Themed cruises have been around for a while, but the newest cruise creations are starting to become very eccentric and creative. From Elvis to chocolate lovers, or even Shakespeare, these crazy cruises are whats keeping the cruise industry in the top spot as the fastest-growing sector of travel.

• The Elvis Cruise- 4-day New Orleans to Cozumel cruise with timeline performances of “The King” and other great events
• Equestrial Theme Voyage- 12-night cruise around the Arabian Peninsula, including visiting a horse show, galloping through scenic trails, and learning more about the art of horseback riding
• Cruise Trek 2008: The Blue Danube- Cruise around the Czech Republic, Germany, Austria, and Hungary and be surrounded by Star Trek movies, games, and special guests
• Gothic Cruise and Masquerade Ball- An 18+ cruise complete with midnight swims, gothic art auctions, and musical performances
• National Costume Cruise- Dress as a peasant or a fisherman in this cruise around Norway’s beautiful landscapes in the summer
• Hogs on the High Seas- Harley Davidson fan cruises, including The Mexican Riviera Cruise and the Western Carribean cruise with tattoo and beard contests, biker bingo, and belly flop competitions
• Premier Christian Cruises- Girls Getaway Cruise where the motto is “Girls just wanna have fun”
• Clothing Optional Cruises- Sail through the South Pacific, Eastern Mediterranean, and Greece in the nude!
• Geek Cruises- Combines cruisin’ and computer programming classes including photoshop, and other things like chess
• Regent Seven Seas Cruises- For chocolate and coffee lovers, the “Death by Chocolate” cruise and other spotlight cruises stop at several chocolate-producing countries

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