Offered by Royal Caribbean International aboard Freedom of the Seas, this seven-night cruise has ports of call in Labadee, Haiti, Ocho Rios, Jamaica, the Cayman Islands and Cozumel, Mexico. As of April, 2010, Royal Caribbean's "free pre-paid gratuities" offer applies to all junior suites, balcony suites and staterooms, while the exclusive "Spa/Bar/Casino/Boutique Credits" offer applies to any cruise of four nights or more. Credits can be used to purchase meals, drinks, casino games and shore excursions. Freedom of the Seas cruise ship features several bars, cafes and restaurants, to include Ben & Jerry's ice cream parlor, Chops Grille, Johnny Rockets, Sorento's pizza and Portofino Italian Restaurant. Ship facilities include an ice rink, miniature golf course, climbing wall, fitness center, spa, sports pool, and Everlast boxing ring. Additional amenities include flat screen TVs and WiFi Internet capabilities.
Royal Caribbean International
Corporate Guest Relations
1050 Caribbean Way
Miami, Florida 33132
866-562-7625
royalcaribbean.com/
Norwegian Cruise Line's Western Caribbean ports of call include Ocho Rios, Jamaica, Cozumel, Mexico, George Town, Grand Cayman and Great Stirrup Cay. Dining options aboard the Norwegian Sun include ll Adagio Restaurant, Le Bistro French Restaurant, Las Ramblas Tapas Bar and Restaurant, and East Meets West Steakhouse. In addition, there are several sports bars, lounges, wine bars, and the Sun Club Casino Bar. Ship facilities include a jogging/walking tract, fitness center and day spa, two pools, five hot tubs, an Internet cafe, art gallery, casino, chapel, library and conference center.
NCL Corporation Ltd.
7665 Corporate Center Drive
Miami, Florida 33126
305-436-4000
866-234-0292
ncl.com/nclweb/home.html
While Carnival and Disney Cruises also depart from Port Canaveral, they have yet to add Jamaica as a port of call. Carnival cruises include three or four night cruises aboard the Sensation, and seven night cruises aboard the Glory cruise ship. Sensation ports of call include Nassau and Freeport, while the Glory has additional ports of call in St. Thomas, St. Maarten, the Key West, Belize, Cozumel and Progreso, Mexico. Carnival cruise ships feature all-day breakfast buffets, sandwich shops, java cafes and fine dining options, in addition to several bars, lounges and night clubs. Ship activities include miniature golfing, casino gaming, spa relaxing, swimming, and sweating it out in the fitness center. For children and teens, the Water Work's Splash Park and Teen Center is the place to be.
Carnival Cruise Line
9225 Christopher Columbus Drive
P.O. Box 1635
Cape Canaveral, Florida 32920
800-327-9501
carnival.com/
Disney cruises aboard the Magic and Wonder ships have ports of call in St. Maarten, St. Thomas, Castaway Cay, the Key West, Grand Cayman, Cozumel, Mexico and Nassau. Disney cruise ships feature three pools, to include one for children, another for families, and an exclusive adults only pool. In addition to several bars, lounges and restaurants, the Buena Vista Theater shows 3-D films in Dolby Digital sound, while the Walt Disney theater offers live theater entertainment. There is also a fitness center, day spa and salon aboard all Disney ships.
Walt Disney World Guest Information
P.O. Box 101040
Lake Buena Vista, Florida 32830-0040
800-WDW-CRUISE
disneycruise.disney.go.com/