Vacation in Florida, or cruise from Florida - or maybe both!  Florida has several sea ports which host a number of cruise lines. Cruises are an ideal way to take a break from the hectic pace of everyday life. They provide a civilized means to travel from port to port while offering entertainment, superb cuisine, and an opportunity for socializing or for some major-league relaxation.

The following cruise lines offer departures from Florida ports.

American Cruise Lines - Port: Jacksonville. Cruises northeastern Florida and St. John's River at selected times of the year.

Carnival Cruise Lines - Ports: Canaveral, Miami, Tampa. Calls itself "The Most Popular Cruise Line in the World®". Carnival's fleet is large with a wide array of quality cruise options at good value.

Celebrity Cruises - Ports: Fort Lauderdale, Miami, Tampa. Premium cruise line offering luxury, award-wining cuisine and five-star entertainment.

Costa Cruises - Port: Fort Lauderdale. Cruise "Italian-style" on contemporary ships with Italian influences.

Crystal Cruises - Port: Fort Lauderdale. Luxury cruise line providing Caribbean, Mexico, Central America, Panama Canal and west coast cruise destinations.

Cunard Line - Port: Fort Lauderdale. Outstanding British service aboard the true ocean liner Queen Elizabeth 2 or the more contemporary Caronia.

Discovery Cruises - Port: Fort Lauderdale. Day cruises to the Bahamas.

Disney Cruise Line - Port: Canaveral. Premium cruise line with legendary Disney service and entertainment catering to adults, families, teens, and children - fun for all ages.

Holland America Line - Ports: Fort Lauderdale, Tampa. Premium cruise line offering an elegant, traditional style of cruising.

Imperial Majesty Cruise Line - Port: Fort Lauderdale. Offers two night cruises to Nassau, Bahamas with excursions to Blue Lagoon Island.

Norwegian Cruise Line - Port: Miami. Freestyle Cruising™ to Caribbean and Mexico in a less structured environment.

Princess Cruises - Port: Fort Lauderdale. Premium cruise line with emphasis on personal choice on a wide variety of cruise destinations and itineraries.

Raddisson Seven Seas Cruises - Port: Fort Lauderdale. A large luxury cruise line with several six-star rated ships including smaller yacht-like vessels.

Royal Caribbean International - Ports: Canaveral, Fort Lauderdale, Miami, Tampa. Over a dozen ships servicing a wide variety of destinations, itineraries and schedules.

Seabourn Cruise Line - Port:Fort Lauderdale. Ultra-luxury cruises on small, yacht-like ships.