Caribbean Eastern Cruises

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  Cruises are a way to travel to a variety of destinations while relaxing and enjoying entertainment at sea. Whether you are wanting a cruise with the whole family or a romantic excursion, there are many options available. Ships set sail throughout most of the year out of different ports around the United States and travel to a variety of tropical locations, including the Eastern Caribbean.
  
  

Carnival

• Set sail for seven days at sea on the Carnival Triumph and visit the ports of Nassau, Bahamas; Freeport, Bahamas; and Key West, FL. Leaving from New Orleans, LA, guests can start with a day excursion on the New Orleans City Tour. The ship then departs and those aboard enjoy two days at sea where they can take advantage of the mini-golf course, spa, fitness center, whirlpools, pool, youth program, casino, bars, and dance club. The next three days are spent at the different ports of call and travelers can enjoy the beaches and take part in an excursion including the Ardastra Gardens & City Tour. Another day is spent at sea upon returning to New Orleans. Guests also have a variety of room options including an ocean view, balcony, interior, or a suite.
  
  Carnival
  
  888-227-6482
  
  carnival.com
  
  

Disney Cruise Line

• Cruise along with your favorite Disney characters on the Disney Magic and spend seven nights enjoying time aboard the ship and visiting St. Thomas/St. John Virgin Islands, St. Maarten, and Disney's Castaway Cay. The cruise kicks off from Port Canaveral, Florida where guests get to join in on the Adventures Away! Sail-Away Celebration. There are many activities for those aboard including live shows, several dining venues, nightclubs, and pools. Adults can get spa treatments at the Vista Spa & Salon or have a romantic dinner and enjoy some down time while the kids have fun at the Disney Oceaneer Club. The Stack is a great place for teens to hang out and the Edge is great for the tweens to spend time with others their age. There are a variety of staterooms from Standard up to the Concierge Royal Suite with a veranda.
  
  Disney Cruise Line
  
  800-951-3532
  
  disneycruise.com
  
  

Royal Caribbean

• Enjoy eight nights traveling along the Eastern Caribbean aboard the Liberty of the Seas. After leaving from Miami, FL, those sailing aboard have a variety of activities including an ice-skating rink, rock-climbing wall, fitness center, day spa, boxing ring, whirlpools, water park and the ChefMakers Cooking Academy. The cruise includes visiting the ports of Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas; Philipsburg, St. Maarten; San Juan, Puerto Rico; and Labadee, Haiti. While at the ports, guests can take part in several land excursions including Arawak Aqua Park in Labadee, Haiti and a tour of the Bacardi Rum Distillery in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Travelers choose between interior, outside, and balcony rooms.
  
  Royal Caribbean
  
  866-562-7625
  
  royalcaribbean.com