The variety of theme cruises is all but endless. Whatever the interest, chances are that someone has planned, or is in the process of planning, a cruise event for fans and followers. What’s more, you will find these ‘affinity groups’ on all types of cruise ships, from budget friendly lines to the most luxurious cruise ships. Group sizes range from small & intimate with as few as a dozen staterooms to groups of several thousand involving entire ship charters. Some currently popular cruise themes include:
Music
Music themes are consistently among the most popular group cruise offerings. Fans of classic Rock & Roll, Southern Gospel, Big Band, Country or Jazz will find cruises where they can plug in and immerse in their favorite genre while sailing to some of the world’s most exotic ports of call. Are you a diehard fan of a particular entertainer? Many performers cruise regularly. A simple Google search provides examples of many exciting upcoming ‘cruise tours’ including Country Western megastar Blake Shelton and legendary jazz great Kenny G. An exhaustive list would go on and on … and on. Occasionally, even posthumously. Years after his death, Elvis cruises are more popular than ever.
Hobbies
If you have a hobby or special interest, you are likely to find a cruise geared specifically to that pursuit. Photography, Wine & Culinary, and Ballroom Dance are all exceptionally popular themes, each providing numerous options throughout the year. Poker and other gamers will also find a variety of themed shipboard tournaments held shipboard throughout the year. Quilters can attend onboard seminars to learn advanced techniques while exploring ports of call in Alaska, Russia or Japan, while baseball fanatics can cruise off season with some of their favorite current stars.
Lifestyle
Cruises directed to an array of lifestyle choices also abound. Singles can choose from a broad menu of offerings by travel agencies focused exclusively on planning trips for solo travelers. Home Schoolers. Religious Christian, Jewish, or ‘Other’). Adventure oriented senior travelers. All will find cruises themed precisely to their way of life. The interests of those with alternative lifestyles are well represented by groups providing whole-ship charters for gay & lesbian – nudists -- and even “swingers.”.
Political and Intellectual Pursuits
Regardless of your political leanings, there are cruise vacations to suit, both liberals and conservatives. Science, art and history are topics appropriate to themed cruise explorations. Scientific American is particularly prolific with cruise offerings featuring fascinating and unusual destinations. The popular river cruises, with their access to the interior of central Europe, offer a natural and leisurely paced opportunity for art aficionados to explore the great museums and edifices of the continent.
Conclusion
Themed cruises offer fantastic opportunities to indulge your passion while also enjoying a delightful cruise vacation. Theme Cruise Finder is an excellent clearing house website where agents post details of upcoming trips. Don’t see exactly what you’re looking for? Don’t despair -- contract your travel advisor to discuss your vision for a themed group cruise, completely customized for your specific wishes and requirements. He or she will be happy to explore the potential with you.
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