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Singles' parties, 'gentlemen hosts' and the chance to make new friends and enemies... Jaci Stephen finds that loneliness is not an option on a luxury cruise

9 luxury cruise vacations to take through the Mediterranean:

Freedom of the Seas® is the ultimate adventure seeking, discover peaking expedition. This winner of the best cruise ship for first timers sails way beyond the typical getaway. It’s the perfect mix of destinations no matter where you want to go, plus all the best thrills at sea.

Perhaps you long for the perfect retirement cruise to exotic ports? Or would your family enjoy the non-stop fun on a mega-ship ocean vessel? Here are the top five ships in the Princess Line for first-time cruisers.

Royal Caribbean has completed their largest cruise ship transformation yet, a 63 day $165 million renovation to one of the world's largest cruise ships, Oasis of the Seas. The ship will now offer seven night cruises from Miami to the Caribbean. Oasis of the Seas debuts a thrilling combination of new Royal Caribbean experiences, including the cruise line's first barbecue restaurant, Portside BBQ; and guest favorites, from the tallest slide at sea–the Ultimate Abyss–to popular live music venue…

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Of the 25 cruise lines that made the latest Readers' Choice Awards, here are their most highly rated ships.

Oasis of the Seas | The original game changer is running up the score again — loaded with all new adventures in the biggest Royal Amplified reimagining ever.

Royal Caribbean's 5,400-passenger Allure of the Seas will sail from Barcelona in 2015.