Theme Cruises

Have you ever thought about taking a themed cruise? These types of cruises are actually quite popular and there is no shortage of themes to choose from. Some people opt to take a themed cruise because they enjoy regular cruises but want to try something a little different. Others have never taken a cruise, but find themselves attracted to the idea of cruising with a group of like minded passengers. Some might have heard of a themed cruise but are not sure what they are or what they entail.

Simply put, a theme cruise is a cruise that is focused around one particular subject. There are theme cruises geared toward a wide variety of interests, some of which may surprise you.

Some examples of theme cruises are:

• Chocolate Lovers & Other Food/Wine Cruises
  
• Autos and Motorcycles
  
• Politics, News, Current Events
• Art
  
• Education and Enrichment
  
• Sports
• Antiques and Collectibles
  
• Celebrity and Author
  
• Religion
• Holidays
• Gardening
  
• Astronomy
  
• Nature
• Needle Arts and Crafting
• Music and Bands
  

and plenty more!

Theme Cruises for Families

Many theme cruises are geared toward families and are a great way to vacation together. One of the most well known family theme cruise lines is Disney Cruise Lines. Disney offers a wide variety of cruises geared toward the entire family. Disney characters are aboard all Disney cruise ships. Themed cruise ships with a family focus often include a range of services, facilities, and activities that are tailored to children, teenagers, adults and even seniors. There is something for every generation on these family centered cruises.

Romance is popular cruise theme and obviously, these cruises target couples. On some romance cruises there may be age restrictions in place to limit the number of small children or passengers under 18, so be sure to check with the cruise line if that might be an issue. Romance cruises can include honeymoon, wedding, and anniversary themes. Many times special meal and spa packages are highlighted on romance cruises.

While lots of "regular" cruises offer gambling, there are also cruises that are completely centered around the games. These types of cruises are sometimes referred to as casino, or gambling, cruises. It goes without saying these cruises offer a wide variety of casino games inlcluding Poker, Blackjack, Roulette, Craps, and slots. There are also various onboard tournaments and other fun activies to keep cruisers busy. There are some great prizes to be won - including free cruises and credits toward future cruises!

Cruise ships with dancing themes are among the most popular of theme cruises. These cruises are especially popular with senior cruisers although all ages can be found. Dancing cruises usually offer a variety of different dancing venues. Each of these venues will offer a different style of music and cruisers will find everything from ballroom dance to rock and roll. For couples, dancing themed cruises are a great way to relax and spend quality time together.

Taking a celebrity themed cruise can be a great way to go on vacation with your favorite celeb. A number of different cruise lines offer celebrity cruises because they are among the most popular and highly sought after themed cruises. Celebrity guests may include popular television stars, movie stars, music artists, and authors. Special events, meals, and autograph sessions are often included on a celebrity cruise.

As more and more cruise ships are being introduced, so are the number of themed activities designed for those who want to cruise with like minded passengers. As you can see, there is quite a variety of themed cruises. If you are intrigued by the idea of taking a vacation aboard a themed cruise ship, you are sure to find a cruise to match your interests.