Holland America Ryndam
Holland America Ryndam is not a really big ship, but it provides more space for comfort by carrying fewer passengers per voyage. This ship cruises to the western Caribbean from Tampa, stopping at ports in Key West; Costa Maya, Mexico; Puerto Cortes, Honduras; and Santo Tomas, Guatemala during a seven-day cruise that leaves following the Christmas holiday. This ship is decorated with artifacts from Dutch exploration as old as the 17th century, and it includes a massive atrium with a huge fountain inside. Other amenities are the Greenhouse Spa, a two-deck show lounge, the loft teen lounge and Club HAL for kids. In the Culinary Arts Center, you can work alongside a professional chef creating your own meal, and there is also a wine-tasting room, casino and fitness center.
Holland America Line
300 Elliott Ave. West
Seattle, WA 98119
206-281-3535
hollandamerica.com
Royal Caribbean Radiance of the Seas
Royal Caribbean offers a five-day cruise on the ship Radiance of the Seas for both the Christmas and New Year's holidays. The ship sails to ports in Costa Maya and Cozumel, Mexico, from Tampa. This ship was designed to be spacious and fast, it has wide expanses of glass, including a glass Centrum and glass elevators facing the water. Amenities like its fun rock-climbing wall, golf simulator and solarium add to the daily activities. Chop's Grille and Portofino Italian Restaurant combine with the revolving Disco Bar Starquest to offer dining and entertainment options. There are also a number of pools, hot tubs, fitness areas and spas for passenger enjoyment.
Royal Caribbean International
1050 Caribbean Way
Miami, FL 33132
800-256-6649
royalcaribbean.com
Yacht StarShip
Yacht StarShip is a luxury yacht that has permanent dockage at Channelside in Tampa, and also at the Clearwater Marina. The StarShip offers daily lunch and dinner cruises in an upscale environment, as well as group functions, special events, weddings and corporate parties. The ship is 131 feet long and elegantly designed in warm woods and blue and cream decor. StarShip features award-winning meals that earned a 3-diamond AAA rating. For New Year's Eve, StarShip offers a special cruise to ring in the New Year. The three-hour cruise event includes a premium open bar, party favors, gourmet food stations and a midnight champagne toast as you view the Channelside fireworks show. Tampa's Channelside district has live entertainment and a ball drop just like in New York City, as well as late-night partying for after the cruise.
Yacht StarShip
223 South 12th Street
Tampa, FL 33602
813-223-7999
yachtstarship.com
