Sails on Sale: Cruise Discounts Continue Unabated
Here are some of the best deals a handful of major travel agencies are advertising this week. more>

Baby Onboard: Tips for Smooth Sailing
Though a cruise can be among the most convenient vacations for families with kids under two, before you take the plunge, be sure to choose a baby-friendly ship. more>

Bankruptcy Update: Royal Olympia Surrenders Ships to Creditors
The Royal Olympia subsidiaries that filed for Chapter 11 in December will turn over the its ships to be sold at state auction, in return for release from their financial obligations. more>

Proud Mary: Cunard's QM2 Makes Her Big Debut
After more than five solid years of development, design, and construction, the world's most anticipated ship has finally arrived. more>

NCL's Pride of America Sinks at Shipyard, Delaying Launch
While NCL has not released exact details of a new schedule, representatives said the delay would be a matter of "months rather than weeks." more>

Celebrity Cruises Rolls Out "Xpeditions" Adventure Travel Program
Celebrity has announced one of the most interesting new initiatives from a major line in years: Celebrity Xpeditions, an adventure travel program featuring tiny expedition vessels and unusual land add-ons. more>

Cruise News Roundup: A Quick Brief on Developing Stories
We've got seven snapshots of events currently taking shape across the industry including confiscated ships, new construction, port renovations and more. more>

MSC Lirica Feedback Needed
From Dennis Luz: "I shall be sailing on the MSC Line's Lirica on her inaugural voyage late February of 2004 to the Southern Caribbean. Does anyone have information on this ship? Any feedback would be greatly appreciated." more>

Can't Figure Out Which Ship is Best to Alaska!
From Shell Miya: "We'll be traveling with kids (ages 5-13). Does anyone have any advice on these ships: Celebrity Mercury, Princess Coral Princess or Royal Caribbean Radiance of the Sea? Thanks!" more>

30-Day Cruises
From Dona Howlett: "Has anyone taken a 30 day cruise on Crystal Cruise Ship. Is it too long? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated." more>

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