Bring in the New Year with a Cruise

If you are tired of the typical New Year’s Eve celebration either at someone’s home with friends or at a nightclub or restaurant, it might be time to consider a one of a variety of New Year cruises.

Bring in the new year in a fun and unique way at sea with exotic destinations. Avoid the worry about an expensive cab ride home from a party, booking a hotel months in advance, or cleaning up after a party at your home.

There are short cruises for New Year’s geared towards the whole family, couples only, singles, and large groups. You can also plan a longer cruise and celebrate Christmas as well as New Year’s Eve aboard ship. However, for those who don’t have the time or have a smaller budget, there are a number of two, three, and four-night cruises perfect for celebrating the New Year.

These short cruises travel to some of the best possible destinations like Mexico, Alaska, Asia, the South Pacific, Australia, the Bahamas, the Caribbean, Europe, New England, and the Mediterranean. The top cruise lines also offer these New Year cruises to help make your New Year’s Eve memorable. Lines like Disney, Carnival, Royal Caribbean, and Celebrity do more than just provide a trip to the Bahamas, for instance. They also offer luxury packages with extra amenities and superior service. Here are some examples of what you can look forward to in a New Year’s Eve cruise.

· A New Years Eve cruise with Carnival offers great shows at night and entertainment in all of the lounges, bars and discos with parties in almost every venue. They provide you with hats and noisemakers and free champagne throughout the evening. The New Year is rung in with the blowing of the ship’s horn. Carnival has New Year’s cruises to the Caribbean, Europe, Mexico, the Mediterranean and other destination.

· Get away from the winter cold on a Bahamas cruise with Norwegian Cruise Lines. Ports include Grand Bahama and Freeport. New Year’s Eve is celebrated with a special dinner and celebration aboard the ship.

· Royal Caribbean offers many different cruises to celebrate the New Year like one that sails from Singapore in Southeast Asia. They offer themed parties in each of the lounges and separate parties for teenagers and younger children.

New year cruises are quite popular so it’s always a good idea to plan in advance to get the best rates and a reservation before they sell out. If you want to pop the cork and toast the New Year with champagne at sea this New Year’s Eve, start planning now. What better way to skip the crowded bars or the hassles of hosting your own party.

Cruise Holidays in New Year article by Alicia Chewe