Inside the best winter cruises of 2013

Norwegian Epic reaches New York City.   (Norwegian Cruise Line)

The Bliss Club on the Norwegian Epic    (Norwegian Cruise Line)

The bowling alley on the Norwegian Epic.   (Norwegian Cruise Line)

Central Park on the Oasis of the Sea.   (Paul Motter)

The lush green of Central Park on the Oasis of the Sea.   (Paul Motter)

The Courtyard’s private lounge on the Norwegian Epic.   (Norwegian Cruise Line)

A parade character on the Carnival Breeze.   (Paul Motter)

A studio room layout on the Norwegian Epic.   (Norwegian Cruise Line)

Aqua Theatre Night at the Oasis of the Sea.   (Royal Caribbean)

Wine tasting on the Oasis of the Sea. (Royal Caribbean)

Waterworks water slide on the Carnival Breeze.   (Carnival Cruise Line)

Allure of the Sea’s boardwalk.   (Paul Motter)

The FlowRider on the Oasis of the Sea.   (Paul Motter)

The candy shop on the Carnival Breeze.   (Carnival Cruise Line)

One of the fine dining restaurants on the Oasis of the Sea.   (Royal Caribbean)

Layout of Norwegian Epic’s balcony cabin.   (Norwegian Cruise Line)

Ice show on the Oasis of the Sea.   (Royal Caribbean)

The Ocean Plaza on the Carnival Breeze.   (Carnival Cruise Line)

The Promenade on the Oasis of the Sea.   (Royal Caribbean)

The Tina Turner Review on the Norwegian Epic.   (Norwegian Cruise Line)