Themed cruises are cruise vacations that focus on a specific customer, a specific theme like a type of music or a skill like gourmet cooking or painting.
Essentially theme cruises allow passengers with similar tastes to enjoy a relatively all-inclusive vacation that tailors specifically to their interests.
To learn about the different types of theme cruises from family themed vacations to adults-only themes, keep reading for great tips on how to find the best theme cruise ship for you.
Theme Cruises for Families Theme cruises for families are typically centered on a theme that appeals to children.
Popular themes include pirates, undersea adventure or popular animated characters.
For example, Disney Cruise Lines offers a number of ships and sailings that are designed for the whole family.
Much like a trip to Disney World or Disney Land, kids are greeted by their favorite characters, can go see a full, live-action performance and can indulge in activities that focus on their favorite Disney films and television series.
Typically, most theme cruises for families also offer activities for adults.
They're a great opportunity for the whole family to actively enjoy a safe vacation that allows for quality together-time, but also much-needed private relaxation.
Theme Cruises for Couples Most cruise lines offer specific sailings that are targeted directly toward couples who are looking for a private and romantic getaway or a quiet cruise for a wedding or anniversary.
Most often these romantically-themed cruises include couples' dining tables rather than large, group dining, romantic touches like champagne on arrival and extra room service, spa packages that include treats such as couples' massages and also age restrictions.
Typically, age-restricted cruises only allow unmarried passengers over the age of 25 or married passengers over the age of 21.
Check with your individual cruise line's age restriction policies before booking.
Singles' Cruises Some cruises are targeted specifically toward single travelers.
They often include social mixers, activities designed to get passengers interacting with one another and group dining.
Singles' cruises can be a great way to meet new people.
Skill Cruises In addition to the above cruises, many lines offer cruises that are geared specifically toward painters, golfers, athletes, aspiring chefs, wine lovers, bicyclists, runners and many more.
Typically, these cruises offer classes, workshops and shore excursions that appeal directly to those interests.
If you have the inclination to take a cruise and prefer general commonality among the passengers, a themed cruise adventure might be right up your alley!