Kinds of Specialty Cruises
A. Relationship Cruises:
- Family, Siblings, or Friends-Only: to re-new old intimacies, heal old wounds & share new stories.
- Adults only: avoid family/kid mayhem by enjoying “adults-only” stuff.
- Wedding: I am a bachelor, so, haven’t a clue.?�
- All-women / All-men: Girlie things vs guy stuff. NOTE: These are NOT the European style “I’m free!” raucous bachelorettes or bachelor bacchanals which many hostels outlaw.
B. Sports Cruises: Any sport imaginable from medium fitness to high intensity either on-board ship or off.
(1) Onboard ship:
Snorkeling and Scuba Diving: if stops at
coral reefs or marine parks, often with
certification courses.
Rock Climbing: onboard climbing walls.
Ok! Ok! I know he has 4
arms or do they each
have 3? IDK, but AI
is still learning. LOL
Extreme Sports: paragliding, bungee jumps, or extreme water
sports
Ice Skating: on some ships: Royal Caribbean's Oasis-class
ships.
Mini Golf: with scenic or themed courses.
(2) Onboard ship or in-port: often varies with ship size
Jet Skiing/Wave Runners/ sailing/windsurfing: ship’s marine platform
Zip-lining: some ships: Royal Caribbean's zip-line from ship's mast.
Marathons or Runs: Some cruises organize runs or even marathons.
Basketball, Volleyball, Soccer:
Golf: golf simulators onboard.
(3) In-port:
Kayaking & Paddleboarding: at scenic
or wildlife-rich locations.
ATVs & Mountain Biking: if terrain
allows, Shore Excursions.
Gym, Fitness & Training Classes:
well-equipped, yoga, spinning,
or boot camps: at varying fitness levels.
Golf: arrange tee times at ports.
C. Expedition Cruises: tailored for explorers, visiting remote or ecologically significant areas: Galápagos, or Antarctica, etc. with education components.
Survival Skills: survival techniques demos & classes: basic first ➩➩➩➩➩
aid to wilderness navigation.
D. Activity Specialty: Hobbies & Interests: art & architecture, cooking, music, history, science, birding. Artisans of Leisure:
https://www.artisansofleisure.com/Cruise/Arts_tours_luxury_travel.html),
E. Eco & sustainability: range from ESG, environmentally focused activities to Nat’l Geo~ Cruises & Rick Steves’.
F. Luxury Boutique: Silversea Line’s small ship’s all-inclusive luxury: personal service, exclusivity, & high-end amenities focus.
G. Special Occasion Cruises: Christmas, New Year’s etc.
H. Educational & Cultural Cruises: Often in partnership with universities. museums, theaters, libraries, art galleries, National Geographic, Cultural Centers: (British Council), Music & Dance Companies: (Royal Ballet), Film Institutes (Sundance Institute), Cultural Heritage Sites: (UNESCO Sites), Conservation Societies.
I. Volunteering: Some Cruise operators promote volunteer
experiences & pro-active sustainability travel (eco lodgings, etc) all over the world. Some Volunteer opportunities are for a few days or weeks to months. Curiously, some often charge a weekly fee; $180 > 3000/week or you work for basics: food, tools, experiences. Huh?
International Volunteer HQ (IVHQ:
https://www.volunteerhq.org/destinations/
J. Specialty or Narrow Focus: Religious, Shopping, Gastronomic (food), Genealogy, Christmas Markets Getting-Back-To-Your-Roots.
1) Trafalgra Cruises: Japan’s “Cherry Blossoms” Cruises,
2) Vivator: Top Europe Ghost Cruises:
https://www.viator.com/Europe-Cruises/Ghost-&-Vampire-Cruises/d6-g4-c118
K. Curious, esoteric, contrived, silly Trips:
1) Single, Yet Ready-To-Mingle Trip: Huh?
2) Do-Nothing-At-All Trip: go to Motel 6 & watch TV; save money & hassle
L. Themed Cruises: Total theme immersion:
Music Cruises: rock, country, decades
(80s or 90s); live shows, themed parties, with
celebrity meet-&-greets.
Pop Culture Cruises: Star Trek to
Harry Potter, etc with activities, talks, &
stars/creators meet-ups
Culinary & Wine Cruises: celebrity chefs, wine
tastings, & exclusive dining’s special menus
Fitness & Wellness: yoga retreats, wellness seminars, or
spa-focused.
Holidays, etc: Christmas, New Year's, Super Bowl: etc.
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