The Inspiration is just one of the more than 20 ships in the Carnival Cruise Line fleet. The Inspiration features a top deck full of entertainment for cruise guests that includes a water slide, a pool and an adults-only sundeck. Families cruising on the Inspiration can take advantage of Camp Carnival, the supervised children's facilities, which are divided up into groups based on age of the campers. While the little ones are watching movies and creating art projects at Camp Carnival, adults can try their luck in the casino, get a relaxing massage in the spa or indulge in the endless supply of food at the Lido Deck buffet. This five-night voyage offers guests two fun days at sea, a day in Cozumel and a day in Grand Cayman.
Carnival Cruise Lines
3655 N.W. 87th Ave.
Miami, FL 33178
888-227-6482
Carnival.com
The Radiance of the Seas offers guests a cruise vacation to the Western Caribbean departing from Tampa. Guests of the Radiance will find a rock-climbing wall and a golf simulator on the top deck. You can dine in the main rooms, the buffet, on the Lido Deck, or in one of the specialty restaurants, which include Portofino and Chops. Each night after dinner, guests can enjoy Vegas-style shows in the Radiance's main lounge. Guests 18 years of age and older can utilize the casino and the spa always accepts reservations for guests to enjoy one of the dozens of treatments. The Radiance spends two days cruising and one full day docked in Cozumel, Mexico.
Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines
1050 Caribbean Way
Miami, FL 33132
866-562-7625
Royalcaribbean.com
On the Norwegian Star, guests will take a seven-night Western Caribbean cruise from Tampa to Costa Maya, Belize, Cozumel and Roatan, with two fun days at sea. Guests of the Star won't go hungry on their cruise with nine restaurants and 24-hour room service to choose from. Seven bars and lounges provide guests with cocktails--all day long and well into the night. During the days and evenings, the main atrium shops are open for guests to browse resort wear, jewelry, perfumes and duty-free alcohol and cigars to bring home from vacation. The casino is open every afternoon and evening, and the Star Lounge features Broadway-inspired shows each night after dinner. Kids will enjoy the activities provided by the Planet Kids program and swimming in the Oasis pool.
Norwegian Cruise Lines
7665 Corporate Center Drive
Miami, FL 33126
866-625-1166
Ncl.com
Cruisers that enjoy the finer things in life will enjoy a Holland America cruise from Tampa on the Ryndam. This ship features wine tastings, martini bars, jazz music and a full-service spa. Children's facilities are available for Ryndam traveling families, which gives adults the peace of mind that their children are cared for while practicing a golf swing on the top deck or indulging in the casino. The Ryndam offers guests their choice of interior, ocean view, balcony and suite guestrooms for their seven-night cruise to the Western Caribbean. Ports of call include Key West, Belize, Honduras and Costa Maya.
Holland America Cruise Lines
300 Elliot Ave. W.
Seattle, WA 98119
206-626-9000
Hollandamerica.com