It's not too late to book your Christmas/New Year's Holiday at Sea cruise on your choice of exciting cruise ships. Sail away and enjoy the holidays the way you have always dreamed about, where everything is done for you. Imagine a holiday season with no shopping, no cooking and no cleaning, just pampering, excellent cuisine, spas and beautiful, sun-drenched Caribbean islands. Amazing prices are still available at Cruise.com. Holiday cruises are offered by many cruise lines including Azamara Club Cruises, Carnival Cruise Lines, Celebrity Cruises, Costa Cruises, Norwegian Cruise Line and Royal Caribbean International and many more.

Family Reunions at Sea

A holiday cruise is hassle-free and fun for the entire family and a perfect setting for a family reunion! Everyone can relax and enjoy each other's company while a fabulous holiday meal with all the trimmings is prepared for you. No need to get the spare bedroom ready. Beautiful staterooms and suites await you, many with balconies offering incredible views. Many ships offer adjoining cabins that are perfect for families. Everyone will enjoy the holidays while relaxing and being pampered as the beautiful Caribbean islands and azure blue seas await you.

Dining options on a holiday cruise are varied and offer something for everyone, from casual choices to more formal settings. Flexible dining times ensure that there is no rush and no pressure. Enjoy gourmet cuisine made from the finest and freshest ingredients. The entire family can dine together as a group or individually at their favorite time and in their favorite restaurant. Enjoy delicious cuisine, delectable desserts and fine wine, as well as pizza and burgers. Now this is the way to spend the holiday!

As board your ship the holiday spirit welcomes you with glittering decorations, beautiful Christmas trees, elegant wreaths, sparkling lights and glowing Menorahs. Holiday festivities fill your days and evenings; Santa will surprise the kids. There may even be some carolers. The holiday season is a wonderful time to be on a cruise ship enjoying the warm climate of the sunny Caribbean in a fun, festive atmosphere, full of holiday cheer.

Best of all, there are plenty of things to do onboard for all age groups, so no one will be bored. Everyone can do what they like to do according to their own schedule. Many fun and entertaining activities are offered for children, teens, adults and seniors. This holiday season don't worry about pleasing everyone else as they will be entertained by the many exciting onboard amenities. Guests can be pampered at the top-quality spas, enjoy fabulous shows in the evenings, try a hand in the casino or spend time with friends and family in one of the ship's many lounges. Take in a port lecture or a computer class, work out in the state of the art fitness center, relax at Afternoon Tea or catch up on that great novel that you have been waiting to read. Or, simply choose to do nothing at all. Forget about the malls or endless hours shopping online. Instead you can find unique Christmas gifts while shopping at exciting ports.

A Tropical Christmas Holiday

Each Caribbean island has its own unique culture, so you can learn about history and experience cuisines from around the world, such as French dishes in St. Barths and foods with a British influence in Barbados.

Of course, shopping is one of the highlights of any cruise and in the Caribbean you are sure to find great bargains wherever you go. From jewelry and perfume, to lovely hand-made items, batik and liquors, the Caribbean has something for everyone, many of which are duty-free. What better place to shop for Christmas gifts for loved ones back home?

Sail from the convenient ports of Fort Lauderdale and Miami to some of the romantic Caribbean's most beautiful ports. These exciting Eastern, Western and Southern Caribbean itineraries may include calls at such tropical and romantic destinations as Antigua, Barbados, St. Lucia, Virgin Gorda, Grand Cayman, St. Barts, San Juan, Cozumel, St. John, Ocho Rios, St. Maarten, St. Croix, Montego Bay and St. Thomas.

The Caribbean is one of the most popular destinations in the world and a favorite of cruise passengers. During the holiday season, the islands are especially beautiful, decorated with colorful, sparkling lights and Christmas trees making a Holiday Cruise even more of a magical experience. The tropical islands of the Caribbean are a haven for snorkeling, diving or simply sunning on the magnificent sun-drenched beaches.

New Year's Eve under the Stars

A Holiday Cruise also lets you enjoy your New Year's Eve to the fullest. Welcome in the New Year by toasting champagne under the sparkling stars at a fun New Year's Eve party. Afterward, don't worry about driving or parking, simply stroll back to your comfortable stateroom or suite.

Leave the crowds, the shopping and the work back home, and get pampered on a fabulous Holiday Cruise and toast in the New Year on deck with loved ones and new found friends. A cruise is the perfect way to welcome the New Year. It probably will be the best Christmas/New Year's holiday ever! Cruise.com is offering incredibly low rates, so you can't afford to stay home this Christmas and New Year!

There's probably nothing more wonderful for a family than the opportunity for generations to get together and have fun. Using a cruise ship gives you the convenience of a 'one-stop' shopping experience to plan a perfect holiday for every generation in the family, reduces the stress involved in planning, and frees everyone up to focus on enjoying one another's company. How does it work?

Because cruise ships already focus on providing a top-notch experience for family members of all ages, everything for your family is already in place. On their own, family members can individually participate in spa treatments, exercise classes, cooking demonstrations, kids programs – the list goes on and on. After a family dinner (the cruise line will arrange for all of you to sit together), everyone is off and running again to watch a Broadway-style show, have a try a karaoke, hit the casino, or enjoy a walk in the moonlight and watch the ocean.

Another big plus is that everyone will know their food and lodging costs upfront and can plan accordingly – so no hidden surprises. And, family members who may want to pay for more luxurious cabins may do so, while those with smaller budgets can still be happy and comfortable in less expensive cabins.

No matter which family member organizes the reunion, everyone gets to have a fun and relaxing time. No one gets stuck with cooking and cleaning or looking after everyone else's needs. That's part of the service package that comes with your cruise price. While everyone is out having fun, your cabin attendants are keeping your rooms neat and tidy!

Did we mention the space to spread out while you're having a grand time? Some of today’s cruise ship’s are the length of several football fields and as tall as a skyscraper. This means that large reunion groups still have plenty of options finding places to do things together, while smaller groups can seek out the more intimate areas of the ship.

Cruise ships sail from ports all across the USA, and most of these port cities are within driving distance from a large number of cities. For those not near any port, all cruises offer reasonably priced air options that also include transfers to and from the airport and cruise ship, taking the hassle out of arrival and departure.

Eat to your heart's delight – it's already included in your cruise fare! There is an amazing range of high quality dining (both casual and formal) available on cruise ships. The cruise line can arrange for a family to dine together in advance, and then you can select a couple of your nights on board to let everyone dine as they wish, whether it’s pizza or hamburgers, exotic cuisine in an alternative dining venue, or the comfort and elegance of the main dining room.

And, best of all – cruise ships mean less hassle. You’ll pack and unpack just once, and you won’t spend any extra time trying to confirm dining or lodging reservations. All of that has been taken care of prior to your arrival. The only thing you’ll have to think about is having fun and making family memories that will last a lifetime.