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Cruise Ship Ratings # 1 Carnival Inspiration: My wife and I have personally cruised on this ship four times. Three times before the refurbish and one after. The remodelling of this ship is remarkable. It appears as a new ship and for the money you cannot beat these four or five day cruises aboard the Inspiration. Evolutions of Fun refurbishments have been completed onboard the Carnival Inspiration. The enhancements made to the ship include completely redesigned interior decor, newly refurbished showlounges, bars and public spaces. All staterooms have been outfitted with the Carnival Comfort Bed system and have received upgrades in the bathroom, with porcelain sinks. In addition every stateroom has a new interior color scheme and flat screen TVs. Most notably are the additions that have been made to the Lido deck. The Lido restaurant has received a complete cosmetic renovation and new furnishings. The Lido deck itsself has also received a complete re-design. The slide has been removed which provides more walking space on the starboard side of the ship. In addition, spiral staircases were added mid-deck for passengers to descend from the Verandah Deck. The pools were thoroughly cleaned and redesigned with faux palm tree coverings over several bench areas. The whirlpools have also received new tiling and palm tree canopies. The performance stage received a new cover. The largest change is located on the Verandah Deck aft. This area, once home to a small basketball court and a round pool surrounded by a sunning area, is now host to Carnival Waterworks. With a 4 deck high spiral waterslide and an adjacent 82' racing slide, as well as play areas featuring geysers and other various water play instruments. Another addition is the Serenity Adult area located aft on Promenade deck. The area is designed for guests over eighteen years of age. It includes two hot tubs, and over sized lounge chairs for sun bathing. The four day cruises are as little as $219 per person and the five day is around $239 per person.

Ports of call for the four day: Ports of Call: Tampa, Florida; Cozumel, Mexico; Tampa, FloridaPorts of call for the five day: Tampa, Florida; Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands; Cozumel, Mexico; Tampa, Florida

Cruise Ship Ratings # 2 Freedom of the Seas: Freedom features dedicated sports and lap pools, along with an adults-only, rainforest-themed solarium. The ShipShape Day Spa and Fitness center contains state-of-the-art exercise equipment along with classes and a wide range of relaxing treatments. Golfers will find a putting green and golf simulators, and shoppers will find a range of boutiques. Children are invited to avail themselves of Adventure Ocean youth facilities. Extensive WiFi capabilities and connectivity for regular cell phones means that you'll always be able to stay in touch. Shipboard surf park, a kid-friendly water park with gushing geysers, and cantilevered whirlpools extending 12 feet off the sides of the ship--along with expanded versions of the signature rock-climbing wall and ice-skating rink, both of which deliver Royal Caribbean International-style adventures in true form to passengers of all ages.The activities aboard this ship for the price are second to none. As little as $584 for an inside cabin and $899 for a balcony on these seven day adventures.

Ports of Call: Eastern Caribbean Port Canaveral (Orlando), Florida; CocoCay, Bahamas; St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands; Philipsburg, St. Maarten; Port Canaveral (Orlando), Florida

Cruise Ship Ratings favorite itinerary. Ports of Call Western Caribbean:Port Canaveral (Orlando), Florida; Labadee, Hispaniola, Haiti; Ocho Rios, Jamaica; George Town, Grand Cayman; Cozumel, Mexico; Port Canaveral (Orlando), Florida

Cruise Ship Ratings #3 Carnival Glory: My wife and I have personally cruised on this ship and it is simply amazing. We got upgraded from a balcony to a suite at no charge to make the trip even more remarkable. Carnival Glory is a 2004 addition to an exciting style of "Fun Ships"--the Conquest class. The ship's revolutionary design means that 80 percent of the staterooms offer glorious ocean views; and of those, 80 percent have private balconies. Plus, with acres of teak deck space, you'll find the ideal spot to enjoy the fresh sea air and soothing sunshine. Inside Cabins as low as $349 per person and balconies are $559.

Ports of Call: Miami, Florida; Nassau, Bahamas; St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands; San Juan, Puerto Rico; Grand Turk, Turks and Caicos Islands; Miami, Florida

Cruise Ship Ratings favorite itinerary Miami, Florida; Half Moon Cay; St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands; San Juan, Puerto Rico; Grand Turk, Turks and Caicos Islands; Miami, Florida

Cruise Ship Ratings #4 Norwegian Dawn: Norwegian Dawn boasts an incredible 10 restaurants and 11 different menus every night. Generously decorated with works of Impressionism, Post-Impressionism, and Pop Art, the ship also features nightly entertainment in a European-style opera house, a comprehensive spa, and a wide range of activities and facilities for children. Norwegian Cruise Line Activities range from relaxing by the Riviera-themed main pool, working on your swing at the golf-driving range, or playing a game on the volleyball and basketball courts. Workout buffs can utilize state-of-the-art cardiovascular workout equipment, a jet-current exercise pool, and an interior 20-yard lap pool, which is among the longest indoor swimming pools on a cruise ship today. At the Mandara Spa, there are also aerobic and boxercise areas, steam and sauna rooms, and whirlpool and hydrotherapy facilities. Special features for youngsters include a large children's center and playroom, outdoor pool, nursery, and a toddler's nap room. In the buffet restaurant, children can hang out with their new-found friends at their own low-level serving counter and at kid-sized tables and chairs. Teens can meet people their own age at the teen center and disco. Other onboard attractions that both children and teens will enjoy are computer rooms, a video arcade, and a movie theatre.

Great deals on the five day cruises:$299 for inside $329 oceanview and $459 for a balcony.Ports of Call: Miami, Florida; Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands; Cozumel, Mexico; Miami, Florida

Cruise Ship Ratings #5 Adventure of the Seas

Amazing deals to the exotic Southern Caribbean on an equally
amazing Cruise Ship. Adventure of the Seas is a member of Royal Caribbean International's innovative Voyager Family of ships. The ship comfortably carries 3,114 passengers, and offers more facilities and entertainment choices than many small cities. Fitness activities, relaxing swimming areas, and nightly entertainment are among this mega ship's many fun options aimed to please all ages.

Sports and fitness offerings include a full basketball/volleyball court, golf simulator, jogging track, rock-climbing wall, in-line skating track, nine-hole miniature golf course, and a top-of-the-line fitness center and spa. Also, the onboard entertainment complex houses an ice skating rink, TV studio, and concert venue. The three pools and whirlpool spas on the ship are surrounded by ample places to soak up some rays, and families will love the outdoor family deck, complete with a waterslide.

The three main dining rooms are connected by a grand, sweeping staircase. Additionally, four other dining areas and restaurants provide more casual options. After the sun sets, choose between a jazz club, nightclub, golf bar, cigar bar, sports bar, cocktail lounge, aquarium bar (which features several incredible tanks containing colorful fish), champagne bar, and dancing lounge. There are also live performances at ship's very own theatre and games of chance in the Casino Royale. Inside cabins as little as $549 , Oceanview $599 and Balconies for $749.

Cruise Ship Ratings favorite itinerary Ports of Call: San Juan, Puerto Rico; Bridgetown, Barbados; Castries, St. Lucia; St. John's, Antigua; Philipsburg, St. Maarten; St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands; San Juan, Puerto Rico

Ports of Call: San Juan, Puerto Rico; Aruba, Dutch Caribbean; Willemstad, Curacao; Roseau, Dominica; St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands; San Juan, Puerto Rico

Cruise Ship Ratings #6 Caribbean Princess: Beautifully refurbished ship. Amazing deals on this Cruise to the exotic Southern Caribbean. Caribbean Princess offers "Movies Under the Stars," a cruising innovation where concert footage or recent movies play poolside on a giant Times-Square style screen. Sailing exclusively in the Caribbean, alternating between eastern and western routes, the ship boasts nearly 900 cabins with balconies. Caribbean Princess is one of the largest, most amenity-filled ships to offer Personal Choice Cruising through the Caribbean. The ship's wide spectrum of active offerings includes several pools, a putting course and golf simulator, eight lounges, a casino, an Internet cafe, and a wedding chapel. Onboard, fitness enthusiasts will love the glass-walled fitness center and premium workout equipment. Ideal for relaxation, the Lotus Spa showcases a juice bar, health spa, and full-service spa treatments. Additionally, family travel is made easy with family suites, two age-specific youth areas, and a full-time staff dedicated to youth activities. Personal Choice dining aboard Caribbean Princess includes three main dining rooms and one alternative, buffet-style dining room. Also, there are two specialty restaurants: Princess line's renowned Sabatini's Trattoria, which serves fine Italian food, and the Sirloin Steakhouse. Multiple after-dinner entertainment alternatives are found in the state-of-the art lounges and a theater that spans five decks and seats 750 guests features top-of-the-line sound and lighting technology. With over 700 balconies on many ships, Princess Cruises offers more balcony views than any other cruise line. Princess offers flexible Anytime Dining or traditional fixed seating. Savor delicious cuisine any time you'd like. Room service is complimentary 24 hours a day. Inside Cabins as low as $469, Outside $519 and Balcony $649.

Ports of Call: San Juan, Puerto Rico; St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands; Tortola, British Virgin Islands; St. John's, Antigua; Bridgetown, Barbados; Castries, St. Lucia; San Juan, Puerto Rico

Cruise Ship Ratings #7 Carnival Valor: Largest Carnival Cruise Ship out of the Port of Miami. She has a "Heroes and Heroics" theme. Duty-free shopping, a spa, a casino, and numerous entertainment options are some of her features. She offers seven-day sailings through the Eastern and Western Caribbean. Inside Cabins as low as $339 Oceanview $449 and Balconies for $549.

Ports of Call: Miami, Florida; Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands; Roatan, Honduras;
Belize City, Belize; Cozumel, Mexico; Miami, Florida

Cruise Ship Ratings #8 Celebrity Solstice: If an exotic cruise combined with luxury but with a reasonable price then Celebrity Solstice is your ship. The Solstice and her sisters will offer over seven different stateroom categories, including the new AquaClass. Other onboard amenities will include a large theater, multiple restaurant dining options, The Patio on the Lawn, numerous bars and clubs, Solstice Deck, youth facilities, Online@Celebrity, and many other common and unique features. Some new innovations that have been revealed include glass-blowing classes/demonstrations as well as The Lawn Club, a live grass lawn between the ship's funnels on the upper deck. Tonnage: gross tonnage (GT) of 122,000 tons[4] Length: 1,033 ft (314.86 m) Beam: 121 ft (36.88 m) Draft: 27 ft (8.23 m) Decks: 19 Installed power: 4x Wärtsilä diesel engines Propulsion: 2x 20.5MW Azipod Speed: 24 kn (44 km/h/28 mph) Capacity: 2,850 passengers Crew: 1,500 crew .

Cruise Ship Ratings favorite itinerary 10 night Mediterranean Inside as low as $999, Oceanview $1098, Balcony $1249.Ports of Call: Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy; Messina (Taormina/Naxos), Sicily; Piraeus (Athens), Greece; Mykonos, Greece; Kusadasi (Ephesus), Turkey; Rhodes, Greece; Santorini, Greece; Naples, Italy; Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy

Cruise Ship Ratings #9 Voyager of the Seas: Great Deals on a 7 day Cruise from Galveston Texas. With everything from a rock-climbing wall to an ice-skating rink, Voyager of the Seas is a member of Royal Caribbean International's innovative Voyager Family of ships. The ship comfortably carries 3,114 passengers, and offers more facilities and entertainment choices than many small cities. Fitness activities, relaxing swimming areas, and nightly entertainment are among this mega ship's many fun options aimed to please all ages. Sports and fitness offerings include a full basketball/volleyball court, golf simulator, jogging track, rock-climbing wall, in-line skating track, nine-hole miniature golf course, and a top-of-the-line fitness center and spa. Also, the onboard entertainment complex houses an ice skating rink, which doubles as a TV studio and concert venue. The three pools and whirlpool spas on the ship are surrounded by ample places to soak up some rays, and families will love the outdoor family deck, complete with a waterslide. The three main dining rooms are connected by a grand, sweeping staircase. Additionally, four other dining areas and restaurants provide more casual options. After the sun sets, choose between a jazz club, nightclub, golf bar, cigar bar, sports bar, cocktail lounge, aquarium bar (which features several incredible tanks containing colorful fish), champagne bar, and dancing lounge. There are also live performances at ship's very own theatre and games of chance in the Casino Royale. Cruises from $599 for inside ,$699 for Oceanview and $899 for a balcony.

Cruise Ship Ratings favorite itinerary Ports of Call: Galveston, Texas; Roatan, Honduras; Belize City, Belize; Cozumel, Mexico; Galveston, Texas

Cruise Ship Ratings # 10 Carnival Sensation . The perfect ship for an economical short vacation. 3 & 4 Day Bahama Cruises at amazing prices on a beautifully refurbished ship. Towering Grand Atrium, featuring a 22-foot-high sculpture
Three pools, one with a 14-foot-high waterslide Club Vegas Casino, with more than 200 slot machines Kaleidoscope Dance Club, with state-of-the-art light and sound system Fantasia Lounge theatre staging Vegas-style shows Full-service spa and fitness center Camp Carnival kid's program Oak Room Library Two formal dining rooms Touch of Class piano bar The two formal dining rooms offer gourmet fare, spa cuisine, and even meals with children's tastes in mind. For a more laid-back alternative, the indoor/outdoor Seaview Bar and Grille serves up a more casual atmosphere. Carnival Sensation hot spots include the Club Vegas Casino and Touch of Class piano bar. The Fantasia Lounge theater showcases lavish Vegas-style productions, and the ship's other bars and lounges often feature musical acts and entertainers. Those who want to dance the night away will find the music pumping at Kaleidoscope. Inside cabins as low as $189, Oceanview $239 and Balconies for $3444 day Cruise:Ports of Call: Port Canaveral (Orlando), Florida; Freeport, Bahamas; Nassau, Bahamas; Nassau, Bahamas; Port Canaveral (Orlando), Florida

Cruise Ship Ratings favorite itinerary 3 day Cruise: Ports of Call: Port Canaveral (Orlando), Florida; Nassau, Bahamas; Nassau, Bahamas; Port Canaveral (Orlando), Florida

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