List of Florida Cruise Ships

The Pearl, Norwegian's newest ship by PinkDispatcher/Flikr

Today's cruises are not what you may think. From luxury cruising to exciting adventure on the high seas, cruise lines are now offering much more than a small stateroom and a casino. Customized excursion packages that take you off the beaten path go hand in hand with gourmet dining, suites with ocean views, smaller ships and more personalized service. Some of the more specialized cruise lines feature exotic destinations and adventures. Many cruise lines offer deep discounts off their regular packages. Cruises to many different destinations depart from ports of call in Fort Lauderdale and Miami almost every day.

The Pearl

Jewel of the Norwegian Cruise lines, the Pearl, is Norwegian's newest addition to its fleet. The Pearl offers rock climbing, golf and even a bowling alley onboard. Dine in any one of her 12 freestyle restaurants and relax. She'll carry you safely from Miami to the Caribbean where you can enjoy Great Stirrup Cay, St. Thomas, Belize City and more on its eastern and western Caribbean Roundup voyages. Stay in the Garden Villa with its 5,000 square feet and private deck where you can swim in your private pool or just relax in the Jacuzzi. Enjoy two days, seven days or 14 of cruising and adventure, with many exciting shore excursions to join.

Norwegian Cruise Lines
7665 Corporate Center Drive
Miami, FL 33126
(305) 436-4000

Silver Spirit

Beautiful sunset in Barbados by Jens Karlson/Flikr

Smaller and more intimate than other cruise ships, Silversea Cruises and its Silver Spirit focus on quality over quantity. Silversea cruises are the a blending of adventure and sophistication. The Silver Spirit, which debuts in December 2009, departs from Fort Lauderdale to Bridgetown in Barbados and then on to Buenos Aires, Argentina in nine and 14-day cruises.

Silversea Cruises
110 E. Broward Blvd.
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
(800) 722-9955
Fax: (954) 356-5881

Seven Seas Voyager

Part of the Regent Seven Seas Cruise line, the Voyager lives up to her name. Cruises embarking from Fort Lauderdale will take you to the Far East, including Hong Kong. You will enjoy the local color in Capetown, South Africa, or sail majestically into Sydney Harbor where you can get a glimpse of life "down under." Sail on a 10-day round trip from Fort Lauderdale and while in Belize, take the Robinson Crusoe Jungle Survivor Adventure and see if you have what it takes to survive being lost in the jungle. Cruises range anywhere from seven to 135 days.

Regent Seven Seas Cruises
1000 Corporate Drive
Suite 500
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33334
(877) 505-5370

Article Written By Ruth St. James

Ruth St. James is a freelance writer as well as a produced playwright and script writer, including a documentary on religion in small societies for Discovery. As the former CFO of a consulting firm, she brings business acumen to the table, as well as expert knowledge in the fields of health and spirituality.

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