What’s better than a cruise - a cruise with a theme!

Can you imagine taking art classes while sailing across the open sea? Or how about a cruise that's all about the disco era... Or golf... Or the Formula 1 races! A themed cruise is a great way to take your cruise holiday experience up a notch.

What is a themed cruise?
A themed cruise isn’t just about a single event on the itinerary. It’s a fully immersive experience where the ship’s decor, activities, and even the destinations align with a specific theme. Imagine sailing with hundreds or even thousands of shipmates who share your passions! Ending the cruise with new friends is almost a certainty. Let’s dive into some of the most popular themed cruises that could make your next holiday unforgettable.

Art cruises
Calling all art lovers –take an art-themed cruise to follow in the footsteps of famous artists or brush up your skills. There’s plenty to choose from. Here are a few of our top selections.

Sail down the Seine with Ama Waterways to visit the birthplace of Impressionism and see what inspired Van Gogh’s final art pieces. Or, join the Oceania Cruise artist-in-residence programs with classes in drawing, painting, photography and sculpture. Both cruises take you to spectacular destinations that could inspire your next masterpiece.

Comic-Con cruise
This is a great option for comic book fans. Picture everything you love about Comic Con - in the middle of the ocean!

Comic Con: The Cruise by Royal Caribbean is an official licensee of Comic Con International. This 4-nights cruise has everything you'd expect from Comic Con - exclusive performances, cosplay parties, artist meet-greets, Q&A sessions, panel discussions, and plenty more. Picture meeting Spoc in the hot tub! It’s all the traditional convention-related thrills in a luxurious setting.

Music cruises
There are a number of cruises designed around musical genres. They range from Holland America’s country music cruises to Carnival Cruise Line’s weeklong hard rock cruise. The Royal Caribbean runs separate all-inclusive 80’s and 90’s music-themed cruises.

With the wide range of music-centric activities, these cruises will have you clicking your heels from dawn to dusk. Some cruises also give you a chance to meet your favorite performers. Make sure you carry not just your dancing shoes but also costumes to match the music.

Comedy cruises
As you might imagine, comedy cruises are all about laughing the days and nights away. These are usually short cruises with stops at 2 or 3 ports along the way. They’re also often adult-only cruises.

P&O and Virgin Voyages run comedy cruises that host performances by different comedians every night. They're guaranteed to have you holding your sides with laughter. If just watching comedians on stage isn’t enough, you can take a turn at the mike. Many comedy cruises include workshops for budding comedians and interactive performances. Who knows, you might just want to start moonlighting as a comedian. 

F1 cruises
An F1 themed cruise experience extends the high-octane excitement beyond the tracks. From Monaco and Monte Carlo to Dubai and Singapore, sail to where the F1 races. MSC Cruises offers Grand Prix themed cruises with pitstops at multiple racing circuits.

Or, let a cruise ship be your hotel for the racing season. An MSC cruise ship stays docked at Zayed port for the duration of the F1 race in Abu Dubai. Their cruise package includes accommodation and food onboard as well as transfers to the racing circuit, panoramic seating, access to themed activities, exclusive behind the scenes track experiences, the opportunity to meet F1 drivers and more. You could even test your racing skills on a full-size simulator!

Golf cruises
Ships run by the Royal Caribbean, Norwegian Cruise Line, Carnival Cruise Line and other popular cruise lines often have mini golf courses onboard. Don’t think that’s enough – book yourself a golf themed cruise.

Golfing cruises sail along sea routes as well as down rivers. They give you a chance to tee off on a different course every morning. Take Carnival Cruises for example – sail with them to play a round of golf in North America, the Caribbean and Mexico. You can take your own clubs along or rent equipment at each course.

Book a themed cruise for your next holiday
Whether you’re picturing yourself on the fairway or grooving to Whitney Houston, there’s a theme cruise just right for you. And when you can’t make up your mind, we’ll help you pick the right cruise. At CruiseBay, our team will help you navigate the fine print of a cruise booking, select itineraries, choose cabins and even get your visa, insurance and other paperwork in order. We take care of all the details so you can relax and see your dream holiday come alive.

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