Anyone can travel to a resort, cruise on a cruise ship, and have an experience like any other traveler. It can be enjoyable, sure, but today, many travelers want more. If you’re spending money on a vacation, you want it to be great, something to remember, and maybe even brag to your friends about.
Theme cruises are gaining in popularity and are a growing part of the travel industry. A theme cruise is offered like a regular cruise onboard a cruise ship. But on a theme cruise, the ship offers additional programming and sometimes theme focused events take place in port, as well. Themes vary and are diverse. You can find theme cruises focusing on music, golf, knitting, chocolate, poker, culinary, and even Star Trek. Theme cruises bring together people with similar interests. Imagine sailing with other people who share your passion for cooking or the rock band KISS, for examples.
We at Cruise Planners at Sea our currently presenting our fans with AMA Waterway’s “In Celebration of Wine” themed river cruise aboard the brand new (in 2014) ship, the Sonata. Sail the Danube through Germany, Austria, and Hungary. This sailing is hosted by Gerry and Mick Wilson of Wilson Creek Winery in California. This is an award winning winery, and as hosts, they will share their knowledge and provide an enriching experience with cruise passengers. As you sail through the Wachau Valley to Vienna and disembark in Budapest, you will visit centuries old vineyards, a wine museum, enjoy wine tastings on and off the ship, and eat beautifully crafted meals each paired with specifically chosen wine to enhance the culinary experience. Imagine the sun setting, sailing on the Danube past old towns with inspired architecture, sipping wine you tasted earlier at the Wachau winery, while listening to piano music or talking with new friends. Surely, this would be a vacation you would never forget.
These days, everyone is busy. It is difficult to balance the demands of work and family, and still sneak in time to enjoy hobbies and steal away for a vacation. With a theme cruise, you can combine your hobby with a vacation and spend time with friends and family. If a theme cruise sounds interesting to you, contact us and let us find a cruise to fulfill your desires.
