By Cliff Montorey
Copyright © 2006, Seduction Insider, www.seductioninsider.com.
So you’ve been thinking about it for a while now -- an exotic cruise to some out-of-the-way place, some exotic locale where the normal rules don’t seem to apply. You meet him there; this guy's awesome. For a few days it is Paradise Regained. Anything that happens is up to the two of you...
Very few things seem to come as close to a fulfillment of your wild fantasies as singles cruises. On such a specialty cruise, everyone aboard the ship is open and friendly, to say the least. Organized events aimed straight at the 200 to 400 singles will make it a cinch for you to fill your little black book with dozens of names and numbers, and the ship’s pleasures will be reason enough to relax on those nights after you've had too much 'singles fun'.
But how do you know the good deals from the bad? Seduction Insider advises on 10 Singles Cruises well worth your time.
Hedonism II, Negril, Jamaica Singles Cruises
A 23-acre resort with more enticing features than a five-star hotel, Hedonism II has become the world's premiere place for singles. This prestige stems from the creation of a small fantasy world unto itself, replete with idyllic beaches, constantly flowing alcohol and non-stop reggae parties.
You'll find yourself smiling for no reason during your stay, since it is truly a paradise where pleasure is the sole reason for everyone’s existence. In fact, your mind won’t be able to process the sheer amount of near-naked men and women in need of tanning oil who happen to be lying right in front of you. Your motto will soon become: do what you want, with whomever you happen to meet, in a place where anything goes.
Cayman Islands/The Caribbean Singles Cruises
Choose the Caribbean as the backdrop, and you'll most likely visit stunning destinations such as Grand Cayman and Jamaica. Most Caribbean cruises will have a stopover at the Cayman Islands, one of the most lush places on the planet. One of the best times to board a cruise for these destinations is New Year's Eve, when the live performances and celebrations onboard the ship are out of this world.
Between Dec 31st-Jan 5th, The Celebrity Zenith holds its Annual New Year's Eve round-trip cruise from Miami Florida. Ports of call: Key West Florida, Grand Cayman Cayman Islands. From US$681 plus port charges and taxes. Party in Miami for 2 nights, Dec 29-31 for US$294. Details: Singles Travel International. Tel. 1-877-765-6874, +1-815-836-9970.
Or you may well want to consider a western Caribbean cruise on the Carnival Miracle. Many cruisers sail on the Miracle precisely because of its vaulted reputation for being a particularly "fun ship".
Panama Canal Singles Cruises
Sail 10 nights on board the Crystal Symphony from Fort Lauderdale, ending in gorgeous Caldera, Costa Rica. Ports of call: Tortola, St. Barts, Aruba, and the Panama Canal. From $2,790, sharing. Details: Vacations To Go. Tel. 1-800-680-2858, +1-832-252-2265.
South Beach, Miami, Florida Singles Cruises
A little closer to home, the renowned South Beach scene is just as wild as any tropical resort, but the atmosphere is quite different. Here, visitors can fit in by becoming beach bums, trying out some volleyball, hitting a chic restaurant, and then preparing for a night of all-out madness at one of many nightclubs.
Celebrities flock to this party mecca, and you are encouraged to do so as well if it is drinking and ‘generous’ women you seek. In addition to the famous clubs and beaches, it is important to devote attention to the shopping and sightseeing districts as well, since you never know what may happen in this lively place.
Bermuda/The Bahamas Singles Cruises
NCL Corporation has announced that its New York round ship Norwegian Dawn will begin calling into Bermuda for the 2006-2007 summer seasons. Norwegian Dawn's new seven-day itinerary with calls into both Bermuda and the Bahamas will feature one full day in breathtaking Bermuda, a day at NCL's private island Great Stirrup Cay and an overnight in Nassau. Next year the seven-day itinerary leaves New York on Saturdays beginning May 13, 2006 and runs through the August 26, 2006 cruise.
Mexican Riviera Singles Cruises
In 2007 Holland America Line is expanding its cruises to Mexico by offering more wildlife-abundant Sea of Cortez sailings and adding a third ship featuring Mexican Riviera cruises. The ms Zaandam returns to the Mexican Riviera to join the ms Oosterdam and ms Ryndam in 2007 to offer a total of 42 Mexico cruises--10 more than in 2006--sailing round-trip from the homeport of San Diego.
If you prefer a more traveled route, you can instead sail on board Carnival Cruise Line's round-trip from Long Beach California. Ports of call: Mazatlan, Puerto Vallarta, Cabo San Lucas. From US$580, sharing, including port charges and taxes. Details: Travelin' Singles, Inc. Tel. 1-800-748-6662, +1-949-454-8333.
South Africa Singles Cruises
Looking for something a little more exotic this winter? How about a cruise to South Africa with luxury cruise line Hebridean Island Cruises? The small ship Hebridean Spirit will be wintering in Africa in early 2006, and the cruise line has specials on several itineraries, with savings of up to 25 percent. Singles loved their Greek Islands cruise on the Hebridean Spirit last year, and now is a great opportunity to experience its delightful cruise line at reduced prices.
Tahiti Singles Cruises
From Dec. 10th-17th of 2005, a person may enjoy the ‘Best of Tahiti Singles Cruise’. Sail on the only 6-star luxury cruise ship from Papeete Tahiti, Raiatea, Tahaa (Motu Mahana), and Bora Bora. From US$2,099 plus US$230 port taxes, sharing. Details: SinglesCruise.com. Tel. 1-800-393-5000.
The Mediterranean Singles Cruises
Care to visit an area which is both one of the starting points of civilization and an incredibly exotic, sensual place to boot? Then you'll want to take a Mediterranean cruise. One such tour is that offered by Costa Cruises; singles visit ports in Italy, Spain and exotic Tunisia, all home to some of the most beautiful women on earth--and this isn't even taking into consideration those beauties who will be on the ship with you to help fill out those days...and nights.
Basic info:
Duration 7 Days
Cruise Ship--Costa Magica
Itinerary Day Port Arrive Depart
Day 1 Civitavecchia (Rome) 7:00 PM
Day 2 Savona (Genoa) 9:00 AM 5:00 PM
Day 3 Barcelona 2:00 PM 8:00 PM
Day 4 Palma de Mallorca 7:00 AM 1:00 PM
Day 5 Tunis 2:00 PM 7:00 PM
Day 6 LaValletta 9:00 AM 5:00 PM
Day 7 Palermo 8:00 AM 5:00 PM
Day 8 Civitavecchia (Rome) 8:00 AM
Hawaii Singles Cruises
Hawaii is one of the most beautiful and exotic spots on the planet--and an excellent place for singles. Norwegian Cruise Line offers singles a 7-Day Hawaii, Honolulu round-trip which promises to be fun for all who attend.
Basic info:
Cruise Ship--Pride of America
Itinerary Day Port Arrive Depart
Day 1 Honolulu 8:00 PM
Day 2 Hilo 8:00 AM 7:00 PM
Day 3 Kahului 8:00 AM
Day 4 Kahului 6:00 PM
Day 5 Kona 7:00 AM 6:00 PM
Day 6 Nawiliwili 8:00 AM
Day 7 Nawiliwili 2:00 PM
Day 8 Honolulu 7:00 AM
