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Your Cruise Personality 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? 34 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. Travel Style