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Top 10 Tips for Going Green on the High Seas
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.
Expert Advice: The Well-Dressed Gambling Cruiser
Our cruise experts log onto their e-mail, pick a topic, and yap until they're blue in the face. Today's topics: on-board casinos, gambling, Frank Sinatra, and what constitutes…
Do-it-Yourself Family Shore Excursions Along the Mediterranean
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…
Booze Cruise: The Best Ports for Top Brewpubs
Traveling is all about getting a taste of things: local culture, local history and customs, local food ... and local beer. How to taste the top pints from Hawaii to Prague.
11 Ways to Have a Great Meal on Your Next Cruise
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…
Expert Advice: Are Cruises Really So Romantic?
What's romance on a cruise ship, really? Is it like the 'Love Boat' or is it all just gauzy marketing-speak? Frommer's resident cruise experts discuss.
Giving 7 Cruise Myths the Heave-Ho
Sometimes all the reticent cruiser really needs is a dose of the truth. Here are the cold hard facts behind some nagging cruise myths.
Top 10 Reasons a Tahitian Cruise Is a Perfect Girls-Only Getaway
Traveling with the girls and leaving the spouse, boyfriend, kids and/or dog behind should be a god-given right ranking up there with freedom of speech and weekly pedicures.
The Schooner the Better: Exploring Coastal Maine
The schooners are back on Maine's coast, plying the waters of Penobscot Bay as they've done for more than two centuries: sail-powered, silent, and -- a plus this year -- almost…
Going to the Source: Expert Tips from Top Cruise Travel Agents
We asked a group of experienced agents 10 questions about cruising. Here's what they had to say.
10 Great Innovations in the Modern Age of Cruising
After lifeboats and radar were invented, cruise ship designers had the time to dream up more exciting outlets for their creative impulses. Today, cruise lines wouldn't dream of…
10 Reasons Cruise Ships Are Better than Vegas
What did I realize during a few days and nights walking the Strip and trawling the casinos? I realized that cruise ships are waaaaay better than Sin City -- and here's why.
Sampling the Far East by Cruise Ship
For some, the convenient and secure cruise-ship cocoon is the only way to see the Far East, a vast region of exotic places, languages and cuisine.
Princess News: New Name, More Comfy, Live Opera, and Lots of Love
From the west coast comes a spate of news from the Love Boat line itself.
The Best Cruise Ship Spa Treatments
First the bad news: Cruise ship spa treatments are expensive. The good news is many ship spas are well-designed pleasure dens with ocean-view waiting rooms, fancy steam rooms and…
Port of Call Dublin: What to See & Do in Ireland's Capital City
If thoughts of Ireland produce images of rolling green hills and grazing sheep you won't recognize Dublin, a place that's become one of the most dynamic cities in Europe.
A Gratuitous Article About Cruise Ship Tipping
The cruise businesses relies on you, the customer, to make up for low wages with decent tips. Here's what you should plan to pay for service on every major cruise line.
The Truth About the Latest Generation of Cruise Ships
Our cruise experts debate the merits of the next big things -- bowling, glass blowing, outdoor movies -- on the ocean's biggest liners.
First Look: NCL's Norwegian Gem
Step aboard one the most fun megaships at sea today, offering a super-social atmosphere, bright and creative decor, a mix of classy and fun spaces, awesome kids' facilities, and truly…
First Love: Bermuda's Beaches, Shopping, and More
The place has everything going for it. From beautiful beaches framed by dramatic rock formations to good roads and friendly locals, Bermuda's a top cruise destination.
Trouble for NCL Hawaii: "Aloha" Means Both Hello and Goodbye
Just one year ago, it seemed like Norwegian Cruise Line had Hawaii by the coconuts, with three U.S.-flagged ships operating in the islands full-time Now comes the question: Is it all…
11 Tips for First-Time Cruisers
How to save money, get room service, relax, and make the best of your first time at sea -- without looking like a newbie.
The Best of European Port Excursions
Cruise lines are racking their collective brains these days to offer more exciting, hands-on options that break the tired tour mold and inject some fresh air into the port experience.
Europe by Sea: Top Tips for Bagging the Cruise of Your Dreams
The cruise lines are deploying a record number of ships in Europe for 2008 and that means beaucoup choice for you.
Our Cruiser Finds a Ship that Fits Like a Slipper
If a cruise ship is too big, I feel lost. Too small and there's no place to hide. A ship like the Crystal Symphony is just right.