By Heidi Sarna
This week's roundup of special offers includes up to 60% savings on Seabourn cruises, Carnival discounts for early bookers, and a fleet of savings from the top cruise specialist agents.
By Heidi Sarna
Hats off to the cruise lines for offering more intriguing stuff than ever, leaving the boring bus tour shtick in the dust with bike tours through nature preserves, kayaking in scenic sounds, and landing in Antarctica.
By Heidi Sarna
Half of select Crystal cruises, special offers for past Carnival guests, three for the price of two on Star Clippers, and a fleet of bargains for cruise specialist agents.
By Heidi Sarna
In this week's deal roundup: Crystal offers big discounts on European routes, Cruise West cuts prices by 25% for flexible guests, Carnival shares deals with repeat customers, and a host of special offers from cruise specialist agents.
By Heidi Sarna
Cruises are about more than having lots of restaurants, entertainment, and recreation under one seagoing roof. They draw us in for other, more touchy-feely reasons, too. Here's what keeps us coming back for more.
By Heidi Sarna
Luxury deals from Seabourn and Crystal, Windstar welcomes families, Oceana chops as much as 72%, and a fleet of deals from major cruise specialty agents.
By Heidi Sarna
A short cruise from Singapore is a great way to get a taste of Malaysia without exerting too much effort, and you can do it with a 3-night cruise to Penang and Port Kelang.
By Heidi Sarna
The eastern Mediterranean is ideal for travel by ship because many great ports are relatively close together -- you can see a lot on a 7- to 14-night itinerary.
By Heidi Sarna
Disney hands out free cruises to kids, Windstar chops fees for families, Seabourn gives discounts to small groups, and more in this week's giant roundup of special offers.
By Heidi Sarna
Vegas-style production shows with feather boa-clad show girls are still alive and kicking onboard, but more and more they're being offered with a fresh twist to keep the cruise experience as modern as possible.
By Heidi Sarna
Early holiday deals from Carnival, free air to Ecuador, special offers on France river barges, and a host of discounts from leading cruise specialists.
By Heidi Sarna
Act-now deals from Seabourn, NCL, and Crystal, plus a raft of special offers from cruise specialist agents.
By Heidi Sarna
The good news: Tough times usually mean some good deals are out there. To take advantage of the current buying opportunity, here are some tips from a group of experienced travel agents.
By Heidi Sarna
Cruise lines spend millions per ship on art, commissioning works and buying pieces from emerging artists and masters alike. What's it all add up to?
By Heidi Sarna
Last-minute deals from NCL and Carnival, free air on luxe lines, and a fleet of special offers from cruise specialist agents.
By Heidi Sarna
With first-time cruisers along for the ride, we had pressure to make this a wonderful debut. So from the start I started trouble-shooting a list of ways to do so from the start.
By Heidi Sarna
Close-out deals from NCL, holiday special offers from Seabourn, and a fleet of discounts offered by cruise specialty agents.
By Heidi Sarna
A handful of act-now special offers from NCL, plus a raft of great deals from now through 2010 from a fleet of expert cruise agencies.
By Heidi Sarna
Having taken two cruises in July this past summer, our cruiser couldn't help but make endless comparisons. Here's how the 'Victory' and the 'Splendour' stack up in a handful of areas.
By Heidi Sarna
A today-only special offer from Carnival that's good on cruises through August 2009, a half-dozen deals from NCL, and a host of bargains from specialist cruise agents.
By Heidi Sarna
Find out how you can get a free round-trip flight to Tahiti, and discover a wealth of deals from the leading cruise specialist agents.
By Heidi Sarna
We often hear what the cruise lines are or aren't doing to offer a greener, more conservation-oriented cruise experience. But how are you making a difference? Here are 10 ways you can.
By Heidi Sarna
Planning a last-minute cruise or seeking out deals for spring? Here are some of the best deals a handful of major travel agencies are advertising this week.
By Heidi Sarna
Skip a cruise ship's organized shore excursions and go off your own: It's a great way to leave the sheltered vibe of a ship and pretend you're independent travelers not bound by a rigid schedule.
By Heidi Sarna
Cruise ship food these days is more than pizza, prime rib, and baked Alaska. In the spirit of more is more, alternative restaurants serving specialized cuisine are standard fare nowadays along side the more ho-hum main dining room and casual buffet venues.
