Five romantic cruise ships

SeaDream Yacht Club’s ‘SeaDream II’
The motto aboard SeaDream Yacht Club is: “It’s Yachting, Not Cruising.” Step aboard the intimate 110-passenger SeaDream II and you’ll feel like an Onassis. The unstructured nature of life on board has a strong appeal for discriminating couples who prefer a casual shipboard experience.

The staterooms offer great amenities, including showers with multi-jet massaging sprays, pajamas, slippers and plush Turkish robes. To entice romance, the ship’s cabin staff makes creative use of rose petals and swan towel-sculptures. The food and service are exceptional and should couples wish to dine alfresco, they can do so at a candlelit table for two in the ship’s Topside Restaurant.

SeaDream II features a large retractable watersports platform, from which couples can launch a variety of watersports including kayaking, water-skiing, tubing, boarding, swimming, wave running, snorkeling, and Sunfish sailing.

But the most romantic thing on board this ship is the “Balinese DreamBeds,” amazing queen-size loungers found on Deck 6. Raised above the height of the yacht’s railings, they provide unobstructed views of the ocean. This is the perfect place to sunbathe, read, look out to sea or just snooze. And, should a couple wish to sleep under the stars, SeaDream’s staff will supply pillows and a cozy duvet. Now that’s a good night.

Princess Cruises’ ‘Crown Princess’
A vast, white wedge of a cruise ship as big as a city block may seem more awe-inspiring than romantic. But size aside, Princess Cruises does have some campy romantic value left over from “The Love Boat” days. And, beginning in June 2006, with the launch of the line’s newest ship, the Crown Princess, a new “Engagement Under the Stars” package will help create multimedia marriage proposals to remember. Regular Joes can become Cruising Casanovas when they pop the question to their unsuspecting bride-to-be with a personal proposal videocast on the ship’s giant outdoor “Movies Under the Stars” movie screen. After she says “Yes,” (please, God, let it be “Yes”), the Crown Princess crew will shower the happy couple with a special romantic dinner, amenities and keepsake items to help them remember the occasion long after they return home. After debuting on the Crown Princess, the “Engagement Under the Stars” package will be rolled out to all Princess ships that feature “Movies Under the Stars,” including the Caribbean Princess, Grand Princess and Sea Princess.

So if you and your honey are ready for romance, the cruising world is definitely ready for you. No matter what cruise you choose, it’s sure to light a fire under your relationship that will make for good times and fond memories.

Happy Valentine’s Day — whether you are on land or at sea.

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