Cruising in 2017 and Beyond

“Seas” the Day

If you associate cruises with shuffleboard and belly flop contests, then it’s time to take a cruise and experience innovation on the seven seas. Cruises have changed massively over the last decade, giving passengers more variety and endless choices of dining and entertainment.

A menu of dining options

In the past, passengers had only two choices to dine – early seating at around 5:30 p.m. or late seating at about 8:00 p.m. Traditional dining is still available, but now there are even more options such as flexible seating and different dining rooms. Most cruise ships have specialty restaurants with a nominal cover charge for guests looking for a more exclusive dining option or a themed restaurant. Dining on today’s cruise ships is a phenomenal experience so get ready to loosen your belt!

High-flying entertainment

On the cruises of yesteryear, you could take in an early show or a late show, depending on your dining time. Fast-forward to today where you can experience Broadway productions as well as custom shows designed by theater legends or aquatic shows with high diving acrobatics and heart-stopping stunts. Get your laughs at a comedy club or unleash your inner star at a karaoke lounge. From kid-friendly to adults-only, onboard entertainment covers all genres.

Days at sea are never boring

Slide down a multi-story waterslide or float high in a sky-diving simulator. There’s so much to do on board new ships, you’ll almost want every day to be a day at sea! Zip lining, ropes courses and aqua cycling – it’s all happening onboard. Wine blending, cooking classes with the chef and craft beer tastings take food and beverage demonstrations to a new level. Of course, you can always choose to relax by the pool or at the spa.

More space and exclusive service

Cruise lines offer stateroom choices beyond just interior, ocean view and balcony. Ships are being designed with more balcony cabins and added amenities to enhance your cruise experience such as Royal Caribbean’s Royal Genie butler service and private ship areas such as the MSC Yacht Club and The Haven by Norwegian Cruise Line. Some cruise lines have introduced cabins for solo travelers, making cruising more affordable even when there’s only one person per stateroom. Simulated windows showing video from the front of the ship can even help to make an interior cabin feel like you prime ocean view room.

Are you to set sail on an exciting adventure? Contact your local Cruise Planners travel agent today! [email protected] 616-263-1777