You don’t have to take our word for it to know what an exceptional celebration vacation experience a cruise can provide. Here are just a few testimonials from cruisers who have celebrated their most important milestones, anniversaries, birthdays, and memories.

“My family and I—great grandparents and grandparents included—took a family reunion cruise to Alaska last summer with Holland America Line that was truly magical. Being able to see so many amazing natural wonders and to share that with my family was something I’ll never forget. Even better, traveling together on a cruise gave us the shared time together that we needed, while also giving us the free time to enjoy whatever we loved most. For me, it was reading by the pool. For the kids, it was going to the kid’s clubs. For the grandparents, it was all about sharing memories over afternoon tea. All in all, it was a wonderful vacation that I hope to repeat for our next family reunion.”

“My wife and I decided to celebrate our 25th wedding anniversary with a cruise to the South Pacific on Paul Gauguin, and it was probably one of the best decisions we ever made. The cruise was just, in a word, unforgettable. I loved being able to wake up each day to a brand-new island, and we both loved being able to simply enjoy one another’s company as we sailed, lounged on the pool deck in the afternoons, shared tasty meals and danced under the moonlight. We even renewed our vows in an intimate ceremony on the deck of the ship. It was the perfect way to celebrate—to remember our fondest memories and to create new ones together.”

“Our group of friends decided to celebrate our friend’s retirement with a cruise to the Mediterranean on Windstar’s Wind Spirit. Imagine 20 of us, all together on one ship, and having an amazing time. We loved being able to spend time together both on and off the ship, and it was wonderful to reconnect with my friends. Traveling together gave us a whole new perspective on our friendships and, in many ways, our cruise brought us all closer together than ever before.”