Disney invests an enormous amount of time and money in creating unique "port adventures," with tours created specifically for adults (such as a cooking session at a Tuscan villa or a roll-your-own-cigar workshop in Nassau) and families (a Hummer ride through rustic Alaska or making salsa and learning to dance in Cabo San Lucas).
Whether you're on Holland America's newer ships or older ones, its cabins, which are larger than average by industry standards, have received a massive "Signatures of Excellence" upgrade. This includes new bedding, flat-screens with DVD players in all staterooms and, in most cases, bathrooms with tubs -- a perk that's becoming a rarity in new cruise ships.
Disney's Dream and Fantasy offer cruising's only windowless cabins with a view, courtesy of a virtual porthole displaying a variety of different vistas to brighten up a cabin category that typically doesn't see natural light. Designed with families in mind, the cabins also offer a good amount of storage space, combination shower and tub, and Disney's typical attention to detail throughout.
Onboard Oceania’s Marina and Riviera, a trio of Owner's Suites are the most sumptuous at sea. Bigger than some New York apartments, these feature furnishings from Ralph Lauren Home, a large living and dining room, bedroom with king-sized bed, his and hers walk-in closets, and even a media room with a professional entertainment system and a whirlpool on its wrap-around balcony.
