Carnival Cruise Line

With its festive atmosphere and diverse entertainment options, Carnival Cruise Line lives up to its lively reputation. Carnival's 24 ships leave from a variety of cities in the United States, including Miami, Los Angeles, Baltimore, Seattle, and New York City. Carnival's large fleet allows cruisers to choose from destinations such as Mexico, Alaska, Hawaii, Europe, Australia, and the Caribbean, among others. The duration of the voyages ranges from two to sixteen days, and each ship carries about one crew member for every three passengers.

Carnival's cruise lengths and itineraries vary by ship, as do the shore excursions available. In Costa Rica, you could learn how cacao is processed into chocolate, ride a cable car for panoramic views of Bergen, Norway, go whale watching in Juneau, Alaska, or swim with sharks in Belize.

Back on Carnival Cruise Line's "Fun Ships", there are plenty of activities to keep you entertained. Carnival's fleet caters to guests of all ages, with waterslides, sports courts, casinos, piano bars, comedy acts, and nightclubs. The cruise line's penchant for variety extends to onboard cuisine, which includes three-course meals in the main dining room, a Lido deck buffet, and specialty restaurants serving everything from Italian fare to sake and sushi.

Website: carnival.com