Resort-style cruise ships range from midsized (500 to 1,500 passengers) to large and include the new mega-ships that can accommodate more than 3,000 passengers.
On resort-style cruises, passengers no longer have to worry about scheduled activities or pre-arranged land excursions. Passengers are free to make their own itineraries with the exception of departing times at ports.
Cruising resort style offers passengers the freedom to dine whenever and wherever you like. These cruises feature several restaurants from which to choose. However, cruise lines continue to offer the formal scheduled dinners
Resort-style cruise ships offer amenities that are seen on land resorts. Ships often feature numerous swimming pools and health clubs and spas. Some cruise ships feature rock-climbing walls and movie theaters.
In the evenings, resort-style cruises offer many options for entertainment, including Broadway- or Vegas-style productions, casinos and discos. Many resort-style cruise ships have several lounges in which to relax and unwind.
Cruise Lines that offer resort-style cruising include Carnival Cruise Lines, Norwegian Cruise Line, Costa Cruise Line, Princess Cruises and Disney Cruises.
