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Theme Cruises Offer Options for All Interests

Theme cruise vacations offer options for every interest

Have you ever wished for an entire week to get away from it all and provide a block of time for your audience, fans or followers to focus –reallyfocus -- on your message or performance?  If you’ve ever wished for a serious block of ‘quality time’ to indulge your passionate pursuit, a theme cruise just could be the perfect venue for you to .   The variety of theme cruises is all but endless. Whatever the interest, chances are that someone has planned, or is in the process of planning, a cruise event for fans and followers. What’s more, you will find these ‘affinity groups’ on all types of cruise ships, from budget friendly lines to the most luxurious cruise ships. Group sizes range from small&intimate with as few as a dozen staterooms to groups of several thousand involving entire ship charters. Some currently popular cruise themes include:     Music   Music themes are consistently among the most popular group cruise offerings. Fans of classic Rock & Roll, Southern Gospel, Big Band, Country or Jazz will find cruises where they can plug in and immerse in their favorite genre while sailing to some of the world’s most exotic ports of call. Are you a diehard fan of a particular entertainer? Many performers cruise regularly. A simple Google search provides examples of many exciting upcoming ‘cruise tours’ including Country Western megastarBlake Sheltonand legendary jazz greatKenny G. An exhaustive list would go on and on … and on. Occasionally, even posthumously. Years after his death, Elvis cruises are more popular than ever.     Hobbies   If you have a hobby or special interest, you are likely to find a cruise geared specifically to that pursuit. Photography, Wine & Culinary, andBallroom Danceare all exceptionally popular themes, each providing numerous options throughout the year. Pokerand other gamers will also find a variety of themed shipboard tournaments held shipboard throughout the year. Quilterscan attend onboard seminars to learn advanced techniques while exploring ports of call in Alaska, Russia or Japan, whilebaseball fanaticscan cruise off season with some of their favorite current stars.      Lifestyle   Cruises directed to an array of lifestyle choices also abound. Singlescan choose from a broad menu of offerings by travel agencies focused exclusively on planning trips for solo travelers. Home Schoolers. Religious(Christian, Jewish, or ‘Other’). Adventure orientedsenior travelers. All will find cruises themed precisely to their way of life. The interests of those with alternative lifestyles are well represented by groups providing whole-ship charters for gay & lesbian – nudists -- and even “swingers.”.     Political and Intellectual Pursuits   Regardless of your political leanings, there are cruise vacations to suit, bothliberalsandconservatives.  Science,artand history are topics appropriate to themed cruise explorations. Scientific Americanis particularly prolific with cruise offerings featuring fascinating and unusual destinations. The popularriver cruises, with their access to the interior of central Europe, offer a natural and leisurely paced opportunity for art aficionados to explore the great museums and edifices of the continent.      Conclusion   Themed cruises offer fantastic opportunities to indulge your passion while also enjoying a delightful cruise vacation. Theme Cruise Finderis an excellent clearing house where many agents post details of upcoming trips. Still don’t see exactly what you’re looking for? Don’t despair -- contract your travel agent to discuss your vision for a themed group cruise customized for your specific wishes and requirements. He or she will be happy to explore the potential with you.  It's quite possible you might sail for free!   Comments or questions? Contact Pat.      Pat Hand is the owner of Dancing Moon Travel in metropolitan Atlanta. Dancing Moon Travel is a leisure travel agency specializing in cruises and Special Events at Sea.