Royal Caribbean International began operations in the 1960s and is the world's second largest cruise line, with a fleet of some of the most innovative and avant-garde cruise ships. The Western Mediterranean voyage departing from Malaga has the option of lasting five, six or seven days, and is made aboard the "Adventure of the Seas" cruise ship. This ship is a part of Royal Caribbean's Voyager class. The ship is intended to have activities for the whole family, with on-board amenities, which include an ice-skating rink, basket ball courts, a rock-climbing wall, a casino, various restaurants, themed bars and lounges, golf simulators, a fitness center and a spa. The cruise ship also offers high-tech presentation rooms and meeting rooms that can accommodate up to 400 people.
The five-day itinerary departs from Malaga and visits the cities of Ajaccio in Corsica and Provence in mainland France; the six-day itinerary visits Cagliari and Rome in Italy; and Ajaccio in Corsica; and the seven day itinerary visits the previously mentioned cities as well as Palma De Mallorca in Spain. All itineraries end back in the port of Malaga.
Royal Caribbean International
1050 Caribbean Way
Miami, FL 33132
866-562-7625
royalcaribbean.com
Also offered by Royal Caribbean International is a five-night Canary Island cruise that visits the cities of Tenerife in the Canary Islands and Funchal in Portugal, ending back in Malaga, Spain. This cruise is also made aboard the "Adventurer of the Sea," Voyage Class ship.
Daytime activities while traveling include swimming, ice-skating, rock-climbing and golf. In the evening, travelers get to take an open air promenade along the ship, dine at the fifties-style restaurant Johnny Rocket's and play games at the casino.
Royal Caribbean ships are non-smoking except for in designated areas and are all equipped with wireless Internet hot-spots, ideal for keeping in touch while at sea.
Royal Caribbean International
1050 Caribbean Way
Miami, FL 33132
866-562-7625
royalcaribbean.com
There is something very romantic about making a voyage through the sea as opposed to flying. The yachts of Seabourn offers a unique cruise that crosses the Atlantic Ocean, departing from Malaga, Spain, travelling for 13 days to the coast of Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The cruise ship makes only one short stop in Funchal, Portugal on the third day of travel, before embarking towards North America.
This yacht cruise, called the "Seabourn Legend" has luxurious amenities for all on-board travelers. The ship's suites measure a generous 277 to 575 square feet and have many modern conveniences such as television and a mini-bar. The ship also hosts a wide range of activities, from live jazz music to dancing and karaoke. Spa services included facials, full body massages, a fitness program with a personal trainer and a salon which offers hairstyling, manicure and pedicure. There are two restaurants on-board with a gourmet open-seating format, as well as an open-air grill and a veranda cafe. All meals offered at the restaurants have the option of being served as room-service.
The Yachts of Seabourn
6100 Blue Lagoon Drive, Suite 400
Miami, Florida 33126
800-929-9391
seabourn.com
