The Norwegian Cruise line offers many cruises from the East Coast, one a nine-day journey to the Caribbean, sailing from New York City on the Norwegian Gem. The Norwegian Gem visits San Juan, St. Thomas, Antigua, St. Maarten and Tortola. Guests have access to the bowling alley, pool, spa, casino, water slides, fitness center, climbing wall and teen disco. A Nintendo Wii can be played on a two-story screen; entertainment includes shows by the Second City comedy troupe.
Dine at the Blue Lagoon 24-hour food court, Cagney's Steakhouse and the outdoor buffet the Great Outdoors. Rooms available range from the 285-square-feet Mini Suite, which includes a sitting area, private balcony and two beds, to the 5,000-square-feet Garden Villa, with space for up to six adults, a living room, dining room, three bedrooms and a private garden.
Norwegian Cruises
7665 Corporate Center Drive
Miami, FL 33126
866-234-0292
2.ncl.com
The Carnival Fantasy sails out of Charleston, South Carolina, for a six-day cruise to Key West, Florida, Freeport and Nassau in the Bahamas. Excursions include tours of historic homes and Snuba trips in Key West, Florida, as well as snorkeling in Freeport. Nassau offers white sand beaches and shopping for those less adventurous in the water.
Guests can enjoy a beauty salon, spa, aerobics room, pool, mini golf and casino. This ship has its own Internet cafe, dance club, youth program and adult-only retreat area. When hunger strikes, options include a sushi bar, bistro, pizzeria, dining rooms and 24-hour room service. Room amenities may include vanity dressing tables, a whirlpool bath and large windows with ocean views. All rooms include closets, soft linens, televisions and bathrobes.
Carnival Cruise Lines
3655 NW 87th Ave.
Miami, FL 33178
1-888-227-6482carnival.com
The Disney Magic offers a Port Canaveral, Florida, departure for a 14-night transatlantic eastbound cruise. It sails guests to Castaway Cay, Disney's own private island paradise, Madeira, Portugal and Cadiz, Spain. The ship also cruises to Gibraltar, United Kingdom and Barcelona, Spain, where the ship makes its final stop.
Guests can enjoy 10 decks of entertainment, pools, nightclubs, shopping and theater shows. Dining includes quick service fare as well as gourmet cuisine. Rooms range from inside staterooms with no exterior view, queen or two twin beds and convertible sofa, to a room on the veranda with one bedroom, a living area, two bathrooms, wet bar and a walk-in closet.
Disney Cruise Vacations
P.O. Box 10238
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
800-951-3532
disneycruise.disney.go.com
