As professional life gets tougher and busier by the day, people are growing increasingly conscious about how they spend their vacations. Cruises offer the perfect getaway with a wonderful time on the waves, filling the air with a relaxing and celebratory vibe and tranquillity. The growing popularity of cruises isn’t hard to comprehend, with youngsters being especially receptive to the idea of partying at sea. A substantial number of cruises are tailored-made for parties, leaving US shores usually for three to four nights.

• Norwegian Escape

True to its name, the Norwegian Escape is a really enjoyable distraction from the hustle of everyday life and stands out amongst other cruises. Owned by the Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings, the Escape has a vibrant partying atmosphere with the right blend of music, fun activities, and engrossing cinema. During the day, you can indulge in the enthralling and adventurous Aqua Park, which is one of the complimentary activities from a host of other fun activities.

In the evening, you can croon to the upbeat and fun tunes spined by the resident DJ in the Spice H2O bar. Additionally, a host of themed parties such as glow parties are hosted on select evenings for the guests. With onboard bars and lounges such as the Skyline Bar on Deck 7 and 5 O’Clock Somewhere Bar on Deck 8, which is part of the Jimmy Buffet franchise, there’s not a single boring moment on this cruise.

• Carnival Fantasy

The oldest vessel of the Carnival Corporation & PLC, Carnival Fantasy houses its own DJ academy run by Las Vegas and Miami DJs. It has nightclubs, themed-party nights, the latest BlueIguana Tequila Bar and RedFrog Rum Bar, and late-night dancing at the Electricity Nightclub, which starts at 11 pm.

Although it’s an ideal choice for the party-people, the Fantasy also provides a relaxing solitude and service. Despite undergoing refurbishment in 2016, the vessel still has a vintage touch to its architecture.

• Harmony of the Seas

This Royal Caribbean International’s mammoth vessel is one of the largest cruise ships in the world. It is so big that it wouldn’t be wrong to call it a small city as well. There is room for almost everything, including amusement parks, Studio B, which has an ice rink, a number of bars, which includes a robot bar, and a nightclub with a fancy dance floor that lights-up.

• Grand Celebration

Part of the Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line, the Grand Celebration is just as fun and amazing as its destination. The ship, along with Grand Classica, offers two-night Bahamas itineraries all through the year. It has tons of bars and nightclubs, which run well into the after hours. Musical acts are also common in the Grand Celebration. It also features elaborate spas that offer a host of relaxing massages and care packages.