Cruise Ship Company Profiles

Founded: 1989 - purchased by RCI 1995. Launched the Century class ships 1995

Company Motto: "Service, cuisine, sophistication"

Dress Code: Moderate/Formal

Energy Level: Moderate

Avg. Age Group: Middle/Mature Ages

Links: Celebrity kid's stuff Celebrity Fleet

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Costa

Founded: 1854 - passenger transport begins 1947

Company Motto: "Cruising Italian Style"

Dress Code: Moderate/Formal

Energy Level: High

Avg. Age Group: All ages, family oriented

Links:

Costa Overview
Costa Fleet
Costa kid's stuff
www.costacruises.com

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Crystal

Founded: 1988 Launched Crystal Harmony in 1990

Company Motto: "The Difference is Crystal Clear"

Dress Code: Casual

Energy Level: Moderate

Avg. Age Group: Middle/Mature Ages

Cunard

Founded: 1839 Passenger service in 1840 with the Britannia

Company Motto: "Getting There is Half the Fun"

Dress Code: Moderate/Formal

Energy Level: Moderate

Avg. Age Group: Middle/Mature Ages

Queen Elizabeth
Queen Mary 2
Queen Victoria
Cunard kid's stuff

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Disney

Founded: 1994 Maiden voyage of the Magic 1998

Dress Code: Casual

Energy Level: High

Avg. Age Group: All ages, family oriented

Disney Wonder	Disney Dream
Disney Magic	Disney Fantasy
Kid's Stuff	Special Needs

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Holland America

Founded: 1873 as the Netherlands America Steamship Co.

Company Motto: "A Signature of Excellence"

Dress Code: Moderate/Formal

Energy Level: Moderate

Avg. Age Group: Family oriented, middle/mature age

Links:

HAL Fleet

HAL for Kids

Special Needs Passengers

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MSC

Founded: 1988

Company Motto: "Beautiful. Passionate. Italian"

Dress Code: Moderate

Energy Level: Moderate

Avg. Age Group: Middle/Mature Ages

Links:

Fleet	Departure Points
Amenities	MSC Kid's stuff
Dining	Theme Cruises
History	Smoking Policy
New Ships

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Norwegian Cruise Line

Founded: 1966 with the launch of the Sunward

Company Motto: "Freestyle Cruising"

Dress Code: Casual

Energy Level: High

Avg. Age Group: All ages, family oriented

Links:

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Oceania

Founded: Formed in 2002 as an upper premium class cruise line

Company Motto: "Your World. Your Way"

Dress Code: Casual

Energy Level: Low

Avg. Age Group: Middle/Mature Ages

Links:

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Princess

Founded: 1965 - Gained fame with the "Love Boat" Pacific Princess in 1977

Company Motto: "Escape Completely"

Dress Code: Casual/Moderate

Energy Level: High

Avg. Age Group: All ages, family oriented

Links:

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Royal Caribbean International

Founded: 1969 as Royal Caribbean Cruise Line

Company Motto: "Get Out There"

Dress Code: Casual

Energy Level: High

Avg. Age Group: All ages, family oriented

Links:

RCCL Fleet	Dining Programs
Kids Programs	Drink Packages
Smoking Policy	Kid's Soda Cards
Alcohol Policy	Dining Dress Code
RCCL History	Weddings at Sea
Special Needs

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The Yachts of Seabourn

Founded: 1987 as The Yachts of Seabourn

Company Motto: "Intimate. Luxury."

Dress Code: Moderate/Formal

Energy Level: Low

Avg. Age Group: Mature Ages

Links:

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Silversea

Founded: 1994 with the launch of the Silver Cloud

Company Motto: "Experiences. Desires. Possibilities"

Dress Code: Country Club Casual/Formal

Energy Level: Low

Avg. Age Group: Mature ages

Links:

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Windstar

Founded: 1984 and the launch of the Wind Star in 1986

Company Motto: 180˚ From Ordinary"

Dress Code: Casual

Energy Level: Low

Avg. Age Group: Middle/Mature Ages

Links:

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