Extra Large Ships (XL) – 3,000-3,999 passengers These extra-large ships are a destination unto themselves and are especially good for families and multigenerational cruises due to the many amenities found on board. There is something for everyone, and many cruisers enjoy their time on board as much as they do the destinations they visit. Some benefits of XL ships: • An abundance of cabin options in many different price ranges • A variety of dining options, ranging from ultra-casual to very upscale and formal • A popular favorite with families due to the extensive children’s amenities and programs • Round-the-clock facilities and activities, such as casinos, water parks, gyms, and spas • Excellent entertainment options and Broadway-quality shows like Royal Caribbean’s productions of Chicago, Hair- spray, and Saturday Night Fever Exemplary XL ships: • Royal Caribbean International: Adventure of the Seas, Explorer of the Seas, Mariner of the Seas, Navigator of the Seas, Voyager of the Seas, Freedom of the Seas, Independence of the Seas, Liberty of the Seas • Princess Cruises: Caribbean Princess, Crown Princess, Emerald Princess, Ruby Princess, Regal Princess, Royal Princess • Carnival Cruises: Carnival Splendor, Carnival Sunshine, Carnival Dream, Carnival Breeze, Carnival Magic • Celebrity Cruises: Celebrity Reflection, Celebrity Silhouette • MSC Cruises: MSC Poesia, MSC Divina, MSC Fantasia, MSC Preziosa, MSC Splendida • Costa Cruises: Costa Fortuna Large Ships (L) – 2,000 to 2,999 passengers Large ships offer many of the same amenities as XL ships, but on a slightly smaller scale. They don’t necessarily require a ship map to navigate entertainment and activity options, and tend to have more personal touches. Some benefits of L ships: • A large number of cabin options in varying price ranges • Numerous dining options, ranging from very casual to formal • A popular favorite with families due to the extensive children’s amenities and programs • Also popular with older cruisers, as the pace onboard is not as frenetic • A variety of activities, including casinos, gyms, and spas (often there are even bridge instructors on longer itineraries) • Entertainment options may include firework displays, outdoor movies, and stage shows • Onboard lecturers are often more cerebral, with topics like history, politics, and geography Exemplary L Ships: • Royal Caribbean International: Splendour of the Seas, Enchantment of the Seas, Rhapsody of the Seas, Vision of the Seas, Grandeur of the Seas, Brilliance of the Seas, Jewel of the Seas, Radiance of the Seas, Serenade of the Seas, Majesty of the Seas • Princess Cruises: Golden Princess, Grand Princess, Star Princess, Diamond Princess, Sapphire Princess • Carnival Cruises: Carnival Elation, Carnival Paradise, Carnival Inspiration, Carnival Fascination, Carnival Imagi- nation, Carnival Sensation, Carnival Ecstasy, Carnival Fantasy, Carnival Legend, Carnival Miracle, Carnival Pride, Carnival Triumph, Carnival Victory, Carnival Freedom, Carnival Liberty, Carnival Glory, Carnival Valor, Carnival Conquest • MSC Cruises: MSC Opera, MSC Armonia, MSC Lirica, MSC Musica, MSC Orchestra, MSC Magnifica • Costa Cruises: Costa Mediterranea, Costa Luminosa, Costa Deliziosa, Costa Serena, Costa Fascinosa, Costa Favolosa, Costa Pacifica, Costa Magica • Celebrity Cruises: Celebrity Constellation, Celebrity Summit, Celebrity Infinity, Celebrity Millennium, Celebrity Eclipse, Celebrity Equinox, Celebrity Solstice • Cunard Cruises: Queen Victoria, Queen Elizabeth, Queen Mary 2 • Holland America Line: HAL Eurodam, HAL Nieuw Amsterdam • Disney Cruises: Disney Magic, Disney Wonder
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