When you think of water parks, you’re probably imagining colourful tube slides, kiddie pools and the excited screams of children (and adults!)

splashing from behind water cannons or slides.

So if you choose to go on one of those year-round warm-weather cruises, having a water park on board will certainly be a welcome relief.

With each cruise line trying to one-up the other when it comes to water parks on their ships, the cruise traveller has so much more to rejoice.From the ships that sail today, here are the top 5 best cruise ship water parks:Carnival’s WaterWorks Aqua Park: With the most number of ships to have water parks, Carnival cruises will leave you asking for more.

We’re talking about spiralling water slides that are at least 300-feet long, twister slides, tipping buckets and mini-racers, among the total of roughly 40 water activities that you could partake in.

Disney’s Water Parks: Among the Disney fleet, Disney Dream and Disney Fantasy ships boast of the popular ‘AquaDuck’ – a two-person raft that runs along a water roller coaster roughly 760-feet long.

Often nicknamed as a land of superlatives – tallest buildings, largest shopping malls, highest restaurant, and tallest performing water fountain – Dubai has always been a favorite among tourists across the world.

Ideally located in the Middle Eastern country of The United Arab Emirates, the city is well accessible by large cruise ships.

Take a look at how best to spend that time.Dubai’s Cruise Terminal at Mina Rashid is a large modern port with tourist-friendly services like shuttle bus service to the city, tour operator outlets, a café & a restaurant, a few retail outlets and free Wi-Fi.Proximity to most parts of the world has increasingly made Dubai a perfect destination for winter cruises.

If you enjoy cruise tours, step onto a Dhow – a traditional Arab boat, which now offers a ride along the Creek separating old and new Dubai complemented with buffet dinner and some live entertainment.

The indoor and outdoor observation decks on the 124th of the tallest building in the world offer breathtaking sights of the city.

But if you’d rather feel the light spray against your face, head to Promenade at the adjacent Dubai Mall.

A cruise holiday is complete when the itinerary has a fair amount of port calls, allowing you to simultaneously experience the on-board facilities and see new places throughout the trip.

If you’re planning a cruise in 2021 to Alaska, you’ll be in for a treat.

With multiple itineraries, varying experiences in each season, fantastic ship offerings and myriad shore excursions to choose from, exploring The Great Land by cruise would be the perfect thing to do.Before you decide on the itinerary, here’s a list of the top 5 Shore Excursions on an Alaskan cruise, in no particular order: Floatplane ride to see Misty Fjords National Monument from KetchikanGet aboard a seaplane from Ketchikan’s waterfront, and fly above the expansive Tongass National Forest, before arriving at the Misty Fjords.

White Pass Summit at SkagwayYou can experience alpine scenery through the White Pass train journey to the summit, while learning about the history surrounding the Klondike Gold Rush of 1898.

This is perfect for those who don’t want a very active tour, as it has less walking.

Zipline at Icy Strait PointIf you’re waiting to get that adrenaline rush, it’ll be like no other, at the world’s tallest Zipline at Icy Strait Point.

If you’re on a cruise in the Western Mediterranean, there’s all possibility you’ll be calling on Barcelona.

While the city really has so much to offer, we bring to you some of the best things that can be covered in a span of the five to ten hours you’ll have on shore.

Colombus Statue and nearbyIf you’ve taken the Portbus shuttle, and have reached the Colombus Statue, take a few moments to admire this iconic 60-metre tall column with a statue of Christopher Colombus at the top of the pedestal.

You could either go up to the top for fantastic city views or instead, satiate your sea interests with visits to the nearby Barcelona Aquarium or the fascinating Maritime Museum.

Gothic QuarterLocally known as Barri Gotic, the Gothic Quarter has an old-world charm to it, with narrow cobbled streets and 4-5-storey buildings around its edges, barely trespassed by motor vehicles.

Walk through these maze-like streets to explore a fun area of the city, and don’t miss the spectacular Palau de la Musica Catalana – a UNESCO Heritage-listed concert hall, and the marvelous Barcelona Cathedral.Casa BatlloWhen the wealthy Batllo family gave the one-of-a-kind architect Antoni Gaudi a free reign to design their house in 1900, even they wouldn’t have imagined it to look like what it now is.

India had a strong cruising industry with many international cruise liners including Costa and MSC finding their sweet spot at some of the Indian ports like Mumbai, Goa and Cochin.

Although domestic cruises were yet to get a similar acclaim, they were a choice for many resident citizens who saw great value in the cruises within the country.

Even though tourism came to a standstill for the first few months, and is now beginning to look up, cruising still has a long way.

While most cruise companies have had to suspend sailing until at least March next year, a few unlucky ones even had to shut down completely (including Pullmantur and Cruise & Maritime Voyages).Let’s take a look at major cruise liners from India and how they fared since the onset of the pandemic:Jalesh CruisesJalesh cruises are India’s first (and only) international cruise liner, offering luxurious facilities that are favorable to Indian.

With one ship – Jalesh Karnika – the cruise liner offered a fantastic variety of national itineraries that let you visit Goa, Lakshadweep and Diu, or international destinations such as Dubai and Trincomalee (Sri Lanka).

The pandemic has, unfortunately, caused this cruise company to join the list of those that have had to permanently shut down its operations.Angriya CruisesThe first domestic cruise line in India, Angriya offers an unmatched experience on-board with luxury brimming from its accommodation and interiors to its dining and entertainment facilities.

MSC cruises are sure to guarantee the best of experiences for every traveler wishing to avail its all the year round sailing trips or its seasonal itineraries.

Given below are some insider tips and tricks that will enable each traveler to obtain full value for his money.Keep track of special offers Signing up for MSC newsletter will alert you to any special deals or benefits offered by MSC from time to time.

For example; kids below a certain age are offered free travel or super cheap tickets, provision of Super Family cabins and so on.

MSC prices are competitive and taking advantage of their offers makes the travel all the more affordable for the family.Be clear on the experience you desireMSC offers a number of experiences to suit the fancy and needs of every traveler.

For example; ideal stateroom locations, services for budget traveler, premium experience for the deep pocketed traveler and so on.

You need to have clarity on what you exactly desire from your cruise and choose accordingly as only then you can get the best out of your holiday.Don’t let pushy sales talk of crew members bother youWhen aboard the MSC cruise, you are most likely to be cornered by several crew members pushing you to buy drink packages or photo sessions.