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Home & Away - December 27, 2011
Not Your Typical Cruise
Theme cruises, which include everything from sports to music to crafts, are gaining in popularity.
The number and range of special-interest cruises have grown in the past few years. No matter what your interest is, there's probably a cruise to match. The following are a few of the theme cruises offered for 2012.
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Sign On San Diego - October 7, 2011
Fantastic voyages
From vampire wannabes to classic movie buffs, more fans are going overboard with theme cruises
On a regular Carnival cruise, you'd lay off the "Drink of the Day" after seeing a boatload of pompadoured Elvis impersonators sunbathing by the pool, golfing on the ship's minicourse, standing in the buffet line, and at every turn. But hunka hunka fan Veronica Dupre isn't all shook up.
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USA TODAY Travel - September 12, 2011
Cruises get on board with a variety of themes
When travel agency owner Howard Moses launched a website to track theme cruises less than a decade ago he could count the number of such offerings on two hands. Now his one-time pet project, themecruisefinder.com, lists 400 to 700 cruises at any given time.
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The Tampa Tribune - April 7, 2011
Theme cruises let guests get personal with writers, vampires and fitness gurus
There's one for murder aficionados. One for history buffs, vampire junkies, and Slightly Stoopid fans. There's even one for folks who aspire to lose big. Despite the sinking economy, the cruise industry is staying afloat, reeling in passengers by appealing to their passions. "No matter what you're interested in, there's probably a theme cruise out there for you," says Howard Moses, co-owner of ThemeCruiseFinder.com, a searchable database with more than 700 listings.....
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Conde Nast Traveler on concierge.com - March 2011
The Informer: Setting Sail Aboard Theme Cruises
Theme cruises are attracting a wave of passengers setting sail to feed their curiosity.
Julie Longanecker lifted her arms at the dinner table with the fervor of a believer at a revival meeting. "I'm in heaven!" she said. It was her first cruise ever and she was traveling on her own, but she felt like she was with people she'd known all her life: "I know these people in my heart."
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Arthur Frommer Online - January 13, 2010
Cougars, Swingers, Quilters & Koi: Theme & Group Cruises for Every Niche
Today there's not a whole lot of affinity groups that can't find their place aboard a cruise ship if they so choose. And with that said, let's look at some of the... I was going to say "weirder ones," but that's so not PC. Let's just call them "niche." To each his own, right?....
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The Seattle Times - April 12, 2009
From scrapbooking to politics to nudism, theme cruising creates islands of interest
Scrapbooking, Elvis, tulips, Harleys: At this point, there's no passion you can think of that hasn't inspired a cruise of some sort, so don't even try....
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Linda's Cruises Blog - About.com Guide to Cruises since 2000 - April 2, 2009
Fourteen Theme Cruises - Things You Didn't Know You Could Do on a Cruise...
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Cruise Critic - Finding the Right Theme Cruise - March 15, 2009
We've heard so much about theme cruises, and it sounds like a great way to tailor a vacation to our interests. How can we find a cruise with a theme that's right for us?
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Washington Post - All Fans on Deck
On Theme Cruises, Birds of a Feather Rock, Dock and Even Spock Together - January 20, 2009
Scrapbooking, Elvis, tulips, Harleys: At this point, there's no passion you can think of that hasn't inspired a cruise of some sort, so don't even try. The phenomenon -- "theme cruising," as it is known -- has intrigued scholars for centuries, which is to say since before cruising even existed. And few have spoken more eloquently on the subject than Alexis de Tocqueville.
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USA Today - An Elvis cruise not your style? How about a psychic cruise? - January 20, 2009
What could be better than a week cruising in the sunny Caribbean? How about a week cruising in sunny Caribbean with Elvis . . . or your favorite soap opera star . . . or a world famous ukulele instructor, assuming that's your thing.
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USA Today - 2009 Theme cruises offer something for everyone - December 24, 2008
From clown education to a dog fashion show, theme cruises of 2009 prove yet again that there is a sailing for just about anyone's interests.
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Chicago Tribune - 10 interesting travel deals and Web sites - October 19, 2008
Here are some of the more interesting deals and Web sites that came across our desk this week:
A seven-night Halloween Singles Cruise to the Mexican Riviera leaves Los Angeles on Oct. 26, with a limited number of fares starting at $849. www.singlestravelintl.com
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Orlando Sentinel - Trip Tips Plan a vacation in 60 seconds - August 17, 2008
A new Web site called ThemeCruiseFinder.com can help you locate a theme cruise. Cruises include a seven-day Dec. 6 "Ultimate Wine Cruise" to the Mexican Riviera and a 10-day Oct. 1 cruise in the "Footsteps of Apostle Paul" to the Mediterranean.
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The Times-Picayune - An Elvis cruise from here? Where do I sign up? - August 3, 2008
Want to meet some baseball greats? Love politics and want to hang with liberals who support Obama or conservatives backing John McCain? Are you an Elvis fan? It's a good bet that whatever you're interested in, you'll be able to find a cruise with special events aboard focusing on that topic.
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The Atlanta Journal-Constitution - Find a themed cruise on new Web site, ThemeCruiseFinder.com - August 1, 2008
Shakespeare at sea? Poker cruise? Antiques on board? Cruises can be found with programming on all these themes and more. Some themed cruises offer lectures by experts, some offer performances, others offer hands-on activities from crafts to dance to seminars in photography.
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Los Angeles Times - Leisure Travel - Find the cruise to fit your interests - July 27, 2008
A new website, ThemeCruiseFinder.com, can help you locate a cruise themed on whatever interests you. There are cruises dedicated to golf, cruises about religion and cruises featuring concerts from various musical genres.
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Cruise Diva, Linda Coffman - The 21 Most Interesting Theme Cruises - July 23, 2008
Vacationers travel far and wide to indulge in their special interests, so why not take it to sea? ThemeCruiseFinder.com provides a comprehensive search portal for travelers interested in taking part in one of the many theme cruises currently available. These cruises and more can be found at ThemeCruiseFinder.com
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NEW YORK (AP) - Shakespeare at sea? Poker cruise? Antiques on board? - July 21, 2008
Cruises can be found with programming on all these themes and more. Some themed cruises offer lectures by experts, some offer performances, others offer hands-on activities from crafts to dance to seminars in photography.
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Arthur Frommer Online - The new Theme Cruise Finder is a superb instrument for choosing a cruise that caters to your own special interests - July 14, 2008
History and world affairs. Music and photography. Liberal and conservative. Jewish and Catholic. Sports and performing arts. Gospel and bluegrass. TV and wellness. And 500 more...
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Cruise Week - News Shorts - July 9, 2008
Theme cruises are growing, but it's hard to advertise them on a national basis. Both a number of key agents and cruise lines are reporting success with free listings on a site called themecruisefinder.com. The myriad of listings range from Livin' Large cruise, which is for weight-challenged African-American women, to a Harley Davidson cruise, where people bring their bikes onto the ship then get off and ride at the ports.
The Traveler's Journal - Theme Cruise Finder - May 24, 2008
Your complete source for theme cruises on the web www.themecruisefinder.com
There is a new type of traveler on the horizon, one who is no longer satisfied simply relaxing on the beach, sightseeing or shopping. These new travelers want to combine their vacation with active participation in their passion or hobby and spend time mixing with experts in the field and those who share their interest.
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