Five Top Cruise Detinations for Party-Goers
Cruises have evolved from hanging out with the Captain at dinner or a leisure game of shuffleboard on the Lido deck. These days there is a something for just about any tourist and his or her own needs, from retirees to families to the ultimate party goer. Some are designed specifically for a party, whether with concert entertainment or holiday themes.
Fort Lauderdale
The party starts before the ship leaves port in one of America’s top party capitals. Fort Lauderdale, Florida, beckons revelers from around the world during Spring Break. Keep the party going for days by choosing this as a port of call destined to exotic locations. Chartered vessels for dinner parties offer a bit of variety for those who wish to keep the party more local.
Bahamas
Fort Lauderdale-launched vacations often offer a festive taste of the Caribbean. College students may enjoy a party heading over to the island of Grand Bahama during the Spring Break holiday on the Bahamas Party Cruise. The party starts in Fort Lauderdale and continues during the high-speed jaunt over to Freeport. This vacation lasts for four days before returning back to Fort Lauderdale.
Hawaii
For those who find themselves in Paradise over the New Year’s holiday, board the Star of Honolulu. This celebration helps ring in the New Year in style on the water, complete with live entertainment and prime viewing for the season’s fireworks spectacular.
New Orleans
The home of one of America’s biggest parties, Mardi Gras, also offer revelry along the iconic Mississippi
River. Gambling is permitted on the River, and parties aboard elegant riverboats offer a nostalgic ambiance complete with lively jazz music. New Orleans is also a port of call for those heading toward Mexican destinations such as Cozumel and Cancun.
New York City
For those situated a bit farther away from the traditional cruising ports, vessels designed for the party alone are available along northern waterways. In New York City the New York Rockin’ the River Cruises annually offers events featuring live entertainment. Past performers have included acts like Dr. John and Chubby Carrier & the Bayou Swamp Band. Take sight-seeing to the water with a City Lights tour, which feature DJ entertainment. Most metropolitan areas near a body of water feature this type of scenic party alternative, including Seattle, San Francisco, Chicago, Los Angeles and Houston offer the same.