This Carnival cruise begins at the Long Beach port in Los Angeles and goes to Ensenada, Mexico. One day will be at sea, where you will find plenty to do, including youth programs for the kids, entertainment, casino, swimming pools and a spa. The ship has several restaurants, including the Destiny and Elation dining rooms and a Parisian restaurant called Lido Dining. There is a Cafe Ile de France Coffee and a sushi bar, as well as a pizzeria. Once at Ensenada, you can enjoy the waterfront promenade, shopping or visit the Bodega Santo Tomas, a winery. After spending the day in Ensenada, you will board the ship for another full day at sea as you make your way back to Los Angeles. As of 2010, the price of this cruise starts at $259.
Carnival Cruise Lines
3655 NW 87th Avenue
Miami, FL 33178
888-227-6482
carnival.com
The Royal Caribbean ship Majesty of the Seas will take you on a four-night Bahamas cruise that ports from Miami, Florida. While on board the ship, you can enjoy plenty of entertainment, including themed lounges and bars, a climbing wall, outdoor pools, spas, a basketball court and a casino. There are plenty of restaurants to choose from, including the Johnny Rockets 50s-style diner. Once docked at Key West, you can stroll the charming old town while enjoying the unique shopping and restaurants. Your next stop will be an island that was once the home of pirates, Nassau Island. You can wade in waist-deep water and interact with the marine life or visit the Pirates of Nassau Museum. The last land excursion will be on the island of Coco Cay. Here you can go para-sailing, ride a waverunner or stay on land to enjoy the many sights and shops this island has to offer. After a day at Coco Cay, you will board the Majesty and cruise back to Miami. As of 2010, this Bahamas cruise starts at $249.
Royal Caribbean
P.O. Box 026053
Miami, FL 33102-6053
866 562-7625
royalcaribbean.com
A seven-day cruise on the Disney Magic starts from Port Canaveral in Florida. The second day will take you to Key West, Florida. A day at sea is planned for the third day before docking at Grand Cayman in Cayman Islands. You'll go on to Cozumel, Mexico, the next day, and then spend another day at sea before spending the day at Disney's Castaway Cay before cruising back to Florida. Disney Magic is a luxury liner specially designed for families that has youth clubs for the kids, fine cuisine for an intimate dinner, or casual restaurants for a quick meal. You can also enjoy nonstop entertainment for the entire family with musical shows and family parties on the deck. The ship's staterooms sleep three to four people. As of 2010, this January cruise starts at $1,845, depending on the stateroom that you choose.
Disney Cruise Vacations
Guest Communications
P.O. Box 10238
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830-0238
800-951-3532
disneycruise.disney.go.com
