All the scenes for a dissipated life generated by imagination, but that you can make true on board a ship. A wide, varied offer is affordable for every pocket. Our magazine will show you the details in every number.

In recent years the number of companies offering cruises along the Caribbean has increased. Among the offers given by tourist agencies predominate those comprising from 7 to 15 days. The main advantage of this form of tourism is that tourists get to know the Caribbean Sea in a short period of time. Most of the ships start from Florida and go along the Antilles toward the south. Various routes and affordable for every budget are available. To make true the trip we have always dreamed of on board a transatlantic liner or to live the most special celebrations, honeymoons, anniversaries and festivities as Christmas or New Year's Eve. Simply go to a travel agency to arrange all the preparations, either from Spain or from the main departure ports of the Caribbean, you can make a reservation for a cruise in the main companies. Passports are required and visa in some cases. A casual outfit is recommended during the day and formal elegant clothes in the gala evenings. A wide range of services are available on board, from health services to a beauty parlor that ladies so much appreciate. Sport activities are also scheduled as minigolf and artistic shows that ensure a good enjoyment. Excursions are also organized that can be reserved on board to visit the cities and the islands in the different ports of call. A whole plan that can be compensated with discounts for those who repeat the adventure.

A cruise for every dream

How can you be sure of choosing the better cruise? It cannot be answered until you travel on it. The main cruise lines program a big number and make difficult to take a decision. From the most luxury and comfortable ships, with wide cabins, to the most romantics ambiences. Though three of four of the passengers are couples, singles have their specific cruises, adapted to different ages, where it is possible to make relations. Some other ones have a characteristic atmosphere: parties, sports, music, games, look of the fifties or sixties, mistery, adventure. The variety makes the cruises one of the most atractives offers to travel to the Caribbean.

Directory of the main cruise lines heading for the Caribbean

American Canadian Caribbean Line.- 461 Water St. Warren. RI 02885 Tel: 800/556-7450 Cape Canaveral Cruise Line.- 101 George King Blvd. Suit 6 Cape Canaveral Florida, 32920. Tel: 407/783-4052. Carnival Cruise Lines.- 3655 NW 87th Ave, Miami, Florida, 33178-2428. Tel: 800/438-6744. www.carnival.com Celebrity Cruises.- 5201 Blue Lagoon Dr., Miami, Florida, 33126. Tel: 800/437-3111. www.celebrity-cruises.com Clipper Cruise Line.- 7711 Bonhomme Ave., St. Louis, Missouri 63105-1956. Tel: 800/325-0010. www.ecotravel.com/clipper Club Med Cruises.- 40 West 57th St, New York 10019. Tel: 212/977-2100. Commodore Cruise Line.- 4000 Hollywood Blvd., South Tower 385, Florida 33021. Tel: 800/237-5361. www.commodorecruise.com Costa Cruise Line.- World Trade Center, 80 Southwest 8th St,. Miami, Florida 33130-3097. Tel: 800/462-6782. Cunard.- 555 Fifth Ave., New York 10017. Tel: 212/880-7500. www.cunardline.com Disney Cruise Line.- 210 Celebration Place, Suite 400, Florida, 34747-1000. Tel: 407/566-7000. Dolphin Cruise Line.- 901 South America Way, Miami, Florida, 33132. Tel: 800/222-1003. www.dolphincruise.com Holland America Line-Westours.- 300 Elliot Ave, West, Seattle, Washington 98119. Tel: 800/426-0327. www.hollandamerica.com Majesty Cruise Line.- 901 South America Way, Miami, Florida 33132. Tel: 800/532-7788. www.majesty.com Norwegian Cruise Line.- 95 Merrick Way, Coral Gables, Florida 33134. Tel: 800/327-7030. www.ncl.com/ncl Premier Cruise Lines.- 400 Challenger Rd., Cape Canaveral, Florida 32920. Tel: 800/327-7113. www. bigredboat.com Princess Cruises.- 10100 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles, California 90067-4189. Tel: 800/421-0522. www.princesscruises.com Radisson Seven Seas Cruises.- 600 Corporate Dr., Suite 410, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33334. Tel: 800/477-7500. Regal Cruises.- 4199 34th St. South, St Petersburgh, Florida 33711. Tel: 800/270-7245. www.regalcruises.com Royal Caribbean Cruises.- 1050 Caribbean Way, Miami, Florida 33132. Tel: 800/327-6700. www.royalcaribbean.com Royal Olympic CrUises.- 1 Rockefeller Plaza, Suite 315, New York 10020. Tel: 800/872-6400. www.epirotiki.com Seabourn Cruise Line.- 55 Francisco St., Suite 710, San Francisco, California 94133. Tel: 800/929-9595. Seawind Cruise Line.- 4770 Biscayne Blvd., Suite 700, Miami, Florida 33137. Tel: 800/258-8006. www.seawindcruises.com Star Clippers.- 4101 Salzedo Ave., Coral Gables, Florida 33146. Tel: 800/442-0553. Tall Ship Adventures.- 1389 South Havana St., Aurora, Connecticut 80012. Tel: 800/662-0090. www.tallshipadventures.com Windjammer Barefoot Cruises.- 1759 Bay Rd., Miami Beach, Florida, 33139. Tel: 800/327-2601. www.windjammer.com Windstar Cruises.- 300 Elliott Ave. West, Seattle, 98119. Tel: 800/258-7245. www.windstarcruises.com POLITOURS.- Desde España, el tour-operador Politours ha puesto en marcha un programa de cruceros al Caribe para este invierno 98-99 hasta el próximo 2 de abril, a bordo del M/S Tritón. Dura siete días e incluye traslados en avión desde Madrid y Barcelona a La Habana, donde se inicia el embarque, haciendo un recorrido por Gran Cayman, Montego Bay (Jamaica), Isla de la Juventud y Playa del Carmen (México).