Ever wonder about theme cruises? You know, cruises where you can rub elbows and shake hands with a celebrity, or with somebody who did. Cruises where you learn astronomy, scrap-booking or weight-loss from an expert. Cruises where you can listen to old ballplayers tell stories, or old doo-woppers doo-wop.
Well, theme cruises aren’t going to go away. In fact, they’re multiplying.
For years, themes have been used to attract non-cruisers to cruise ships that otherwise might not be full. Clearly, it works.
The luxury lines are getting into the business, too, and in a significant way. Take Crystal, a two-ship luxury line that will offer themes on more than 30% of its cruises in 2012. (Note: a Crystal theme could be ambassadors and military leaders sharing views of the world, or motivational talks by NFL legends.)
On the premise that there is a cruise for everyone, there a is a theme for everyone.
Just take your pick.
DAILY DEAL:
Celebrity Century
12 nights
November 30, 2011
Sydney to Auckland
Inside $799
www.celebritycruises.com