place of more than 60 pharaohs—Valley of the Kings. A Nile River cruise, may also take the passenger on a visit to the 2,000-year-old Temple of Horus. Passengers may also hop aboard a felucca, a traditional Egyptian sailing vessel to see the sites. Many Nile River cruises also visit the High Dam at Aswan, one of Egypt’s modern marvels.

Most Nile River cruise vacations will visit the legendary pyramids and Sphinx in Giza, the Museum of Egyptian Antiquities in Cairo and Djoser’s Step Pyramid in Sakkara as well.

A Volga River Cruise is part of a larger itinerary and it offers passengers the opportunity to visit Russia’s two most important cities: Moscow and St. Petersburg. The cruise combines the Volga River, the Moscow canal and many other waterways as well as visits to medieval peasant homes, Uglich, one of Russia’s oldest towns and the site of the famous WWII battle—Volograd.

If you are traveling abroad and you want to add an exotic river cruise vacation to your itinerary, your travel agent will be able to help you book the perfect river cruise. If you prefer to book on your own, click here to visit the top River Cruise website for details about more than a dozen river cruise vacations. The site also offers information on how to book your river cruise. You can also call 1-800-510-4002 to speak with a river cruise vacation specialist.