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What Are People Really Paying for a Cruise This Year and Next? You'll Be Surprised

More big ships and lots of shallow wallets means fewer paying passengers, and that means all manner of deals as cruise lines struggle to keep their berths full. If you can afford to…

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Selection of Construction Proposal Advances Panama Canal Expansion

This week the planned expansion of the Panama Canal moved one step closer to reality as the Panama Canal Authority announced its pick for the design and construction of the new…

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Cruising from Seattle: Highlights of the Emerald City

Seattle has become a huge center of cruising at the same time it has upped its game by building downtown sports stadiums, and countless new cultural centers, hotels, restaurants, and…

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How to Bathe Yourself in Luxury at Sea

For those with a penchant for luxurious shampoos, creams and gels, the cruise lines got you covered. Here are the best.

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On the Horizon: Tiny Yachts to the Most Titanic of Megaships

Recent years have been fascinating for the cruise industry in a wobbly, financially uncertain, and grim way. Here's what's coming down the gangway for the rest of 2009 and 2010.

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5 Cruises of a Lifetime: Favorite Trips and Ships Around the World

The best cruises are those that combine an amazing itinerary, a special ship, and great traveling companions. Though it's hard to narrow it down, here are my five favorite cruises of…

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An Elegy for Regal Empress

My favorite ship, the clunky old, 1953-built Regal Empress -- late of budget lines Imperial Majesty, Regal Cruises, and Commodore Cruise Line -- is about to arrive in Alang as well,…

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The Able Traveler: European Cruises Now More Accessible

European itineraries have gained a new-found popularity in the past few years. And with this popularity comes improved access; including more shore excursions and the increased…

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Cruising for a Brew-sing: Sailing from America's Beer Capital

Portland, Oregon is a city known for rain, fleece clothing, strong coffee, sustainability initiatives, a remarkably advanced restaurant scene, and, most of all, beer.

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River Boat Cruising: The Slowest Ride You'll Ever Love

The un-cruise of cruising has an allure all it's own. Here's what you need to know before you decide if a river boat trip is right for you.

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Revenge at Sea: 5 Ways Passengers Are Getting Even with Cruise Lines

Cruises may be cheaper, but fees are rising, and the on-board hard sell has become the standard. Here are five ways their customers are channeling the Captain and getting even with the…

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Ports of Call: A Foodie Day in Vancouver

If you stop long enough to smell the coffee, you'll find this bayside city to be one of the most beautiful, friendly, and modern in North America -- and one of the tastiest, too.

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From Thongs to Tuxedos: A Cruise Clothing Primer

Our cruise experts dish about too-revealing bathing suits, topless beaches, hot legs competitions, packing tuxedos, and more essential cruise fashion advice.

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9 Great Adults-Only Onboard Escapes

From casinos, to adults-only pools, spas, and alternative dining venues, itÂ?s easy to hang out with your own age group whenever you want to. Here are some of the top ship spots for…

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A Year of Cruising: The Good, The Bad, and the Cheesy

In the spirit of offering both praise and constructive criticism, here's ten cents about nine great and not-so-great cruise moments on six sailings from the past year.

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Mississippi Riverboat Cruising Isn't Dead, but It Sure Ain't Healthy

For the first time since the early 19th century, there are no river ships offering full-service overnight cruises on the Mississippi -- and no one is jumping in to fill the void.

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What Does it Really Cost to Take a Cruise?

The cruise lines are coming up with more and more ways for you to spend your money once on board. Here's what you'll really spend for that bargain cruise of your dreams.

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Travel Q&A: Here's What the Experts Think About Cruising Alaska

If you can spare the dough, now's the time to go and explore Southeast Alaska's gorgeous fjords, glaciers, and forests. Here's what a handful of experts say about what to book, when to…

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A Big Ship Veteran Tries Something Smaller and Fancier

The Mariner is a perfect mid-size ship with huge staterooms and all-inclusive fares, so the higher per person rates for a Regent cruise can make it more than worthwhile on the right…

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The Most Romantic Cruises: A Valentine's Primer

Only a handful of cruises is categorically, subjectively, and unquestionably romantic, and these five choices are the best of the best, veritable floating love machines, and Harlequin…

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Extreme Excursions: The Evolution of the Cruise Line Shore Tour

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…

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Advice to a New Cruise Dad from a World-Champ Cruise Mom

When you have kids, can you really keep traveling, or is it all diapers, binkies, and Boppies from here on out?

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Top 5 Favorite Cruise Moments

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…

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Get Online, then Onboard: 6 Essential Sites for Planning a Family Cruise

Planning a cruise can be more confusing than doing your own taxes. We've tracked down six essential sites to help you research and plan a family cruise. As for your taxes -- sorry,…

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Getting to Know Malaysia by Ship

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.