Choose Your Cruise

There's a short cruise geared to every age and taste.

By Danielle Lipp, June 2009 issue  |  Subscribe to the magazine

In 2008, the number of people taking short cruises (five days or fewer) increased by 36 percent, thanks in part to easy planning and all-inclusive pricing. While short cruises trend young (especially given the average cruiser's age of 46), there's no doubt something for everyone.

For families
On Disney Cruise Line's sailings, you can relax, knowing your kids will be entertained by Mickey—and supervised by the ship's counselors. 800/951-3532, disneycruise.disney.go.com, three-night Bahamas trips on Disney Wonder from $625.

For foodies
Holland America Line's ships each have a Culinary Arts Center with cooking demonstrations and classes. 877/724-5425, hollandamerica.com, four-day Pacific coast cruises on Ryndam, Statendam, or Zaandam from $349.

For non-joiners
On Norwegian Cruise Lines, Freestyle Cruising translates to no dress codes or dining-room mandates. 866/234-7350, ncl.com, five-day western Caribbean trips on Norwegian Dawn from $349.

For the stressed
All Celebrity cruise ships have an AquaSpa, where you can get aromatherapy massages and seaweed wraps. 800/647-2251, celebritycruises.com, four-night sailings to Cozumel, Mexico, and Key West, Fla., on Celebrity Century from $349.

For adventurers
Royal Caribbean's ships have rock-climbing walls, ice-skating rinks, and mini-golf courses onboard, and scuba diving and caving excursions offshore. 866/562-7625, royalcaribbean.com, five-night Bermuda cruises on Explorer of the Seas from $599.

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Note:This story was accurate when it was published. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.
 

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