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Not all cruise lines are created equal: Speak to an AMA
Travel cruise specialist to help you select your ideal
ship, stateroom, onboard options and excursions—and
score some perks exclusive to AMA members
Itinerary &
Cruise Line multi-
generational The Caribbean,
Holland
America GoinG with a group? The ships
in this line’s fleet offer staterooms
that can comfortably accommodate
up to four or five guests. Some of
the newer ships even feature two
bathrooms in family suites. there’s somethinG
for all on Half Moon
Cay, Holland America’s
private island in the
Bahamas. Swim with
stingrays, walk on the
silky white-sand beach
or take a bike tour. On select sailings:
shipboard credits,
$50 beverage card,
specialty dining in
Pinnacle Grill and
Canaletto
Foodies Mediterranean,
Oceania
Cruises Food and wine lovers will
appreciate the laid-back luxury of
ships in this line. Legendary chef
Jacques Pépin serves as executive
culinary director for Oceania; he
personally developed all the menus
at the restaurants onboard. aboard the Riviera,
book a wine-tasting
experience at La
Reserve by Wine
Spectator magazine,
which hosts 24 bon
vivants at a time. On select sailings:
complimentary wine
tasting, pre-paid
gratuities or $100
USD shipboard
credit
Family
cruisers The Caribbean,
Royal Caribbean
International Go aboard Symphony of the
Seas, the world’s largest cruise
ship. She holds 5,400 guests and
features 18 decks, 20 dining options
and a 10-storey slide. Islands on the
four- or seven-night routes include
St. Kitts, Bahamas, St. Thomas and
Puerto Rico. to appeal to all ages,
the ship features seven
distinct “neighbour-
hoods,” including the
tree-lined Central Park
and the Promenade,
a shop-filled avenue. VIP pier check-
in, and on select
sailings: up to $100
USD shipboard
credit, plus specialty
dining aboard Allure,
Harmony and Oasis
nature
lovers Galapagos,
Celebrity
Cruises Choose From six unique cruise
itineraries, covering 15 islands and
more than 30 ports of call. Onboard
naturalists provide expert insight
about wildlife and vegetation that
only exist on these islands. miChelin-starred
chefs prepare onboard
meals. Add a pre- or
post-cruise side trip to
Peru’s Machu Picchu. 7-night all-inclusive
cruise experience
aboard all three
ships and itineraries
adventure
seekers Antarctica,
Hurtigruten
Cruises tour earth’s coldest and argu-
ably coolest continent on a voyage
departing from South America.
Kayak the pristine waters, hike an
active volcano and see penguins
up-close. For shore excur-
sions, the ship provides
complimentary use
of boots and you can
rent binoculars. Every
evening, nature experts
recap the day’s sights. Shipboard
credit of up to
$50 USD
Did You
Know?
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Fall 2017
AMA InsIder
Ports &
Amenities
Good to
Know
AMA Member
Perks
Three in 10 guests are between 25 and 39.
Cruise lines are increasingly tailoring itineraries
and activities to Gen Xers and millennials.
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Style