Cruise Ships or Fun Ships

A cruise ship or fun ship that offers voyages for pleasure and entertainment. Apart from exotic destinations and the fun of traveling from place to place the ship itself is a source of entertainment. The luxury, decor and exclusive amenities are part of the experience.

Cruise holiday and travel has become a major tourism sector in the industry with millions going abroad for holiday, vacations, partying and events every year. Going for honeymoon on cruise is also growing in popularity these days and many cruise lines cater to newly wedded couples.

The industry's rapid growth adds newly built ships catering to a North American clientèle every year. The same growth is experienced by others servicing European clientèle. Smaller markets such as the Asia-Pacific region are generally serviced by older tonnage displaced by new ships introduced into the high growth areas.

The popular cruise ships return passengers to their originating port as a round trip, unlike ocean liners which typically transport passengers from one point to another. A river cruise ship has similar amenities but designed to travel in inland waters.

The cruising industry grew out of the transatlantic crossing tradition, which never took around less than four days. In the ensuing competition ocean liners added many luxuries such as fine dining and luxurious staterooms. Cruise ships followed this tradition and added more amenities and luxuries.

In modern times the concept of yacht charter grew and cruise ships that where sleeker, faster and offered five star luxuries came into demand. All cruise lines now add innovative entertainment on board and in off shore activities as well for attracting holiday makers.