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Find a Fleet of Items in the Latest Frommers.com Cruise News

Matt Hannafin rounds up the latest news on Regent Seven Seas, Disney Cruise Line, Royal Caribbean and more.

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Take a Great Cruise on the Great Lakes this Summer

When we think of cruises, we usually think of the Caribbean, maybe Europe, Alaska or even New England. We don't always think of cruising interior bodies of water such as lakes, even…

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Far East, South Pacific and Down Under: More and More Cruise Lines Are Signing Up For These Exotic Cruises

It's an understatement to say the word exotic is sprinkled liberally in travel speak. Sure, one man's exotic is another man's run of the mill, but let's get real. Few can argue that…

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A Pearl of Wisdom in Every Port: Frommer's Latest Cruise News

Check out the latest on MSC, Holland America, Crystal and more.

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Running the River Out to the Sea: Cruise West in the Pacific Northwest

Planning a cruise but want to go somewhere different? Forget Antarctica, Libya, or the island of St Helena, how about booking a cruise to Idaho?

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Breaking the Bottle and Blessing the Ship: The Most Memorable Cruise Ship Godmothers

For as long as ships have been built, they've been ceremoniously blessed in one way or another. Wine, water and whiskey have been used to christen them, though go back far enough and…

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NCL Saves the Best for Last, Completing Hawaii Fleet with Pride of Hawai'i

They said it couldn't be done. That was back in 2002, and cruise industry experts were saying that NCL was nuts. Operate a small fleet of U.S.-flagged ships? Hire all American crew?…

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Freedom of the Seas: The Fat Lady Sings

So, she's finally here: Freedom of the Seas, Royal Caribbean's much-anticipated, much-publicized, 160,000-ton, 3,634-passenger answer to Cunard's Queen Mary 2 and all the other…

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Extra! Extra! The Latest in Cruise News

Matt Hannafin reports on new schedules, ship upgrades and the latest in Cruise News.

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Steering Your Dreams Straight to the Bridge

For most people, being served pina coladas by the pool is as good as it gets. They don't aspire to be more than a passenger on a pleasure cruise. A few others, though, are more…

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Carnival Update: New Itinerary, New Ship, and New Orleans

Carnival is, of course, CARNIVAL -- the biggest cruise line, with the most ships, the flashiest decor, and the most name recognition of them all. So, this week, we decided to give them…

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May's Prize: Win a Rhine River Cruise for Two!

Frommers.com and Avalon Waterways are sending one lucky winner & a guest to a Rhine River Cruise! Register now to win this vacation!

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Royal Caribbean Update: New Ship, New Routes, New Ports

The latest news coming out of Royal Caribbean this week.

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Overboard Bathrooms: The Best at Sea

We can't live without 'em of course, and the cruise lines of the world seem to realize just how important bathrooms are, sinking time and money into designing user friendly, attractive…

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Cruise News Round-Up: New Routes, New Terminals and More

Matt Hannafin reports on the new Brooklyn cruise terminal; the 2007 Asia itineraries from Cruise West; plus Sea Dream's golf outings to South America and more.

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Experience China from $999 Including Air

This may be the perfect time to visit China as post Olympic destinations are notorious for becoming more expensive after the Games and with 12-day packages starting as low as $999,…

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Frommer's Ship Review: More Than Meets the Eye on the Noordam

It's a refreshing alternative to ships that try too hard to 'wow' passengers with wacky gimmicks. You won't find a surfing machine or a bowling alley on this ship, but instead spacious…

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Cruise News Round-Up: Ten Pithy Items to Keep you Informed

Matt Hannafin reports on the sale of Delta Queen; jazz-, gay-, culinary- and spa-themed cruises; plus itineraries to the Mediterranean, Israel, Mexico, Northern Europe, the South…

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Now Voyager Depart, Better Informed with the Latest Cruise News

Disney heads to Europe, Princess and MSC continue to expand their fleets, Carnival adds a route to Greece, Regent Seven Seas stays current with Da Vinci Code tours and more in this…

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Offshore and On, A Primer for Viewing Alaska's Abundant Wildlife

Heading to Alaska this summer? If so, you'll be seeing some critters for sure. Large mammals other than mankind still rule most of Alaska, and even in urban Anchorage it's not uncommon…

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A Bermuda Cruise is a Breeze from the East Coast

A great cruise, without flying anywhere first, is my idea of travel nirvana. If you live near New York, Boston, Philadelphia or Baltimore, British-flavored Bermuda fits the bill.

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It's All New, New, New in Cruise News

Radisson rebrands; Carnival pushes into China; under pressure, cruise lines release onboard crime stats; HAL launches a 4th Vista class ship; and much much more.

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Size Matters: We Take Measure of Boats Small, Medium, Large and Then Some

The majority of cruise ships out there are huge, bustling affairs that sail 7-night (or shorter) cruises to warm weather destinations. Plenty of people love the buzz of big. But if the…

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See the Sea for Good and Cheap: Some Rates Fall to $53 a Day

You'll find the absolute best, rock-bottom prices and itineraries in this regular roll-call of cruise deals.

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From Ship to Shore, We Call in All the News in Cruising

Author Matt Hannafin reports on the latest cruise industry news including the transfer of six major American ports' operations to a UAE-based company, the opening of a new terminal in…