With the manifold increase in the volume of sea travel these days, shipping companies are attracting tourists with newer kinds of cruise lines. And the best thing about this is that theres a cruise line for every pocket and taste. Thus, for the high fliers, theres the luxury line; for the ones who just want to have a taste of cruise life, theres the budget line; for the daredevils theres the adventure line; theres the honeymoon cruise for the lovebirds; and the family cruise for a fun-filled family outing.

In the Caribbean, there are many specialty cruise lines. These lines cater to a varied palette and are rapidly gaining in popularity. The luxury lines are the Royal Caribbean International and the Yachts of Seabourn. These ships are the ultimate in luxury, with plush suites and private balconies, spas and beauty salons, a choice of gourmet cuisine, on-board shopping, an enviable array of entertainment options, and other social activities. But the biggest draw of luxury cruise lines is the intimate atmosphere they provide, where you enjoy exclusive attention. A few luxury liners, like Windstars Wind Spirit and a few ships from Seadream Yacht Club, offer cruises to off-the-beaten-track places such as British Virgin Islands Jost Van Dyke and St. John in the eastern Caribbean. Windjammer Barefoot Cruises has trips to Water Island, Norman Island and Jost Van Dyke for adventurous souls.

Families would definitely prefer the trips that take them to St. Maarten, San Juan, Tortola and St. Thomas. What with snorkeling, the underwater observatory tower at St. Thomas, swimming and the Butterfly Farm at St. Maarten, these are trips which will be ideal for the little ones. The honeymooners need not mope, for amidst the numerous Caribbean cruise lines, there are the sunset tours that are offered by almost every cruise company. These are intimate little packages with very few crowds and loads of privacy. Amidst the other special Caribbean cruise lines, the Wedding Cruises are another popular lot. Here you get to celebrate the special day in your life onboard with your fellow travelers, the setting sun and the glimmering waters as the backdrop.

The Caribbean cruise lines come in all sizes, styles and budgets. This is the main reason why they have been able garner such a sizeable seafaring clientele.