This company started in Norway and now has its headquarters in Miami, Florida. RCI has been offering voyages to the Caribbean for a number of decades, and they have found ways of pleasing their guests. The hospitality and sailing experience of Norwegians is now being used in America to offer great vacations to many places around the world.

Twenty years ago, RCI bought a coastal property in Haiti just to give travelers a land stop in that exotic place. They provided a wonderful respite from the sea for those who want to explore another land and see new sights. They also have another stopover in the Bahamas that is just as wonderful as the one in Haiti. Passengers, however, need not worry about reaching land. RCI ships sail smoothly across the sea because of their gas turbine engines that minimize vibrations.

Ten years ago, RCI already had a 130,000-ton ship– which is the size that Carnival is deploying only now. RCI prides itself on offering the best amenities aboard the ships. They even have larger ships scheduled to sail from Finland’s Aker Finnyards docks over the coming years.

The next ships are especially designed to weigh 220,000 tons and hold 6,400 passengers. These ships cost around a billion dollars and would offer passengers the latest in cruising technology. Moreover, even the smaller ships are approximately the size of Cunard’s Queen Mary II.

Ship choices are not just about their size. Passengers will find that there will always be something on board that will interest them– be it Latin music, Vegas-style entertainment, or a fine piano bar. There are even cruises that have parades and street performers aboard as well so passengers won’t get bored.

The cruises RCI offers are not just to the Caribbean. There are also voyages to the Mexican Riviera, Alaska and Europe.  The company is also planning on offering cruises to New Zealand and Australia as well.

Those who would like to experience a family style cruise should definitely check out the shorter, up-to-7-days voyages. There are many other options to choose from so there’s definitely something for everyone. With all these choices plus more ones on the way, there’s no doubt that RCI just keeps getting better.

Convenience Is Key

Carnival saw that even cruises taken even during a shorter time span can be profitable. Thus, this company has organized shorter cruises that not only cuts down on a person’s expenses, but also allows more people to take a cruise.

Recently, Carnival has even started to offer four and five-day cruises from San Diego to Cabo as well as Ensenada in Mexico. These are great for those who would like to soak up the sun’s rays or just want to go to someplace new. Aside from that, this company also offers 15-day trips to the Panama Canal. This will enable you to see one of the world’s most important construction projects. Aside from that, you will also have lots of time to enjoy the sea air and sun, as well as take part of various activities on board the ship.

Entertainment Options Galore

Convenience, however, is not the only thing that Carnival Cruise Lines has got going for it. This company provides many entertainment options for cruise-goers. In fact, most ships in Carnival’s fleet now seem like hotels in Las Vegas. There are some that can even be compared to Las Vegas itself because of their size and myriad of entertainment options.

Everybody knows that musical entertainment and gambling have been part of some cruises in the past. Carnival, however, has taken this a notch further by offering shows that are of the same caliber as Las Vegas shows.

Moreover, Carnival’s ships feature an array of restaurants, swimming pools, a large theater, a gym, as well as other attractions.

Affiliations And Expansions

Carnival keeps on expanding its shipping fleet as well as the number and kinds of voyages. The Carnival Liberty, which is the latest ship, is the first one to be Europe-based. It may said to the Greek Isles, the South of France, as well as many other places. There are also larger ships that can even house up to 3,000 passengers.

Carnival Cruise Lines also happens to be associated with the Windstar Cruises, Princess Cruises, Holland America Line, and others. Carnival bought the Cunard Line, which owns the Queen Mary, a few years back. Thus, Carnival can offer you with various kinds of cruises that will surely pique your interest. A cruise aboard the Carnival Cruise Lines will definitely be a delightful and unforgettable experience.