holiday cruise

Ship-based leisure trip

A holiday cruise is a vacation taken aboard a cruise ship, typically lasting several days to weeks and visiting multiple ports of call.

The ship itself serves as both transportation and resort, offering accommodations, dining, and entertainment: They booked a holiday cruise through the Caribbean.

The term is more common in British English; Americans typically say vacation cruise or simply cruise.

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