Cruises to Nowhere from New York

Among the fun weekend vacations available, cruises to nowhere from New York top the list. A cruise to nowhere does not have a particular destination in mind. Rather, your ship sails on the open sea for a day or two, and then returns to port. Your destination is the cruise ship.

Cruise to Nowhere in New York

Imagine 360-degree views, fine dining, casino action, lively lounges, dancing, live bands and fun in the sun all wrapped up into one stunning weekend. A cruise to nowhere is like staying at a resort on water instead of land. You can enjoy everything from shuffleboard and basketball to swimming and tennis onboard a massive ship. For those who just want to relax for a day or two, envision luxury accommodations, spas, attentive staff, scenic vistas and bountiful buffets.

Cruises to nowhere from New York provides you with the opportunity to see the city's famous skyline, the Statue of Liberty and other incredible views from the harbor. New York is a fascinating place in itself. Whether it's Manhattan, Fifth Avenue, or Greenwich Village that strikes your fancy, this ultra-cosmopolitan city is a vacation destination like none other.

Both the Norwegian Gem and Norwegian Jewel depart from New York Harbor on scenic cruises to nowhere. Upcoming cruises depart on January 21 and February 11, 2011. The trips depart Friday afternoon and return Saturday morning aboard the Norwegian Gem. This one-night cruise gives you just enough time to enjoy a wonderful night out and a relaxing day before returning to port. You could also enjoy a two-night getaway aboard the Norwegian Jewel. This trip departs on Friday afternoon and returns Sunday morning.

In addition, Carnival Cruises also offers trips to nowhere from New York. Carnival Dream and Carnival Miracle feature two-night cruises departing from New York Harbor. The sailing departs on Thursday evening and returns Saturday morning. Check Carnival's website for the current schedule.

The following amenities await you on a Carnival cruise to nowhere from New York:

• Casinos
• Swimming pools
• Serenity retreat
• Sam's Piano Bar
• Ocean Plaza lounge
• The Cloud 9 Spa
• Miniature golf course
• 24-hour pizzeria
• Internet café
• Sea-side theater
• waterslides
• Library

A cruise to nowhere is a great opportunity to sample everything on a cruise, without the full expense of traveling to an exotic location. You get to experience delicious dining options, pampering and casino fun. In addition, rather than having to book a hotel reservation, and then make restaurant, activity and ground transportation reservations, a cruise to nowhere has everything conveniently located in one place, usually for one price.

You won't need to book shore excursions on this trip. Additionally, cruise lines often offer package deals where your pre- and post-cruise accommodations and transportation are included in one low price. If you have never been on a cruise before, and are not sure whether you'll like it or not, then consider sampling a ship on a trip to nowhere.

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